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10 most popular DAWs right now
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So much gear, so little time
General recording equipment discussion + session politics. Moderated by Jules Standen, London, UK & James Lugo - Ultimate Mixing Online, Nashville, USA
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Tracking live drums
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High end
The expensive stuff! Moderated by Michael Wagener of Wireworld Studio - Nashville USA, Tobias Lindell of Studio Bohus - Kungalv Sweden, Armando Avila of Cosmos Productions - Mexico & Trev Gibson of Circle Studios, Birmingham UK
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1990's Compact Disc Converters
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Low End Theory
Big sounds out of small pockets, a don't-break-the-bank recording gear think-tank. Moderated by Andy (Blast9), London, UK
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Reasonable price range for an audio interface + what audio interface is best for that
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Newbie audio engineering + production question zone
Rudimentary/basic/newbie questions should be posted here. Selected threads may be moved here from other sub forums at the discretion of the forum staff. Moderated by matt thomas, Switzerland.
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Real piano vs. digital piano sound for classical piano pieces
52 minutes ago by bluesmonk
Audio Life
An off-topic discussion zone for sharing & getting help with life hacks, tips, everyday issues, fun stuff and more.
The Good News Channel Life Hacks Career / Work Work/Life Balance Health and Hearing Loss Planes, Trains and Automobiles Hobbies, Holidays and Downtime Personal Stuff Gear free zone - shoot the breeze
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What Is An Awesome BAnd NAme ?
1 hour ago by AfterViewer
So many guitars, so little time
Guitars (electric/acoustic/bass/etc), pedals, effects, amps, cabs, backline, pickups, accessories and more!
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Dark Strings for Acoustic Guitar?
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Music Computers
Computers, software, plug-ins, interfaces, peripherals & issues relating to them. Moderators - George Necola, Switzerland, joe_04_04, USA
DAW Talk - DAW-specific subforums are here
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Win 10 Update 1809 - Trillian - Beware!
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DAW Talk
Digital audio workstation-specific subforums for help, tips, advice, news and discussion.
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Logic: avoid duplicate copies on top of regions? (and other nerdy q's)
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iOS + Android Music + Audio Production Apps + Peripherals
Everything about mobile sound creation and manipulation with Apple iOS, Google Android, Windows Phone and others. Apps, hardware, accessories & techniques. Moderated by Liam Jones
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How to connect real instruments to GarageBand
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Remote Possibilities in Acoustic Music and Location Recording
Jazz, Classical, Choir, Acoustic Music environments & beyond + Live Performance, Mobile & Location Production & Broadcasting Moderated by Steve Remote of Aura Sonic Ltd. NYC, NY USA
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String quartet - mics n arrangements?
1 hour ago by Lucas_G
Live Sound
Live Sound Reinforcement
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Solo Artist - Backing Tracks
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Rap + Hip Hop engineering and production
Trade tips with fellow hip hop & rap engineers & producers. Moderated by TonyBelmont & Bender412
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Marketing, plugins and "almost" emulations
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Mastering forum
All things to do with mastering audio! Moderated by Riccardo Ricci, The Velvet Room, Italy and Jay Frigoletto, Mastersuite, Boston, USA
Mastering for Beginners Audio Transfers, Restoration and Archiving Where to
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MKA vs FLAC
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Studio building / acoustics
Post studio construction and acoustics questions here
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Where to Buy Stuff - Gik Acoustics and....
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Neve lever/blade switch
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Electronic Music Instruments and Electronic Music Production
Electronic Music Instruments + Electronic Music Production. Moderated by Don Solaris, Reptil & Golden Beers in London
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Arturia Pigments enthusiasts
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Modular Mania - all things Eurorack and modular synths/effects
Discuss your modular setups! Synths, effects, patch cables, power, controllers and more!
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Korg Volca Modular
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Audio Post Production for Television, Film, Video and Radio. Moderated by Scott J, UK & Georgia H, NYC, USA
Post jobs offered Video Production and Post-Production
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2018 Ultimate users what OS X are you on?
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Music For Picture
Discuss the composition & creation, production, licensing and ins and outs of music for film, TV, commercials and any other motion picture sync.
Music For Games
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Neighboring Rights
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VR (Virtual Reality), Immersive + Ambisonics Audio and Music Production
A new subforum for the discussion of virtual reality, immersive and Ambisonics production in both the music and audio post/game audio production worlds!
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Ambeo Noise floor
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Hum from Headphone amp with 220V with 110V adapter
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Songwriting
A brand new sub forum! Moderated by James Lugo and Blast9
Lyricist's Corner
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How to re-record your demo without loosing that 'spark'
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Gearslutz en Español
Pro Audio discusiones en Español!
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Polish & Sheen (pulido y brillo) en la mix
2 weeks ago by Oroz
Collaborations
Want to collaborate with other members on music or audio projects? Use this forum to seek out like-minded souls to help pursue your creative endeavours. (Beta)
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Looking for rappers/vocalists for (experi)mental EDM track
10 hours ago by Fertil
The Sweetwater Virtual Mic Shootout 2018
The microphone experts at Sweetwater are in the test studio again, this time comparing 3 class-leading virtual microphone systems with the real-world examples they compare. Check out the clips here and discuss within!
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Sweetwater's Virtual Mic Shootout
4 weeks ago by Nu-tra
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What's your favorite vocal mic that you currently own?
26th May 2018 by MichaelDroste
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Chandler Limited TG Microphone Announced
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Pro Audio News
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What is it exactly do you try to achieve with your music?
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Denon AVR-1100 "PROTECT"
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For those we have lost. Memorials, RIPs and Obituaries
A place to remember and honour fellow engineers, producers, audio industry people & artists who are no longer with us.
Tomorrow Never Knows - Share your favourite Sir George Martin production moments and stories
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RIP Ross Lowell
3 hours ago by drpro
Introductions
Introduce yourself to the Gearslutz community! Where are you from? What kind of music or audio do you create or work on? What are some of your key pieces of gear?
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Waveform
5th May 2018 by The_Phoenix_2018
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Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel Mic Pre/DI/ EQ / Compressor Channel Strip
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Found a genuine bargain on some new gear or software and want to let others know? Looking to save a bit of cash on your next purchase? Have a peek inside!
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Hot Deals & Sales thread (This is not a discussion thread)
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missing any technology earlier on?
20th September 2018 by Geoffemerick
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