Audio Interface Upgrade!!!

Its been awhile since I've posted. I've been focusing on creating music and less on recording tech. However, new gear coming soon to HomeTracks replacing my StudioLive 16.0.2. Can't wait to hook it up. Planning some vids for sure... welcome Studio 192

Navigating With Song Markers In PreSonus Studio One

PreSonus Eris E4.5 Active Monitors Unboxing & Review

Preparing A Mix For Mastering With Studio One Pro

PreSonus HP4 Headphone Amplifier Unboxing & Review

Check out my unboxing and review the Presonus HP4 Headphone amp... this cool studio accessory.

Subtractive EQing Using Presonus Studio One ProEQ Waterfall

Here's a cool tip on how to use Presonus Studio One ProEQ's Waterfall visualization graph to spot trouble areas in your mix.

Tutorial: Bus Automation In PreSonus Studio One 2

Here's a great tool.. Bus automation on Presonus Studio One 2 Professional. Very useful...

Home Studio - Presonus Studio Channel Bass DI Test

Check out my Bass DI test with Presonus Studio Channel Pre Amp..

Bass DI With PreSonus TubePre V2 Preamp - Setup And Test

Studio One 2 - Turn Mono Tracks Into Stereo

PreSonus TubePre V2 Tube Preamp & DI Box - Unboxing

iPad DAW Control Via Wi Fi With xDisplay Remote Monitor App

De-Essing with Presonus Studio One 2

PreSonus HD7 Pro Studio Headphones Unboxing & Review

Studio One 2 - Automating Track Panning To Tempo

A quick and easy way to automate panning to the tempo of your song using Presonus Studio One version 2.

Studio One 2 - Add Effects On Part of Track With Event FX

A quick and easy way to add an effect on one phrase or note in a track.

Studio One 2 - Cleaning Up Unused Files

This was a Studio One house keeping issue that was bugging me. Here's how to clean up unused files after your project is completed. Always back up before deleting anything just in case.

PreSonus VSL Software Overview For AudioBox 22VSL

Here's a quick overview of PreSonus VSL software for the AudioBox 22VSL. When I was shopping for new USB audio nterface I wanted to know more about how this worked. Hope this video helps others. PreSonus = highly recommended!

PreSonus AudioBox 22VSL - Unboxing, Review and Software Demo

Here's an unboxing and overview video I did of the Presonus AudioBox 22VSL USB Interface.   I upgraded from a Lexicon Alpha to this little work horse after much research. A great value for $200 considering you get Studio One Artist along with it.  Granted I took the plunge to upgrade to Studio One Producer so I could mixdown to MP3s and use 3rd Party VST plug ins.   It was really worth the additional $100 considering you also get Komplete 7 Elements which gives you 3GB worth of instruments, loops, etc.   Now after playing with Melodyne pitch correction software I'm leaning towards upgrading the Studio One Pro and it's added features.

Back to the AudioBox 22VSL.  In hindsight I should have probably spent the $100 and bought the 44VSL to provide more ports... but time will tell.  Check out the video...

My Home Recording Studio Set Up

My set up is simple but effective.    Here's the list:

Dell Studio 17 Laptop (iCore 5, 6GB Ram, 500 GB Disk, Windows 7)
Presonus Studio One 2 Producer DAW (will be upgrading to Pro soon)
Presonus AudioBox 22VSL USB Interface
Acoustica Mixcraft 5.2 DAW (migrating to Studio One)
Acoustica Beatcraft (drum tool)
M-Audio AV-30 Monitors
Rode NT-1A Condenser Mic
AKG D9000 Dynamic Mic
Marshall MG30 Guitar Amp
Beringer BHL450 Bass Amp
Casio CTK496 Keyboard
Audio Technica ATH-PRO5V Headphones (for mixing)
Sennheiser HD202 Headphones (for artist playback)
2 Tama Stagemaster Boom Mic Stands

Here's a video tour...