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MBerger wrote on 7/30/2002, 12:44 PM
Recording drums can be very tricky at times. To start off, you would ideally want a program like Vegas Video 3.0 that will allow for multiple tracks to be recorded at the same time. If you must use ACID to record, you would be subject to the limitations of the program, one stereo file at a time. If this is the case, you may just want to use two condenser mics and test out a couple different overhead micing positions. If you do have access to a program like Vegas, you can follow the recommendations on these website for recording drums - http://homerecording.about.com/library/weekly/aa071597.htm or http://homerecording.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.audio-recording-center.com%2Farticle-drum-sounds.html
RiRo wrote on 8/12/2002, 10:37 AM
I didn't ask the question, but your information and the link for recording drums may be just what the Dr. ordered. I am using a Fostex 16 HD and recording a project in steps. Tonight we do drums, acoustic guitar and lead vocals. Then it goes into vegas. I will put it all into one track to use for monitoring when recording the rest of the instruments and background vocals. This way, in a strange way, the 16 channel takes on more channels and I am still mixing the original stuff in vegas for the final CD. Other instruments to be added... lead guitar, bass and a couple keyboards.

RiRo