Have you looked at the Roland SPD::ONE WAV PAD? It only holds 12 samples (I think), but is designed for exactly this. Solid build, and you could trigger with a foot.

Could you relocate the desktop unit to an adjacent room? Then run a pass-through in the wall and buy a few longer cables (maybe just for monitor and audio interface, if kb/mouse are wireless). A machine room is pretty common in commercial studios, but it's great in homes as well. I know of several ...

Did you update the software? My MK2 seems quite stable, so perhaps it isn't a problem anymore. There have been a couple of updates since the device was first released, so I suspect Roland is on top of it.

Another DPA to consider is the tiny 4097 "shotgun," which is a dream to conceal on set. Fabulous DPA sound, smooth transition to off-axis. Not super expensive, either. Not sure if it meets your needs, but it can be very, very useful.

Back in 2006 I looked into this in a bit of detail. At the time, the entire North American music industry (recording, performance, online, ringtones, games) earned about $12 billion annually. The piano teaching "industry," on the other hand, earned closer to $15 billion (in North America), and that ...

All fair observations, but that's only the "music performance" side of things. Historically, that's not where the money has been, except for a lucky few. And recording is the moody teenager in this scenario. What about music education (all angles), or the music products industry? Teaching music is ...

Looking at a few topics lately, such as "Is there really any point making music to sell anymore," got me thinking about an old issue of Mix magazine that I dig through every few years. In May 2006, the cover/feature was "Where's The Money." The times have changed (more mobile phones, more home ...

After some experiments, I've found decent results with a pair of tiny Omni mics inside a time trial helmet (with visor). These are specifically made to get through the air a cleanly as possible (with matching skin suit, aero bike etc). Placement of the mics out of any turbulence is critical, as is ...

I picked up a Zoom H8 a few weeks ago, and it's great. Good preamps, works as a 12-in/2-out USB interface, great battery life. The Zoom mic capsules are good for the price, and the included XY module has a 1/8 stereo input, so 8-channel recording out of the box. Two of the XLRs are combi jacks, so ...

Do you have to call them anything at all? Perhaps just show the shapes.

Plus that's good for users in all languages, no translation needed!

Hey Dan, thank you for this input, I'll look into it. Since I was planning to buy the Roland CS 10EM anyway do you think I could do the same with these mics? Also, do you know if it's possible to connect these 3.5mm stereo mics into the Tascam dr-40 that has two mono xlr-1/4 inputs? I would need to ...

Just a thought: if Ambisonic is of interest, you could look at the Zoom H3-VR recorder. Bass frequencies shouldn't matter much in your situation, so you might like the results. And they're certainly affordable at the moment, at around $250 USD. Then import the files to your platform of choice and ...

Looks good on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (w/ Ubuntu Studio pkg) using Opera or Firefox. Can't wait to dig in to 2.0! One problem I've had with Yoshimi is that it displays as a tiny little window on my laptop screen (Lenovo P52s, 15" 4k screen). Readable with a magnifying glass, but less than ideal ;) I ...

Any particular reason it has to be those mics? Have a think about two Line Audio CM4s in DIN or NOS configuration, flanked by two Line Audio OM1s. Spacing between the OM1s is 66cm. Blend to taste... I completely agree with Mike: excellent mics, and they are very unlikely to be the downfall of your ...

I've been using Ubuntu exclusively for a few years, having spent almost 30 on Mac. The transition has been pretty good, and the tools are excellent. There are a few plugins that I used to use that are no longer options (Melodyne, Speakerphone), but I've learned to adapt my thinking to get the best ...

Thanks for sharing the recordings, George! I feel that you got a nice recording of some good performances. On headphones, they present well, although I'm left with the feeling that the mics were a bit too close to everyone (not much you can do about that!). (No access to speakers here, as my family ...

Whilst poking around on the internet tonight, i came across a listing at Long & McQuade (Canada) for an upcoming Korg modwave wavetable synth. Same 37-key format as Wavestate and OpSix. Still no aftertouch, but responds to poly aftertouch (as do the others). And it looks as though you can load your ...

Welcome! It sounds as though this would be fixable with Melodyne, although I don't know whether the latest version will run on your system (I've moved on to Linux, so can't check). Perhaps an email to Celemony is in order? My experience is only with Melodyne Studio, but I believe that the cheaper ...

You might also have a listen to Skinny Puppy or Download. It's Industrial, but there are a lot of elements that could cross over.

I'm running Ubuntu 20.04 LTS with the full Ubuntu Studio package. For audio, it includes loads of fantastic software, such as Ardour, Yoshimi, the full Calf Audio plugin suite, and heaps of others. Combined with a few modest pieces of hardware, it does everything I could possibly need. All pre ...

Thanks for the heads up about this! I'm very interested to hear what progress is being made with Pipewire. At some point it'll probably replace Jack and Pulse audio. How close are we? Lovely Bordeaux links as well. It is a bit of a Covid tease, but also a good reason to behave well. Perhaps in a ...

If you're considering the KH310, you might also want to look at the Genelec 8341 (The Ones), which got a glowing review from KH310 owner Hugh. Similar price here in Canada. They're seriously good, especially for long sessions. 8331 w/sub is also a nice option, if you're monitoring at close proximity ...

No idea what budget you're considering, but Audioease Speakerphone is fantastic for this sort of thing (and much more). It's expensive, and getting a bit old, but there isn't much that compares. Check out the demos and see if it fits your needs. https://www.audioease.com/speakerphone/" target ...

Great fun! I've been using my Korg Wavedrum Global for this, and it works a treat once it's set up properly. You can even play a full kit on the head and rim, by varying pressure etc. Unfortunately, there's no MIDI, and the user interface was designed by the same people who did Guantanamo: The ...