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Post by pwfirst on Mar 5, 2010 11:06:56 GMT -5
Don't get frustrated with the software. All the software takes a little time. Have fun.
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Post by pwfirst on Mar 4, 2010 19:51:15 GMT -5
Don't get to giddy, you have to consider your source of information. After all I traded a 62 strat for a 12 string eipiphone back in 1972. Phil, any advice you have I will ignore ;D ;D ;D ;D Finally a wise man. Thanks for the support Happy Jack. Somethings in life, you never live down.
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Post by pwfirst on Mar 4, 2010 16:24:33 GMT -5
Don't get to giddy, you have to consider your source of information. After all I traded a 62 strat for a 12 string eipiphone back in 1972.
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Post by pwfirst on Mar 3, 2010 20:05:49 GMT -5
you'll be very happy with that interface and you should get great sound out of it. The Software that comes with it a step up from audacity too. You should be golden. Phil
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Post by pwfirst on Mar 3, 2010 12:12:23 GMT -5
Mixers are good for live sound but not very important for home recording since the software has a built in mixer already. If you record multiple channels all at once then a mixer is OK but with out a multichannel interface you will only have one chanel to the computer. The poor man option is to record one channel at a time and then mix them together using audacity to get your final mix. When I started out we first recorded a rough take of the song. Then we played it back through the head phones and re recorded the intrument parts and then the vocals on seperate tracks so they were clean copies and disguarded the original rough recording. Once you have clean copies of each track, then you can use the effects in the program to improve the sound. Once it is all mixed together you can get a pretty good song. Phil
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Post by pwfirst on Mar 2, 2010 15:48:53 GMT -5
Depends on the sound card but if it has a mic input it should be fine. Then use audacity as the program and you should be able to record, listen and play back your tunes. If it doesn't work, run it through a pre amp and that should work. Good luck. Phil
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Post by pwfirst on Mar 1, 2010 15:15:24 GMT -5
No problem I am glad to help, I went through this several years ago too. I have a Behringer Xenyx mixer for a moble PA system that I have and it has preset programs already in it so you would not need the pre amp. You could connect it to the mic input on you computer and use audacity. You also could just use your 57 with a small sized conector into the computer too. It will sound Good without a pre amp. You would probable need some audio interface too about $30 from beherenger. What sound card do you have in your computer? One other option is to buy a used Tascam DP-01 It is an older model and records up to 2 channels at the same time but can store up to 8 channels. It uses a USB connector for the computer hook up. I started out using them and still have 2 units that I occasionally use and loan out, they can be bought for around $100 on EBay. They don't require a pre amp either. Our old Rock group used one to record a CD at 16 bit and it sounded pretty good. Bottom line Tascam DP-01 fist choice. Behringer mic 100 with audio interface is secound and cheepest. Three is the Board with an audio interface. Phil
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Post by pwfirst on Mar 1, 2010 12:53:49 GMT -5
Hi Les Behringer make 2 model MIC 200- $40, mic 100, $30 And ART has 2 models between $30-40 too. Either would be a good choice. Presonis has a tube preamp that I use for $125 that is very good but not worth the extra money for what you are going to do. The 57 dosen't need phantom power so you will be ready to go and you can use it with the Tascam when you get it. Phil
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Post by pwfirst on Feb 25, 2010 21:26:15 GMT -5
I have played several blue ridge models. I think the fit and finish of them is ok. I have a friend that his favorite guitar is a blue ridge. They do have a good sound. Big in the blue grass circles. I agree with hiram I have heard $300 guitars that sound just as good as $1000+ guitars. Phil
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Post by pwfirst on Feb 25, 2010 21:08:16 GMT -5
That would be cool. Is Christian Rock a big thing in the USA? It certainly seems to get mentioned a lot in forums and on Harmony Central reviews - lot's of guys mentioning how they play mostly worship music (I assume they mean Christian worship ;D) You don't hear so much about it in the UK, in fact I can't think of any UK bands that were specifically Christian. Unless of course you count Cliff Richard I am a big fan of Christian Rock, My wife and I saw Chris Tomlin a few months ago. Our church plays 4 contemporary songs every Sunday. So I have really enjoyed them. It is amazing that a lot of the songs have a classic rock feel. In the US they are about 1/3 of all music sales. Phil
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Post by pwfirst on Feb 25, 2010 20:56:30 GMT -5
Great choice. Phil
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Post by pwfirst on Feb 25, 2010 14:06:42 GMT -5
Pick your song and practice practice practice. When lisening to your song strum on your knee to start. The more you do it the better it will sound. What is your ballad? Phil
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Post by pwfirst on Feb 25, 2010 11:58:43 GMT -5
I have alway struggled with Mustang Sally in the keys I have tried. Any good tips, thanks. Phil
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Post by pwfirst on Feb 24, 2010 15:11:03 GMT -5
I use 2 barre chords the most, E type and the A type. The E type is the most challenging but used the most. For the A type I bar across with my index finger and use my last joint of the ring finger on the D-G-B strings. I am presently learning the song were are not to play, Stairway to Heaven. MoJo has a great presentation of the song, and it isn't too bad, his transitions are very good. Good Job. Phil
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Post by pwfirst on Feb 24, 2010 14:14:40 GMT -5
I try and think of my stumming as keeping the rythum going like it is a drum. Strumming with your singing is very common. Start by just strumming in 4/4 one stum with every beat of the song.. experiment with strumming down all the time and then strumming up every other beat and so on. Many book have the strumming pattern in them and that helps. But start out simple. All down with evry beat to start, Once that gets boring it is time to branch out. Also remember you have 6 strings and you don't have to hit them all at once. Some times hit the low ones and sometime his just the higher strings. Sing and use your right hand and keep beat on your Rt knee is a good place to start. Then pick up the guitar and beat on your guitar with the pick. Or use the pick on you knee, all down to start and then branch out. Good luck and never give up Phil
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