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(@jsnood)
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I have done these things. Purchased a microphone, downloaded audacity, and registered with dmusic (although they haven't sent me a confirmation email, something that usually happens quickly, and this is preventing me from logging on.)

I say this not because anyone is dying to hear me play, but having announced it publicly does give me some motive to record something and post it.
Holy sweet Jesus, I had to thank my wife last night for not slitting my throat while I sleep.

So, yeah, I recorded myself playing a few of the songs I play "best". My wife and daughter always tell me I sound nice when I play, but now I know they're just being nice. How they put up with it, I don't know.

Recordings don't lie like loved ones do. I might go back to knitting.

There is no way to peace. Peace is the way. - A.J. Muste

 
Posted : 15/08/2006 12:08 pm
(@ignar-hillstrom)
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Hehe, yeah, recordings tend to be brutally honest. :D But on the other hand, nothing allows you to pinpoint weaknesses as good as recording yourself and listening back. If you've got the gear, make a habbit of recording yourself once every week.

 
Posted : 15/08/2006 12:20 pm
(@artguitarhendsbee)
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sweet idea, I'm in the less than 5 years category lol, ill be sure to post!!

 
Posted : 15/08/2006 1:17 pm
(@artguitarhendsbee)
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ok, posted some acoustic guitar, might post another later its called acoustic G lol original!

 
Posted : 15/08/2006 2:13 pm
(@jsnood)
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Hehe, yeah, recordings tend to be brutally honest. :D But on the other hand, nothing allows you to pinpoint weaknesses as good as recording yourself and listening back. If you've got the gear, make a habbit of recording yourself once every week.
Yes, I hope I will. Has also given me an idea of what to work with with my teacher. Lots of fundamentals.

There is no way to peace. Peace is the way. - A.J. Muste

 
Posted : 15/08/2006 3:12 pm
(@goodvichunting)
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Capital Idea.

I am in as well ...

Latest addition: Cover of "Don't Panic" by Coldplay
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=502670

 
Posted : 15/08/2006 5:28 pm
(@redpoint)
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Been playing just over a year... I'll try and post something.

 
Posted : 15/08/2006 6:30 pm
(@slejhamer)
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Y'all don't forget to come out and play in the "Guess That Riff" game now that you're getting set up to record!

I am as intermediate as they come -

Just listened to some of your recordings - I hope to one day be as "intermediate" as you!
Major karma points headed your way for starting this thread, too.

"Everybody got to elevate from the norm."

 
Posted : 15/08/2006 6:51 pm
(@banre)
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Y'all don't forget to come out and play in the "Guess That Riff" game now that you're getting set up to record!

I'll second that one!

This is a great idea. I'll try to get get something recorded. I suppose I'll be in the intermediate category, but I sure don't feel like it! I've been playing just over a year and a half.

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Posted : 15/08/2006 7:57 pm
(@coloradofenderbender)
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This will be a good excuse to buy that Toneport I had my eye on for the last few months! :D

 
Posted : 15/08/2006 8:17 pm
(@vanzant38)
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Well mine are up in the "hear here" section.

My dad would always talk about retirement, and allude to the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. And I say all you've got at the end of the rainbow is death. You're riding the rainbow right now. - Mark Borchardt

 
Posted : 16/08/2006 4:33 am
(@bobblehat)
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This will be a good excuse to buy that Toneport I had my eye on for the last few months! :D

I bought a toneport UX2 a few months ago they are superb.

My Band: http://www.myspace.com/thelanterns2010
playing whilst drunk is only permitted if all band members are in a similar state!

 
Posted : 16/08/2006 10:58 am
(@coloradofenderbender)
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Thanks for the review Bobblehat. Did you also try the UX1? I was thinking that they are pretty much the same, except the 2 has more options for lines in. All I need is one input for guitar and one for a mic.

 
Posted : 16/08/2006 1:25 pm
(@bobblehat)
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Dont know what the difference in price difference is in states but I would go with the UX2 if you can afford it.XLR sockets and additional input for active pickups could come in handy for you in the future.

Make sure you got a USB2 slot in your P.C. as it don't like working with USB1.

cheers

bob

My Band: http://www.myspace.com/thelanterns2010
playing whilst drunk is only permitted if all band members are in a similar state!

 
Posted : 16/08/2006 3:15 pm
(@kalle_in_sweden)
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Great Idea
I myself will fall in the 2-5 years intermidiate categori.

You don´t need expensive PC equipment to get fairly good recordings.
My PC is only a 1800 MHz, 512 MB RAM and having a low cost Soundblaster Live! 24 bit soundcard.
And using the free SW Kristal Audio Engine and/or Reaper 0.999 doesn´t cost a thing.
Comment; I am not so found of Audacity as it doesn´t supports ASIO 2 sound drivers that is needed when using a low cost soundcard to avoid latency/delay problems.

The mic ($20) and mixer($40) equipment are also low cost (se below)

Tanglewood TW28STE (Shadow P7 EQ) acoustic
Yamaha RGX 320FZ electric guitar/Egnater Tweaker 15 amp.
Yamaha RBX 270 bass/Laney DB 150 amp.
http://www.soundclick.com/kalleinsweden

 
Posted : 16/08/2006 3:32 pm
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