Guitar chord forum - chordie — I want to record some covers

Re: I want to record some covers

null@example.com (bobwill) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 02:02:12 +0000

Hey Pete, been away for a while, great job on the videos and, your gitars sound great. I've got to have one of those HD-28S, played one at the shop the othe day, Hard to walk away. congretulations on your work. bob.

Re: I want to record some covers

null@example.com (bensonp) — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 14:31:55 +0000

Alright Mike, lets go for it. I am getting a little better, also, watching my videos back. It gives you a good picture of what you are doing wrong. I sure am enjoying it anyway. Thanks for the comment.

Re: I want to record some covers

null@example.com (papaguitar) — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 04:55:57 +0000

Hey Pete, finally got to watch a couple of your new vids. Very good! All that work
is paying off. You are way ahead of me but I am still threatening to get some vids
one way or ? We might be competing on A.O.F.I. Mike

Re: I want to record some covers

null@example.com (jerome.oneil) — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:39:04 +0000

Yep, absolutely. http://tascam.com/product/us-122/specifications/

Multitrack recording with these things requires a little bit of knowledge about your DAW software, but once it's set up, it's a cake walk. It will also let you hook up higher end mics, rather than using USB mics. Here is a good article on selecting an audio interface. http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/nov04/a … sician.htm

Regarding your comments on getting close to the mic, dynamic mics like yours are intended for vocal and close amp use and are designed to handle high volumes. Getting right up on it is how you will get the best sound out of it. If you're looking for a "room" mic, then a condenser mic like I listed above is what you want. Those things will pick up every footstep and gnat belch within 50 feet.

What software are you using to record with?

Re: I want to record some covers

null@example.com (bensonp) — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:14:55 +0000

Thanks Amy. I will check into those ideas for sure. I do know I have a long way to go. This is just a start, but I sure am having fun. I have learned a lot of things about my singing and playing from watching my videos. That's a good thing. And I do know now that it is easier to play in front of people than wait for that red recording light to come on. Sometimes it flusters me so much that I end up redoing the song about 5 times. That's nerve racking.

Re: I want to record some covers

null@example.com (mekidsmom) — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:00:21 +0000

Well Pete, it seems you're officially a pro youtuber now!

Next time, you can post your covers in the "my local band and me" section to show off... or even update your profile here on chordie to showcase your youtube profile as your website address! Great job!

Re: I want to record some covers

null@example.com (dino48) — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:40:48 +0000

Pete I tried too see your utube videos and I keep getting a message that an error occured so I can not see your videos. I tried the move it on over and runaround sue. I can get into arkady's and russells.

Re: I want to record some covers

null@example.com (bensonp) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:39:22 +0000

In hopes I am not over doing a bad thing, I wanted to post one more song that Charlie Landsborough did, called "I Will Love You All My Life".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JSwBwGol5c

Re: I want to record some covers

null@example.com (seriousfun) — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 21:27:54 +0000

Better than a mixer is to use some cheap software like mixcraft which is excellent. This will then allow you to record guitar into one track and edit any errors and when you are happy with it, record a seperate vocal track. This would be way cheaper than buying the gear for a second mic plus the second mic itself. It would also allow you to add drum loops etc as a backing and you will be well on the way to getting some quality results. Nice job already thought keep it going.

Re: I want to record some covers

null@example.com (bensonp) — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 21:15:57 +0000

Been checking into a mixer, but can I hook it up to my computer?

Re: I want to record some covers

null@example.com (tubatooter1940) — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 20:22:37 +0000

Sounds like you need a mixer, Pete.

Re: I want to record some covers

null@example.com (bensonp) — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 19:40:44 +0000

In an effort to make my sound better, I noticed that if I sing directly into the mic, it sounds better, or if I put the mic directly in front of the guitar, it sounds better. So far I am placing the mic somewhere in between, but I know the sound can be better. So, this brings to mind using two mics, but the PC will only recognize one or the other, if I am reading correctly. Keep in mind I am using a USB mic (they have come a long way and sound great). Is there software available that will allow me to use two USB mics? Or do I need a mixer. And will a simple mixer work well with the computer? I really want to do better, but I need help.

Re: I want to record some covers

null@example.com (gabbysings2) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:13:53 +0000

I liked your sound. Good job!

Re: I want to record some covers

null@example.com (bensonp) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:17:32 +0000

Thanks for all the nice comments. It does my heart good. Just using a pick, dino. I like to randomly pick notes as I play the chords. Gives it an extra something. Totally random arpeggios, but I think I do get a pattern or two in there once in a awhile. I will be doing more of course, now that it's in my blood and exciting too. I guess next I need to learn how to edit the songs. For now I just record them the best I can, leaving in the mistakes and all.

Re: I want to record some covers

null@example.com (Bass Viking) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 03:00:36 +0000

Hey Pete! Great job! Glad you got your recording act together. Crystal clear picture and sound was very good also. Congrats!

PS: There is absolutely nothing wrong with being an Old Fart. Many of us are or are striving to be!