yes Phill I did notice that, I had my loan approved and i will order the Tascam tomorrow morning and I found a buyer for my BR-8 and Tascam CD-RW 700 also my Behringer MS40 speakers now that I have the KRK Rokits I wont be needing them greener pastures are in view 
1,776 2013-03-19 00:53:23
Re: New Tascam DP-24 day (44 replies, posted in Recording)
1,777 2013-03-18 22:36:00
Topic: Long lost photo found (21 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I searched and came up with a photo of High Voltage a Portland Oregon Hard rock band I was in Im third from the left,boy dose this bring back memories. http://pnwbands.com/highvoltage1.html
1,778 2013-03-18 22:18:07
Re: New Tascam DP-24 day (44 replies, posted in Recording)
Thank you Zurf thats just what I have in mind
Zurf wrote:
I approve of anything that allows Russell and Dirty Ed to get more CDs produced.
1,779 2013-03-18 22:16:59
Re: New Tascam DP-24 day (44 replies, posted in Recording)
How much is 520 in american currency? I went to the bank this morning and got a call they okd the loan intrest rates are down and Im a good customer so I pickup the check tomorrow morning and I am going to cash it and deposit it that way I can order the Tascam and have it shipped the same day
Phill Williams wrote:
hi russ, this is the recorder i've been drooling over for the last few months. i've finally got the wife to agree (in principle) to me getting one in (hopefully) june. they sound brill, lets hope they perform to expectations. they're about £635 in the UK, but i've found a site that sells them for £520 give or take. they come with a 2 gig card and transformer...roll on june
1,780 2013-03-18 22:12:15
Re: MY HEART (33 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I dont have any problem its a natural thing with me I came up with a nice ending also but I am going to wait till my new Tascam 24 track arrives so I can label all the tracks to make it easier to mix keep ya posted
Phill Williams wrote:
sounds like you've got the arrangement sorted in your head? i usually find it's harder to transpose that to your fingertips!! ha, ha.
ps, i'm all ears buddy
1,781 2013-03-18 19:22:46
Re: Tiny's at the doctor (9 replies, posted in Acoustic)
That sounds really resonable I dont do any fret work(new neck) and I can handle the intonation adjustments and electronics but if I had to I would take it to a pro you got a good deal on this work.
1,782 2013-03-18 19:18:33
Re: New Tascam DP-24 day (44 replies, posted in Recording)
that sounds like the best way to go sort of a seek peek at the progress of the recording I need the extra tracks for adding strings keys and vocals along with my rhythm,bass and guitar my composing is evolving and I needed this to keep up
Dirty Ed wrote:
I've had my DP-02 for a few years and have been really satisfied with it. In my case, 8 inputs is more than enough. The ability to burn a CD is what I really like. After I write a new song I like to burn a copy to listen through different CD players in my house and cars to get an idea of what needs to be added to the mix.
DE
1,783 2013-03-18 19:13:59
Re: New Tascam DP-24 day (44 replies, posted in Recording)
I did quite a bit of research on the Tascams ability and cost and the lowest price for a new one is the one i am getting from AMS I am also getting a 16GB card and a roll of special tape to put on so i can keep track of which instrument is there,earlier I ordered 150 CD-R's got a great price so I will be ready to burn and I will let all know how its working out
jerome.oneil wrote:
I've been wanting one of these for months, but I've been waiting for the price to come down a little. I thought that it would drop after Christmas but no such luck.
Do keep us informed on how it works for you.
1,784 2013-03-18 03:46:36
Topic: New Tascam DP-24 day (44 replies, posted in Recording)
I need more tracks my dependable Boss BR-8 no longer fills my needs so I will be ordering a new Tascam DP-24 track recorder it uses a card like the ones you put in your camera and burns a CD too it has midi plus 8 mic inputs I will be paying around $579.00 shippng included and a 2 year warrenty so when it arrives I will be selling my BR-8 and the Tascam CD-RW 700 cd burner here's a shot of it. 
For those interested in the specs I am adding this.
24 24-Track Digital Portastudio Specifications:
General
Power supply: AC adapter (TASCAM PS-1225L)
Power consumption: 12W (Phantom power ON)
Dimensions (WxHxD): 21-1/4” x 4” x 13-3/8” (540 x 104 x 340 mm)
Weight: 13.67 lb. (6.2 kg)
Operating temperature range: 5 to 35-degree C/41 to 95-degree F
Recording media: SD card (512MB to 2GB) SDHC card (4GB to 32GB)
File system: SD card (512MB to 2GB) : FAT16 SDHC card (4GB to 32GB) : FAT32
Analog Audio Input/Output Ratings
INPUT A to H jack
XLR type (Balanced):
Connector: XLR-3-31 (1 : GND, 2 : HOT, 3 : COLD)
Input impedance: 2.4 kΩ
Rated input level: –14 dBu
Maximum input level: +2 dBu
Standard jack type (Balanced):
Connector: 6.3 mm (1/4") TRS standard jack
Input impedance: Above 22 kΩ 1 MΩ (INPUT H only, when LINE-GUITAR switch is set to GUITAR)
Rated input level: +4 dBu
Maximum input level: +20 dBu
STEREO OUT jack:
Connector: RCA pin jack
Rated output level: –10 dBV
Maximum output level: +6 dBV
Output impedance: 200 Ω
EFFECT SENDS jack
Connector: 6.3 mm (1/4") TS standard jack
Rated output level: –10 dBV
Maximum output level: +6 dBV
Output impedance: 200 Ω
MONITOR OUT jack
Connector: 6.3 mm (1/4") TS standard jack
Rated output level: –2 dBu
Maximum output level: +14 dBu
Output impedance: 200 Ω
PHONES jack
Connector: 3.5 mm stereo jack
Maximum output level: 70 mW+70 mW or more (THD+N 0.1% or less, 32 Ω load)
Control Input/Output Ratings
MIDI input (MIDI IN)
Connector: 5-pin DIN
Format: Standard MIDI format
MIDI output (MIDI OUT)
Connector: 5-pin DIN
Format: Standard MIDI format
USB port
Connector: USB 4-pin mini-B type
Format: Mass Storage Class USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED
REMOTE jack
Connector: 2.5 mm TRS jack
Audio Performance
Frequency response
INPUT (MIC/LINE) q STEREO OUT/EFFECT SENDS/
MONITOR OUT: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +1 dB/–1 dB
Distortion
INPUT (MIC/LINE) q STEREO OUT/EFFECT SENDS/
MONITOR OUT: 0.01% or less
S/N ratio
INPUT (MIC/LINE) q STEREO OUT/EFFECT SENDS/
MONITOR OUT: 90dB or more
Operating Requirements
See the TASCAM website for updated information about OS compatibility.
Windows
Pentium 300 MHz or faster 128 MB or more memory USB port (USB 2.0 recommended)
Macintosh
Power PC, iMac, G3, G4 266 MHz or faster 64 MB or more memory USB port (USB 2.0 recommended)
Recommended USB host controller
Intel chipset
Supported OS
Windows: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.2 or later
1,785 2013-03-18 01:06:02
Re: MY HEART (33 replies, posted in Songwriting)
lovey dovey 
when I add the violins,violas and cellos it will take on a classical feel till I bring in the drums,bass and guitar I'm aiming for a classical rock ballad at least thats what I feel for it,the first 8 bars will be solo piano and vocal then I will bring in the string section on the start of the second verse the drums,bass and guitar start I timed the arrangment for around 4 minutes give or take I worked on it for several hours today and deleted everything because I didnt like it tomorrow I will get at it again.keep ya posted on the progress and thanks for your offer of assistance and comments chat later my friend
1,786 2013-03-17 22:01:40
Re: st, pat (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
thanks Jerome I needed a laugh
jerome.oneil wrote:
Paddy, not Patty. Patty is a girl, or meat.
For all the scoop...
1,787 2013-03-17 21:59:04
Re: MY HEART (33 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi Phill Im very happy with it and I wont be moving it anywhere so no chance of the midi getting messed up,your keyboard sounds great I can see why you hung onto it did you get a chance to listen to the song yet? let me know what you think ok
Phill Williams wrote:
hi russ, congrats on the piano. my yamaha has an XG section which gives the original sounds plus tweeks! it also has a split keyboard and dual sounds too. as i've said before i've had it for 5 or 6 years and the midi out is shot, due to moving it about and pulling the connector in and out too much, so be careful of that. there's a whole world to explore in that keyboard, so my advice is to try everything.
oh pete, and dino, when i got my first piano, i just transferred guitar chords using triads (three finger notes) eg; chord of C would be C-E-G. etc. you can add 6ths, 7ths,9ths etc as you like, as a fourth note, left hand plays the bass root. all you need now is rhythm
1,788 2013-03-17 18:08:25
Re: MY HEART (33 replies, posted in Songwriting)
dino I have the midi output on the piano connected to my laptop via a usb port I am using the Miroslav philharmonic program I selected Steinway piano and ran a mini stereo Y chord to my BR-8 in's what a wonderful sound it IS a Steinway and all the violins and violas,cellos are authentic sounds,the program costs only $59.00 but if you are not recording then there's no need but I love it :)
dino48 wrote:
I am loving this thing,the grand is much better then my old yamaha and even better than the roland I once owned, Pete the piano is not that hard too play I find it is about the same as guitar,you can not beat the price of $100.00. and it has some easy tunes to learn.
1,789 2013-03-17 06:15:23
Re: MY HEART (33 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Pete branching out is made easier with a little theory, im not advocating time consuming hours of practice I was able to compose this song on piano only because I used basic chord changes nothing fancy cause I didnt study on piano.The changes in this song could be explaned easier by useing the Nashville system for a progression I 5 6 1 3 4 1 5 the song is in F major so converting the numbers to chords it would be F C Dm F, Am Bb F C this repeats this can be transposed to any key,take C major the chords would be C G Am C Em F C G all the numbers are steps in a scale this holds true for any key
bensonp wrote:
I guess I have to learn guitar first, then maybe branch out to other instruments. I envy you guys.
1,790 2013-03-16 20:08:06
Re: MY HEART (33 replies, posted in Songwriting)
cool!! check the owners manual there are a lot of nice sounds including synths there listed under voices i had a sustain pedal so i didnt have to buy one but it really adds a nice touch and there not to expensive let me know how your comming along and check out the drum patterns lots of fun stuff for the bucks
dino48 wrote:
Russell,I got one and am very happy with it.
1,791 2013-03-16 14:01:29
Re: tascam error codes (5 replies, posted in Recording)
I hope that works out,I have a CD-RW Tascam it interfaces with my Boss BR-8 via a light fiber optic cable and the CD's are so much cleaner then what my laptop burns but one of the lights kinda flickers It isn't a problem so Ive learned to ignore it
Grah1 wrote:
Found some info last night looks like its the psu doesnt have enough amps to power it .So I'm gonna modify a lap top psu to suit today and see if it works apparantly it need 2.5 amps minimum .
1,792 2013-03-16 00:26:10
Re: MY HEART (33 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thank you DC nice to hear your comments
daddycool wrote:
hi russ great song lovely sound,well done.....stay cool
1,793 2013-03-15 22:15:00
Re: tascam error codes (5 replies, posted in Recording)
sometimes you can reboot it by just unplugging it and wait a few seconds and plug it back in.
1,794 2013-03-15 19:09:21
Re: tascam error codes (5 replies, posted in Recording)
I would think the best way is to contact the tech guys at Tascam by phone
1,795 2013-03-15 01:01:00
Re: Oiling fret board (26 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
my favorite oil is KY works wonders
1,796 2013-03-14 18:51:18
Re: Oiling fret board (26 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I just did and I am a pro,made a livin on the road and in studios for over 40 yrs.
1,797 2013-03-14 17:28:53
Re: Metal picks ? (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I used a quarter once in an emergency on a gig also a old library card,matchbook never tried a metal pick designed to play guitar sounds interesting I will have to google it and check it out
1,798 2013-03-14 17:22:46
Re: Oiling fret board (26 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I never heard of oiling a fretboard what do you hope to accomplish with this? wiping the strings and neck after a performance or practice has worked fine with me and I have been pickin 50 yrs. I do put oil on my salad and subs.
1,799 2013-03-12 18:56:16
Re: James Taylor's tuning Theory (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I think a great deal has to do with the intonation of the guitar if its good a capo should not make a great difference I dont have any issues when I clamp it on I use a Kyser
1,800 2013-03-12 18:50:55
Re: A great new tuner. (11 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Judging from all the positive testimonials it must be good,but I have used my Sabine stx 1100 for over 20 yrs it is calibrated to concert 440 A and runs on a 9v battery that never seems to die it also has a 9v adapter plugin I never use I think I paid around 60.00 for it new I like the play thru feature that allows tuning as you play I dont know if they even make these anymore but if it ever dies I might just try a Snark.