Recent content by jvasey

Ok, I've been writing songs pretty much all my life. Problem is, they're mostly either sad or angry songs. Does anybody out there write optimistic songs? I don't mean spiritual, just personal but positive in feel. If so, where do you draw inspiration from? I'm great at writing songs...

Ok, I've read all these threads, and tons of reviews, and the most annoying thing is that they never seem to compare mics in a similar price range. I don't care how a C1 compares to a U87 because I've never bought or used a U87, and barring a lottery win, don't expect to. Can somebody who...

Ok, small budget here, and I need a kick mic. Torn between a D112 and an Apex 125. Haven't seen much written on the Apex 125, but I've used the 112 before. Has anyone used the Apex? Any good? Also, I've been using a couple old 535 for vocals. If upgrading, a C3000 vs NT1, what do you take? Or...

Just started using my computer for recording song ideas. I'm using ProTools Free, and have gotten used to it pretty easily. Unfortunately I don't have a drum machine. Does anybody know a good program to program rhythm parts that can be imported into ProTools Free? Also, has anybody tried...

I love guitar sound Johnny Hickman from Cracker gets, and he and Dave Lowery only used Matchless amps. They cost alot, and nobody anywhere around here ever stocks any. What I'd like, is to hear from anyone who has or had one. What model, how do you like it, and where can I get one? Thanks in...

I just bought a Jr. Double Cutaway Historic, with wrap-around bridge. Because the saddle edges are blank, strings can slide side to side on the bridge. So if you bend alot or pick hard, it goes out of tune almost immediately. I seem to recall having the same problem on my LP Studio when I...

This question is for anyone who hears a song in your head while writing it. Do you ever hear someone else singing?? I often find myself imagining the song with one of my stronger influences' voices singing it. In my mind I'm hearing Elvis Costello, Paul Westerberg, Ian Blurton, or even...

Haven't bought one yet, but am getting ready to order from KTJ. Just want to check if anybody thinks they didn't get thier money's worth from this unit. It really appeals to me because I look to record a full band, and be able to augment/edit performances after the fact. I know that this...

A couple more questions for those of you with the CR300. When backing up VF16 data, what format does it use? Is it a formnat that can be read by a computer for editing? Also does it have a SCSI input? I need to buy a standalone burner for my notebook, but if the CR300 can do computer storage...

I can't seem to decide which was a worse idea. I wanted to buy an Les Pauls Jr. Special Lite, because I really like the double cutaway Specials. But I couldn't believe that none of the current Gibson USA production line has P90's anymore. I love the sound of P90's on all the...

Why Can't I Make It Longer!!! OK, who can help me here. I don't have any trouble getting inspired, and can usually come up with a verse and chorus pretty easily. A bridge sometimes follows, then the real trouble. Second and third verses elude me. The result is I usually end up with either a...