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    Calling the pros! Digitech Vocalist Live Pro vs Yamaha SPX2000

    Hey guys, I`m hoping that I can talk with some musicians who have used, or who are using Digitech Vocalist Live Pro or Yamaha SPX2000. Which one is better? Which one would be easier to use...etc The price is about the same. 84.500 for the digitech and 89.000 for the Yamaha. Not quite sure what...
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    Best budget microphones for live performances ( anything better than Shure SM58?)

    Hey guys, I have about 500 bucks to spend on a microphone for live performances. Is there anything out there that beats the good old SM58? I do have a brand new Shure SM58 but if I can get something better... I will. Any suggestions? I usually sound like James Blunt, but i have to make my voice...
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    Best voice effects processors for live performances

    Hey guys, I was wondering if any vocalists out there could give me some tips on voice effects processors. T.C. Helicon seems very popular. I don`t wanna spend more than 700-800 bucks on one. Any suggestions? Cheers! A.D
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    Feedback on song structure and lyrics from pros

    Hey guys, I know youtube is frowned upon, but I don`t know any other ways of uploading:( Sorry. I hope you don`t hate me too much for posting the link here. Any feedback ( good or bad) will help me improve. Lemme know what you think. A.D https://www.youtube.com/user/yetanothersongwriter
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    Just started writing some lyrics( Am I on the right track?)

    Hey guys, I started writing some lyrics for one of my songs. Any suggestions? THE WANDERER All alone in my small town Days drag by and I can’t sleep I am restless and deep down I make promises to keep Chorus: I want to see the world Swim all its seas Break all the walls, climb all the...
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    Recording and mixing the vocals (tips)

    Hey guys! I was wondering if any of you could tell what are the priorities when you record and mix the voice? I`m aiming for top notch quality, yet I`m a noob. Keep dreaming, you might tell me...I still wanna give it a try. After recording ( Rode NT2A condenser) the vocals, what would be the...
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    Copyright your songs (requirements)

    Hey guys. Any song writers out there who know what the steps to copyright your songs are? What do you need to have? Do you have to have the entire song on notes, or just the beginning? Also is there a place where you can register them online? I live in Japan. I did a google search and couldn`t...
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    Anybody heard of taxi.com? Is it for real?

    Hey guys! I`m just curious if any of you are members of this site. It`s pretty expensive to join. I wonder if it`s a scam or not... www.taxi.com Cheers
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    What to do with the 1st track when you record the 2nd one?

    Hey, guys! I eventually managed to record my first track, and attempted to record my second:) It felt good! My question is, what do I do after I recorded the guitar on the first track? Do I let it play, and try to record the vocals on the second track? Will you be able to hear that sound in the...
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    Does M-Ultra Track R8 need a preamp?

    Hey guys! This is the review I found for M-Audio Ultra Track 8R: I`m not sure I understand... This interface already has 8 preamps??? That means that I don`t need to go out and buy a preamp, right? Designed for comprehensive studio work, the Fast Track® Ultra 8R audio/MIDI interface delivers 8...
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    Just finished writing some lyrics for my song

    This is what I came up with. Is there anything you would change? Please help me with some ideas if you think the lyrics are to cheesy. I know that the word bend might bother some people, but I couldn`t think of anything else... Bow maybe? Ok, here we go: Hay is bending in the sun I don`t bend...
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    I fear the reaper (what are the first steps?)

    Hey guys. I`m trying to record my first track using reaper. what are the first steps? I pressed the record button and it said I have to open a track. I opened the track but then,when I wanted to record, it said that I had to arm my track. I just can`t do it. Anybody out there who can make a...
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    Just uploaded some songs (If you have time to waste, please help me with input)

    Hey guys, here are some oldies I wrote 10-12 years ago. I`m gonna try and change them a little, update them, so to speak. Your opinion is appreciated. Thank you! https://www.youtube.com/user/1979ADRYAN?feature=mhw5
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    Best budget acoustic electric guitars

    Hey guys. I`m planning to get rid of my YAMAHA FG-422 and buy an electric acoustic guitar. It would have to be cheaper than 250 bucks. So this is what I found. Is there anything better out there? Cheers Applause AE128 Super Shallow Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Ruby Red by Applause 199 bucks...
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    One of my songs: criticism is welcome!

    Hey guys. It would be great to hear some opinions about the songs I write. So, I uploaded one of my songs on Youtube. Positive and negative criticism is welcome! It will help me improve. Thanks https://www.youtube.com/user/1979ADRYAN?feature=mhw5
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    Some music would be great...

    Hey guys, The interface and the monitors are ready to go. How can I listen to music through the monitors? I can`t figure it out! At the moment, my headphones are connected to the computer. The monitors are connected to the interface. Do I have to disable something in order to be able to hear the...
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    Ho to upload photos?

    Hey guys. i just can`t do it. How do you upload pics? I don`t even know how to upload a picture for my profile! I apologize for my ignorance!
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    Reaper for Windows XP

    Hi guys. As you will notice, I`m computer challenged. There are 5 downloads for Reaper. Which one would I need? Windows (4.4MB installer) Windows x64 (4.9MB installer) OS X Intel (7.4MB DMG) OS X PPC (5.3MB DMG) OS X 64-bit Intel (8.3MB DMG) beta Thank you!
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    My "studio". Thank you to all those who helped!

    Ok, so this is what I got. To the people who helped me...you know who you are! Thank you! NT2A Condenser Microphone Rode pop filter a pair of KRK RP5G2 Monitors a load of cables Fast Track Ultra 8R Interface Sony MDR-7506 You reckon it`s ok? I`ll buy one of those bass traps ASAP. The I have to...
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    Sigh... Can`t open my Ovation to change its diaper:(

    Hey guys. Do you happen to have an Ovation? I found this link and it seems very simple to change the batteries. But... it doesn`t work for me. I push the button, I release it... and nothing happens! http://www.ovationguitars.com/img/pdf/opprostudio.pdf Any suggestions? A.D.Ryan
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