Hey,
Im Spart (thats the nickname Ive used for decades)...
Anyway, I started out playing drums when I was a kid, then gravitated to guitar in my teens and Ive been playing multiple instruments ever since..which is over 35 years..heh. Yeah, Im an oldie. I played in a few midwest bands in the 80's, did some recording of our orginals back in the 90s, and over the past few years Ive gotten back into making my own recordings. When I first started out I did some old reel to reel recordings, then went onto cassette recording, then 4 tracking. Ive got my own space for a studio and Ive got my own digital 16 track, some p.a. equipment, guitars (elec, accoustic, bass), amps, my own drum kit, keyboards, fx, mics, etc. Im not looking to be a rock star, or write or record the next #1 big hit. I just enjoy creating and making my own music. Its kind of funny, because I write the music and lyrics, play all the different instruments, and then record and mix the tracks, burn, etc.. it truly is a "one man show" as of now. I may eventually open up to other artists, but for now, its just a fun, creative hobby I enjoy.
If it makes any difference.. musical styles.. almost anything really, but mostly rock/hard rock, metal, neo classical metal, true classical.. although my recordings so far have been more mainstream mellow, pop, ballads, and the occasional thrash metal experiment, etc..
Oh, and I guess the main reason I wanted to join this forum is to get a better understanding of some of the nuances, tricks, techniques that others use. So if I ask dumb questions, oh well, so be it.
And finally, in case you havent notice.. I love to write (thats my other hobby)...