Recent content by gmiller1122

Hi, all. Been a long time since I posted a song, so here's a new one. I figure it's about my 15th song that I've recorded, so I'm still quite a newb at all this. :confused: Questions: 1. That damn cardboard kick sound! :mad: It's from a very inexpensive synth (as if you couldn't...

Just wondering. I like that it seems very easy to use. It costs more than Sonar Home Studio, though. I write and record straight-forward rock/pop/blues stuff. Do you like it? Why? What limitations have you found? Thanks G

Forget it. I figured it out. I was too quick to post. If an admin could delete this post, that would be great. Thanks.

We are going to build a detached garage this summer. The downstairs will be a 2-car area and workbench area. On the end, my wife will have a pottery and gardening studio. Upstairs, a 'hang-out room' with TV, sitting area, sleeper sofa, and maybe a small kitchenette will take up about half the...

Here's what I'm trying to do: Using Drums on Demand and nTrack, I've created a WAV file of about 40kb. I then burned that onto a CD. Following the directions for the VF80, I then try to load the file to the machine. I want to do this because I plan to then record the other tracks onto the...

I am having problems loading a wav file from a CD to the VF80 hard drive. It is saved in the format outlined in the manual, and I have tried it from 3 different CDs. Each time, the VF80 ejects the CD then I get a message that says 'No Disc Loaded.' I have done this before w/no problems...

I recently took my Reverand Rocco to a guitar shop b/c the strings were buzzing near the 1-4 frets. The tech. said there wasn't much he could do with it after he loosened the neck as much as possible. There is less buzzing, but it's still there on some frets and some strings. He said...

I'm not new here, but it's a newbie-type question, and I wasn't sure where else to put it.... Here's what I understand. Correct me if I'm wrong. If I buy a CD full of beats, like Drums on Demand, I still need drum loop software like Acid or Fruity Loops to arrange these loops, right? I'm...

I know this may be out of place here, since this is HOME recording, but I'm considering buying some studio time at a local studio for the following reasons: 1. Experience. Never done it, curious about the process. I see it as an adventure. 2. Impatience. I've been recording on my own for...

http://www.geocities.com/gmiller1122/LazyHearse_mixdown01.mp3 (File is called Lazy Hearse, but song is called Big White Porch) Using: Fostex vf80 recorder MXL v67 Condenser Mic ART Tube Pre Fender bass Alvarez acoustic Danolectro electric Vox Cambridge 30 amp Yamaha keyboard drum track (I...

Hey, all -- Here's a new tune I'd appreciate you checking out. It's my first time recording my own drumming -- comments on this (playing/recording of...) and anything else (vocals, overall mix, lyrics, etc.) would be great. Thanks. G...

I posted this over at the MP3 clinic, but got few responses. I hate bumping myself up, so I am re-posting it here. Indirect, but effective? :confused: I'm curious as to your thoughts on the following: 1. Lyrics 2. Vocal performance 3. Chord progression / melody 4. Tempo -- too slow...

Hey all -- Something new I'm working on. You'll notice by the cultural reference after the first chorus that the lyrics are old -- my friend wrote them about 10 years ago, and I'm just now getting around to recording them. Jeesh, nice friend, huh? :D Anyway, I'm looking for your thoughts...

Just curious -- Is there anyone here who is NOT a gearhead -- that is, you choose to keep things relatively simple in terms of gear -- not out of necessity or lack of funds, but more because you A) Don't like clutter, B) Feel it just gets in the way, C) Have decided that 'less is more', or D)...

I bought a VF80 and just recently was able to record something -- life has been VERY busy! I just wanted to say that I'm very impressed with the sound quality and the ease of use. I was intimadated by the manual and the tiny screen, but the interface is surprisingly user-friendly. I can't...