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  1. austinm08

    DA CAT! The song about the cat.. completely revamped

    Total improvement over the last one! Old --> OLD - Da Cat New --> NEW - Da Cat What do you all think? Please note that I don't have any monitors.. I just use these regular computer speakers to mix.. so I'm pretty sure it won't be perfect.. as far as that goes. I didn't check it on any other...
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    Song about a cat! "Da Cat"!

    My brother wrote this, and I recorded him Christmas night. It was fun actually have a chance to record someone other than myself. Guitar and vocals - my brother harmony - me Da Cat - click here What do you think?!
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    Advice/Critique welcome. take a listen (piano-driven)

    Caution: Atheists, step no further Ok.. now.. here ya go. It's just the beginning of the song FYI. http://austinm08.googlepages.com/12-1a2.mp3 It's the first original song of mine that I think I may actually finish! I think it's halfway decent. And another thing.. I didn't really know how...
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    Short clip.. cover of Drive by Incubus

    Was just messing around last weekend.. wanted to learn this on the guitar.. and I did and then recorded the first part of the song. A little rough.. eh.. oh well. Drive
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    I beg for advice

    I'm a newbie at recording/writing/performing... but I have been for a while. I feel like I can't progress. It could be because I haven't taken any formal lessons.. and it's just me teaching myself. Who knows.. Is this any good or is it worthless crap? It's just the beginning of a song...
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    My New Song.. so far.. Rock style

    Please throw any comments/suggestions/advice/criticism at me for this song.. It's only half of the first verse that I have recorded so far. I just wrote it a couple days ago. And I'm a newbie at recording.. and writing.. so I would realllly appreciate ANYTHING you have to say. I don't care what...
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    Power chords/Drop D/.. I need help!

    Right now.. I'm under the impression that distortion only sounds good if you're playing power chords.. but I feel limited sorta.. if I only play power chords. I saw a band last night and one rhythm guitarist was playing regular chords with distortion.. (I think he had the distortion going at the...
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    A new mix by me.. please comment/critique

    Mostly what I want constructive criticism on is the vocals. The guitar part is just 4 chords over and over, obviously. This is a cover that I did today.. in an hour or two.. old http://austinm08.googlepages.com/allIneed.mp3 new (half step lower, redone completely)...
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    The cord for my comp. speakers.. green end? Can I extend with speaker wire?

    The cord going into my computer for my speakers (with green end) is just speaker wire right? Can I safely extend the length of that cord by just cutting it somewhere in the middle and inserting some speakerwire? It's not long enough. I just want to make sure I'm correct before I try it.
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    Help on new pickups? (stock Squier Strat)

    The first guitar I ever had.. is the one I still have. That's why it's a Squier Strat. But it's very decent for what it is. I've never bought new pickups, and I don't really know what's good. So a couple questions: 1) What would be a reasonable upgrade? Something not too expensive.. 2) Are...
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    Just experimenting. Suggestions?

    Not looking for comments on the drums, that was my friend, and they were mic'ed with one SM57 lol.. me holding it up over them. It's more for the guitars.. is the quality good? http://austinm08.googlepages.com/Untitled.mp3
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    Got lyrics, need advice on applying music

    The morning star and a hazy moon is all I see A lukewarm breeze and the dew damped grass is all I feel I hear the early birds singing some sweet songs for me And through all of this your wild presence feels so real Your breath will forever fill this beautiful place Your melody will slip into...
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    AKG C2000B vs. AKG Perception 200

    AKG C2000B w/ $20 headphones 149 for mic 20 for headphones vs. AKG Perception 200 159 for mic ____________________________________________ $10 price difference. What is everyone's opinion on the quality?
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    Looking to buy this compressor. Need opinions, advice

    Behringer AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 Compressor http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Behringer-AUTOCOM-PROXL-MDX1600-Compressor?sku=182472 My current setup: Shure SM57 M-Audio AudioBuddy preamp Soundblaster ( :confused: ) Would this be good for me? My understanding is that it comes after the...
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    Looking to buy this compressor, need opinions,,

    Behringer AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 Compressor http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Behringer-AUTOCOM-PROXL-MDX1600-Compressor?sku=182472 My current setup: Shure SM57 M-Audio AudioBuddy preamp Soundblaster ( :confused: ) Would this be good for me? My understanding is that it comes after the...
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    Yayhoo! please listen to my first.. decent sounding recording/mix/clip of a song

    Alright, it's a song of Relient K's.. and I think my little clip sounds pretty good.. for a beginner.. probably the best sounding clip I've produced so far. Anyway.. please comment and give advice to help a man out. There is one problem with it.. on the vocals there is a hiss every now and then...
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    Why the buzz/crackle in my recording?

    simple recording: http://tylmer.100webspace.net/buzz.mp3 I'm using: Behringer V-Ampire LX1200H halfstack Shure SM57 M-Audio DMP3 AudioBuddy soundcard? -->Creative AudioPCI Why the buzz/crackle when I hit chords? there is no clipping going on that I can see on my preamp or amp.
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    Footswitch for a Behringer halfstack? (details inside)

    I recently bought a used Behringer V-Ampire LX1200H halfstack at a music store, and it didn't include a footswitch. I've already consulted the store about it, and they said they would call their Behringer rep. and they could get one in, but I've called back a few times, and it seems like time is...
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    Best choice for the $- Audiophile 24/96?

    new soundcard - Audiophile 24/96 or Alesis Multimix 8USB mixer? I'm considering getting me an Audiophile 2496 because all I have now is the cheap soundcard (Realtek AC'97..VIA)that came with my computer, which is fairly old itself. My signal chain is: Shure SM-57 --> M-Audio AudioBuddy (dual...
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    Need help.. SM57 recording to computer

    This is what I bought today: -Shure SM57 mic -6ft "XLR fem-XLR male" microphone cord (brand is Rapco Intl.) -MIT-435 Mic Transformer, XLR Female LO-Z to 1/4" Male HI-Z (brand is Hosa) page: http://www.hosatech.com/hosa/products/mit_transformers.html -Mono 1/4" Female to Mono 3.5mm (1/8")...
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