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It's been several years and I need to update what little I know. What is the state of the homerec art? I plan to purchase a new laptop for use in recording at home and portably. I'd like to be able to record up to four tracks at once (mostly using mics). Mostly acoustic but sometimes...

It's a blues song. duh. Tell me what you think. Why Do You Make Me Cry ©2008 by Larry Kolker Baby I must admit it Sometimes I’m just not around And it’s not easy to move me or please me Not that I mean to bring you down So I’m a hard man to be with I can’t deny that is so But I...

I'm getting a new kit for my 17-year-old son. He is a good player. He likes to play loud. He is in an indie band that is going to do some touring this summer playing shows with other bands at small venues. I'm willing to spring for something nice but within reason. My wife warned me that...

This is for my college-age daughter. She's a good bass player and wants to step up from the Squier I originally got her. She's only 5' 2" so not too huge or heavy please. For rock and the like. What do you suggest?

Which is the best wireless system to use for my acoustic guitar? It has a built-in Fishman blended pickup/mic. For small to medium-sized venues. Thanks!

THE TOP PERCENT by Larry Kolker © 2007 It’s plain to see that you don’t love me Those shining eyes just look away And you are never thinking of me No matter what I say You say you’re looking for your soul mate Or maybe just a different type But it is clear...

What's the best mandolin for under $1000? It would also be nice if it had electronics.

I picked up this excellent little handmade harp mic on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=019&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=290044080170&rd=1&rd=1 The basic theory is the same as the "bullet" mics. I like the small size and the handle and the fact that it's...

This is for my son. He is 14 and writes songs, mostly emo stuff, and is forming about 6 different bands at any given time. Anyway, he needs an amp (he'll be playing a mexican strat through it), at first for a battle of the bands thing at the high school and hopefully for other such venues...

I bought my 14-year-old son a Martin DX1 http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=home/search/detail/base_pid/514814/ which has been great except that he leaves it lying around all the time in various locations in the house, and, I think as a result of that, the neck has reverse-bowed (I don't...

I saw the first part last night. Required viewing for all songwriters. http://www.pbs.org/previews/american_masters_dylan/

Does anyone have any experience with Bourgeois acoustic guitars (I'm using Bourgeois as a make not a general description)? Are they good?

I've Just finished reading Bob Dylan's Chronicles, Part One. I think it's an amazing book, required reading for any songwriter interested in art. (That is, if you're just interested in commercial success, the book is irrelevant.) It's especially interesting to see what he was reading and...

This is something I've been working on. What's your reaction? I Don’t Know How to Miss You by Larry Kolker © 2004 Faded photographs You always smiled for pictures Here’s your simple epitaph You weren’t much for scriptures You’d think I would have known by now That you would...

For my teenagers mostly, for louder practice sessions and occasional modest gigs with a rock band. How about: http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--FEN0231650000 or: http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--PIGG40V or: http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--KUSQ100DFX or...

First, I must apologize for the fact that these are not home recorded; rather, they were recorded at a small professional studio. :eek: They are full-band treatments of songs that I previously recorded acoustically at home. There are intended for use as demos. So, if you will forgive me -- or...

I'd like to pick up an amp for use with my harp and "bullet"-style harp mic, that will help me get that overheated balls on Little Walter type sound. Any suggestions?

what's the best distance from one's ears to near field studio monitors? How about their distance apart; should it be an equalateral triangle?

Here is something I'm working on. There is music too but I'm not recording just yet. Please give me your reaction.... "Rabbit In a Cage" (c) Larry Kolker 2004 Verse #1: I'm just a rabbit in a cage Munching on a scap of sweet romain I see no bars, I feel no pain More will just appear...

I posted the lyrics a while back, but I finally recorded it, so please give a listen: www.artistlaunch.com/LarryKolker Allergic to My Love by Larry Kolker © 2002 You said you got to talk to me baby I knew right then we were through That you were tired of my...