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What do you want to do with them? Sounds like you ultimately want people to hear them. If you really think somebody is going to cop your tunes from one listen in a live setting then go ahead and get moving on the copyright issue (its a good idea regardless). Otherwise its probably a sure bet...

Make sure the setup you decide on is fully expandable. You'll always end up needing more (storage, inputs, etc.) than you can think of now.

While the law certainly isn't new, Michael is right that copyright is inherent upon creation of your work. However as dobro pointed out the days are far from over where you couldn't benefit from copyrighting. If you ever needed to prove ownership that documentation would be a much better case.

It's really all in how you promote. In my experience the MP3.com stations don't really bring much exposure. But I've had moderate success in getting fans to check out my songs online. Find other artists who are willing to reciprocate links with you and tell everyone you know about your site. It...

A solid song usually has some sort of hook. Doesn't have to be poppy, but something recognizable that the listener can 'take hold of' and remember. You guys have said it best I think. There are no hard and fast rules here and oftentimes going against the grain yields some great results. Take a...

Teddie! Thanks for taking a listen. I wholeheartedly agree with your mix assesment. I can't believe in mixing the CD we missed the obviousness of the shaker but hey it was a first attempt. As for the bass, that's a tough one. Recording bass is deceptively difficult. Any hints on that end are...

Thanks, gibs. Yeah, I think I encoded the mp3 directly from the disc instead of a wav file and consequently got that popping. I reuploaded the tune and it should work fine now. Thanks!

Hey gang, back again. Shout out to Jox-X and Teddie for always having an interest. To the rest, I hope you like. Its just laid back and mellow, basically unchanged from my living room to the studio. I'd love to hear your comments. Check it out here: www.mp3.com/craigingram Peace! :cool:

I understand where you're coming from, but for whatever it's worth I think you should at least do some solo acoustic stuff every now and then. Those songs deserve to be heard!

Teddie: I really like that tune. Sounds very tight. Hard to believe you're a one man show. I especially love the production of the vocals (i.e. the interplay b/t the BGVs). Well done! Is it pop? Well I suppose that's relative, but it certainly is catchy. Keep pluggin'. BTW, do you gig around...

Teddie, thanks for commenting. The vocal effect you're talking about is a mono effect that kind of makes a 'lo-fi' sound. We decided to use it for variety. It made the chorus sound bigger b/c we took the effect off to keep it interesting. I'm glad you like the tune! To hear a 'full on' vocal...

For those who may be wondering just how the heck good the Roland digital recorders are I offer this sample. Both songs were recorded using the VS-880 and Sound Forge software. I was blown away the first time I heard the possiblities. I'd be happy to answer any questions or listen to your...

I agree with Fishmed and gibs. It would be nice to have a place to offer our music for sale without BBS members feeling like we're just trying to make a quick buck. I would love to be aware of everyone's stuff. XXX, I posted a new thread with regard to this whole debate. I sympathize with your...

I was just reading XXX music's post about feeling jilted by an internet culture that fosters, dare I say expects, the free exchange of music in lieu of throwing down hard earned $$ for a CD. Napster and big name acts aside I'd like to offer my humble opinion with regard to indie artists /...

istyle: Interesting music. I'm not too up on the techno scene but you got the grooves down. Check out my post in "hey friends - would welcome your comments" and let me know what you think of mine. www.mp3.com/craigingram

Jon-X is much too modest when it comes to his talent. If you've ever done much recording (and I'm sure you've done some or you wouldn't be here) one of the first things you'll notice is that there is a HUGE difference b/t ripping 16th notes in your bedroom all day long and trying to play with...

Thanks for the replies and input. This is my first foray into the world of home recording. These tunes were written in full on an acoustic guitar. The arrangement you hear was fleshed out in the recording process. Believe it or not, the entire recording was done using a Roland VS-880, a PC with...

Hey gang. I'd love to get your opinion of my tunes. I just posted two at www.mp3.com/craigingram. HI-FI downloads are appreciated. I like the spirit of everyone's remarks. Keep the great music coming. As always, I'll be listening.

Of course you can. Just keep in mind the capacity limitation of the 880 as compared with your 1680. Otherwise they are fully compatible.

Try hangind a single mic in various places around the room. Sounds uncoventional? Just give it a shot - I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.