Once again Another newbie

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I know you guys get alot of newbie questions and normally the same ones over and over but please put up with me and being new to recording.

Well like alot of you I got some new recording equipment for christmas. I got the Zoom 1044 digital recorder. Im very happy with it so far. Right now i directly connect my ESP guitar into it and recorder and use its bass simulation ( which isnt too great, im probably going to get a real bass) It has high EQ and low EC with frequince stuff, panning, and a bunch of other neat stuff.


I plan on doing two things with my new recorder:

1) Im going to be recording some bands and making demos for them. My recorder only has 10 tracks and im guess that isnt enough for a whole band or it is? Now if i miked the whole set could i run all the mics to a mixer then to my recorder? Or would that make the sound all muddy?

2) Im going to be making some of my own music. Since Im not in a band and i dont know any drummer that live near by is there any programs that i can use on my computer so i can get some drums down. I know the Zoom has a built drum machine but its not too easy to use ( or i havent mastered it yet)

Also can anyone please tell me which order to record everything in and anything else i would need to make my music and the music I record sound good. i.e. which mics, where to place the mics etc...

OK thanks everyone. Happy holidays.
 
Yo GG: [spelled backwards is: GG]:)

You can get much information by using the search button or just looking through the forums.

When you are overdubbing, I find it best to get the drums and chords down first. Once you do that, you are free to do a solo track, vocal, or harmony track, etc. Getting that meter down is a big asset.

Or, you can use canned music and play with it or sing with it. Lots of stuff on CD's that can be put right on a track in your recorder El Zoomo.

Also, try to find a site dedicated to Zoom gear and/or contact the company for techie help if you don't understand the manual.

Best of all, sit there for several hours every day pushing buttons and, Voila, you'll finally get the knack of it.


Green Hornet:D :p :D :p :cool:
 
Thanks GH

Well will my Zoom be enough for recording a decent soounding demo?
 
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