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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Anna/Without the Blonde:
Truman thx for yr comments again

Hmmm Sub - u mention the computer recording. I thought that the same as the digital track recorders - I mean, I know one u do on your computer the other is a stand-alone unit but u find those to be different? I can't tell ya how much I dislike the computer recording where they can just grab yr sound 'line' and move it around and maniuplate everything. I mean, for some types of music esp. Electronica, etc. - it's amazing it's awesome it opened everything up for people but for my type of music it just dos not fit at all. I think of the digital portastudios as the same type of sound even though u can't do the same manipulation.


Well anyway - thank u for all the info.

For the cassette -

What do u think of miking the guitar instead of plugging it in directly???

What do u think of NOT using a click track?

I'm gonna get started tomorrow my friends came over today and hooked up their stuff (woo hoo borrowed is best no long-term contract there)!

I don't 'ping' the tracks - trying to use the tape as little as possible (very few plays ont he tape)

I got the 'run it hot' tip - so I'm going to try that on the tape.

Well I guess I don't have specifics until I actually try this out with this new machine but I'll be back!</font>


Hi Anna,

Well the main reason about the computer is the situation we are talking about and going by YOUR needs.
You wanna use cassette- going to a computer is as FAR away from analog and a cassette as you can go. The simple factor is now out the window.

I understand what you mean about the manipulating but honestly having some of that ability is cool for ANY kinda music recording.

Also the analog cassette doesn't sound better than the computer or the digital porta studios, ever or at all.. besides the fact that you will have 8 tracks with the digi porta..
That was the whole point of I why i mentioned the digi porat studio to you.. [Linked Image]

Okay - Mic the guitar! - but you mentioned you have a mixer going to your porta studio deck.. so mic it and take a line out. Blending the 2 gets very cool results.
You can send them to 1 track but you gotta get your blend first.. Or send them to 2 tracks and bounce them together for a good blend. It is OKAY to bounce tracks..

I use click tracks 95% of the time.. Timing is very important. BUT! if someone is not used to it or it is getting the way of the sessions progress and killing the vibe.. LOSE IT.. It all depends on the situation. What i like to do is put on the click track I'll play to it dead on.. then i can take it away and the others can play to me.. I'll kinda become the click track guide.. But the drummer would still prefer to hear that click thank goodness..

oh but you may not be able to afford the click track.. that will only leave you with 3 tracks... for most of the session.

Also are you gonna be playing live together that makes all the difference then to.
I usually have to have players come in seperatlyey so the click is morre important. If we all got to play live then it wouldn't be quite as essential.

Do what ever feels BEST!

Listen have a GREAT time & enjoy.. don't forget to play us some music here or over on the mp3 boards.

Good Luck
peace
Sub [Linked Image]



[This message has been edited by substudio (edited 10-02-2006).]

Thanks!
Peace Mike
Sub

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