Search results

Hi guys, After doing a fair bit of troubleshooting, I've realized that the sounds produced inside my mid-2011 21.5" iMac (power supply, circuits, etc.) are being transmitted through my hi-speed USB 2.0 cable into my audio interface (Roland Octa-Capture), and out my powered speakers (KRK...

I'm actually having a similar issue, but what's happening with me is that my computer (iMac) seems to be interfering with my speakers placed right next to it. I know it's the computer, because any on screen activity (mouse movement, web page loading, etc.) directly correlates with the sound...

Hi there, I won't post about picking technique etc. because there are a thousand and one pick holding and picking techniques out there, and some mind-blowing players have quite unusual techniques. I think what's important is to understand what works for you and feels comfortable/natural and...

Thanks, guys! I'll look into the digital I/O, but as long as this method works, I'm happy, and sounds like it will. Thanks again!

Hi folks, I'm relatively new to the world of home recording, and a complete newbie when it comes to reamping. After reading up about it yesterday, I thought that it would be a good idea to record DI tracks for future use, to help shape the tone better after-the-fact. I own an Axe-Fx Ultra, so...

It's not what I'm working on - far, far from that level of skill! But looking at what you wrote, I feel you'd do great by listening to and trying to emulate some jazz-fusion guitarists like Allan Holdsworth, Brett Garsed, Greg Howe etc. I think given the level you're at, it would be a great...

SchecterWhore - yes, I think I understand the whole mediant relationship concept, thanks! I also get what you meant by V7/V, V7/iv etc. I neglected to look at what was after the "/", but now I understand what you were talking about. The V7 is basically the dominant chord in the key of what the...

Thanks, folks! I've started an Excel workbook to keep a log of what I'm doing at every practice session, and making a note of the exercise, tempo and the amount of time I'm spending on each exercise. Hopefully after about a couple months I can see the progress!

Thank you! As far as the "female" voice goes, though, all I'll say is that I wouldn't hit on her based on that masculine voice (well, that, and that my wife wouldn't be too happy if I did!) :lol:

Yes, it is in no way finished! Just a smattering of ideas strung together. As far as being in the same section goes, I assume you meant part of the same theme? After going through your post, I'd probably think that the jazzy bit at the end would be its own theme group though (at least when the...

Wow, that's a lot to digest! While I read and re-read your post, I have some questions that come to mind right away. I'm a bit confused here. A to C would be a minor third, while E to G# would be a major third, correct? Did you mean thirds in general (major or minor doesn't matter)? Also, if...

Yeah, absolutely. Aside from vacations and business trips and such, when I can't really take my guitar along, I definitely plan on regular practice every day. Even for a little while, if I can't get the entire duration in for some reason. Well, this is where what I said in my post kinda...

As mentioned in another post in the recording forum, I have a renewed sense of needing to refine my playing technique and to play more technical stuff, after spending the last decade "noodling around'. Here are some boundary conditions/constraints: Age: Dunno if this is one, but I'll list it...

Thanks, folks! Some very good ideas there. The sample I had wasn't intended to necessarily flow that way. It was just a bunch of ideas I put together, which may or may not be part of the same song when it's all finally done. While it was probably not the answer I expected, I think it was a...

I'm OK with coming up with rudimentary ideas and riffs, but find it quite hard to build on that and make it into a song in an organic way. Sometimes I'll string together a bunch of riffs, but it never really leaves me satisfied as it often feels forced. I also tend to end up getting lost in...

Hi Ryan-ZenGtr-, Thanks for all the information, and the kind words on my Soundcloud page. Yes, it's true that I'm certainly not a beginner. I've played in bands, been in music projects etc., but it's been very disorganized and inconsistent, and I've heavily relied on other people to do things...

This is a somewhat long post, but I just needed some guidance and motivation in kickstarting my delayed foray into seriously pursuing music. The TL;DR version is "I'm starting to seriously pursue technical guitar playing and DIY production quite late in the game, so I need a bit of direction and...