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Topic: Recorded Tracks for Practice |
Fred Glave
From:
McHenry, Illinois, USA
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Posted 13 Feb 2004 10:58 am |
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I was thinking about laying down bass tracks to use while practicing with a guitarist. (Steel + 6 string + recorded bass). It would be nice to have this on CD, to make it easier to skip around. What would be the least expensive way to do this? I'd like to own the equipment in order to grow the song inventory as needed.
I'm not too tech savvy, but I'm not helpless either. |
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Tony Prior
From:
Charlotte NC
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Posted 13 Feb 2004 12:51 pm
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Well Fred..you've got a great plan..only problem is there are many many ways to execute..
Probably the simplist is to obtain an inexpensive 4 or 8 track recorder, tape or digital..
Record your tracks , then transfer them to your PC where they will be converted to WAVE files. Now they are stored for as long as you like or forever , whichever comes first.
Burn an Audio CD of the track with your PC CD writer and there ya go..
As you record new tracks, just keep adding them to your PC folder and then burn another CD with as many songs as you've got.
Now you can do all of this with your PC by itelf with the appropriate recording software, but considering you want to play with other musicians you may want the flexibiltiy of being mobile..
I just need to warn ya though..this stuff is addictive..before ya know it you'll need 16 tracks..no wait..make that 24 tracks, preamps,condensor mics, a new Bass, a new Steel, a new PC..it's a dangerous life..but it sure is fun..
good luck
t |
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Darvin Willhoite
From:
Roxton, Tx. USA
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Posted 13 Feb 2004 12:56 pm
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Have you looked at Band-In-A-Box? All you have to do is input the chords to the song, select your style, and you have the whole band. This is a great practice tool.
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Darvin Willhoite
Riva Ridge Recording
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Dennis Wood
From:
Savannah, TN USA
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Posted 13 Feb 2004 1:37 pm
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Band in a box,n-track digital recording studio and a mic is the way to go. I purchased version 9 of biab a few years back and it was pretty good with just the basic styles included.I have upgraded to 12 now. the new version 12 megapack or whatever they call it will all the styles is the way to go.
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 13 Feb 2004 2:13 pm
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After you get your tracks worked out on BIAB, you can use the same program to convert them to WAV files. From here you can burn a CD with whatever you want on it. You can then play it on any CD player you so desire.
Erv |
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George Wixon
From:
Waterbury, CT USA
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Posted 13 Feb 2004 3:23 pm
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Fred,
I use Band in a Box along with Power Tracks Pro. Both are available from PG music. The price is not something that will cost you an arm and a leg. If you would like to see some screen shots and things that you can do with Band in a Box check out my web site. There are all sorts of help files for most any thing you need to know about Band in a Box. www.gwixon.com
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Tony Prior
From:
Charlotte NC
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Posted 13 Feb 2004 5:27 pm
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yes Band in A Box is a cool tool..but I think
the question is more related to cutting some tracks on Bass along with a Guitar player or other musicians..yes? no ?
But it is simple..no argument there..
t
[This message was edited by Tony Prior on 13 February 2004 at 05:29 PM.] |
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Tom Olson
From:
Spokane, WA
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Posted 13 Feb 2004 6:54 pm
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| In addition to the excellent suggestions provided above, you might also think about buying a self-contained recorder/mixer/CD-burner. I believe you can get an 8 track Boss (other brands may be available in this price range too) with a burner for $400 or $500 now, and the price keeps on dropping. |
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Les Pierce
From:
Shreveport, LA
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Posted 13 Feb 2004 7:31 pm
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http://fasoft.com
You have all the rest right there in your computer.
Very easy to use, once you get started.
Take care,
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Fred Glave
From:
McHenry, Illinois, USA
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Posted 15 Feb 2004 2:04 pm
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| There are CD recorders available that record live music, right? If not I'm sure there are inexpensive CD recorders that can record off of analog tape. I like the Band in the Box idea. Where would I find a retailer? |
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Fred Glave
From:
McHenry, Illinois, USA
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Posted 15 Feb 2004 2:11 pm
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| I typed PG music into my search engine, and found the band in the box, I'll check that out too. |
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William Peters
From:
Effort, Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 19 Feb 2004 9:38 am
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I tried N-Track for recording, and also tried Multi-Track Studio which I liked much better. http://www.multitrackstudio.com Multi-Track has a free version you can download and try (it is restricted to the number of tracks you can mix but otherwise is fully functional). You might want to look at it.
Bill
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Bill Leff
From:
Santa Cruz, CA, USA
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Posted 19 Feb 2004 8:07 pm
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Why did you like Multi-Track Pro better than N-Track?
Inquiring minds want to know.
Bill
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Al Marcus
From:
Cedar Springs,MI USA (deceased)
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