I got a Macbook and Garageband what else do I need to record

  • Thread starter Thread starter EXPcustom
  • Start date Start date
sswanson":21ijmd4t said:
I have an apogee duet and like it very much. I'd look at the Apogee one as well.
Click to expand...
Yep I have one also. Sold my 11Rack for it and really glad I did. My kid uses it for vocals and I run my guitar straight in or through the axe. Now I just have to learn how to play :lol: :LOL:
 
Gooseman":290fmkub said:
It is a battle, let me tell you. Once you get all your stuff intact, then comes the actual process of recording amps. That is a pain. Trying to get the amp to sound good, distorted, while it passes through your microphone. Yikes, it is such a pain in the ass. I have been messing with recording for just under a month, total, and am finding it to be quite the pain. Something always seems to sound "off."
Click to expand...

Tell me about it. I could write the book about not being satisfied with recorded guitar sounds, and I've been doing it for more like two years. It only gets worse with time my friend.
 
JakeAC5253":1m4bf50q said:
Gooseman":1m4bf50q said:
It is a battle, let me tell you. Once you get all your stuff intact, then comes the actual process of recording amps. That is a pain. Trying to get the amp to sound good, distorted, while it passes through your microphone. Yikes, it is such a pain in the ass. I have been messing with recording for just under a month, total, and am finding it to be quite the pain. Something always seems to sound "off."
Click to expand...

Tell me about it. I could write the book about not being satisfied with recorded guitar sounds, and I've been doing it for more like two years. It only gets worse with time my friend.
Click to expand...

The guys over at ProGuitarShop.com say that buying a Royer 121 makes the battle a lot easier. I tend to trust them, but I can't justify buying one of those mics right now, especially considering there is no return policy on mics. I have so many other things I'd like that kind of money to go towards -- like a guitar model that I don't own, pedals, theremin, a Port City 212, etc.

If two years from now I still am having trouble recording mic'd distortion, I will be quite disheartened to say the least. Good to know I'm not alone!
 
Goose, Cascade makes a ribbon mic called the Fathead, and in a blind comparison on heavy guitar sounds, I preferred it to the Royer at a fraction of the price :yes:
 
Cool, thanks for the heads up Jake. By the way, it just dawned on me that you have a photo of Jeff Goldblum. Is he really a guitarist? He looks like a bohemian angel sent from heaven in your pic. It's hilarious. I hope it is meant to be! ;)
 
Gooseman":3npyaxyl said:
It is a battle, let me tell you. Once you get all your stuff intact, then comes the actual process of recording amps. That is a pain. Trying to get the amp to sound good, distorted, while it passes through your microphone. Yikes, it is such a pain in the ass. I have been messing with recording for just under a month, total, and am finding it to be quite the pain. Something always seems to sound "off."
Click to expand...

:lol: :LOL: No worries Goose, you'll get 'er done... Just get FUNKY with them mids m'man!! AND FIND THE SWEETSPOT :D

Good night folks!
V. :thumbsup:
 
Gooseman":1d55aoeo said:
Cool, thanks for the heads up Jake. By the way, it just dawned on me that you have a photo of Jeff Goldblum. Is he really a guitarist? He looks like a bohemian angel sent from heaven in your pic. It's hilarious. I hope it is meant to be! ;)
Click to expand...

Haha, no i dont think so. I think it was photo shopped. He looks luxurious as hell though huh? :hys:
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top