I agree it needs to mature quite a lot, but it certainly has its merits, as-is. for one, it's incredibly easy to share versions of mixes with others to solicit feedback. I've used it a lot to share the progress I've been making on the mixes for my band's new tracks. very useful, in that regard. for ...

That's a big IF. Folks keep suggesting I add this feature like it's at all possible to do automatically. But consider this: how would the software know to "include" a soft word but ignore a soft breath? They look identical to the meter… ;( This is one of those things the human ear can do instantly,...

wow, I've read all these replies and it seems the forest has really been lost for the trees (to me). I'm a very analytical guy, but it seems to me there's way too much emphasis on counting bars, and way too little on musicality. my view is that the only counting that should be done is to allow you t...

Just your number one feature?

For me it's *gasp*, the workflow. I switched from Digital Performer way back when with Reason+Record Duo, and it's only ever gotten more powerful, and more fun to use.

wait, so this guy gets rewarded for being late to the party?  

This is one big reason that I've never really felt an urge to do anything serious with drum loops.  For me, multisampled kits are the way to go.  It's a little more time-consuming, but in the end, the parts suit the music better, since they're built around it, and it's easier to really dial in a giv...

Thanks man, your feedback is much appreciated, as always!

I definitely agree that no one should always do anything, but it is certainly a great method to use when you're feeling stuck and want to get something done.  

Another new one up. This is probably more geared towards newer songwriters, but still may have some good info to keep in mind for the rest of us.

I'll have to say, this kind of came as a surprise. And I agree with most of the points your making. I love the notion of expectation. Since in a way I feel you on this one. The vibe isn't there, then blame it on the "writers" block. On a personal note, when everything fails, I often end up with the...

I really love RedRock's Ivoks synth. It's very immediate, sounds great & it's fun to play around with. A great little synth & at the price worth every penny. Yes! Love this synth. I don't reach for a synth all that often, but this thing sounds, to my ears, fatter and warmer than anything else I've ...

how has no one mentioned Cakewalk's RE2A? howwwwwwwwwww???

I saw your video in my YouTube feed so I came here to respond.  I don't believe in writer's block and I totally agree.  I've been dry for a few days after submitting a remix contest track because the damn contests suck away my energy.  Anyways, despite my low state, I managed to sit down today to a...

As an aside, I recently started work on a track that had a chorus at a different tempo than the verse. The writer/artist didn't even realize she had played them at different tempos and I built a track based on what I heard her play on her piano guide track. She didn't know how to respond to the tra...

yeesh, I can barely handle my four-string bass!  that is awesome.  great player, too.

I ended up having to re-record it (because upon further review the prior version was terrible, hahaha!), and here it is:  

I hope you enjoy (and continue to share your thoughts)!  

As a guitar player i have to comment on this. I dont know if its the guy playing... or this: Note:  This guitar features the EverTune bridge system and is set up to not respond to note bending . To learn more about adjusting the EverTune bridge for note bending, watch the video below or contact you...

Any particular pre you're looking at (or price range)?  I have an Art MPA Gold, which I don't think they make anymore, but it's a really nice pre I got for a really nice price.  I imagine their other pres are similarly good and affordable (if price is at all an issue for you, I don't really know). L...

Hey, 3rd Floor, thanks for that link!  I'll be checking that out soon.  I know it's going to be good stuff since I'd already stumbled across that first video a few months ago and it has really helped with my playing.   :) Last Alternative, I'm really sorry to hear about the depression.   :frown:  Fo...

That Protools control surface looks badass. I've not used PT, but that would be a fun little piece of gear to use for sure.

I had to look up what a Moog 55 is (I'm not really a keyboardist). I can't even formulate the words to respond to that... Haha!

I'm sure most of us are familiar with the constant cycle of desire for that new piece of gear. This is my current obsession: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/EC1000ETBLK The thought of only needing to tune a guitar when restringing it is incredibly appealing to me. What piece of kit are you cu...

Thanks hydlide, that's exactly it!  Creativity is as much a learned skill as it is something that can just come naturally.  It's not much different than an athlete without much natural talent who can get really good at their sport by practicing.  Some people may have a higher aptitude for creativity...

not sure if it's something anyone else has even experienced, but I am completely unable to change the Keep High/Neutral/Keep Low selector on Softube's Saturation Knob.  it's a minor issue, since I can just select one of the presets with the setting I want, and set the saturation amount, but it's st...

not sure if it's something anyone else has even experienced, but I am completely unable to change the Keep High/Neutral/Keep Low selector on Softube's Saturation Knob.  it's a minor issue, since I can just select one of the presets with the setting I want, and set the saturation amount, but it's sti...

I'm sure this will be of limited use, but if anyone doing videos is using Screenflow as their screen capture software and having trouble getting all of your audio to record successfully, this may help:

haha, thanks, you're right. I noticed that too, of course, only after recording it. need to do some more tweaking to my setup still, it seems.