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  • This topic has 7 replies, 1 voice, and was last updated 5 years ago by sunburst.
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    • February 6, 2019 at 8:06 pm #124659
      6stringer Pete
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        I hope this works. So I’m making this a sticky. Please add on to “THIS STICKY” for any new suggestion you come across. The original post is old and many of the sites no longer exist, plus a lot has changed and happen with all the new technology. But please check it out, just post your new findings on this updated sticky, not the one you see below.

        Recording, Video and Plug-ins

        The melody of the notes is what expresses the art of music . 🙂 6stringerPete

        It really is all about ”melody”. The melody comes from a language from our heart. Our heart is the muscle in music harmony. The melody is the sweetness that it pumps into our musical thoughts on the fretboard. 🙂 6 stringer Pete

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      • February 6, 2019 at 8:41 pm #124664
        Cobalt
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          I use Mixcraft 8 and what has always made me love it is that is it very easy to use. And it also does video. I don’t know what the cost is anymore as for the last 7-8 years I have only paid for upgrades. It comes with a ton of plug ins and other things. All that being said it’s pretty common for everyone to have a favorite DAW and I think that is because it takes a lot of time to learn them and get comfortable with them and then you are hooked. Ive tried a few others and they were good also but Mixcraft has always been my go to.

          https://www.acoustica.com/mixcraft/

        • February 7, 2019 at 7:56 pm #124766
          6stringer Pete
          Moderator

            Here’s a site that has a lot of free stuff.

            https://bedroomproducersblog.com/free-vst-plugins/

            The melody of the notes is what expresses the art of music . 🙂 6stringerPete

            It really is all about ”melody”. The melody comes from a language from our heart. Our heart is the muscle in music harmony. The melody is the sweetness that it pumps into our musical thoughts on the fretboard. 🙂 6 stringer Pete

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          • May 3, 2019 at 8:57 pm #132071
            Bruce D
            Participant

              Hey Pete, glad you started this forum.
              All I want to do is record videos for the forums.
              I have a pc laptop running Windows 10.
              I like my guitar setup as is, just want to mic my amp, and use a decent camera. Any suggestions for those two pieces?
              Does win 10 have usable software to do this? Their photo software mystifies me.
              Bottom line is I want to spend time practicing, not learning any more new software.
              Total newbie to recording – any ideas for the simplest video setup?
              Thanks!
              Bruce

              Just focus on the notes you DID get right . . . Frank Vignola

            • May 3, 2019 at 10:18 pm #132081
              GnLguy
              Participant
                Bruce D wrote:

                Hey Pete, glad you started this forum.
                All I want to do is record videos for the forums.
                I have a pc laptop running Windows 10.
                I like my guitar setup as is, just want to mic my amp, and use a decent camera. Any suggestions for those two pieces?
                Does win 10 have usable software to do this? Their photo software mystifies me.
                Bottom line is I want to spend time practicing, not learning any more new software.
                Total newbie to recording – any ideas for the simplest video setup?
                Thanks!
                Bruce

                Hey Bruce

                I don’t think Windows 10 has a recording program like Garage Band that is provided with Mac computers

                Reaper is an open source recording software that many use. I’ve used it a few times but I have much to learn about its capabilities.
                I’ve provided a link to both Reaper and also a collection of tutorial videos that will help you learn to use it.

                As far as a camera is concerned, Zoom makes a camera that is specific for musicians. I recently bought the older generation of it as it has all of the feature that I need.
                I’ve provided links to both the old version plus the latest model.

                Hope this helps
                Keith

                https://www.reaper.fm/
                https://www.reaper.fm/videos.php

                Zoom Q2n Zoom Handy Video Recorder

                Zoom Digital Multitrack Recorder (Q2n-4K)

                • May 4, 2019 at 12:18 am #132091
                  Bruce D
                  Participant

                    Thanks, Keith, will check these out.
                    Bruce

                    Just focus on the notes you DID get right . . . Frank Vignola

                • May 29, 2019 at 6:01 am #133902
                  6stringer Pete
                  Moderator
                    Bruce D wrote:

                    Thanks, Keith, will check these out.
                    Bruce

                    Hi Bruce
                    Keith gave you a good answer.
                    If go into the post that I gave, it was and still is a good resource for VST’s for Reaper.
                    I think now I should start building it up with current additions.

                    The melody of the notes is what expresses the art of music . 🙂 6stringerPete

                    It really is all about ”melody”. The melody comes from a language from our heart. Our heart is the muscle in music harmony. The melody is the sweetness that it pumps into our musical thoughts on the fretboard. 🙂 6 stringer Pete

                    Pete
                    Active Melody
                    Forum Moderator

                  • July 3, 2020 at 8:09 pm #181493
                    sunburst
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                      Pete hope all is well man,, beeb awhile.. hot here in usa Nj.. HOPE YOU ARE PRACTICING BUDDY!

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