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Hi James – True, it’s easy to do. I think what you need to do next is tell us what kind of gear you have, and then we other members can give you some good ideas.
What kind of computer do you have?
Do you use a DAW, and if so, what kind?
How do you record your guitar – mic, direct input, basic cellphone video?
How good are your technical skills – non-existent, basic, intermediate, advanced?
Sunjamr Steve
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Hi James,
The way most of us do it is to have a DAW (digital audio workstation) or music software such as Reaper or Audacity or purchased versions. This requires an input device like a Focusrite Scarlet 2i2 that you can plug your microphone or guitar into to record into the DAW.
You download Brian’s backing track and import it into the DAW creating one track. You then record over the backing track on a second track within the DAW.
It’s a bit of a learning curve but part of the fun and recording yourself is a great way to improve.
John -
Yup, there’s no magic to do it. Steve and John are leading you down the correct path. Just post any more questions you have and you’ll be sure to get some advice.
As for me, I use a Scarlett 2i2 to get my guitar recorded directly to Logic Pro (I have a Mac…if you have a Mac you can use GarageBand for free). Import the backing track to 1 track and my guitar records to a separate track. Export both to a single audio file.
I usually record a video of me playing so the audio file goes into Final Cut Pro (again, if you have a Mac you can use iMovie for free) and once I sync it with my video I export it as a single video for upload to YouTube.
Joe
The sight of a touch, or the scent of a sound,
Or the strength of an Oak with roots deep in the ground.
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Thanks guys. This is really helpful. I have a Mini-Mac computer and I interface with a Helix Floor with the guitar and computer audio running through the Helix. Do I still need a DAW? If so, I assume it goes after the Helix.
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James, a DAW is software. If you have a Mac you already have a good Daw – GarageBand. And you also have a pretty good video editor called iMovie. They are both free and come with every Mac. If you don’t have them installed look in the App Store on your Mac and you can download them for free.
You would use GarageBand to import one of Brian’s backing tracks and record your guitar to another track. It sounds more difficult than it is!
Joe
The sight of a touch, or the scent of a sound,
Or the strength of an Oak with roots deep in the ground.
--Graeme Edge
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