justsoulin
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It's not easy is it - I'm in a very similar if not the same boat to you. Any power into the voice and cover your ears, plus I'm having another more determined go at learning the guitar too.
You want to start by looking through the DAW's forum area. There's a lot to choose from and I know you've said something to just get a beat down and record it - the basics. That means you want a package deal, where you will get music (often midi packs) included with the software. Now others will have different opinions and suggestions, but I think the simplest software to get the hang of quickly that comes with a load of drums and guitars etc you can use 'and' that down the road as you get more accomplished will still help you with what you're looking to do, is Mixcraft. A lot of the other DAW's are about creating music (I know quite a few guys who use Ableton for House type Live gigs etc) and then there's the ones for recording all instruments etc and then there are those that are more tuned in their way for producers. They all pretty much do the same thing Johhny. But they can be somewhat daunting, which is why I suggest Mixcraft, because when you open it up, choose a drum set, drag them onto the screen, copy and paste, extend or cut up parts etc, you should get the hang of it quite quickly and easily. next you'll be adding other instruments like a bass etc. So, what you really need to do is go to the Mixcraft site and look around (a good look), check out some tutorials on youtube to see how the job gets done using it, then do the same for any other suggestions and then decide.
I know where you are right now, because I've been there too and Mixcraft helped me understand quite a bit about DAW's and choosing a drum type etc through it's very simple and basic screen etc. Hope this is of help.
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On 13/11/2015, 03:38:37, Rudi said:
BTW I thought Billy Idol was black
Or was I thinking of Billy Ocean?
Billy Cobham?
Billy Ocean Rudi :)
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It's just an 'off the cuff' idea Mike, but even with your limited time and tiredness, helping someone perhaps to learn, at least at the beginning, could help energise you with their enthusiasm and bring back reminders of why you began, or create some of the goals you want that John mentioned. As I said, just an idea.
Feel better m8.
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I'm not a Pro user by any means, but for simple things I like Mixcraft and when I dabble into more serious stuff (for me) I have Studio One. But I've enjoyed reading through about Reaper. I might give it a test drive. Thanks Songstuffers!
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You certainly deserve it mate
I sincerely hope it works out for you.
I know only too well how 'getting by' to follow your passion works.
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Just do a google search - how to make a CD cover
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Liking the feedback on this, as it applies across the board
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If you're doing live performances without a band, with or without additional kit, how do you propose to do that and what kind of music do you perform?
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I'm confused. Your profile says your age isn't 13 1/2 and that you're a man?
The videos in the links do not show someone who can't decide what to sing.
If you're unsure how to be, find the latest Britain's Got Talent and listen to What Simon Cowell says to the young songwriters on it.
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Michael, what have you done to the video? It's awesome.
How you've managed to capture the images of "Katie" that inspired you to create the melody and then the writing stage of the lyrics and then putting the 2 together.
Truly inspirational and it should be on MTV or similar. Fantastic video that draws you into the songs story and hooks you.
Well done m8
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And I was feeling pretty happy until you made me think ............................ and think ................................... and then getting slightly depressed ............................... thinking
Knebworth Park, no idea the year but the main billing was Queen, but had a lot of other big names on all through the day to keeps us going until Queen came on at night. What a fantastic day, and Queen were just ................ awesomely excellent.
About 120,000 people as I recall. Scary as hell after they finished, turned off the lights and a few miles to walk back to the coach amidst 120k
The weirdest thing though, out of 120k people there spread out enmass, not knowing my brother was also going, and he's stood in front of me about 20' away. Hadn't seen him for a bit, so was a good bonus
Otherwise, below 5k I can't say, as you've said must be above
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To find, craiglist - when you've got some models etc from other members
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I just wanted to say well done Michael
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Thx again Mike
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I can't stress this enough. If you can't work ableton live without a controller it's not worth getting a controller for live. Ableton live is not your average Daw. It didn't come easy for me and it may not come easy for you.
First watch a bunch of "ableton live basics videos
https://www.youtube....ton live basics
Then download a trial of the program and go through those same basics till you know how to import clips, create loops etc etc.
You don't "need" to purchase the full version of ableton live if you buy launchpad new from a retailer (online) or locally. Ableton "Live Lite" will be included. I'm currently running live lite 8.(something) I got live lite 6 with something I bought and have been given free updates through the years.
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A pretty 'good' laptop, and only if it's for fun
Do some searching, Launchpad Vs Maudio etc Work out what each works with (as in DAW etc)
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It seems unfortunately to be very ambiguous, dependant on time of day and country. So not an easy answer, since context and different meanings per country also come into it, as do a radio stations own rules.
"Even in a Walt Disney movie, you can say, 'We're gonna snatch that pussy, and put him in a box and put him on the airplane."
Found this though http://www.ofcom.org.uk/static/archive/itc/research/delete_expletives.pdf
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Censorship_of_music#Censorship_of_pop_music
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_dirty_words
Quote: "the FCC is really nailing folks. I'm even starting to hear these old classic rock songs that were never censored being censored now. Anyway, the 7 words Carlin spoke of are myth now, meaning you can get popped for far less. The problem is that the FCC isn't just popping people for certain words. They look at each indiscretion individually and factor in the word or words used, the context, was it for shock value, time of day, location in the USA. The list goes on and on. Unfortunately there is NOT a clear line as to what is acceptable."
http://www.11points.com/Music/11_Strange_and_Unnecessary_Radio_Edits_In_Song_Lyrics
Should keep you busy for a while
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Mike, it's loaded, it connects, I can see it, I can use it.
I just don't know how
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If you use Ableton, the Launchpad will be easier, because of all the youtube help
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I don't quite follow the benefit of hosting a home server setup for websites over a current cheap reseller option that will be hosted on fast hardware and server location, allow for multiple individual domains to be hosted, offer updates for all the backend software, almost zero downtime ++, unless you like to do it all yourself. For me it's a time efficiency issue whereby rather than you spend the time setting up, testing out, resolving issues etc that you pay someone else a few dollars a month to do, you get to focus on promoting, marketing and selling which I get the feeling is where you need to be - earning the money by time spent selling, not with the spanners out. Just a thought Mike