I'm Out of INtELLIGANCE***

I'm ending up spending 90% of the time trying to figure out what i've done wrong and 10% actually playing. Comes with the territory. I am coming to the conclusion that I need some kind of checklist because to the senility and chronic amnesia. If it weren't for this forum I might be still working on opening the box GTP3 came with. How have I missed out on all this technology? There's a generation gap. But I guess I'll probably remain a bozo on the bus, never learning to tpye or spels. It sure is fun though!
I'm still afraid to punch-in, use automation, move clips etc. But one day ..one day ....just maybe .....

But I guess I'll probably remain a bozo on the bus

Just follow the yellow rubber line, and you'll be fine.
We're all Bozo's on this bus.

Bill - we've all been there mate.

Maybe not in GT, but in another program, or maybe even using recording hardware.

Nobody knows how to use any of this stuff natively - it all has to be learned, as does everything really - that's why we have teachers and text-books

These forums are just one part of the jigsaw.

However, and I can speak for myself here, the most important factor in getting to grips with this stuff is a willingness to learn. I can relate to this because my first question in here was basically asking how to get pre-recorded drum loops on my system into a GT project! Guys like Doc, James and Robert took me under their wing and I've never looked back!

In complete contrast to a certain imbecile who frequents this forum, you have demonstrated this willingness to learn and the knack of asking the 'right' questions.

Bill, I guarantee that sometime in the very near future, you'll start doing stuff without even thinking about it - there will come a day when all the information gels together and you'll be on auto-pilot.

But, and it's an enormous 'but' - you'll be doing the 'right' things and understanding why you're doing them.

Then you can just concentrate 100% on what you're undoubtably good at - playing that geetar

You'll get help from this forum, the Songs forum, and by IM from Doc and myself if we can help - believe me Bill, in just a short while, you'll be telling the new guys in here how its done - believe me

Steve

ORIGINAL: stratmanforever

The bad thing has been, for me, something really simple i overlooked. If I hadn't talked to Alan I don't think I would have finished "so wonderful"today. I thought I un-checked the loop button but after looking and doing EVERYTHING else there it was.

Just listened to So Wonderful - you don't seem to have any problems at all.

Nice work mate

ORIGINAL: SteveStrummerUK


I'd just love to hear you two guys get it together for some blues!

Yeah I recon stratman would have a real buesy voice if he dug deep?

ORIGINAL: stratmanforever

I just thought up a tune for Christmas but I think it would sound much better on a folk guitar. I need to do some string bending and that don't happen well on the nylon strings. My neighbor has one . I've got to get this one down on tape

Offer him some wood in exchange for a couple of days loan Bill!

"Wonderful" has a hiccup at the very end I didn't notice before.

Mine has hicup's all the way through but its ok at the end Bill

Old Man Joe Is standard tuning and wonderful is dropped D . The Christmas song i'm working up is standard also. I can tell I'm reading the lyrics on Old Man joe. Once I figure out how to do a good recording I'll redo everything. I'm slowly figuring out how record.The microphone is a $15 Radio Shack model. I need a new mic for sure.

ORIGINAL: ascottdesign

Just heard "Minor Daze"
It's blown me away.
Keep it coming Fingerbone

Alan

Thanks Alan - I think that's certainly a tune that will benefit from the addition of a simple bass line now I've finally gat the gear.

Its taken a bit of time but I now realize that "Blues" is without doubt my preferred favourite style of music. Up until now I've been messing with keyboard (Synths) and doing okay but I've decided to dust down the old guitar and get practising.

Come on, give mme a clue, what gear are you using that makes that great guitar lead sound???

Alan

ORIGINAL: ascottdesign

Pete doesn't give up does he[sm=rolleyes.gif]

I'm afraid not.

ORIGINAL: pistolpete


That explains how SteveScrumpyUK got that way. That's like Moe, Larry and Curly taking him under their wing.

Now that's a combo!

ORIGINAL: ascottdesign

Its taken a bit of time but I now realize that "Blues" is without doubt my preferred favourite style of music. Up until now I've been messing with keyboard (Synths) and doing okay but I've decided to dust down the old guitar and get practising.

Come on, give mme a clue, what gear are you using that makes that great guitar lead sound???

Alan

Hey Alan - yeah blues does it for me too. As you've probably gathered from my music, my take on "blues" is that it doesn't have to be limited to a straight 12-bar type progression - it's more of a vibe than a set of narrow rules - the old time blues guys didn't limit themselves to 12-bars. Love jazzing up the chord progressions.

Sound-wise the guitar used on Minor Daze was a Fender Prodigy (a cut down version of a Strat - Fender don't make 'em anymore - but they weren't an expensive guitar, but I love it, great feel, great tone) played through a TonePort UX2 - if you are using a TonePort yourself I can send you the patch.

Of course 90% of tone comes from your fingers

ORIGINAL: pistolpete

ORIGINAL: jamesg1213

ORIGINAL: pistolpete


That explains how SteveScrumpyUK got that way. That's like Moe, Larry and Curly taking him under their wing.

Now that's a combo!

James, who are these people? Your family?

You can find them on the 24/7 'Whose line is it anyway' channel