Yesterday, we did an auto punch on the lead guitar, with a loop set to start 2 bars before the punch in. I left John alone for 3 takes and the 3rd one is da bomb! It may not mean much to you pros, but for this retired guy to be finally getting something approaching professional in Cakewalk(since DOS!), I have had many starts and stops over the years, but now that I have the time to watch the videos, I am coming along.... I have also replaced a flat bent note section in the intro with copy/paste. Obviously I am now into the editing/mixing mode.....
 
I am one happy guy!

Good on ya!

Careful,  you'll be pitch correcting next...

Karyn
Careful,  you'll be pitch correcting next...

HA!

Just wait until you start mixing! Learn some basic fundamentals and how certain effects can really polish up your tracks and then your done for! Start playing with mix recall and mix scenes and you'll "disappear" for long stretches of time. You'll have to let someone know, so they don't send a search party after you!

I did get plugins with presets, which helps tremendously. That z3ta thing is beyond my comprehension. I use Nectar 2 and Elements for vocals. Bias and TH2 for guitars, etc. Everything is recorded straight in.

Karyn
Careful,  you'll be pitch correcting next...

Which leads to vocal syncing and then who knows.... drum replacement?

Hey Charlyg, I live in Thousand Oaks. Just a stones throw from you.

charlyg
I did get plugins with presets, which helps tremendously. That z3ta thing is beyond my comprehension. I use Nectar 2 and Elements for vocals. Bias and TH2 for guitars, etc. Everything is recorded straight in.

You say that now, but once you dig into that a little bit, you'll be like Dr. Frankenstein, "IT'S ALIVE!"

bapu
Hey Charlyg, I live in Thousand Oaks. Just a stones throw from you.

Cool beans! I'm retired,hooked into the VA for medical, and getting all creative after years as a desktop tech. I even grew my hair long to remind me to be creative. At least that is my excuse, other than it's been on my bucket list for years.