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  1. Originally posted by doug osborne The songs are actually pretty good for the genre - and for myspace - but remember that most songs like this have a few more breaks and dynamic changes in the arrangement. I'm impressed with the recording quality considering your tools. Don't be afraid to slam the vocals a little louder - appropriate for the genre and performance, and it worked for the Killers! I'll bet you mixed with very small speakers. There is definitely a problem in the bass area, with definition and balance. Thanks! I appreciate the feedback and the candor. My main purpose for these was to merely recruit band members to play these songs live; and then to have "sketches" recorded to flesh out with others. Definitely could use some upgrades gear-wise if I want to take these to the next level... most likely a preamp of some sort (right now recording right into the eMac via its line-in); a microphone (condenser... currently using the pinhole mic on the computer's monitor); and some monitors... (you guessed it: the eMac's built-in speakers are sufficing for monitors right now... hence the issues with the bass freqs). I will say, however, it's been fun and interesting trying to cobble together listenable recordings with so few tools -- helps me hone my ears and not rely on technology... but as proven, that can only take me so far. Thanks again for listening!!!!!!!
  2. Thanks for the comments! When we rate rigs in the effects forum, the rule is you have to post a critique of the previous two or three before you can post your own for critique-ing. That seems to ensure that everyone gets their share of feedback and advice. A little bit more difficult here, as many people work during the day, making it hard to listen and evaluate songs. (Much easier to glance at someone's rig and say, "I like this, I don't like that....") But maybe it's an idea. That said, I'll try to give some listens tonight and post my thoughts.
  3. Here are three of mine I'm most interested in what you think of the songs/performances, but in the context as if you think the mix (or lack therof) does them justice. Note I'm using solely GarageBand 1 and only the pinhole mic of eMac to do the vocals... I DI'ed the bass and guitars; and the drums are samples/loops... The sparce keyboard/synth sounds are MIDI and weren't even played on a keyboard... they were played via mouseclick. HOWEVER, I personally think despite all of these flaws and inadequate research, the product came out pretty good and "real." Should add that vibe I was going for on these songs are more in the vein of underground New Wave rather than pristine/Grammy quality. Thanks!!!
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