Are there any good free or at least cheap string or horn plug in's for Garage Band? The software instruments they provide are pretty bad to my ears and I don't really want to pay $100 for a 'Jam Pack' to get a few instruments I'd like to have.
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Posted on Apr 14 2006 01:49 AM
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Posted on May 17 2006 03:23 PM
I recently started working with Garage Band to record demos of new songs. I agree, Spanky, there isn't a decent surf tone in there. |
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Posted on May 18 2006 08:53 AM
Spanky, |
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Posted on May 28 2006 02:21 PM
Rick, A pre-amp is necessary for mic-ing an amp. If you have a 4 track tape recorder laying around you can use that as a pre-amp to boost the signal. Just leave it on pause and run it into the computer. Otherwise, buying a firewire or usb type is another option. Once I got a good pre-amp, I never went back to the amp sim, except for an occcasional late night recording with the headphones on to put some ideas down. I do record the bass direct due to laziness, but the results aren't as good as if I mic my liitle-ish Bassman amp. I don't know anything the Jam pack instrument plug-ins... -joe — |
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Posted on May 30 2006 08:15 AM
Thanks, Joe. |
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Posted on May 30 2006 01:10 PM
I got a firewire-type interface at a local shop. I think they're kinda standard now. And ya, I shut down my computer before connecting it as an anti-fry precaution. How/when did you guys record Mt. Erbus? — |
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Posted on Jun 27 2006 12:25 AM
Hi Rick, I had the same problem as you. I'm on a G5 and for some reason anytime I restart my computer, as rare as that is, the input level in the system preferences always resets to 0. I cranked that up all the way and Trace actually came across a decent setting. I'd post a picture of the screen shot but my internet skills are pretty weak and I don't know how to do that. Give me your e mail address and I can send them to you that way. Spanky |
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Posted on Jun 27 2006 09:07 AM
Not to single out Spanky, cause I've noticed a lot of people haven't picked up on this, but check out the little buttons at the bottom of each post. If the poster filled in his profile, you will see links to their email, instant messenger, website, etc. There is also a PM (private message) link. The wonders of technology...! Okay, back to the discussion. —Site dude - S3 Agent #202 "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea |
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Posted on Jun 24 2007 10:00 PM
Apple GarageBand Jam Pack 3 for 39 bucks http://www.music123.com/Apple-GarageBand-Jam-Pack-3-3a-Rhythm-Section--(Closeout)-i252224.music |
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Posted on Aug 24 2007 09:57 AM
Hey, any GB users have any experience with this USB interface for micing a guitar amp? Paul |
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Posted on Aug 24 2007 10:51 AM
I just bought the cheaper version, it's down to about $35 now, similar but no USB interface so I use a cable adapter to go into a Griffin iMic. It beefs the signal and I get less unwanted noise, it doesn't seem to alter the tone at all. Haven't use it with a mic yet. I'm going from echo to tank to pre-amp to computer. |
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Posted on Aug 24 2007 10:58 AM
Cool thanks! Paul |
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Posted on Aug 24 2007 11:09 AM
Uh, latency? I'm new to recording but no problems that I'm aware of. I recorded Blue Star using it but before I got the pre-amp, it's in the downloads section. The pre-amp make a big improvement. |
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Posted on Aug 27 2007 09:50 AM
Believe me, I'm no recording expert either, but I play one on TV. Latency is the time delay that you sometimes get when recording multiple tracks on a computer, I guess if you don't know what it is, that's a good thing. BTW, Blue Star sounds great!! Is the rythym section from Garageband loops? —Paul |
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Posted on Aug 27 2007 12:08 PM
Hey thanks! I used the bongos from GarageBand, the rest of the drums I programmed on my ZOOM RT-123. |
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