Yes indeed. That's the only way I can do it right now.

I hope to get in the studio by November and make our first batch of demos. Hopefully it won't be too late.

Danny Snyder

"With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo

Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta

Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party

Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF

Joel, tell us about your equipment and how you're recording the sound, maybe we can figure out why it doesn't sound good.

Danny Snyder

"With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo

Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta

Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party

Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF

what kinda mic? although the functions on those cassette 4trackers differ, they all pretty much work the same and should give very acceptable results. one problem I can think off is that you might not be recording loud enough - are you recording at home? Ive found often that the signal sucks when im recording at low volumes, just not enough to get the mic working properly. amp doesn't sound its best either.

WR

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i cant find anything about the mic, I strongly suspect that's the weak point though. is the sound shrill with too much noise? that could be caused by the mic.

a way to check is to compare a track with the mic and a direct in, and see of those problems that occur with the mic also happen with the direct in (apart form whether that's a good sound, just listen whetehr the shrillness and/or noise are less or different)

you could check for a way to use line out on the amp (not sure whether your amp has onbe, maybe you can use the effects loop if there is one), or IF that's the problem, consider a better mic. Shure's got the P-series, which are below the standard SM-series, but still pretty good and a lot cheaper. they retail in Europe for under 50 bucks, don't know about the states though. there are other brands that might be cheaper, Ive got a couple of Samson sm58 copies which are fairly good. in fact, I got the second hand from a proffessional PA compony that sells stuff that's been written of, paid maybe $15 a piece or so. perhaps you can borrow one from a friend.

two more notes: 1) is there a mic/line switch on the recorder, and is it set on mic? 2) dont be afraid to dial in the amp on the basis of what's recorded, notwhat comes out of the speaker, your after the recorded sound after all, and that can differ drom the live sound.

as for "my playing sucks", Ive been thinking about about putting up a simple computer surfdrumtrack at average tempo up in the download section. just straight boom tada boom ta for 4 minutes. it will be at least a nice click track if nothing else. Ill see if I can do it later today.

and, look at it from the bright sight, your wife really really really loves you !

WR

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Thanks for the tips guys. I am going to try them all plus a few that some of my local friends have recommended. I'll get back when I come up to speed. I think it would be so cool to have a song included with the
SG101 compilation.
You all are so cool!
I truely know and understand how great you all are at making and playing real surf style music!
Thanks for the input
Joel
ps. Danny I don't have an out board reverb at this time. I will put it on my short list of must haves.

DP, yes the comp 2006 is shaping up real well. I especially like your take on Low Rider! What a great idea to use something so far from surf music to convert to surf music. It's been added to my play list permenently.

mom_surfing Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2006 11:53 pm Post subject:

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i've been working on a medly of an atomic mosquitos tune (slaughter beach), squad car and a tune called 'point conception', which i think is by the eliminators but have no access to recording equipment and i'm afraid i may suck big time also , so my goal is the 2007 comp too. carol

Well I believe there are a lot of us out here that aren't as good as we would like to be. But I'll never give up now that I have the sent( so to speak) . The folks here are some of the best I have run into in many ways.
mom_surfing will you be submitting an original or cover? I'm working on a cover, but I also have a original I might subgmit .
Joel

it would definitely be a cover, but alas recording equipment is a problem. i can play lead, rhythm and bass but can't play drums. someday.......someday...........carol

you need a cheapo drum machine!

SurfBandBill

momsurfing_
it would definitely be a cover, but alas recording equipment is a problem. i can play lead, rhythm and bass but can't play drums. someday.......someday...........carol

Hey mom,
Didn't you say that you had a son who drummed? Never too young to start up the family band, right??

~B~

oh god, he's really early in the learning stages and just wants to bang the s#*t out of them and he loves the cowbell (more cowbell!!!) but he is a possibility. like i said, i'm shooting for the 2007 comp. carol

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