neflyte

Whenever I read the gear some people have, it makes me want to cower in fear. I'm an amateur DJ (with some talent that no one knows about, apparently). I recently started experimenting with music production using whatever software I could find and my M-Audio Keystation 49e. I've got a large amount of unfinished ideas and experiments, with a few completed (albeit raw) works.

My productions are in the trance genre, but i've been trying to get into house more as thats what I spin primarily. My bassline is where I need serious help. The casual experimentation i've done isn't helping much. Anyone have any pointers?

Oh, I failed to mention that I have an extensive computer background...and practically no formal music background.

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IT2002

I would suggest that you learn how to play bass. The only way to become a fisherman is to go fishing.

BTW, I play bass and guitar.

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alvinsate

When will be the muscicians unite?


I know when... When an artists die...

Correct me if I'm wrong..

Just like the late Joe Strummer of the Clash Band who has a movie , a true to life story of him. I only know the title The Future is Unwritten,. but I don't know when it will be release,.

Seldom

vanblah

Actually, this thread was a response to a request to set up a different forum that would enable collaboration and critique of musical projects by those of us who are musicians. It has strayed from its original intent, but I'd still like to see us do something like that. The problem is one of organization. Hard to do in a sticky since the thread would be impossible to devote to just one thing. It's also already being done very, very well at another forum.

Acephalous

I've been playing sax (soprano, alto, tenor) now for about 28 years. It used to be my sole source of income for about 8-9 years till I burned out on the business. I still play pro, but it's certainly nice to pick and choose my gigs now...

Fly

care to pm me that other forum van?

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Dammitall

Classically trained violinist here. I studied formally for 17 years (ending in college) and have played in total for 23 years. There were a few years worth of piano lessons throw in there, but that never really stuck (considering I hardly practiced).

With a full time job very much detached from music, I've found time to perform with a local community orchestra and in local area gigs. There are days that I metaphorically kick myself for not having pursued a career in performance, despite having been convinced years ago, when I had the opportunity to make the decision, that it would be too challenging and not rewarding enough.

I can't help wondering whether it's too late to reconsider.

Unicase

I'm a guitarist here. Although I'm a self taught for the most part. I play acoustic and Classical guitars although I'm still trying to get a electric guitar soon. I'm wondering what's a good design and brand should I get also what kind of music/songs it will suit with it. XP

allaboutmusic

I'm a professional musician - mainly guitar, but I also do gigs on keys, bass, and sing. I love my job!

ironpham

So I just bought a new guitar today, and I am in love with it. It's an Ibanez RG Series, and it is a monster. Cost me a little over $600. The sound is amazing and it just looks so badass.



And here is my bass that I've had for a few years now. It's a Peavey T-40 that was made back in the '70s to compete with the Fender JazzBass. I think it was around $250-$300. It's heavy as hell, but with that weight comes (with no surprise) an extremely heavy sound.

freight_brain

dunno if it is tilted enough to fit, but here is a thing

http://www.mediafire.com/?bpjrhxwj3vn

enjoy n flame

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lotsofmagnets

i miss my synth back in au but i´ve just "inherited" some guitars from my ex during what i´m told is called "the flood." i´m no guitarist so i don´t think i´ll be using the good one much but the other is a crappy one so as i´m into experimental music and creative ways to use instruments or household items i´m off to buy a saw to revive what i used to do t an old guitar back home which is to run the back of the saw over the strings to create a screeching sometimes resonant noise. also where i live there is an old piano upstrairs which is pretty out of tune and my landlord said i can have it so once i drag it down to my room i´ll be making out of tune music (i have no intention of tuning the piano.) i´m curious to hear about other people´s expeience in improvised instruments.

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Tirian

Hear Hear !

I'm with Steveo on this one. Nice to meet another person who knows the name Vizzutti. Sadly my wife has vetoed my plan to name my sons "Miles" and "Vizzutti".

Trumpet here - 30 some years.
some Guitar, Drums, (anything else brass you buzz into), etc.

I've seen Phil live - what a show. And don't forget Jens !

thespian86

Hey guys; I decided today that I'm going to learn how to play drums. I already play guitar, trumpet, trombone, bass, and piano so music theory is solid.

So I'm wondering some:

Beginner's technique
How to hold the sticks properly
Warm ups
Beginner Theory

Thanks already for the help I know I'm about to recieve. Just so you know I'm Kitless. I have a practice pad and some sticks. Just want to get rhythm and playing technique out of the way before I get lost in the junk food that is the kit.

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ottopilot

I've mainly played guitar since I was 8 years old (play some keys, drums, and brass). I studied classical guitar and music theory for 3 years. Along the way, I picked up electrics and learned various styles. I toured nationally playing lead with a heavy rock show band for 5 years and have played in many local groups to this day. While I love my metal and fusion, I really enjoy slide, finger picking styles, hellbilly country, roots music, classical, and rockin' blues (ala SRV).

The search for tone has been the source of much GAS in my life (guitar/gear acquisition syndrome). I found that much of your sound comes from the way you use a pick, your finger tips, finger to fret position, vibrato, harmonics, muting, damping, etc. You can take three guitar players and put them on the same rig, play the same part, and they'll all sound a bit different (tone, timbre, inflection, etc.). My current bass player suggested that my tone was a little too round during a run I played in one of my leads. By turning the pick a bit I was able to get enough bite to make the difference. He was very curious because I got the sound without adjusting my amp or guitar tone.

To make a long story short, sometimes the tone you're looking for has a lot to do with technique combined with the swell gear.

My current gear:
4 Fender Strats (2 US, 1 Mexican, 1 Japanese)
'61 Gibson Melody Maker (modified with a Duncan JB, EMG Hz single coil, Khaler vibrato) amazing tone variety on this guitar.
'64 Fender Mustang (upgraded with Duncan JB and EMG Hz single coil).
Epiphone Papa Chubby Korina Flying V with Duncan P90 stacks (sounds like a Gretch)
Marshall 100 watt Plexi Stack - gray tweed speaker cloth (new in 1981)
Marshall JCM 800
MesaBoogie MkII
Carvin Vintage 50 head and 2 4x10 cabs
Peavy Classic 30 with 12" extension (amazing little workhorse of an amp)
Line6 Pod Pro and Pod Pro XT
Digitech and Lexicon digital rack effects.
Ibanez Tube Screamer (1982)
Vox wah
Behringer FBC1010 programmable Midi controller.

I've got more stuff, processing gear, etc., but this is the gear I drift in and out of most. I tend to work mostly with my Line6 gear. It takes a while to tweak with the PC interfaces, but I get some really tasty tones that usually requires 2 amps, various stomps and eq's. Just save your patch and go seamlessly from Chris Issac Wicked Game to Perry Mason by Ozzy... and more. (if only I'd could get a paid endorsement)

BTW - None of the modified old guitars had collector value. Someone screwed them up first.

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Tiny Dancer

No they DO NOT count, not in my book. They can create music by they are not using an actual instrument to do so. It's all computer software these days and you would be using other music that real musicians created. So sorry NOPE.

vanblah

I have to disagree with you there. I was classically trained on the violin and self-taught myself piano. I've had several years of music theory. I am a working musician (although it's not my full-time job). Just so you know where I'm coming from.

DJs have a place in modern music.

The art of taking samples from an existing piece and turning it into something new is definitely viable. In fact, a lot of modern music is recycled structure and melodies from the past.

xuvio38

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