First recording by me.

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Thaumiel
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First recording by me.

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This might not be the best ever all around quality. But this is the first time I actually manage to record something, so you're witnessing a bit of history. ;) I got me a new porta and a new amp the other day, and felt like testing them.

I have an Epiphone Les Paul Standard. Played it through a Zoom R8 with one of its presets and drum tracks. Dunlop picks and glass slide on middle finger. :cool:

The song is just a straight 12-bar in E with a quick-change, because it was the easiest to just get going. I'm open for all opinions, ideas and suggestions. :)

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VikingBlues
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Sounds much better than a first recording! :thumbsup: I still have my first recording as a reminder as to just how bad my playing can be.

Rock solid rhythm, no bum notes, and slide mixed in there too - good job and well done. :clap:
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Thaumiel
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Thank you! It probably boils down to having equipment that is quite well. I'm not pluging a cord straight into a standard PC soundcard. I have that Zoom R8 which is quite powerful for its price range. I had a few retakes, too. I'm surprised how well the slide sounded on my guitar, cause the action isn't all that high, with my old practice amp I avoided sliding on it because of the twang and extra noices.

In the second bar I missed the first few notes, but it isn't that clear. Should hear it channel by channel, though. :whistle:
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2WheelsOfBlues
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Thaumiel wrote: I'm open for all opinions, ideas and suggestions. :)
I like to hear more :wink: nice one :thumbsup:
play guitar like the wind, mysterious but definitely present....
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ratfinkdan
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Very cool! welcome to the world of home recording! Good job on your first recording, you'll have fun with it, I've heard good things about the newer zoom recorders. Dan
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