Hip Recording Project - Printable Version

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Hip Recording Project - tragicallysteve - 01-02-2007

k... here's my idea:

Find a common multi-track recording program which a few interested people could buy/download. I play guitar so I could lay down a guitar track or two or three.

Since I don't own a drum set or a bass and my voice sounds like a mule being punched in the... anyways, I can't sing, I send the file to someone who plays drums or bass or sings. They add their track and bingo bango - We record some hip songs!!! Could be fun and intesting.

Let me know what you think or email me and maybe we can start pounding out some details.

- chris - 01-02-2007

For Mac users, the free GarageBand will do this, and more....

- SoylentGreg - 01-07-2007

I'll throw my hat in on this as an instrumentalist, too. Name a song, i'll try to do some backing track for you.

- tragicallysteve - 01-08-2007

SoylentGreg Wrote:I'll throw my hat in on this as an instrumentalist, too. Name a song, i'll try to do some backing track for you.

It sounds like fun, but I think I've officially given up on this idea. I thought there would be more interest than there was. Ah well... better luck next time.

At least I have your avatar to get me through the hard times Confused

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- Zenith - 01-08-2007

tragicallysteve Wrote:
SoylentGreg Wrote:I'll throw my hat in on this as an instrumentalist, too. Name a song, i'll try to do some backing track for you.

It sounds like fun, but I think I've officially given up on this idea. I thought there would be more interest than there was. Ah well... better luck next time.

That's a shame - it's definitely a good idea. Just like The Postal Service! Big Grin

- chris - 01-08-2007

I'll chip in with editing/mixing.

And I can play guitar... but not very well - electric or acoustic.

I'm sure with some creative editing I could sound like I know what I am doing.

Let's pick an easy song to start, and maybe this thing will gain momentum as the base tracks get shared.

- tragicallysteve - 01-09-2007

chris Wrote:I'll chip in with editing/mixing.

And I can play guitar... but not very well - electric or acoustic.

I'm sure with some creative editing I could sound like I know what I am doing.

Let's pick an easy song to start, and maybe this thing will gain momentum as the base tracks get shared.

That's the spirit, Chris!!!

Any suggestions on a program we could use? I've been looking for a good multi-track recording program for years but have yet to find anything decent.

It sounds like right now we have three guitarists, no bass, no drummer, no singer. This could be a little tricky. Maybe Fiddler's Green would be a good starter!!! I've never learned that open E tab that Steve Fissel posted a few years ago, but I've always wanted to.

I know there's already been a thread discussing this, but what would be the best (cheap/free) recording program available?

- chris - 01-09-2007

Use any program that will record to WAV or AIFF; I can multi-track mix either of those file types with ease...

For Mac users, GarageBand (if you have it - preinstalled for free on most new Macs) or Quicktime Pro ($30).

Audacity is free and available for Mac or PC and will record in a variety of formats.

I can set-up a simple upload page where users can upload their recordings; I'll download them and mix 'em.

To make my life easier, let's all pick a tempo (preferably the correct one) and play to a click track/metronome... Smile

- MattyM - 01-09-2007

If I can get hold of a decent mike I'd be up for vocalising on some tracks... and in fact I'm looking to get a mike anyway, for a project with a buddy of mine :thumb:

- elliot g - 01-09-2007

if you only want to do recording on a computer with a mic, I'd reccomend the Samson USB condenser mic. It's very simple to use, and it makes a nice clean signal that does a good job for demoing vocals on a computer.

- Detrious - 01-09-2007

I can provide handclaps, and would be more than willing to supply banana shaking :-)

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- sean.bonner - 01-09-2007

I also play a mean triangle.

- chris - 01-09-2007

OK... let's pick two songs; one rocker, and one "balled"

My choices: Fiddler's Green and Family Band as performed by The Hip Fan Band.

- dreyfuss - 01-09-2007

I play drums and more, by the time you guys get the guitar tracks done I might have some time to do the drums

- Ballgame - 01-09-2007

I play guitar and took singing lessons...but I SUCK. So I could do some guitar work and BACKING vox Smile

I use Cool Edit pro 2.0 and Firebox for my soundcard

So you/we would play to a click first and then player? Ihave a drum machine for basic basic beat

I'll do Membership to a click if anybody wants to try that