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I got some software so I can (finally) get around to dropping my vinyl collection down to digital. Went through The Crusaders first. Man' date=' Larry Carlton kicks A$$! So far, I've copied"

 

First Crusade

2nd Crusade

Those Southern Knights

Chain Reaction

 

I knew there were reasons I loved the late 60's and early 70's. These funny flat pieces of mystery vinyl in a colloidal suspension sound great, and if you record in .WAV at the highest possible setting, the CD's still have that old-time record sound and feel (even a couple pops and a little hiss that I left in for verisimilitude.

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What did you get? I need to do the same to some tapes, and then maybe I'll get up the ambition to do some vinyl too.

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What did you get? I need to do the same to some tapes' date=' and then maybe I'll get up the ambition to do some vinyl too.[/quote']

 

The one that pundits said was easiest to use! Bought Roxio Creator 2009. Found one on Amazon.com for $49.95 because it was "repackaged". The disk and instructions were there, why would I possibly care about an original piece of shrinkwrap that would cost another $50???

 

BTW, its still a pain in the a$$. You can let the machine do whatever, and get MP3 quality, or figure out how to do it yourself, in several steps, and get a decent recording. You know you got it right when Windows Media Player recognizes the LP and finds all the song and title info without manual intervention! It also takes a LOT of time. No high-speed dubbing, you have to play and record in real time, then put in track separators, input the title, artist and track info, then print the CD (and label). If you record as single track, the search software can't identify an LP, and then you have to scan the LP cover (and maybe liner notes), so it can also take a bunch of storage if, like me, you keep all digitally.

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how much i wanted the jamvox..just couldn't...ill get it after i find a new job..

 

 

 

Hi guys!

 

So far, the Jamvox is awesome #-o

 

Software installed easily, hardware was even easier. Just plug in to a USB port.

 

Nice interface. Easy to set up the varioous effects pedals, and easy to experiment.

The sounds are good, and the monitor sounds surprisingly full. But keep in mind it only has 2 - 3" speakers.

It will not replace playing through an amplifiier, but it does well for it's intended purpose.

 

You can import your iTunes songs and the patented GTX software removes the lead or rhythm guitar and puts you in the mix.

It works well on some songs, not so well on others. It depends on where the engineer put the guitar track. If he isolated it, it will work well. If the guitars are spread over all the tracks, it doesn't do so well.

 

But again, it does a great job at it's intended purpose, which is a great practice tool, nice sounds, and the ability to experiment endlessly and easily with a variety of effects.

 

Any other questions guys?

 

 

Len

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The one that pundits said was easiest to use! Bought Roxio Creator 2009. Found one on Amazon.com for $49.95 because it was "repackaged". The disk and instructions were there' date=' why would I possibly care about an original piece of shrinkwrap that would cost another $50???

 

BTW, its still a pain in the a$$. You can let the machine do whatever, and get MP3 quality, or figure out how to do it yourself, in several steps, and get a decent recording. You know you got it right when Windows Media Player recognizes the LP and finds all the song and title info without manual intervention! It also takes a LOT of time. No high-speed dubbing, you have to play and record in real time, then put in track separators, input the title, artist and track info, then print the CD (and label). If you record as single track, the search software can't identify an LP, and then you have to scan the LP cover (and maybe liner notes), so it can also take a bunch of storage if, like me, you keep all digitally.

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Thanks!!

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As far as music equpiment goes, I was limited to a Fender vintage-style strap (1/2" leather with a shoulder pad), a Martin headstock button, a Martin pickup, and the Orbit pick (I think it's called). I haven't used any of them yet.

 

Also, a Guitar Center gift card.

 

This weekend I may be buying myself a Gibson Spirit, which has been almost completely transformed into a DC Les Paul Special. We'll have to see what condition it's in.

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Mine was my first ever electric guitar (after 47 years) a Epi Casino (bog standard in natural) from my wife with a Fender 15G amp from my daughter.

 

Purchased in Calgary on the condition that it fit in our Nissan Versa with the family baggage and lots of Christmas shopping - a challenge I was up to!

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Mine was my first ever electric guitar (after 47 years) a Epi Casino (bog standard in natural) from my wife with a Fender 15G amp from my daughter.

 

Purchased in Calgary on the condition that it fit in our Nissan Versa with the family baggage and lots of Christmas shopping - a challenge I was up to!

 

Welcome, and congrats in the new rig. This is kind of a show and tell forum, so we want pics.

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