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Are female singers undervalued and disparaged too often

I have always found them to be more straightforward to deal with , obviously naturally more tuneful and palatable on the old headphone sockets when hitting...

Topic author: Tricky Donavan · 660 views · 2 replies · Last post: Friday 8 Sep 2017, 4:52pm by BobQ

If you could make a concept album about anything

If expense was not an issue If you had 50 minutes at your disposal to fill with music and other sound effects any genre and you knew it woul...

Topic author: Tricky Donavan · 408 views · 5 replies · Last post: Thursday 7 Sep 2017, 6:42pm by KeyTarMan

Does anyone have any spare sad chords?

Most of my songs power chords, which work for the upbeat feel of the words. I'm starting on a sad song about a girl who was a victim of a woman-beater, both of ...

Topic author: x51WSH7N · 1109 views · 20 replies · Last post: Wednesday 6 Sep 2017, 11:30pm by Tricky Donavan

First full run through of our original song

I have a new band 3rd meeting, we are playing original stuff 70-80's rock. The recording is a digital recorder centre of the room, no frills, bum notes and all...

Topic author: KeyTarMan · 414 views · 2 replies · Last post: Wednesday 6 Sep 2017, 3:14pm by x51WSH7N

KTM work in progress

Hi I've given my opinions on several of you tracks. get you own back time:-) It's unfinished, i'm trying to keep it simple Guitar and strings/rhodes but I'...

Topic author: KeyTarMan · 430 views · 4 replies · Last post: Tuesday 5 Sep 2017, 4:48pm by KeyTarMan

Finding band members

I've been having such a hard time finding band members, Does anyone here have any tips or advice on getting some? PS I'm from Belfast if anyone is interested...

Topic author: MIKEOSAURUS · 734 views · 7 replies · Last post: Tuesday 5 Sep 2017, 7:10am by x51WSH7N

Music for Reviewing

So I'm the bass player in a band and have written this track in Garage Band (drums are programmed) https://m.soundcloud.com/user-387256618/guitar-demo2 Sh...

Topic author: ProsaicDarkness · 459 views · 3 replies · Last post: Friday 1 Sep 2017, 5:15pm by ProsaicDarkness

Check out this Beast!

Let me know what you guys think! https://youtu.be/e6SDajsq-v8

Topic author: Standoutband · 547 views · 6 replies · Last post: Friday 1 Sep 2017, 4:35pm by Standoutband

Guitar Ban?

Okay, maybe the title is a bit of an exaggeration, but the guitar I ordered from fender (Fender deluxe strat) was meant to be here this month, but for some reas...

Topic author: 4MKO · 736 views · 6 replies · Last post: Friday 1 Sep 2017, 12:18pm by rpsten

Here's another one for reviewing or ignoring

https://soundcloud.com/mick-grant-1/allthebest Another true story put to song. Is the mix right?

Topic author: x51WSH7N · 446 views · 7 replies · Last post: Friday 1 Sep 2017, 11:14am by x51WSH7N

Feedback on the mix, please

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Topic author: x51WSH7N · 1304 views · 36 replies · Last post: Tuesday 29 Aug 2017, 4:47pm by quaid

What do you find easier vocals or guitar

Whether it be recording , getting the sound frequency right , and being consistent with. I personally think its easier to get a good guitar take and do it...

Topic author: Tricky Donavan · 506 views · 6 replies · Last post: Saturday 26 Aug 2017, 11:01am by quaid

Rack 'ears'

Just a small tip for anyone putting together a rack mounted PA. I bought a cheap-ish mixer to use as back up, should anything happen to one of my usual rigs, b...

Topic author: BobQ · 519 views · 8 replies · Last post: Friday 25 Aug 2017, 6:08pm by quaid

How I record my songs

Start out with the bass line, lead break and drums for verse, chorus and bridge. Take that into Voyetra Record Producer Deluxe to edit to the right number o...

Topic author: x51WSH7N · 873 views · 16 replies · Last post: Thursday 17 Aug 2017, 6:29pm by KeyTarMan

Why are guitar parts more costly than buying a built guitar

I'm looking to upgrade an old Squire strat I was given in bits. so the parts I'm thinking to change are: Pickups tonerider Classic £80 Brid...

Topic author: KeyTarMan · 485 views · 9 replies · Last post: Thursday 17 Aug 2017, 6:23pm by KeyTarMan

My three latest songs. You can review, or not.

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Topic author: x51WSH7N · 1526 views · 33 replies · Last post: Thursday 17 Aug 2017, 2:53pm by x51WSH7N

Song swap, anyone?

How about doing one another's songs our own way? Anyone can pick one of mine at https://soundcloud.com/mick-grant-1 Would anyone let me do one of theirs? The...

Topic author: x51WSH7N · 573 views · 7 replies · Last post: Wednesday 16 Aug 2017, 8:33am by davemustardface

Samples for ur song

Hi guys i making an electronic music. And really love it. Want to ask which resources do u often use for ur music proj? Can u advise me smth? My web's: ...

Topic author: djwest · 386 views · 0 replies · Last post: Monday 14 Aug 2017, 10:09am by djwest

Drumport?

Any percussionists tried the 'Drumport' on their kit? I've been thinking about getting one but the youtube samples aren't too good. Either the demonstrators ar...

Topic author: BobQ · 416 views · 0 replies · Last post: Sunday 13 Aug 2017, 10:12pm by BobQ

Feedback on funk track/music video

DANCE WITH THE DEVIL OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO! https://youtu.be/QyWED2fUPrA Itunes-https://itun.es/gb/gyqOlb Google music-https://play.google.com/store/music/a...

Topic author: henryguy1 · 422 views · 3 replies · Last post: Friday 11 Aug 2017, 10:08pm by x51WSH7N

How big does my bass amp need to be?

Hi, I play in a band playing small shows in pubs and such. I've got a fender 60 watt bass amp that I've used for years but I get the impression I may need mo...

Topic author: one tom · 768 views · 3 replies · Last post: Tuesday 8 Aug 2017, 4:41pm by KeyTarMan

Suggestions/thoughts on where to get tracks mastered?

Does anyone anyone out there have any recommendations re where best to get tracks mastered (without blowing the budget by going to the likes of Abbey Road)? ...

Topic author: profusia · 969 views · 23 replies · Last post: Monday 7 Aug 2017, 1:16pm by quaid

looking for some feedback

hi everyone im a oneman band looking for a little feedback from fellow musicians if you could give some tracks a look would be much appreciated thanks guys!

Topic author: burnleymusic · 538 views · 11 replies · Last post: Sunday 6 Aug 2017, 8:27pm by burnleymusic

What other clouds work like soundcloud?

Soundcloud only uploads from desktops, which I can't get online at home. Are there any other sites that fully work on mobiles? I have googled it, but I want a r...

Topic author: x51WSH7N · 476 views · 7 replies · Last post: Sunday 6 Aug 2017, 8:21pm by x51WSH7N

From the Water EP

https://soundcloud.com/somasumusic/sets/from-the-water

Topic author: Somasu · 495 views · 3 replies · Last post: Friday 28 Jul 2017, 5:37pm by BobQ

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