yeah i wouldnt waste time on loops. Its probably more time consuming to cut it to exactly the right point so that when you connect it to the next one it syncs perfectly(which it has to) than it is to just play the track over again, at least for me it would be. Then theres punch-ins. I think in any decent recording program you should be able to select the part you screwed up, punch it in and then hit record again and only the part you want to redo is recorded over again. Try to make sure your volume levels havent changed.

From an asthetic standpoint loops will always sound sort of fake because the little imperfections dont change throughout the song.

Agree with Doc. I did an entire album in Audacity, and I'm pretty darn proud of it. I programmed the drums with all the fills and everything to try and make it as realistic as possible. So some of the drumming was "looped", but I spent a lot of time on it. The rest (guitar, bass and organ) was all done in whole takes on separate channels.

Hi Gonzo!

I wouldn't use loops (unless for some electro stuff), for I don't even know how to loop. I'd just record the rhythm track in whole, because I think you'll always hear that a loop is a loop.

The way I record is to take what I got (in my case just Audacity, or some friends with some machines I don't understand) and record on it. The simpler, the better.

Cheers, Doc

Hello fellow lofi punkers. Currently trying to get into recording ..currently using a MAUDIO interface with the inbuild ProTools Essentials software. I've had a play around trying to get a small rythm guitar section to loop but it seems damn hard to get it to sound like a perfect in time progression...despite how fine I manage to play it. Is looping a prefered method of recording or is it pretty common to record one track all in one take ? I need all the help I can get so any friendly pointers or tips are greatly appreciated. thanks.

Yep!

Nervous Shakes's the name of my band;

Much Luv'

Ivan

ok, I can't even find needles.  So, where can I go online to buy some?

Hey,

    Sorta picking up an old thread here...   Have you  (or anyone out there )  had any problems with the speed / pitch on the debut III ?  I notice it has no pitch control. 
~T

Alex said:

I bought my first turntable for $500. It's a Pro-Ject Debut III, and I added on the speedbox that lets you switch from 33 to 45 with the touch of a button. It's really about as high quality as you can get for that price. I'd recommend reading some articles on Stereophile Magazine to see what they recommend.

Well oiled machine? I'll tell that to the other members, I guess they'll have a good laugh :)

I should have made myself clear and add: when it works. The songs we tried and tried again to get together for months are now discarded. The only remaining ones are those "spur of the moment" thingies.

sounds like a well oiled machine!  what kind of oil is that?:)

Doc Torsid said:

Generally speaking, it starts with a bass line or guitar riff, then the whole band plays along the starting elements, and in a short time, all gels into place, even with 90% complete lyrics at times.

Generally speaking, it starts with a bass line or guitar riff, then the whole band plays along the starting elements, and in a short time, all gels into place, even with 90% complete lyrics at times.

Hey kopper I have someone on twitter interested in the pup. I'll message you in the morning.

Very sad news...I was a big fan of THE SNAKE ALLEY...

According to his Myspace page, Bob was 52.

I'm interested. I've had plenty of public speaking/MC/stage/performing experience plus recording & some garage DJing. Never done a radio show but had a bit of training for the local station (didn't end up presenting as they had a set playlist and crazy rules). My knowledge of local garage/punk/surf is more by osmosis than dedicated collecting, I'm very willing to dig into and explore current and past scenes but if there is someone with a huge record collection and vast knowledge then they should do it ...

Bella mostra. Peccato che non posso andare in Roma.

When I lived in France as a student about 10 years ago I was looking for 70's punk and found a live comp from '78 called "Rock D'ici A L'olympia: La Nuit Punk De L'olympia" with a few of the bands on that list.  I think a lot of French stuff from that period leans more towards new wave, but some of the artists like Stinky Toys, Diesel and Bijou I remember being pretty cool. And I still gotta check out the Dogs. Anyway, I think you can get "Rock D'ici A L'olympia" here:

http://sonsofthedolls.blogspot.com/2008/01/le-rock-dici-lolympia.html

There is so many others then the ones in the articles that were better and far more interesting. Here's few; Béurier Noir, Les Wampas, Parabellum, Les Rats, Les Sheriff, Pigalle, Les Garçons Bouchers, Lolitas, La Mano Negra, OTH, Ludwig Von 88, Les Collabos, Komintern Sect, Camera Silens, and Trotskids. Most of them came from the 80's, but trust it's worth it to give them a good listening!!

Enjoy!!

Check out the French punk band the Dogs for sure. I don't know that many from France though. What 70s punk rock bands from France can compete with the DOGS?

thanks for sharing, interesting!

erika

I just finished the book, and it was a great read from start to finish.  For those of you who play guitar, Keith gives some tips that you may find useful.  

Keith Richards is the personification of rock'n'roll.

Well, awriiiighhhhht. Gonna be a rockin good time

I just picked up my Detroit Guitar Wolf tix last Saturday, so I'm good to go!

Hey thanks a million Tyme Machine - that's awesome!

Grog

Hi Gerhard !

i send you one for sure ! by the way we'll play in Austria Dorbirn on the friday 18th of march at the TIK with the great Space Rangers (surf garage from Germany). cheers, Sylvie

Here's my two cents.... The Spongetones:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhF8yi5J3kQ

20/20:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI8_J_736T0

and Holly And The Italians:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVQVkIQnv50