[dudess]

This is a great idea and I will follow you on the adventure. I have a new I-mac with Garage Band and I have had Pro Tools for a while. Though I have taken a couple how-to seminars with Pro Tools - I am still kinda overwhelmed but very determined to leverage the fabulous possibilities of home studio recording and production.
Look forward to your step-by-step process.
(I am not a GEAR HEAD - so hope your gear talk will be clear. )
Thanx!
the dudess
Karin

[Jim Dalrymple]

unrated805, you can read the first TuneCore article here http://www.macworld....3/tunecore.html

[Jim Dalrymple]

dudess, if I could offer you a piece of advice -- don't rush. There is no reason to get out of GarageBand and into Pro Tools or Logic too quickly. The things you learn in GarageBand will help you down the road. Take your time and enjoy the apps you're using.

If my gear talk isn't clear, just let me know in the forums and I'd be happy to explain.

[terrajavier]

Jim,

Good luck with this project. I am also starting to use Garagaband to record my songs that I play with my band. At the beginning of you article you say that after recordibng your songs in GB, you will then "be using Pro Tools to do your final record." I understand that Pro Tools might be the current pro-recording standard but I would think that Apple wants to make Logic Pro the next higher standard. Wouldn't it be a good idea (for your article) to find a studio or independent producer that will finish up you record in a Logic Pro environment? I think it would add a Mac-ish spin to your article.

I hope to produce and support our music/performances with Apple products and TuneCore.



Javier, from Kissimmee, Florida.

[runbadscott]

Recording is just the first step, after that you need to go to Kompoz.com:

Need some drums and bass for your guitar riff? Upload your track, then see the magic as other musicians from around the world contribute to your song! It's great for both pros and beginners.

http://www.kompoz.com

Kompoz

Scott

[roark]

Javier,

If you have any doubt about the abilities of Studio Logic, you should check out a guitarist named Cuthead on myspace. His entire recording catalog has been accomplished with Logic... and nothing else. Including tracking other musicians, but he is pretty much the sole musician/composer of his projects... with a little help from his friends. The project just is amazing!!!

http://www.myspace.com/cutheadmusic

[Jim Dalrymple]

Javier, I don't think using Pro Tools makes the article any less Mac-like. Digidesign is a long time Mac developer and they make a great piece of software.

[terrajavier]

Thanks for the tip roark. I will check that project.

I did not mean to say that I doubt any of the Logic versions. I have read very good reviews about them on other forums, especially the fact that it allows you to go very far for a modest price.

I am learning GarageBand and it is more than sufficient for me for now.

Keep rockin'

Javier

[terrajavier]

I don't mean to say that anything you choose to use for your project is less Mac. Since you are going to chronicle your experience with all these tools to create your album, I thought including Logic Pro to finalize your project would highlight Apple product's capabilities.

I read Digidesign's Pro Tool worked better on the Apple platform when compared to Window's. I used Pro Tools before and it does accomplish incredible things. I have never used Logic.

I switched to Mac after about 10 years of Windows and have been a happy Mac user for about 2 years. I feel greatly identified with what Apple does.

Javier.

[obcbeatle]

As some OS X users know, Digidesign's Pro Tools is not yet Leopard compatible. In my case, this has prevented me from purchasing an audio interface like Mbox and using Pro Tools. On the plus side it has forced me use Garageband which I really like. In fact, I'm giving some thought to purchasing a reasonably priced audio interface alternative and continuing to use GB on my Macbook for awhile. That said, can anyone point to some good resources for audio interfaces for GB and a Macbook? Jim...my curiosity was peaked when you mentioned you were using a Yamaha MG166 mixer and a Line 6 UX8. Is there a mixer/audio interface all in one that is commonly used for small scale home studio use? BTW...I really look forward to your "Recording my first music album" discussion! Thanks!

[Jim Dalrymple]

Javier, you will really like Logic, especially the new all-in-one interface.

[Jim Dalrymple]

I upgraded my main machines to Leopard as soon as it came out, but my music machine is always a version behind. I have to make sure that all of my plug-ins and apps work before making the switch.

As for an interface. M-Audio has an interface like the one you describe, so check that out. If you are looking for a guitar interface, I'd go with Line 6. They are reasonable priced and it will give you a good place to start.

[PeterTuneCore]

Hey, that's great! And thank you and all your commenters on all the kind words. We really are trying to do something great for artists.

If you have any questions about TuneCore or any problems along the way, feel free to write me.

Thanks again, have great sales!

--Peter
peter@tunecore.com

[Jake Smith]

Jim,
I'm very excited for you! I actually work and TuneCore and am glad to hear you've chosen us for digital distribution.
I'm wrapping up my senior year studying music production of NYU and it took me until last summer to record an album for myself. My band mates and I cut all of our basics in a professional studio (as we had limited inputs for our own home studio rigs). What was really amazing though was how much we were able to achieve in our living room AFTER the big studio sessions. Sounds like you've got the right idea getting a nice mix of analog sounds and digital ones (like with your guitar set up). I look forward to hearing more about the recording journey :)
If you have any questions about our service I'd be more than happy to help. Good luck!
-Jake
jake@tunecore.com