Apogee Jam and Pocket Pod

[armycopter]

Ok, I'm no pro guitarist but I thought I'd share a quick recording I did using my new Apogee Jam interface. Yes I know I'm not very good as a guitarist but the main point of my post is to show others how easy it is to record a quick song.

This is a slowed down version of Gary Moore's Empty Rooms. It's actually a bit harder to play it slower than it is at normal speed. Not sure why anyway...

Here is my setup:

Gibson Les Paul Traditional Plus into my Line 6 Pocket Pod (set on the factory "Sweetchildofmine" setting, into the Apogee Jam, into my Mac, run on Garageband.

I simply took a backing track and played against it. I didn't do multiple takes or re-records. I had the entire thing done in less than 15 minutes from unpacking the Apogee to the finished recording. It's dead easy! I can't wait to mess around and do some real stuff on it.

Here is a link...

http://soundcloud.com/mark-stevens-3/empty-room-slow

[woodman]

Good to hear you've got your oars in the water ... there's a lot to explore in GB, good luck and have fun!

[peteycaster]

Nice tone. Pretty good for a quick go at it. Looking forward to your "real stuff".

[64Strat]

so there!! You're in!

Now, the long road ahead, that is full of twists and turns, highs and lows and a whole lot of fun. Have at it! We'll be here, waiting for a listen to your adventure(s).

[KCKC]

That's cool AC! Nice job man. I like the tone.

KC

[armycopter]

thanks folks, yeah the apogee is an amazing little piece of equipment. it makes you notice all your little flaws! i sound much better when I play along with a complete song (can't hear all the mistakes!) when I listen to just me against these backing trucks I realize I really need a lot more practice but that's ok... it's all part of the journey.

can't recommend the apogee enough.

[armycopter]

Ok, here is something closer to "real stuff" although admittedly there are tons of mistakes. It's tough to be a "wanna be" musician (hobbyist) with a full time job, family, etc and no inherent talent!

Here is a cover of Def Leppard's "Bringing on the Heartbreak." I used a bass/drum backing track. All the guitars were mine.

Don't be too hard on me! Its just for fun and I thought I'd share. I love the Apogee. It's a great practice tool.

http://soundcloud.com/mark-stevens-3...the-heartbreak

[alba22]

Sounds good! Did you also do the very beginning of the song (harmonizing)

[armycopter]

Originally Posted by alba22

Sounds good! Did you also do the very beginning of the song (harmonizing)

Thanks! I did the lead intro but the backing track came with the second guitar for harmonization. Thanks, I forgot about that part. I think the other guitar is an octave off from mine.

[paulitik]

I've been looking for an inexpensive interface. You just sold me. I just ordered one on Amazon. Exactly what I've been looking for, and the fact I can hook it up to my iPhone is even better.