solarthorn vs AceMarshall

[solarthorn]

Cheers on the comment.

Yeah playing to the same BT would prob be a good idea.

[macman01]

Solathon , did you use the Zoom G21.U to record yours. If so that is a nice tone. You used the USB recording method from G2.1U?

[solarthorn]

Yeah I used my Zoom , do you have one also?

I really like the clean sounds, and most of the effects are really good. But im constantly tweaking the distortion. I can get a great sound at home, but when I play gigs its often not quite right, as I play through other peoples gear as my amp is 20watts.

I record by miking my amp though, as I havn't had any luck with the USB. (I think you need a special soundcard or something to get that to work...)

[macman01]

I have a Zoom G2 only, I don't use it that much.

I do all my recordings for this site using my GNX3000. The USB works good into my iBook + I only have 256MB RAM and no fancy Soundcard.

You should be able to record using the USB and your Zoom I would think

[solarthorn]

Hmmm, yeah probably true. I do like going through an amp though. I have tried the USB thing, but havn't gotten it to work before.

Im also on a Mac, thank god for that. Definatly superior computers!
What program do you use for recording? Im using GarageBand 2.

[keihan]

Originally Posted by solarthorn

Hmmm, yeah probably true. I do like going through an amp though. I have tried the USB thing, but havn't gotten it to work before.

Im also on a Mac, thank god for that. Definatly superior computers!
What program do you use for recording? Im using GarageBand 2.

I have used both MACs and PCs and really don't find one superior over the other. But then again I build my own PCs to my specs. Keep in mind that the most powerful computers in the world are INTEL based (or MIPS based). Steve Jobs (yes, the CEO of Apple and Pixar) uses INTEL based SGI systems for Pixar's standard equipment (utilizing Intel Itanium 2 processors, including dual core CPU's). So, in a nutshell... it all depends on the design and hardware not the maker of the machine

At least with a PC I can repair it quickly and inexpensively if something craps and I don't have to wait a week or longer for an order to be filled and shipped for the part I need. If I need a part for my PC, in a pinch, I can run down to Best Buy or any computer store and have it fixed within the hour.

I do 3D modeling/graphics and notice very little difference in rendering times on my PC (Pentium 4 2.4GHZ) vs. a G4.

The OS X Operating system is less of a resource hog than Windows tho. But I can always boot to Linux to run appz that require more resources for intensive operations.

I think what it boils down to in this MAC vs PC syndrome that so many computer users seem to get caught up in, is "familiarity" . Meaning that a user who is more comfortable using one platform over another is bound to be in favor of that particular system...so they will inevitably think it the better system. In the end, I have found PCs not inferior at all... as a matter of fact my dream system happens to be a PC ..an SGI Onyx supporting up to 16 Intel Itanium 2 Processors (in my dreams hehe)

There was a benchmark done in 2002 (there was another done in 2005 somewhere) between a Dell PC and the fastest Mac on the market at that time: http://www.digitalvideoediting.com/2...macvspciii.htm

It appears that the Dell left the Mac in a dustcloud. I'm not fond of Dells myself...but then I'm not fond of many proprietary systems including Macs...simply because it takes much of the hardware control out of my hands to a greater degree.

[macman01]

I use Garageband2 on my ibook. Just plug my gnx3000 in and record, it works good for me

[solarthorn]

Bump. In need of some more voters here people, cheers.

[TPD]

loved both tracks (I wish I could play half as well as either of you) after much uming and erring I'm going with Mr Marshall as it narrowly edged it for me.

Great Tone Solarthon I'd love to know what settings you had for the zoomG2.1 as I use the same unit.

[solarthorn]

Eeek Im getting scared now...its 6 votes to 7! Cheers on commenting TDP, the settings I use on my Zoom tend to change often, but heres a rundown of what I use at the moment:

Play: 70 5 70
Comp: 5 F5 45
Wah/Efx: N/a
ZNR: nr 1 1 1
Drive: Ed 70 5 70
EQ: 6 12 0
Cabi & Mic: Dy 2
Mod/Sfx: N/A
Delay: Ec 16 10
Reverb: HL 5 10 8

I use this sound for smooth soloing with the bridge pickup. (This is a bit different to what I used to record, but I think its alot better)

[Jeffery Bravo]

Did the Ace leave.?

[solarthorn]

He hasn't been around for a while....perhaps he did.

[AceMarshall]

No, I'm here I just got back a few days ago. Good to see people still voting on this one!

[solarthorn]

Originally Posted by AceMarshall

No, I'm here I just got back a few days ago. Good to see people still voting on this one!

Good to see your still here man, its a really close battle!

[Scalemaster]

Nice playing both of you!
Ace, I liked your entry alot, it's got a cool vibe and you have nice tone!
Solarthorn, I REALLY dig your style! It sounds really 80's-ish!

I went with solar just because its more my style, and fits my tastes *perfectly*.