Zombo challenge for the lads!

[zombo]

I was giving things a lot of thought and recently there have been many proffesionals on our forum and you may have been a bit hesitant to get involved !
Well don't worry this is for you lads I will sort out the playing order I am naughty but I did start this one already thats why its called the Zombo challenge by the way!
Its not about who is the best but this jam is for the lads not the heavyweight guitar slingers so please get involved and if this works out I will do it in the future!!

Sorry about not thinking of you before my apologies Zombo

[Rick]

zombo a wise head on an old guys shoulders :mrgreen:

[Highway Star]

Not downloaded it yet but of course! count me in!

[Stempy]

Funny I was thinking just the same thing. Most people here can play pretty well and I always think that I might be spoiling a good jam. I was actually going to suggest a novice jam, so it would be rude of me not to have a go at this one.

[zombo]

1 Zombo
2 Farley
3 Stempy
are you in on it too Rick ?? anybody else

[stevedak]

count me in!

[Highway Star]

Cheers Zombo, downloaded the BT earlier, sounds great for a jam! I have to help run a talent show for high school students tomorrow night (my god some of them are gifted!) so I'm afraid that it'll be Thursday night until I can post! but.... that'll give everyone an extra night to practise!! LOL

Farl

[Highway Star]

Funny I was thinking just the same thing. Most people here can play pretty well and I always think that I might be spoiling a good jam. I was actually going to suggest a novice jam, so it would be rude of me not to have a go at this one.

Know how you feel mate so this one looked good to me as well!

Farl

[Viscolex]

Hm, time to start recording again i guess, MEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEME!!!!!

OMG ANOTHER JAM!!!!! ME!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rick]

computer room is going to be in bits from tonight, its being made back into a bedroom for when we sell the house.
So no jams for me for a while im afraid!

[Mr Smith]

Yes please John if theres room matey

[Stew]

Count me in on this one please

[zombo]

1 Zombo
2 Farley
3 Stempy
4 Stevedak
5 Viscolex
6 Tomahawk
7 Stewbert

Nice one lads there are still slots going ??

[Shep]

Add Mr Shep into the mix please.

[kaz]

1 Zombo
2 Farley
3 Stempy
are you in on it too Rick ?? anybody else

yes i will be zombo, (by the way this is rick but im on kaz's pc!)
my pc should be back up and running by weekend and if the jam isn't finished i'll chuck a bit in!

[Mr Smith]

yes i will be zombo, (by the way this is rick but im on kaz's pc!)
my pc should be back up and running by weekend and if the jam isn't finished i'll chuck a bit in!

So will Kaz be playing your part or is it not a complete role-reversal? Do you have to do the ironing? Are you going to be a grumpy sod one week a month?

Pete

[zombo]

yes i will be zombo, (by the way this is rick but im on kaz's pc!)
my pc should be back up and running by weekend and if the jam isn't finished i'll chuck a bit in!

Weird but ok here is the list!

1 Zombo
2 Farley
3 Stempy
4 Stevedak
5 Viscolex
6 Tomahawk
7 Stewbert
8 Kaz or Rick

[zombo]

Add Mr Shep into the mix please.

Done young man

1 Zombo
2 Farley
3 Stempy
4 Stevedak
5 Viscolex
6 Tomahawk
7 Stewbert
8 Kaz or Rick
9 Shepstar

[Mr Smith]

Cool now all that is needed are the actual guitar parts being recorded :)

[Highway Star]

I'll be done by 8:30 tommorow night 12 bars I guess Zombo??

Farl

[zombo]

I'll be done by 8:30 tommorow night 12 bars I guess Zombo??

Farl

Yes Sir !!!

[Highway Star]

OK guys here we go!!! (again LOL!) 50 mins early!!

Farl

[ZappaFan]

Have we found the "real" Farley here ?
He's a closet Rock and Roller.
Ace stuff Farl, you are da man, nice one dude :thumb:

[Mr Smith]

I'll download it after work..

Hey Zappa me ol sun flower, did Zomb forget to put your name on the list? Hey John put Zapps name on that list mate..!!

[zeusse]

Nice work there Farl nice and smoothhhhhhh!

[Stempy]

OK, me next then

[Highway Star]

Cool classic tone and fine playing! Fitted real good Stempy mate!

[stevedak]

Excellent playing guys!! I'll have mine up tonight, this one's gonna be a lot of fun to do!

[zombo]

OK guys here we go!!! (again LOL!) 50 mins early!!

Farl

Great playing Farley I absolutely love your tone the lot and your playing but the track was 4.64mb now its 2.02mb the quality is lost perhaps you made a mistake mixing it down ??

[zombo]

OK, me next then

Stempy my boy that was superb great blues playing !!

[Rick]

yes fine stuff chaps.

wireless coming for me tomorrow then i can get "my" pc back online instead of having to hijack kaz's. So it looks like i'll be in time for the jammmmmmm

[stevedak]

Here's my bit...great fun, this one!!

[Highway Star]

Great playing Farley I absolutely love your tone the lot and your playing but the track was 4.64mb now its 2.02mb the quality is lost perhaps you made a mistake mixing it down ??

Oh hell!! Not sure what I can do about that??? I'll have a look tonight John. Sorry mate! May have to re-record as I mixed down and deleted the seperate track! Oh Hell!

[Rob]

Any room for a liitle un?

[Viscolex]

ok, there........CRAP

[Rob]

Hey lads who needs the pros this sounds fookin great, in the famous words from one drugged up Brummy "Rock and Roll" whoo hooo

[Highway Star]

Hey lads who needs the pros this sounds fookin great, in the famous words from one drugged up Brummy "Rock and Roll" whoo hooo

Hell yes!! "Rock and Roll" indeed!!

[stevedak]

ok, there........CRAP

Crap?? Hell no! This one's all about feel and attitude, and your bit had plenty of both!!! Awesome stuff from everyone so far

[zombo]

Cool now all that is needed are the actual guitar parts being recorded :)

Well get on with it mate your next LOL !!!

[zombo]

Here's my bit...great fun, this one!!

Most excellent Steve I loved your choice of scales and phrasing I know you like Thin Lizzy and you sounded like Scott Gorham spot on and great sound!!

[zombo]

ok, there........CRAP

CRAP ???????????????

I will give you a big Zombo pat on the back Andy your playing has improved leaps and bounds and that was no acception well done mate !!!

[stevedak]

Most excellent Steve I loved your choice of scales and phrasing I know you like Thin Lizzy and you sounded like Scott Gorham spot on and great sound!!


Thanks so much John, that means a lot, especially since Gorham is my #1 cat (along with Page and Lifeson). Love these jams, keep em coming! :thumb:

[Viscolex]

thx guys.......... havent played in ages hope this come back to 6stringheaven is a good one!!!

niceplaying from every1 so far!!!

[zeusse]

This one is really groovin along great stuff from everyone

[Mr Smith]

wow you guys are sounding great on this track

Pete

[zombo]

wow you guys are sounding great on this track

Pete

Just listened to your stint Tomahawk liked the phaser sound distortion thing superb playing Pete you've definately got the blues!!

Your next Stew !!

1 Zombo
2 Farley
3 Stempy
4 Stevedak
5 Viscolex
6 Tomahawk
7 Stewbert
8 Kaz or Rick
9 Shepstar

[Mr Smith]

Thanks John, I actually had a hard time figuring out what to play since the lads here raised the bar by playing tremendously before me. I don't have many choices when it comes to effects, I've got an old Digitec RP50 lol. I was gonna get my whawha in there but I can't find the power supply and I'm too cheap to buy a 9v battery haha. Maybe I'll get one on payday (monthly!!!)

Pete

[Highway Star]

Thanks John, I actually had a hard time figuring out what to play since the lads here raised the bar by playing tremendously before me. I don't have many choices when it comes to effects, I've got an old Digitec RP50 lol. I was gonna get my whawha in there but I can't find the power supply and I'm too cheap to buy a 9v battery haha. Maybe I'll get one on payday (monthly!!!)

Pete

Hey, you may have had little choice but, it sounded great!!!!

Nice one!

Farl

[ZappaFan]

Think this jam is more my cup-o-tea might sneak in at the end if there's room. BTW lads sounding great

[Mr Smith]

Thanks Farl, by the way your spot was inspiratational and made me re-think what I played. it's great to hear how other people play blues, I think blues is a very personal thing in that playing styles are made of how we feel at the time.

Everyone here has definately improved in the time I have been at 6string which is bloody good news and is what's keeping the forum active. This is a great community of guitarists and I find inspiration and motivation from everyone I listen too, especially if I notice improvements.
End Of Mumblings..

PS Zappa mate get in there bro I'd love to hear you play something!

Pete

[zeusse]

Superb Hawk sounds great I might even donate the 9V battery..LOL

[Highway Star]

Thanks Farl, by the way your spot was inspiratational and made me re-think what I played. it's great to hear how other people play blues, I think blues is a very personal thing in that playing styles are made of how we feel at the time.

Everyone here has definately improved in the time I have been at 6string which is bloody good news and is what's keeping the forum active. This is a great community of guitarists and I find inspiration and motivation from everyone I listen too, especially if I notice improvements.
End Of Mumblings..

PS Zappa mate get in there bro I'd love to hear you play something!

Pete

Thanks Pete, even I have noticed an improvement in my playing and I'm my own worst critic!! LOL

[Mr Smith]

Superb Hawk sounds great I might even donate the 9V battery..LOL

Thankyou very much zeusse, I'll PM you my address lol

[Mr Smith]

Thanks Pete, even I have noticed an improvement in my playing and I'm my own worst critic!! LOL

You are indeed welcome mate, you've obviously been working hard on it, we are our own worst enemy lol

[Stew]

Not had a chance to listen to any recordings yet...I'll get on to it tonight when I get home from worka nd get my bit done.

Stew

[zombo]

Not had a chance to listen to any recordings yet...I'll get on to it tonight when I get home from worka nd get my bit done.

Stew



??????????????

[zombo]

Think this jam is more my cup-o-tea might sneak in at the end if there's room. BTW lads sounding great

You are in Zap definately

[zombo]

1 Zombo
2 Farley
3 Stempy
4 Stevedak
5 Viscolex
6 Tomahawk
7 Stewbert
8 Kaz or Rick
9 Shepstar
10 Zap

[Mr Smith]

I hope Kaz/Rick has her/his solo ready..

[zombo]

1 Zombo
2 Farley
3 Stempy
4 Stevedak
5 Viscolex
6 Tomahawk
7 Stewbert
8 Kaz or Rick
9 Shepstar
10 Zap

Not wishing to be rude but what is going on with this jam I thought it was Stews turn next?
If you can't do it Stew or want to jump in later thats ok but let us know dont keep it in limbo ??

[Stew]

sorry i'll shift through to my room just know and get something done...sorry :coffee:

[ZappaFan]

Not wishing to be rude but what is going on with this jam I thought it was Stews turn next?
If you can't do it Stew or want to jump in later thats ok but let us know dont keep it in limbo ??

This Jam appears to have come off the rails. Any idea whats happening guys ? Maybe Satch can finish it when he is over here in june ? :wink:

[Stew]

I have recorded it Zap but ain't got a clue how to convert it from cubase Sx file to mp3 and pm'd and emailed John several times but he seems to be off doing something else.

I'll post as soon as got it sorted

[ZappaFan]

I have recorded it Zap but ain't got a clue how to convert it from cubase Sx file to mp3 and pm'd and emailed John several times but he seems to be off doing something else.

I'll post as soon as got it sorted

Thanks for letting us know Stew, cheers mate :thumb:

[ini]

File -> Export -> Audio Mixdown, there you can choose mp3, stew

[ZappaFan]

I have recorded it Zap but ain't got a clue how to convert it from cubase Sx file to mp3 and pm'd and emailed John several times but he seems to be off doing something else.

I'll post as soon as got it sorted

I have been trying to do this and cant get it to work either mate. Have tried ini's suggestion but it just bomb's out with an error "the operation failed", This is the first time I have tried doing this, I have done some recordings with it, but as yet had never tried to export them, now it seems like I never will, lol. Think I will stick to Cakewalk, much better interface, it's a lot easier to get to grips with are far more intuitive.

[ini]

you have to select your whole audio date in cubase with these little arrows,
so it will mark in a blue box.

After that, click on File -> Export -> Audio Mixdown, then select your disired file format and settings and it should work..

[ZappaFan]

you have to select your whole audio date in cubase with these little arrows,
so it will mark in a blue box.

After that, click on File -> Export -> Audio Mixdown, then select your disired file format and settings and it should work..

INI you are a star mate :thumb:

[ini]

we're all stars here, ain't we? ;)

[zombo]

I have recorded it Zap but ain't got a clue how to convert it from cubase Sx file to mp3 and pm'd and emailed John several times but he seems to be off doing something else.

I'll post as soon as got it sorted

I am sorry Stew I will do a video about cubase sx it may help alot of us I have been tackling my new Digitech 2101 the last few days!!
I will do a video now and post in a bit sorry!!

[zombo]

I am sorry Stew I will do a video about cubase sx it may help alot of us I have been tackling my new Digitech 2101 the last few days!!
I will do a video now and post in a bit sorry!!

There yee go wee fellar

http://www.6stringheaven.com/forum/vb/showthread.php?t=1876

[Mr Smith]

sorry about the wait..it ain't great but first take will do as I ain't well.

Can't get over how good Pete's bit is just love the sound :thumbs:

I hope your feeling better soon buddy! I'll download it tonight after work!

Ahh Rick/Kaz I hope you have your bit nicely polished and ready to record :)

Pete

[zombo]

sorry about the wait..it ain't great but first take will do as I ain't well.

Can't get over how good Pete's bit is just love the sound :thumbs:

Great stuff Stew I am so made up that you got involved and sorted out your recording stuff I thought it was excellent a rep point from me for sure spot on I loved your pull offs!!

Just one thing though I noticed your upload is at 72kbit it should be at 128kbit??

[Stew]

how do I change that John?

[Highway Star]

Hi Stew!! Glad you got sorted (the playing and the recording!!) Loved the playing and the tones, hope it's the start of loads to come!! Rep point from me too!!

Farl

[zombo]

how do I change that John?

It depends on you conversion to mp3 format from wave ?

I use adobe audition and export to mp3 pro your wave size should be around 50mb and your mp3 size should be around 4.5mb??

[Stew]

cheers Farl as you have said it is all about getting your confidence... I still ain't entirely happy with it but when you listen back you think well at least there were some bits to be proud of and yes it is the start...I should have a bit more time to sit down and play more and had an idea of several things to record so i'll get off and get practicing. :smile:

[zombo]

cheers Farl as you have said it is all about getting your confidence... I still ain't entirely happy with it but when you listen back you think well at least there were some bits to be proud of and yes it is the start...I should have a bit more time to sit down and play more and had an idea of several things to record so i'll get off and get practicing. :smile:

You have made 6Stringheaven history Stew you did just great bud!!

[Rick]

it's been saved using mp3pro vbr 80kbps which is fine it equates to about 128kbps standard mp3 but its also been saved at 22khz this is why it lacks punch it needs re saving at 44khz.

playing sounded cool though! if you can resave it stew then i'll bung a bit on!!!

by the way i can't wait so no rush but hurry up :-)

[Mr Smith]

Good work Stew, your bends are sounding spot on.. I hope your feeling better matey

[ZappaFan]

It would seem that at some point here the BT has been recorded onto someones guitar track. This has produced an odd echo / reverb effect and some phasing type sounds along the track.

Zapp

[Rob]

sounded great guys real rock and roll stuff, well done stew for losing your jam virginity bet you dont know what all the fuss is about now, look forward to hearing more from you.

[ZappaFan]

It would seem that at some point here the BT has been recorded onto someones guitar track. This has produced an odd echo / reverb effect and some phasing type sounds along the track.

Zapp

Must be just me then, maybe the echo inside my head. :-)

[Stew]

sounded great guys real rock and roll stuff, well done stew for losing your jam virginity bet you dont know what all the fuss is about now, look forward to hearing more from you.
I did the xmas jam also remember! but yeah suppose lost the 2006 virginity LOL

[Rob]

I did the xmas jam also remember! but yeah suppose lost the 2006 virginity LOL

Jeez I missed that one mate sorry

[Mr Smith]

It would seem that at some point here the BT has been recorded onto someones guitar track. This has produced an odd echo / reverb effect and some phasing type sounds along the track.

Zapp

Yea I think I noticed that too, I might post an Adobe Audition tutorial if anyones interested.. I think I have it pretty well sussed out but if theres an eggspert who'd prefer to do it then no worries..

Pete

[Stew]

was it me guys probably was as i am the rank amateur?

I can re-do if you give me the info where I went wrong...recorded on Cubase Sx then exported to Audition to convert it to mp3.

Stew

[bigdoug]

Yea I think I noticed that too, I might post an Adobe Audition tutorial if anyones interested.. I think I have it pretty well sussed out but if theres an eggspert who'd prefer to do it then no worries..

Pete
I would like that as I have audition 2 and cant do anything on it

[Mr Smith]

I would like that as I have audition 2 and cant do anything on it

I have Audition 1.0 but I doubt the basics are much different between 1 & 2, mostly just extra functionality I'd say (please someone correct me if I'm wrong here!?)

Pete

[stevedak]

was it me guys probably was as i am the rank amateur?

I can re-do if you give me the info where I went wrong...recorded on Cubase Sx then exported to Audition to convert it to mp3.

Stew

Maybe I'm using a newer version (I use SX3), but I can mix down to mp3 right inside Cubase, without having to use any other program...can you not do that with the Cubase you're using?

[Rick]

if you could just convert it at 128kbps or mp3pro 80 vbr

and 44khz it'll be cool as i can do the next bit cheers stew!

[Stew]

here is amended file Rick....don't listen to all that Zombo says he had me doing all sorts of exporting and importing when i should have just mixed it down in Cubase LOL.

anyway hope this is ok if it still sound echoy then how the hell do i get rid of the second bt or is it a setting i have wrong before i hit record?

Stew

[Stew]

sorry don't know why didn't attach first time

[Mr Smith]

Ah it has to do with your input settings for recording, make sure you have mic selected and not stereo mix

[ZappaFan]

here is amended file Rick....don't listen to all that Zombo says he had me doing all sorts of exporting and importing when i should have just mixed it down in Cubase LOL.

anyway hope this is ok if it still sound echoy then how the hell do i get rid of the second bt or is it a setting i have wrong before i hit record?

Stew

I guess the setting was wrong before you hit record here Stew. The input must have been set to "what you hear" or "wave" in the windows mixer. The only way to eliminate it now is to re-record the guitar with the correct input set, or to just select your recorded track as the selection for the export. The latter is probably the easiest to do now. But I would suggest you just leave it now and I am sure we can live with it.

BTW mate cool bit of playing mate. I hadnt forgotten that you took part in one of the chrimbo jams, but it's great to see you getting the confidence to have another go. :thumb: mate.

[ZappaFan]

Ah it has to do with your input settings for recording, make sure you have mic selected and not stereo mix

That would probably be line-in rather then mic, I dont think Stew uses a mic.

[Stew]

ah ok I'll need to investigate Cubase more thoroughly and get John to give me a more in depth tutorial whilst we are on Skype. Cheers guys.

[bigdoug]

well done guys, I lost track of who did what but they are all great so far

[ZappaFan]

So who's up next ? KAZ i think it's your turn, we know Rick never has the time.

[Rick]

no its me.
was trying to make it to the weekend!

[bigdoug]

I would like a go if pos, I have never done a jam before cause I cant work the recording software very well, but I'm getting better all the time and think I could work it out

[Mr Smith]

no its me.
was trying to make it to the weekend!

Yeah right Rick, likely story mate!! Get your head outa the largar and into the recording studio, you've got fans waiting!!

[Rick]

title says it all

[zombo]

I would like a go if pos, I have never done a jam before cause I cant work the recording software very well, but I'm getting better all the time and think I could work it out

If there is space left sure Doug but I'm not sure if there is ??

1 Zombo
2 Farley
3 Stempy
4 Stevedak
5 Viscolex
6 Tomahawk
7 Stewbert
8 Kaz or Rick
9 Shepstar
10 Doug

[ZappaFan]

If there is space left sure Doug but I'm not sure if there is ??

1 Zombo
2 Farley
3 Stempy
4 Stevedak
5 Viscolex
6 Tomahawk
7 Stewbert
8 Kaz or Rick
9 Shepstar
10 Doug

Looks like I got the RED card, oh well, I'll jam it on my own. I dunno you wait for a week then 2 lists come along at once :lol:

[Mr Smith]

Zap theres 2 slots left in the strawberry jam buddy! :)

[bigdoug]

Looks like I got the RED card, oh well, I'll jam it on my own. I dunno you wait for a week then 2 lists come along at once :lol:
sorry zap you go in, I dont want to tread on anybody..honest

[ZappaFan]

sorry zap you go in, I dont want to tread on anybody..honest

Hey Bigdoug, no seroiusly mate I was just joking mate, I am not that fussed, see how it goes and then just drop in mate. Would sooner that you had a chance to get in now that you have your recording kit sussed out.

[Stew]

Great sound from your Pod Rick! Well i have lost track is it Shep, BigD or Zap now?

[ZappaFan]

Great sound from your Pod Rick! Well i have lost track is it Shep, BigD or Zap now?

Shep then Bigdoug.

BTW guys sounding pretty good, and well done Rick it's great to see / hear you with the guitar back in your hands.

[zombo]

Looks like I got the RED card, oh well, I'll jam it on my own. I dunno you wait for a week then 2 lists come along at once :lol:

I am awful sorry Zap it should read like this I copied the wrong list !!!!
I should get red carded my apologies mate!!

1 Zombo
2 Farley
3 Stempy
4 Stevedak
5 Viscolex
6 Tomahawk
7 Stewbert
8 Kaz or Rick
9 Shepstar
10 Zappafan
11 Doug

[Rick]

Shep then Bigdoug.

BTW guys sounding pretty good, and well done Rick it's great to see / hear you with the guitar back in your hands.


hmmm it was pretty arse.
i think i need a whole weeks intense playing just to get back to where i was!

[ZappaFan]

I am awful sorry Zap it should read like this I copied the wrong list !!!!
I should get red carded my apologies mate!!

1 Zombo
2 Farley
3 Stempy
4 Stevedak
5 Viscolex
6 Tomahawk
7 Stewbert
8 Kaz or Rick
9 Shepstar
10 Zappafan
11 Doug

No worries mate i robbed the end of Rick's jam instead. OOPS. Sorry !!!

So carry on as before. ie., :-

1 Zombo
2 Farley
3 Stempy
4 Stevedak
5 Viscolex
6 Tomahawk
7 Stewbert
8 Kaz or Rick
9 Shepstar
10 Bigdoug