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MigeZ View Member Profile	Jul 30 2009, 07:03 PM
Jul 30 2009, 07:03 PM	GMC:er Posts: 262 Joined: 25-February 09 From: Helsinki Finland	So I have finally had enough of our lovely Windows and it's problems so I have decided to buy an iMac but well I'm pretty new with Mac:s so i was wondering if anyone has any personal experience about recording guitar with Mac and making backing tracks etc. I have a Line 6 Pod XT as my main recording gear. I'm a bit confused right now so can somebody enlighten me Cheers ppl Sincerely MigeZ You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Attached image(s) -------------------- MigeZ What doesn't kill you Will only make you stronger

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	Jul 30 2009, 07:17 PM
Jul 30 2009, 07:17 PM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	Congrats, sleek looking machine man! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE - Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :)

ErikEklund View Member Profile	Jul 30 2009, 07:49 PM
Jul 30 2009, 07:49 PM	GMC:er Posts: 458 Joined: 1-August 08 From: Ardala	I have mac and logic pro, it works great! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

TreyDeschamp View Member Profile	Jul 30 2009, 08:02 PM
Jul 30 2009, 08:02 PM	Learning Apprentice Player Posts: 2.093 Joined: 1-May 08 From: Diamondhead, MS	I'm in the same boat except I have a MacBook Pro instead, someone help pleaaaaasssseee You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my Youtube! Add me on Facebook!

Bogdan Radovic View Member Profile	Jul 30 2009, 08:55 PM
Jul 30 2009, 08:55 PM	Bass & Beginner Instructor Posts: 15.614 Joined: 30-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	Hmm instructor David got a Mac he will be able to help you guys. There should be a recording software called Garageband (I think). Start there p.s. its looking great! Hopefully I'll switch to mac platform in the future too You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Bogdan Radovic: Jul 30 2009, 08:57 PM -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net Check out my lessons and my instructor board. Check out my beginner guitar lessons course! ; Take a bass course now!

Muris Varajic View Member Profile	Jul 30 2009, 08:55 PM
Jul 30 2009, 08:55 PM	Instructor Posts: 15.459 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Sarajevo,Bosnia	Well I guess you need some DAW, just like with Windows, Garage Band is most simple one, then you have Logic, Cubase, Sonar, ProTools etc. I didn't quite understand your question to be honest, do you need help with Mac in general (with OSX) or with recording gear? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Youtube MySpace Website Album "Let It Out" on iTunes and CD Baby Check out my video lessons and instructor board! The Pianist tune is progress,check it out! "ok.. it is great.. :P have you myspace? Can i to personalize this for you guy?"

lcsdds View Member Profile	Jul 30 2009, 08:59 PM
Jul 30 2009, 08:59 PM	Learning Tone Seeker Posts: 2.054 Joined: 2-September 08	I'm definitely no expert but I can tell you that Garageband is a pretty limited program with regards to editing. I think if you want a sophisticated DAW that the way to go is gonna be Logic Pro. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

ErikEklund View Member Profile	Jul 30 2009, 11:12 PM
Jul 30 2009, 11:12 PM	GMC:er Posts: 458 Joined: 1-August 08 From: Ardala	I can really recommend Logic for you guys, I have it and it is awesome You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

TheKeplerConject... TheKeplerConjecture View Member Profile	Jul 31 2009, 03:36 AM
Jul 31 2009, 03:36 AM	GMC:er Posts: 131 Joined: 10-June 09 From: Boston Mass	If you get iLife, Garageband will be included. The major downside was always the lack of automation. But that was added in iLife '09. Another issue is that it only uses Audio Units. No VST. But most commercial plug-ins come in both formats these days. It's inexpensive and comes with tons of other stuff. I'd start there. Good luck and be patient. Switching operating systems can be nerve-wracking . EDIT: You might already have iLife '09, so check for GarageBand by searching Spotlight. Then launch it and check out the included tutorials. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by TheKeplerConjecture: Jul 31 2009, 06:20 AM

Koopid View Member Profile	Jul 31 2009, 07:04 AM
Jul 31 2009, 07:04 AM	Learning Roadie Posts: 321 Joined: 22-May 08 From: Söderhamn Sweden	If the mac is quite new iLife comes preinstalled with Garageband and you should already have an icon at your bottom startbar that looks like a guitar. Just click that Garageband is perfect for adding a guitartrack to a ready-to-go backtrack or GMC lessons and such, its easy and it takes very little time to get started and understanding how it works. For more complex stuff, use Logic or similar. Atleast that is how I use them. I use Garageband for creating solos to our songs because its fast to record and listen. Once I am satisfied I start Logic for recording into the actual project. I only start Logic for "final" recordings and for creating drumtracks (and that can be done in Garageband too)... You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gear Amp Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Marshall 1960A cab Guitars ESP Eclipse I CTM Snow White Jackson SLSMG Takamine EG320C Bass Epiphone Thunderbird Goth Bass Effects/Stomps Boss SD1 Boss MT2 Metalzone Dunlop Zack Wylde Wah Behringer BEQ700 Equalizer Harley Benton PT-100 stagetuner Studio EQ PodXT Live Edirol FA 66 soundcard Yamaha HS50M monitors Macbook pro

maharzan View Member Profile	Jul 31 2009, 07:25 AM
Jul 31 2009, 07:25 AM	Veteran Guitar Lord Posts: 2.381 Joined: 2-May 09 From: Kathmandu	Hey MigeZ... Welcome to the Mac World!! Things are just so easy.. (well in many but sometimes you just feel it was easier with PC). I also recently moved from PC to mac (Macbook Pro) since December 2008. Anyway, so here is what I do, I have a MBox 2 Pro and I use Protools to record my takes (mostly internal hard drive but sometimes external too). But that is going to cost you some money.. You can use Garageband, of course, free with mac. To get the best sound you will need to have some sort of interface (pre amp) that can connect your guitar to your machine. Firewire is the best. This is needed to avoid noises when you directly connect your guitar in the line In port of your computer. I am not sure of the line 6 POD XT but I guess it does have a USB to connect to the computer? If so, try connecting it to the USB of your mac and start Garageband and try some recording... Backing tracks can be made in garaband itself. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by maharzan: Jul 31 2009, 07:28 AM -------------------- Checkout my YouTube & my band Nissim's YouTube channels.

MigeZ View Member Profile	Jul 31 2009, 09:56 AM
Jul 31 2009, 09:56 AM	GMC:er Posts: 262 Joined: 25-February 09 From: Helsinki Finland	Thanks guys I'm going to check out that Logic software. Well I too think that my question was a bit unclear (ah the evenings). So mostly I was meaning recording with mac (yes line 6 pod XT has got an usb) but also making backing tracks which has caused me most of my porblems in PC world (edit: I see that Maharzan already answered this ty mate ) But thanks already. And BTW I was shocked to see how many replies I got in so short time thanks guys and as always Cheers You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by MigeZ: Jul 31 2009, 10:13 AM -------------------- MigeZ What doesn't kill you Will only make you stronger

maharzan View Member Profile	Jul 31 2009, 06:17 PM
Jul 31 2009, 06:17 PM	Veteran Guitar Lord Posts: 2.381 Joined: 2-May 09 From: Kathmandu	Let me know if you need any help .. (if I can). haven't used Logic but have good things about it. BTW, what can logic do that garageband can't do? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Checkout my YouTube & my band Nissim's YouTube channels.

NoSkill View Member Profile	Jul 31 2009, 07:21 PM
Jul 31 2009, 07:21 PM	Experienced Tone Seeker Posts: 1.040 Joined: 30-January 07 From: Canada	I use an iMac for recording, regularly. It's hard to explain, but it's really easy to use a Pod with. I can hook up with you in the live chat and walk you through the basics if you like. Let me know. Cheers! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Still looking for my soul mate, guitar.

ErikEklund View Member Profile	Jul 31 2009, 07:30 PM
Jul 31 2009, 07:30 PM	GMC:er Posts: 458 Joined: 1-August 08 From: Ardala	QUOTE (maharzan @ Jul 31 2009, 07:17 PM) Let me know if you need any help .. (if I can). haven't used Logic but have good things about it. BTW, what can logic do that garageband can't do? I dont know that much about Garageband but Logic can do pretty much everything You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

MigeZ View Member Profile	Jul 31 2009, 09:07 PM
Jul 31 2009, 09:07 PM	GMC:er Posts: 262 Joined: 25-February 09 From: Helsinki Finland	Ty ppl NoSkill I'll keep that in mind . I will get my iMac in aprox 2 weeks. (becouse of my payday ) You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- MigeZ What doesn't kill you Will only make you stronger

audiopaal View Member Profile	Jul 31 2009, 09:54 PM
Jul 31 2009, 09:54 PM	Competitions Coordinator - Up the Irons Posts: 5.462 Joined: 17-February 08 From: Stavanger, Norway	I'm getting a Mac as well (Macbook Pro) in a month or so.. Can't wait You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

MigeZ View Member Profile	Aug 5 2009, 10:12 PM
Aug 5 2009, 10:12 PM	GMC:er Posts: 262 Joined: 25-February 09 From: Helsinki Finland	13 days and counting You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by MigeZ: Aug 7 2009, 10:00 AM -------------------- MigeZ What doesn't kill you Will only make you stronger

sonny_NL View Member Profile	Aug 5 2009, 10:15 PM
Aug 5 2009, 10:15 PM	Learning Roadie Posts: 144 Joined: 22-April 09 From: The netherlands	I will recommend to use Garageband, it is a very good program and not too difficult, Nice mac! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Muris Varajic View Member Profile	Aug 5 2009, 10:34 PM
Aug 5 2009, 10:34 PM	Instructor Posts: 15.459 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Sarajevo,Bosnia	QUOTE (audiopaal @ Jul 31 2009, 10:54 PM) I'm getting a Mac as well (Macbook Pro) in a month or so.. Can't wait What specs? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Youtube MySpace Website Album "Let It Out" on iTunes and CD Baby Check out my video lessons and instructor board! The Pianist tune is progress,check it out! "ok.. it is great.. :P have you myspace? Can i to personalize this for you guy?"

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