Monday, February 23, 2009

Why I'm cool: attempts at bass guitar

Plug time. Ready?

I bought an iStudioLink instrument cable, and I have to say that I'm pleasantly surprised. The sound quality is really good considering that it runs directly from the instrument to the computer. Coupled with Garageband for Mac, I can basically simulate any effect pedal that I want, including distortion, phaser, and overdrive.



Now that I can balance levels in Garageband, I can finally record myself playing bass. As an added bonus, I can sync the mixed Garageband audio with video of me playing to prove that I can indeed play an instrument (poorly).

Here's my attempt at "Bloodstains" by Agent Orange and "Switch 625" by Def Leppard.

Please be gentle.

3 comments:

Louis Scuderi said...

Wow, Evan, I am truly impressed. Nicely done. You've inspired me to post a video of myself playing guitar on my website.

By the way, captcha gave me the word rertmar. Awesome.

Darcie said...

i don't speak spanish.

Peeeeter said...

you dont use a pick! thank god-- it ruins me when i see people playing bass w/ a pick.