I've started using a new recording software called Reaper, and its way better than Garageband. Just easier in every way and the videos you can find online aren't just random people making up a "lesson" as they go along. Looking forward to using it more.
Recording reminds me a lot of going to guitar lessons. You practice a lot and really think you're ready to show your teacher but for some reason when you get there, problems appear that were never an issue before. Now you're suddenly behind the guitar and in front of it - you're the player and also part of the audience wondering whats going to happen next which is really stressful and frustrating because at home you might get to a place where you're not really thinking about anything at all when playing and the music just seems to happen but as soon as someone else is in the room (or a machine is listening), you are split into 2 people concentrating and trying to relax at the same time. Its getting easier though because before I used to have the microphones set up for a few days trying to record a good take, but now I can get it within the hour. Hopefully some day I'll just sit down and capture it right on the first try!
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