ok. so heres my thoughts. somebody from xlr8r should really read.

[ender-]

so ive been a musician for few years now, and got into recording about 2 years ago, and since have become very adept, and know quite a bit. I even give guitar lessons at my college for beginners, for 1 credit a semester.

i recently watched the episode with chris willits, about how he makes loops etc and his setup. (im not sure what the number is)

however i was disapointed when i found out that the only way i could actually do any of the things he was suggesting, was if i had his exact setup (or near close). which basically made the episode kind of boring, and i just skipped to the end to see if he actually did anything besides toy around with some loops, but he didnt.

i think it would be much better for the next segment (if they havent already recorded it), if they broke it down to a much easier setup. if they had a direct line from guitar->pc (yes i know the quality sucks), or a usb adapter, and then go into the programs and functions and how loops can be made and go on from there.

does anyone else agree?

[kowgod]

I dunno if I actually looked at it as a how-to type show. It's not the New Yankee Workshop, you know?

I watch this show, and peruse the magazine/site, as a person who appreciates music and what's going on out there. I don't watch it in hopes of trying to ever produce or create something on my own.

I totally get what you're saying, though. I mean, I'm the same way when it comes to digital artwork, yet I still watch Pixel Perfect which definitely IS a diy show. So yeah, I mean I could go either way with it. But maybe it's just not what xlr8r had in mind?

[numberwang]

We were talking about this with ol' Mr. Willits the other day and agreed that maybe throwing the words "home recording" in the description was a bit misleading. While technically, this is stuff you can record at home, it's not a definitive "how to."
I would say the approach of the show is to show cool stuff related to audio production and some ways Chris - a working recording artist - produces his own music. There isn't any one way to record music, it's a subjective, trial-and-error process & Chris is just showing some of the ways he's found to make sounds he likes.
Also, if you ever want to email him questions, you can do so at willits (at) overlap.org - we're going to start putting the email address on the screen with the second episode...and he's taking time to address questions at the beginning of the show.

[istlota]

The right approach, I think, is to examine what Willets is doing with his gear, and then translate that into what you can do with whatever you are using. The important thing, for me, is to see him demonstrate what is possible. I can, then, take it from there.

If music is what you were birthed into this age to do, a Way will materialize for you to obtain whatever gear you are supposed to have.

[obxjdt]

so ive been a musician for few years now, and got into recording about 2 years ago, and since have become very adept, and know quite a bit. I even give guitar lessons at my college for beginners, for 1 credit a semester.

i recently watched the episode with chris willits, about how he makes loops etc and his setup. (im not sure what the number is)

however i was disapointed when i found out that the only way i could actually do any of the things he was suggesting, was if i had his exact setup (or near close). which basically made the episode kind of boring, and i just skipped to the end to see if he actually did anything besides toy around with some loops, but he didnt.

i think it would be much better for the next segment (if they havent already recorded it), if they broke it down to a much easier setup. if they had a direct line from guitar->pc (yes i know the quality sucks), or a usb adapter, and then go into the programs and functions and how loops can be made and go on from there.

does anyone else agree?
I agree 90%...... As you said guitar to pc=sh!t..... I would recommend using some kind of preamp, such as a foot bank or better, just for the DI properties if nothing else. An old Korg G3 will work great for this, and will also produce some great tones/effects. I'm sure if you take the time to look, you could find one for under $100.

[exzokill]

I personally love this segment. I've learned a lot of new recording tricks and methods from Mr. Willits. I will agree that his instructions are not for beginners with little cash to spend. If these episodes were catered towards the recording newbie then it would make sense to start from the basics, but it seems this is just an artists way of sharing his recording secrets with whomever wishes to listen. Like I said, I love the segment and the neat little things I've been learning, but think if Revision3 or XLR8R wants to house DIY home recording content catered to beginners, it should be given its own show, and should span a variety of different music styles, instruments, software, and tools. Just my dos centavos.