Pat,

You've definitely got the right idea on approaching home recording.

I wish I'd adopted that approach YEARS ago. There would have been tons of songs recorded instead of lyric sheets and memories of melodies I've written.

Don't let anyone dissuade you from using the tools available to you. And don't wait until you understand ALL those tools to lay down tracks.

Too bad I didn't follow my own advice to you.

Bob
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