Good tips from Mac. I thought about mentioning some of those, but when I am recording, particularly punching in, I like to hear more than two measures before I start playing. It's a get-into-the-feel thing. To do it quicker reminds me of some of the frantic quick mute changes I've had to do in the pit for shows. All I get out of that is some nice dents and anxiety, and a chipped note entrance here and there.


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