Converting to MP3

[darylb]

I am working on recording a song on my Micro BR and it was going well until I tried to convert to MP3.  I recorded an acoutic guitar track, a vocal track, and an electric guitar track.  I bounced all of that down along with a rythm track to V track 2 on Track 3 and 4.  It seems good to this point.

Now I want to convert it to MP3 so I can send it to my computer and burn a cd to give to my wife for Christmas but when I try to convert, it seems to only give the option of converting on track.  From what I can tell I need V track 2 on both 3 and 4. 

Am I missing a step?  Should I bounce down to 1 track?  Help would definitely be appreciated.

[darylb]

I figured it out.  I needed to go to mastering and do the final master.  At the end of that process, it asks if you want to convert to MP3. 

[Pedro]

Great, now be sure to share your work with us! 

[darylb]

I am not sure I am that brave plus it is a cover and not my original song.

Great little machine though.  If it werent for my poor playing and average singing, it would be a good little recording.

[Pedro]

I am not sure I am that brave plus it is a cover and not my original song.

Great little machine though.  If it werent for my poor playing and average singing, it would be a good little recording.

OK. I'm sure you will soon start to compose your own music. The Micro BR just makes it so easy you can't run away from a little jam here and there.

Yes. By the way, you can convert to  MP3 192Kbps and also to WAV (which as good as it can get on a digital format).

[darylb]

Ever since I picked up a guitar a year and a half ago my goal has been to write songs.  I am spending most of my time trying to learn to play, which at 40 something with a full time + job, wife, kid, dogs, life etc..... it is a challenge. 

One of the main reasons I picked the MicroBr was to be able to record myself easily because I think it is a great way to learn.  Hearing yourself back is different than when you are playing ........ and not always in a good way.  It really makes you pay attention to being as clean as you can.

I was intimidated to use the recording function for the longest time though.  It just seemed very complicated and I never seemed to put the time aside to figure it out.  Now that I have gone through it once with the manual, it doesnt seem so hard at all.  Next time I want to experiment with programming the drums instead of just using a generic beat.  I am actually amazed at what you can pull of with such a small unit.  The onboard mic is really pretty good for what I am going to do.  I dont think I would try to release a CD with it but my family and friends will never know the difference.

I am not a huge fan of the built in models but I have found a few that work well.  Maybe it is just because I am used to using my amp.  I am going to try putting the mic in front of my amp next time for the electric guitar track and see how I like that. 

I apologize for rambling but I figure since this is a getting started type of forum I would talk about my experiences in case it helps someone else. 

Thanks for the forum, I have found it helpful already.