You Might Not Be A Pilot

Fact One:

I know this guy that has an AWESOME Bass Rig.

He has several High-End Basses ($1500+) and the best amplification and speakers.

Effects, strings and all the best of accessories line his practice room which looks like a miniature music store.

Problem: He can't play very well. He calls me to ask for help "figuring out" the most simple of Bass lines.

Fact Two:

I know this guy that loves music and musicians.

He owns numerous guitars, keyboards, bass guitars, recording equipment, amplifiers and the accessories to go with them. Like the gentleman above, his music room looks like a music store.
Problem: He can't play any instrument. He told me he "gets frustrated" when he tries to take music lessons.

Every time a new version of a guitar of keyboard comes out, he buys the upgrade.

What's the point?
You might be able to purchase an airplane but that doesn't make you a Pilot!

These days, everybody and their Grandmother is buying studio equipment.

Purchasing recording equipment Does NOT make you a Studio Engineer! Do I need to say that again?

The quality of any recording is in the capable hands of the engineer. Every engineer I know is constantly evolving; learning something new each day. You can't become an experienced engineer over night.

The days of quality sound recordings are becoming rare. People are releasing all kinds of crappy recordings and calling them "good."

Don't be part of this problem.

Leave engineering to those who know what they are doing. It will make the music world a better place.

T. Greigh, Out.