Not Much Banjo Playing Going On Around Here

The title of this post says it all - I haven't played either of my banjos for 3 ½ weeks, but it's not because mama don't allow no banjo pickin' 'round here! Truth be told, I'm almost afraid to start up again because I don't want to find out what I've forgotten. I'm not quite sure how the lapse happened in the first place, but it did. Worst of all, I just can't seem to get in the mood to start.

As of late, I have been spending a lot of time evaluating Adobe Audition®, a multi-track recording, mixing, editing, and mastering software program for professional audio production. After installing the software and starting it up for the first time, I was absolutely overwhelmed with the interface. I didn't know where to begin, so I began reading every single page of the help file, beginning at page 1. As I make my way through the help file, I'm trying most of the features out so as not to forget all of the things I have learned. I must say, this is one full-featured piece of software for audio production.

I have a few days left before my evaluation copy of Adobe Audition runs out, but those of you that know me will realize I won't stop at the evaluation process. I already ordered and received two professional broadcast quality sound cards for my computer which will give me a total of 8 balanced inputs and 8 balanced outputs; that's as technical as I'll get. Suffice it to say I intend on producing some low-noise recordings.

My intent is not to become the next recording studio in Saint John, at least not right now. Instead, I'm simply adding another page in the book of music fun with my musical friends.