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pv88,

1. Click the mouse at the point just before the playing begins.
2. Keep the mouse button held, then drag the mouse to the left to select the silence.
3. Click the 'Cut' icon (represented by a pair of scissors).

Alternatively:

1. Record directly to a USB flash memory.

Cheers,
James
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Thanks James,

I just found a way in which to do the editing (which was similar to the method you describe above) however, it worked just the same. Have posted the new and edited recording (above) with the silence removed from both start/end.

Nice playing as always! Preference for the piano tone is of course subjective and personal. Not sure I like it but I think it suits this piece.

Well, I'm glad you were able to find a method that works for you.

However, I would once again recommend using the CA95's build-in USB audio recording features in future.

Kind regards,
James
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Here is a recording at the CA95 that demonstrates the original "Concert Grand 1" preset with extra decay time, string resonance, and, reverb:

https://www.box.com/s/n5sejsycnhkhz2chl86h

Thanks for posting. I definitely prefer this sound.
You play very well, however I feel a certain degree of rigidity in this performance...I'd like it to 'swing' a little more. Perhaps you could have a couple of drinks to let your hair down a little?

By the way, did you try the USB recorder function yet?

Cheers,
James
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Very nice

You're welcome!



Okay, but please be aware that using the headphone jack for recording is not recommended.
The line out connectors would be preferable, if you wish to stick with the analogue recording method.



Recording directly to USB is more efficient than using audio cables, and typically allows higher quality results. Moreover, if you select to record in MP3 format, the file can be uploaded directly to Box.com etc. without needing to copy the file to your computer or additional conversion. Again, a USB stick shouldn't cost more than $5 - if this is genuinely a concern, I would be happy to send you a device.



Yes, I appreciate that the piece is not really supposed to 'swing' in the sense of having a drum and bass accompaniment. I was commenting more on the 'feel' of the playing style.

Cheers,
James
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It is a jazz piano ballad meaning that there is no swing rhythm in this piece, whatsoever. Using a "drum and bass accompaniment" has little to do with (or has any bearing on) the style or feel of a piece being played in true swing rhythm.

Yes, I appreciate that. Again, I was referring to the 'feel'/'feeling' of the music, not the rhythm. It's something that's very difficult to describe with words, nor can it be properly expressed through a notated score.

But please don't take my comments too personally - you're a fine player.

Kind regards,
James
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Nice work again!

Oooh, this is a tricky one!

I think James means it needs more fluidity or continuity. I have been playing with jazz musicians for 30 years and have never heard anyone refer to anything other than swing rhythms as 'swinging'. I never heard of a ballad or latin recording that musos say is swinging. They might say it has a great groove or is steady. Just different terminology I guess.

Anyway, you have more facility than me on the piano, at least

I do agree that you need a cheap usb stick though. You won't be sorry you tried it.