Ok if ya new to ninjam and u like to CRUNCH ya guitar then have a Listen to how it can completely sits out of place and kill an Auto Record Leveling.
As this shows and do many others:
http://autosong.ninjam.com/mp3.php/2...io-bop-rob.mp3
Ok some tips, as crunch is ok if in proportion or Heavy Rock or Metal.
1. Put your NINJAM Local Volume to 0db on the NINJAM and/or ReaNinjam Window and/or on the REAPER Track your Guitar/Instrument is on.
2. Now get your peak level to around -14db to -10db, this means thew highest the level is hitting is -10db or less.
Now lower your LOCAL CHANNEL volume to around -12db. If you want more volume increase your local channel volume up and down as desired.
OPTIONAL TIPS:
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3. Use NINJAM's built in FX or the FX button on a Reaper Channel to add EQ your guitar. EQ so you leave room for bass, drums, pads/piano and brass. Also consider changing an octave up when playing if the music is getting crowded. If you change to an octave up then add a touch of reverb, lower mid ranges on the EQ, Lower Volume on guitar and pan slightly on the Reaper Channel you Instrument is on.
4. If you use NINJAM Client then consider setting your sound for mono and stereo, don't assume others should pan you. When disconnections occur people would need to keep stopping to grab the mouse and re-pan you.
If your not panned it increases the overhead and noise level from you substantially.
5. Consider using REAPER and its built in ReaNINJAM plugin as this is Stereo on 1 NINJAM channel, which means less bandwidth, less disconnections, more bandwidth for webcam and other net usage. Plus many things like Session mode, Voice Mode, later Production of NINJAM's, the ability too use VST's and VSTi's like Guitar Rig and Groove Agent. Also the Server List will show in REAPERS ReaNINJAM plugin.
6. If others are too loud, ask politely, don't bash them because there n00b to NINJAM
Also can I make a request that people stop judging others base don there ability.
A persons ability to play is not there ability in music, many people have been in music for many years with out the playing skill and could surprise you of there ability. Many others have excellent taught or learned skills but will not have some abilities of less accomplished players and vice verso.
I mention this only be cause way back I could see its effect, one negative comment can lead to 10 unhappy other people.
If you hear someone playing something good, don't feel less, just think of what is unique to you.
So in a short, lets stop bashing all the new comers for being too loud, not setup right and so on, lets help them, that's what the test servers are for, as the name says TEST.
I only would say to NINJAM n00bs is that private servers should not be used to get setup unless they state so.
I Edited this, was in a rush earlier, might edit it again when i get to read what I typed. :P