[__tsidewinder__]

does anyone know of a drum track creator that is also a free download? I found very few on the web, and the only one I liked was a demo, and lacked a few key features as a result.

the main feature I want is the ability to export to Mp3, WAV, or some other format that can be added into a mix. It would help my songwriting quite a bit I think. I have a lot of guitar part ideas, and it'd be nice to hear how they sound with some drums underneath. I have a rather shoddy way to simulate a bass guitar, which does its job I suppose. So, with all these things I would be able to create something for you all to critique.

Also, if I connect my guitar to the line in directly, will this do any damage? If I take my guitar, plug in your basic guitar cable into the guitar, then take the other part of the guitar cord and stick in the back of my computer? Will I be able to record the guitar this way?

[OldG]

Try Leaf Drums and Rhythm Rascal, both free fully functional downloads (Leaf Drums asks you to pay only when you are happy with using it).

As for connecting your guitar to the PC.... check Tekkers excellent lessons on recording, the lesson regarding input can be found here.

HTH
Mick

[__tsidewinder__]

Thanks OldG. That looks to do the trick.