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Where did July go? One minute we were putting together a Foosball table and coming up with a great idea to give it away, and nek minnit it's almost time to find the winner!

Of course we're talking about our Serenade Spot competition, which is now in it's final days. If you haven't voted, jump on facebook.com/TheMusicSpot and/or instagram.com/MusicSpotQLD, search the hashtag #SerenadeSpot and "like" your favourite entries. The video with the most likes as of 10am next Tuesday (31st July), will be the winner - and we can all go round to their place for a game of Foosball ;)

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So, you're a musician, you make great music, but you need to "get it out there" so others can hear it and marvel at how awesome you are. Where do you start? How about some tips on home recording.

Dave says: "The best thing about starting recording is not only capturing sounds but it's also about monitoring your performance. Listening back to something you have performed is the best way to tighten up your playing or singing. You are your own worst critic and that drives you to practice harder and perform better." With that in mind, you're going to need some equipment to enable you to properly capture your sound. So what is available?

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We have some great interfaces and recording equipment to get you going, let's have a look at what's in stock.

For a great total software solution, you can't go past the Steinberg Cubase Pro 8 Digital Audio Workstation. It combines thirty years of research and development into the most advanced DAW available today. It's got all your needs covered for composing, recording, mixing and editing your music. One stop solution! If you  have a small studio setup, the Presonus Studio 6|8 Audio Interface will be a bonus. It has all the right features for recording and performing. If you're a more on-the-go type of artist, the Line 6 Sonic Port Mobile Interface for iOS is a great little tool - record wherever inspiration strikes! If you want something to record some of your action on stage, the Zoom Q8 Handy Video Recorder is a great option, recording high definition video with high resolution audio. If you want to immortalise your work, we've got your covered!

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And because you deserve it, here's your Friday Funny:

[ducks] Thank you ladies and gentlemen I'll be here all week!