David Choi

OC you ready for tonight?!?!!? Tickets will be at the door!! :)

Questions, Answers, & Music Gear!

Hello!

So here are the most common questions I get asked almost every day. Take note!

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Q: How long have you been playing guitar?

A: I have been playing guitar since I was 16. I learned chords from friends and I also figured them out using my ear. I took one guitar lesson in my life from Ken Song (amazing jazz guitarist! He can play anything!). I learn best by ear.

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Q: Can you do a cover of _______ in your next video?

A: Honestly, I choose songs based on whether I like them or feel like it’s a challenge. Sometimes, I choose certain songs because I like to do a variety and mix it up. I know people don’t like some of the songs I cover, but truthfully, I don’t really care. Music is objective and everyone has their own taste. I do check up occasionally on requests made through my forums. You can request here. I like to have fun too! :)

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Q: What do you use to make your videos?

A: I use iMovie most of the time. Sometimes, I use my FlipHD. How I achieve good sound is through my equipment which I list below. Sometimes, I just use my built-in MacBook Pro mic. It all depends on how I feel at the moment.

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Q: What kind of equipment do you use for recording?

A: Here is a list of some stuff I use -

Apogee AD-16x

Apogee DA-16x

API 3124+

Edirol Audio Interface (Not in use)

Digi002 (Not in use)

I use Pro Tools HD2 (Not Shown)

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Dynaudio BM5a’s (Left)

Yamaha NS-10′s Studio (Right)

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Atus Computer Speakers

Mackie Big Knob

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Furman PL-8 Series II Power Supply

Universal Audio 1176LN

Patchbay

Focusrite Producer Pack

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Neumann M149

Blue Ball

Royer R-121

Shure SM94

Neumann KM184

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REMEMBER, it’s not what you have, but HOW you use what you already have. Expensive gear is just icing on the cake. NOT the cake itself. As they say, you can’t polish a terd.

Now I’m sure you guys are getting thoughts about how I got all this expensive equipment. To sum up a long story, I worked hard, and also got a little lucky. That’s what this business requires, or any business for that matter. We’ll save the business talk for some other time!

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Q: (Or statement) – Hey, let’s make a YouTube video!

A: As far as YouTube is concerned, I’ll ask you if I want to make a video with you. If you mean songwriting, I only write with referrals from friends or people I trust. I’ve written songs with too many people who I did not like writing with, so I’ve made this rule for myself to keep me from becoming a mess of stress! Hope you understand!

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Q: Why do you always look mad/sad?

A: I look that way because I was born that way.

Mom’s face + Dad’s face = David Choi’s face = mad/sad face.

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Q: Why don’t you smile?

A: Tell me a joke and I’ll have a reason to smile!

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Hope these questions clear some things up for you all!

Have a great day :)

David

  • Frannie Kang

    How long does it take you to develop songs?

  • Arg

    Can you speek korean? :’D

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_6DBOPXJO5NO273UZ25QK2I2FYA LauraD

    Alexandra Wallace is talked about all over my school haha!

  • David Cong

    Dear David Choi,

    Did you ever take any vocal lesson or chorus?

  • Cheesyweirdlo

    what do you use to edit music? like auto tune and the software

  • Danny Pong

    what kind o autotune system do you use? thanks!

  • http://twitter.com/OfficialAndyF Andy Fong

    what made you to make a youtube account?

  • Zaine

    Did you take singing lessons?

  • Joshua

    Where is your Mailing address for fan letters?

  • Dinodan

    Hey dude, I was wondering how you actually get noticed and get signed by record companies? I would love to be signed and get somewhere but I have no idea how to get there, any help??

    Dan

  • Josh D

    you seem like a huge dousche

    • http://twitter.com/asznchick Ulemj:]

      you spelt that wrong!

  • Tiffany

    What software do you use to put the music together on your computer?

  • Llincoln

    Can write a song with you? i’m a kid

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Alvin-Teng/100002553140367 Alvin Teng

    Hello David, When Did You Started Singing?

  • James smith

    Hi david its kinda hard to find some chords to certain songs of yours.. Iv been trying to find BETTER YOU but no luck.. Its one of my favorite songs and id like to cover it.. So.. Any tips?

  • Kon Joneson

    Sup David

    I am a HUGE fan of yours, and I’ve been wondering: what program(s) do you use? Or do you just flat out record yourself? Thx

  • http://twitter.com/asznchick Ulemj:]

    haha Mom’s face + Dad’s face = David Choi’s face = mad/sad face.

  • Hello Imjonathan

    hey David this may sound dumb but i hope we can become friends like for real. i know u are probably always busy and whatnot but i do think we can become cool friends…as well as with Phil gotta hit him up.. laters! 

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1622514945 Sara Ortiz

    David, I would like to ask you something. How do you write the songs that you do, because i write poetry but at times when i turn them into songs they just dont come out right. Can you give me some advice?

  • A51anb0y

    u cant polish a terd :D

    • John Boyd

      you can
      the mythbusters tested it

  • Guest

    what was your first equipment for recording?

  • Atleylim

    undiscovered AMAZING talent! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDBNMhmMSHs help get her recognised! definitely won’t waste your time!

  • http://www.springcafe.tumblr.com Ricki

    Uhmm.. I was wondering.. So.. the Trilogy pack comes with everything you would get from getting a single album?

  • Bethany

    Hey David!
    What type of guitars do you have?

  • Eric

    how many years have you been in the audio industry?

  • http://twitter.com/Angelicalicala Angelica Pena

    Q: Why do you always look mad/sad?
    A: I look that way because I was born that way.
    Mom’s face + Dad’s face = David Choi’s face = mad/sad face.

    I was born this way as well … xD

  • Gia

    How many brothers/sisters do you have?

  • phoebe

    which auto tune do you use?
    i need help finding a good one. :(