David Choi

My band from Singapore! Jeremy, Matthew, and James http://t.co/ClPA6TF8

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

  • Momopuff

    hehe. I love how “neat” your workplace lives. Unorganized people have organized minds. “Unorganized” people UNITE! :D

  • Poopsta

    Hi David,

    really good music. And you do what you like, that's the best way of all, cause only there we are into it with heart and soul and THIS is what makes music come alive.

    One question: What guitar do you currently use and what experience do you have with others (beginner type, different brand and so on)? (Did I see a Taylor? aren't they expensive as hell?!)

    Thanks in advance, keep it up
    Michael

  • xJSx

    Hey, what is the model of your guitar?
    :O
    My situation is same as you, I am self learning guitar now and I am 16~
    Thanks for the great music ! ^^

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Caroline-Tse/1353540240 Caroline Tse

    <3

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Caroline-Tse/1353540240 Caroline Tse

    <3

  • ggg Guy Guitar God

    will you ever tab any of your covers/original songs?

  • jmoney19

    You the man choi.. Berry Berry Good..

  • ppanton

    Hey David,
    The Neumann M149 Microphone that you have got, that is a total beast of a mic. Did you buy that straight off or have a discount?
    Thanks

  • http://www.davidchoimusic.com David Choi

    I think I bought it for around 3500 bucks!

  • david

    how did you get your big baby for 350?

  • hihihihihihihihihih

    what kind of keyboard do you use?

  • shaobaka

    Hi david! I've been a fan since you're youtube love song came big!
    And i am an aspiring musician and would like to record music too.
    But the problem is that i have no equipment at all. So i was wondering from what you have listed above; what should i start investing in first and what do i really need basically and such. Instrumentals are my thing. thanks :]

  • paysha

    did anyone tell you that you're A W E S O M E??? hahaha. :D DD

  • David is amazing!

    For the song That Girl, did you actually base it on one of your relationships?

  • Paul

    Ordered your CD the other day to help support you, keep up the Great work!

  • http://www.youtube.com/user/ChingChangChong91 Gerald

    David! What are the cheap and good recording basic equipments would you recommend for new and fresh vocalist/singers on YT and are like totally retarded towards these terms for equipments. Thanks.

    My YT account: ChingChangChong91

    check me out thanks!

  • http://myspace.com/expressingwithmusic Teng Lee

    Hey, the song “that girl,” does it mean that you really love that girl and you're letting her go? or does it mean that you love her? because i dont really get the meaning and a girl ask me to play it for her. btw thanks for the tutorial vid. it helps. =]

  • Anonymous.

    Wanna hear a joke?

    Why did the chicken wearing a sombrero cross the road?

    Because he could see his family jumping the border into Arizona!

  • anonymous

    not funny.

  • Davidchoirox

    You've inspired me to learn to play guitar, ahaha. :) love ya

  • JohnS

    the correct term is 'music is subjective' as in objective means absolute and external subjective (involving the subject) means appealing to each person individually… I think that's what you meant… not to be annoying… I just… yeah

  • Qormagic

    I have question…
    Where are you originally from ? South Korea ?

  • 한국사랑

    You know, you have A LOT of gears and equipments, but what's really NEEDED to create a personal studio???

  • Marksuarez00

    please answer this : WHAT'S THE NAME OF THE MIC YOU USE? :( PLEASE ANSWER !!

  • DChoiFan9924

    Can I use your music in my videos?

  • Raptor16492

    I just want to say. You can polish a terd xP
    Mythbusters made a terd look like a glass ball O:

  • Melody

    do u want a joke so u could laugh ( maybe a smile )
    A man who was served for military said: – I have sent letters to her for
    a whole year!
    - But?
    - She has married with the postman!

  • Barkin96

    hey there im a aspiring singing and guitarist like you and i wondering if theres a less expensve way to get things because when i recorde my guitar sounds to loud and is not balance so if theirs a way to fix this with just a mac pro could you tell me? thanks and you are very very talented i look up to you as a guitarist

  • DGRY

    Great job on helping shanedawson out with the music almost everytime :)

  • DGRY

    Great job on helping shanedawson out with the music almost everytime :)

  • Texan lolz.

    whoever said it's not funny must be a chicken wearing a sombrero. *COUGH* *COUGH* Mexican *COUGH* *COUGH*

  • Mister Goodlife

    He helps everyone with music almost everytime xDD

  • http://www.tozstudio.com/ Toz

    i came across your music today on youtube. i then listened to two of your amazing songs all day (you can win & that girl). then i ordered your 2 cds here on this site. i know i only fully listened to only 2 songs, but how much i love your music is enough for the decision.

    keep up the great works.

    toz
    thailand

  • L_deathnote05

    Hey, Let's make a YouTube video!
    Can you do a cover of David Choi's – YOUTUBE I'M BACK video?

  • imgladtoknowyou

    what camcorder do you use for recording your videos?

  • Mlynarczykjan

    what kind of equipment do youu recommend for a singer/begginer? i mean wchich mics and audio interfaces are good and the prize is appropriate to the quality?

  • itsyourchubbybunny

    david… i introduced your music to my friends… and they so love it…. keep it up… love you

  • James Eduard

    These thing really suits up everything. well as for that gadgets it is very clear that this guy in here had a great actions and a great success in his career. Congratulations and thanks a lot for this post.

    http://buzport.com

  • steviedan

    just ordered your cd’s (no i-pod, i-old(school)). was introduced to your music by a guitar student and i plan to use “won’t even start” as an etude illustrating open voicings in e. beautiful tune, man…
    btw kids, my boi is 100% correct. concentrate on writing material worth recording. times is great for cheap guitars and recording equipment. what is in short supply these days is song crafting on the level master choi displays. write songs like “won’t even try” and trust me, it will get recorded…

  • Jet Abad Pobre

    ur awesome, i’ve been a fan since ur box vid of i gotta feelin!! good job, asian pride, keep doin wat ur doin, and nice work on the banjo! hahahaha

  • AweS0me95

    hey can u do an instrumental version of your song “by my side” since me and my friend are entering our talent show and we wanna sing your great song “by my side” since we thought it was a really really AWESOMEEEE song lol when we heard it from a video of which my friend uploaded on youtube :D

  • afrontmacz

    that is a good rule

    “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!”

  • JoshMonster

    HI

  • Steve

    Hey David
    What do you use for your vocals and vocal fx?? I guess it some kind of plug-in Antares or similar? They always sound so amazing!
    Thanks for a great channel
    Steve (UK)

  • Taylor

    What type of guitars do you use and which one is your favourite?

  • Pnaytoh127

    out of Neumann M149 , Blue Ball , Royer R-121 , Shure SM94 , & Neumann KM184 which one do you like/use the most ?? and why ??

  • Sktofu

    I’m not sure if this was asked already… I find it amazing how you can make every instrument sound amazing. How many can you play in total and which ones?
    Hwaiting! <3

  • Daniel

    can you sometimes post your guitar chords on the site we can learn it it would really help.

  • Mr Ekarin

    David…You are very talented artist…

    and I know even you’re not smile, you smile in the heart !!!

  • David Shin

    DAVID my names DAVID TOO!!!!!
    and i play guitar and sing too!!!
    and i only smile at certain moments TOO!!!!
    we cool we cool