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Post by matt on Jul 14, 2020 16:48:04 GMT -6
Greg does it to me every time. One of the very few good things coming out of COVID is his daily free-form jam sessions. That's his son on drums. IMO one of the best all-around guitarists alive today. He's just never been in a world-dominating group.
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Post by matt on Jul 6, 2020 17:52:12 GMT -6
Holy crap, we are truly living in an alternate timeline. Brauer, ITB! It's so weird, I've been doing the hybrid Brauer approach for several years and just took down my racks to move ITB. It's different, and my mixes are not as good yet, but it's on me, not the gear. Now if I could only get Pro Tools to behave . . .
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Post by matt on Apr 14, 2020 20:52:05 GMT -6
I push it hard, running a 9gb SD3 kit and lots of Plugin Alliance stuff on every session. PT hangs every now and then, Holy crap. What do you have in the 9gb SD3 to make it that big? Most of the kit is pretty regular- three Ludwig 3-ply toms (the white ones), two Zildjian crashes, 24" 2002 ride, 17 masterwork hats. All from the base library. Where it gets fun is on snare and kick. Somehow I've ended up with stacks of four on both. Plus I have all the ambiance options turned on for all the kit pieces and am using all 16 output buses into PT. I have dry bleed turned off though or even more memory would be used. Total for the kit is 9135 MB. Is it overkill? Yes. Why not, I say!
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Post by matt on Apr 14, 2020 18:56:11 GMT -6
Think it’s better to buy the newer computer than an older trash can at the similar price? John, I've owned an 8-core/32gb trashcan for going on 5 years and it's been flawless. I never turn the thing off either, and I push it hard, running a 9gb SD3 kit and lots of Plugin Alliance stuff on every session. PT hangs every now and then, but it's PT- my OSX monitoring tools never show excessive utilization at the operating system level. If PT was as solid as the computer, I'd never have an issue. Even so, I lust for the new rack Mac Pro, but not this year. The Madness will have to stop before I make any moves.
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Post by matt on Apr 12, 2020 18:57:41 GMT -6
Had a 2.5 hour Zoom session with my band mates last night instead of the normal Saturday night get-together in the studio. It wasn't the same, but a helluva lot better than nothing. It was fun- the first good time I've had in several weeks. If you're jonesing for face/voice contact, I recommend it. So far, we are all well and still working, which is lucky IMO since I am the only one out of the four of us who can truly hunker down. And suddenly, no job is safe, so it's yet another reason to be thankful.
It's odd, but with everything going on in the world, I'm getting less work done in the studio. I work for a bit and then lose focus and stop. Sign of the times, I guess. My hat is off to those who can concentrate and get things done. And of course, I salute the "new" class of everyday heroes in our midst. But I think it's more likely that they've been heroes all along. Too bad it takes a pandemic to realize it.
Be safe out there!
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Post by matt on Apr 8, 2020 15:42:30 GMT -6
Am I just statistically in a non-issue area? Could be, and frankly I hope so. The entire state of Arizona will likely benefit from social distancing and the level of cases and deaths will (hopefully) be suppressed. Here in Maricopa county the numbers are steadily rising, but the percentage of increase has leveled off over the last two days at 4% per day for the county to 1559 cases as of today 04/08. There's still a lot of people out and about though. I visited my local Safeway yesterday and there was almost normal traffic on the roads. But the freeway (loop 101) was almost empty. So odd. Many in the store were gloved and masked, as I was. Very weird to be buying groceries that way. Not many people shopping, panic hoarding is not taking place right now, and that's a good thing.
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Post by matt on Apr 8, 2020 11:05:49 GMT -6
Here is the full chart: The flatness of the curve suggests that the authors refuse to speculate on the future. If so, it's a wise decision. "Only" 60 thousand dead. More than died in Vietnam, and we built a memorial for that sacrifice. Who will speak for the 10/20/30/60/100/500 thousand dead this time? No one, I'm afraid- the world, in it's eternally fractured political and social discourse, will be too busy blaming each other to remember and appropriately honor the involuntary sacrifice of so many. I hope I'm wrong, but it's already happening. Has been happening- and will surely continue. Franklin Graham is correct: the world is fallen. The proof is not in the virus itself, but in how all too many governments and leaders -and the media- have responded. When no one is responsible, everyone is responsible. We are all in it, up to our necks. Too bad so many people fail to understand this truth, which should be self-evident. Be safe out there!
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Post by matt on Apr 6, 2020 18:37:41 GMT -6
OK so far in Glendale Arizona. I went to an important doctor appointment/beer run last Friday though, so we'll see. I view every trip out into the world as reason to begin a 14-day countdown. My visit to my local Mayo satellite office was so weird- I was the only patient in the office the entire time I was there. Everyone was masked and Purell was always within reach. So professional and caring- and so careful. These medical professionals are a spectacular group of human beings and they deserve every accolade.
I need to grocery shop soon. Somehow I don't think the experience will be the same.
Be safe out there!
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Post by matt on Apr 4, 2020 14:45:21 GMT -6
Actually been trying to really mix and match amps with original cabs in songs...and resist the urge to "fix" them. Like, I'd be tempted to change the cab on a small tweed...but finding that mixed in together they really compliment each other. Yes, absolutely. I tend to live in Marshallworld so I am more likely to swap out the amp model but use the same cabinet, which exactly mimics what I used to do pre-AF3 with the real thing. I also use the common tactic of switching out guitars. I'm currently tracking rhythm guitars on a song where the same part is doubled and split L/R using a Dragon Tele/neck >JTM45, and an R0 Les Paul > Brit Brown. Crazy different tones out of this combination. I've also figured out how to run two parallel panned L/R rigs in the AF3 and send one or two DI-ed guitars out as mono hardware inserts. So I can now record performances with a "comfort amp" playing, and then reamp the DIs into the mix while tweaking the AF3 from Axe-Edit. At some point I'll print the reamped guitars and move on. It's beautiful. It may be a rabbit hole, but it's well-appointed.
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Post by matt on Apr 3, 2020 20:32:50 GMT -6
Have any of the rest of you noticed yourself gravitating towards a handful of cabinets even between vastly different amps? I'm starting to really prefer maybe 6 cabs out of the thousands for just about anything. Yes. In fact, I'm using two York IRs of different mics out of the same library, the MRSH M20, 57-5 and 414-3, blended together using cabinets one and two in the cab model. I've had to re-EQ my amp models, but it seems worth it. I'm trying hard not to buy any more third-party IRs, but it's hard to resist.
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Post by matt on Mar 28, 2020 13:58:03 GMT -6
Watched the entire video. It contains a significant level of guessing about parts, functionality, etc and there is no systematic method of testing or circuit analysis undertaken to determine whether manufacturer claims are valid. The tone of the reviewer is sarcastic, dismissive, suggesting an agenda other than conducting a fact-based, objective product assessment. Five or so people left comments calling the review out, while others accept the conclusions and label the Furman "junk" (as you have, albeit with a question mark), and that they would never buy one based on this video. I guess it's a by-product of the age we live in- post a video, pose as an expert, become an influencer.
I own both the Belkin and Furman power strips covered in this "review". They have performed flawlessly for years in my studio, and I expect them to function for many more. Are they worth the price? Only the buyer can judge. But, I can recommend both products based on my own personal experience. However, I'm no expert, and as always- caveat emptor.
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Post by matt on Mar 26, 2020 19:24:29 GMT -6
sick as hell and waiting on a test result. Will he die? Obviously, I certainly hope not, "odds are" he will survive. But his symptoms are classic COVID, running a 103 fever, and he tested negative for Flu.! I've got a close friend in the same boat. Active, early 40's, healthy until : 104 fever, came on out of nowhere, quick acting, double pneumonia, negative for "flu". Tested and waiting for results. Keeping a positive attitude here. Me too, but it's tough. Suddenly everything is in question. Everything. Best of outcomes to your friend!
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Post by matt on Mar 26, 2020 18:51:13 GMT -6
I have one over-riding thought regarding the whole statistics business, and it's this: if YOU or someone you love gets COVID-19 and dies, the odds are 100%. Just today, the husband of a high school classmate and Facebook friend is sick as hell and waiting on a test result. Will he die? Obviously, I certainly hope not, "odds are" he will survive. But his symptoms are classic COVID, running a 103 fever, and he tested negative for Flu. And we are hitting 60 years old and are all too close to the "high risk" (translation: higher mortality) age group. I can only guess the terror being experienced by my friend and her family, not to mention the husband.
Argue stats if you want. But they are 100% meaningless to the 100% dead.
There's a well-known quote often attributed to Josef Stalin that goes something like: "The death of one person is a tragedy. The death of millions is a statistic." I hope, as a society, we don't become like Uncle Joe. Now, there was a killer.
Stay well my friends, and be careful out there!
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Post by matt on Mar 10, 2020 23:18:59 GMT -6
The only pedal that it cant quite match is a Shin-Ei Vibe Bro. That box has strange powers. Knew that pedal sounded familiar Austin Buddy's tips are good and get close to that sound. But there's something unique about the Shin-Ei. It's effect is so thick, dense, and yes, throbby. The AF3 vibe model is actually cleaner with no real noise floor. Maybe that's it- the model is not dirty enough. But for most users, I would rate the AF3 version as definitely close enough.
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Post by matt on Mar 10, 2020 18:51:44 GMT -6
IMO having the processor on the floor gives no real advantage given how good the AF3 effects are. The thing makes pedals largely redundant. The FC foot controllers are excellent and with the FC6 or 12/AF3 rig you have all the processing power and no audio running on the floor- it's all in the rack that could be as small as three spaces. I run a Voodoo Lab Hex to switch in pedals but I'm slowly migrating over to all AF3 effects instead. The only pedal that it cant quite match is a Shin-Ei Vibe Bro. That box has strange powers.
So for gigging you'd have an FC footswitch, a rack with the AF3, and 1 or 2 powered cabinets. Run wireless to the rack and rock. So simple, yet sooooo powerful. With the FM3 you'd probably still want to run some pedals along side on a pedalboard. The question is: why? Yes it's less expensive but you get what you pay for. And killer pedals are usually not cheap these days, so in the end the overall cost is probably similar. Ask me how I know.
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Post by matt on Mar 10, 2020 13:48:17 GMT -6
Keith helped, if not made, Rick Springfield's career:
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Post by matt on Mar 10, 2020 13:03:02 GMT -6
Axe III is scheduled for delivery tomorrow... it’s the most transformative piece of guitar gear I’ve ever bought. Yes. It has proven to me that modeling works when done right. Cliff and the team at Fractal have something special going on, and we are the beneficiaries of their excellence.
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Post by matt on Mar 5, 2020 16:07:47 GMT -6
Just auditioned some of the demos for the Decades package. Holy crap the low end on the Broadway kit is off the hook! Might have to invest.
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Post by matt on Mar 4, 2020 12:19:03 GMT -6
I also like it against the velvety digital black Yes. In all things. "Velvety Digital Black"- sounds like an album or song title.
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Post by matt on Mar 3, 2020 15:56:24 GMT -6
I use DMG Limitless on the 2-bus, punchy mode. I usually try to limit my limiting (it's a thing) to 2db or less with a 0.2 db ceiling. I also run an instance of Ozone set to Modern with threshold and ceiling both set at -0.5 for post-summing level control (Apogee Symphony MK1 > Sigma > Antelope Pure 2). If Ozone starts to limit, I turn down the buses heading into the Sigma. I'm always fighting my overall level because IMO the Sigma loves level and I just hate to turn things down. Bumping the red light is Rock 'n' Roll- or so I've heard.
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Post by matt on Mar 2, 2020 16:55:24 GMT -6
Why would you not just send the police? Perhaps due to the presence of, um, certain materials that would preclude the desirability of having the police conduct a search of the home.
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Post by matt on Feb 27, 2020 22:26:58 GMT -6
I would speculate that if enough 1s and 0s are dropped there would be some kind of signal degradation that would be audible- distortion, loss of frequency response, etc. Significant loss may result in a collapse of the stereo field similar to what happens with low-rez mp3s. Correct me if I'm wrong (and I'm pretty sure I am because I know nothing about digital engineering), but I thought digital was all or nothing. Either you have a signal or you don't. The threshold is set to an over/under correct? Not like a sine wave that has fluctuations in amplitude? Good question, I really don't know. Digital- it's complicated! But I'm glad some genius engineers figured it all out. Where would we be without it? Tape? The horror!
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Post by matt on Feb 24, 2020 10:29:10 GMT -6
Ive replaced my Burl B2 AD with the Dangerous AD+ Yes, Enquiring minds want to know- what do you like about the Dangerous compared to the B2? Never mind, should have read the thread!
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Post by matt on Feb 18, 2020 12:26:49 GMT -6
getting ready to pull effects from my old guitar rig Now that's impressive! And increasingly due to the AF3 and other current guitar gear, from another era.
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Post by matt on Feb 14, 2020 13:08:47 GMT -6
Very cool - wish they enabled some sort of computer control though. That would make it a buy for me. you know there is a USB-C port on the front. i wonder if this will come later in a firmware update maybe It's in the manual- for future firmware updates. But it would be killer to have a plugin for control.
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