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Post by drumrec on May 17, 2021 12:40:53 GMT -6
Love my Vanguard microphones. Tested stereo V44S a while ago and liked it so much so I bought it right away and then stereo set of their V4 and tube model V13.Are used all the time for anything. Great microphone for the money, recommend! Just had the other day stereo V44S as middle room and a V4 on the extra snare
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Post by drumrec on May 17, 2021 12:32:56 GMT -6
Yeeee ... I can both see&hear you for cymbal battle!! The only loss in this battle is when the store owner had enough of bashing and slamming. May the force be with you Guitfiddler I feel sorry for the salesman and the owner of the store, but they were good sports even when I walked over to the Hi-Hats on display! LOL! Entertaining reading guitfiddler 😊 Gets inspired to take the drumsticks and filter clubs and test the patience of some music store owners here in Stockholm. Always fun to test without caring about the brand, that's when you find those gold nuggets, a bit like pan for gold. Be curious about your "Sabian 22" Omni ". I have not tested it. Your drummer buddy with his 17" K dark crash has just not received the right price from you yet…………
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Post by drumrec on May 16, 2021 8:38:12 GMT -6
UNTIL..yesterday, I just updated to the new Luna / UAD software, and as well as the new API bundle. Now once again, when I open up my mix templet, the render meter is already at, 55 - 60% and this is parked! Tried a simple 20 channel mix yesterday, and the computer crashed about ten times! Did I mention I HATE computers! More to come.... (maybe) Thats render meter bugs me 2! Has both latest MBP and iMac. It is always "render meters" that put a stop to the mixing and then there are not many native plugs in my mixes. Hope they optimize Luna for today's computers in the near future!
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Post by drumrec on May 12, 2021 10:42:44 GMT -6
So somebody help me out here - if I buy the Vision Emu Bundle, do I get the upgraded vision strip too? It's everything except the EQ's, right? That's something I wonder over too? If so, then I pull the trigger on ”Vision Emu Bundle” 👍
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Post by drumrec on May 10, 2021 14:33:19 GMT -6
Agree with you 110% Guitfiddler. They are very washy / trashy and do not work in all styles. I never use them when I have to track heavier, more modern rock / skate punk. Then almost everyone in the "Byzance" series sounds like Chinese cymbals. Such a genre I think the Sabian HHX series delivers better (at least for me). The most fun if you have the opportunity and time is to go into a second hand music store and find some more unique cymbals. Do not worry about the cymbal mark, just bring a drumstick and test around. I have a stock of cymbals that are both broken and old. The old buggers get to work quite often depending on the genre. Cymbals are a little jungle to find the right ones that fit. Happy hunting Guitfiddler Thanks! Yeah, I’m out again today bashing around at this cool little store that has some rare finds...I’m not going home empty handed! Yeeee ... I can both see&hear you for cymbal battle!! The only loss in this battle is when the store owner had enough of bashing and slamming. May the force be with you Guitfiddler
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Post by drumrec on May 10, 2021 13:31:34 GMT -6
I played some Byzance cymbals the other day, still trying them out. I’m not sure what series they were, yellow markings, but that was it(weird), very, very soft like hot butter, loved the feel. They were ultra dry sounding, the crash was a little too washy/trashy for my tastes. I don’t know what series they were. They only had a few...but I’m still going to try out some more Byzance because I think they are great cymbals I just have to find the model in their lineup that I like to hear. Agree with you 110% Guitfiddler. They are very washy / trashy and do not work in all styles. I never use them when I have to track heavier, more modern rock / skate punk. Then almost everyone in the "Byzance" series sounds like Chinese cymbals. Such a genre I think the Sabian HHX series delivers better (at least for me). The most fun if you have the opportunity and time is to go into a second hand music store and find some more unique cymbals. Do not worry about the cymbal mark, just bring a drumstick and test around. I have a stock of cymbals that are both broken and old. The old buggers get to work quite often depending on the genre. Cymbals are a little jungle to find the right ones that fit. Happy hunting Guitfiddler
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Post by drumrec on May 10, 2021 1:54:08 GMT -6
That was so slick when the big cymbal came in! Nice. Sound is working here. I can imagine that this clip is more fun to play than listening to, typically the drum syndrome, haha! That big cymbal you mentioned that is also a "Beyonce" Extra dry thin crash 20 ".
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Post by drumrec on May 10, 2021 1:52:58 GMT -6
Man - I just can’t get past the look of the mics. If they’re willing to let the outside look like cost cutting examples of these mics - what’s on the inside? What’s the saying? Don’t throw good money over bad. I bought the GA-U47 a year ago. I use it as a BD ambience and for rooms. I have 2 Stam U47 to compare with and both sound fantastic. GA-47 is a little darker than Stam. But if you want a fairer test, maybe it should be on vocals, ac guitar or other than drums. But so far I am completely satisfied with both GA47 and Stam47. I have GA 47 as an ambience mic on the clip that I posted here in the thread "Cymbals".
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Post by drumrec on May 9, 2021 16:17:46 GMT -6
I am completely sold on the "Meinl Byzance" series. The more I test them, the thinner my wallet becomes. Interesting that you mention hihat. I took two crash cymbals (16 "Byzance extra dry thin crash) the other day to hihat and they sounded like a dream. Might be worth trying. Here is a link to a video where I have them: Byzance 16" HH VideoThey have that warm vintage sound with the Byzance series and easy to blend in when mixing ..... strange, it always makes me think of Beyonce when I talk about the cymbal series, do not understand why I can't get the audio to work on your video (works on my phone but not on my iMac, tried a couple of browsers). Is the audio working for other people? I always love to hear Håkan's drum sounds. Hi Ragan It should be on and off with the volume at the bottom left. Has the website "under Construction" and a new one is on the way. Test if it works now (have reloaded it). Should it not work anyway, you have a direct link here: Byance 16" HH Video Direct Link
Hope it works now
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Post by drumrec on May 9, 2021 15:30:33 GMT -6
I am completely sold on the "Meinl Byzance" series. The more I test them, the thinner my wallet becomes. Interesting that you mention hihat. I took two crash cymbals (16 "Byzance extra dry thin crash) the other day to hihat and they sounded like a dream. Might be worth trying. Here is a link to a video where I have them: Byzance HHThey have that warm vintage sound with the Byzance series and easy to blend in when mixing ..... strange, it always makes me think of Beyonce when I talk about the cymbal series, do not understand why That benny greb byzance sand video haunts my dreams. I alleviated my haunts dreams with a byzance sand ride 20". It worked, I recommend it
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Post by drumrec on May 9, 2021 9:47:28 GMT -6
I'm really liking the K-Dark set! My studio partner also got a pair of Meinl Byzance dark crashes, 18" and 20", that I'm looking forward to using. Still looking for a hi hat set or two for some options... I'm still leaning towards new beats I think. I am completely sold on the "Meinl Byzance" series. The more I test them, the thinner my wallet becomes. Interesting that you mention hihat. I took two crash cymbals (16 "Byzance extra dry thin crash) the other day to hihat and they sounded like a dream. Might be worth trying. Here is a link to a video where I have them: Byzance 16" HH VideoThey have that warm vintage sound with the Byzance series and easy to blend in when mixing ..... strange, it always makes me think of Beyonce when I talk about the cymbal series, do not understand why
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Post by drumrec on Jan 27, 2021 13:15:13 GMT -6
A bit of an anticlimax (may have to do with the fact that I'm not a guitarist). Wish all the best to UA with this product. If the pedals go well, more money will come in to the UA developers for the upcoming integrated control surface for LUNA *blink, blink*.
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Post by drumrec on Jan 27, 2021 10:43:30 GMT -6
Someone mentioned that they saw Lyle Workman in place *Hint* 😊
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Post by drumrec on Jan 13, 2021 9:57:39 GMT -6
I'm in my last two days with a 20 day demo. I think it's great. You must use it carefully so you do not get any artificts. If I notch out a lot, much else would be lost, with Sooth2 it retains its source gallantly without harshness. It was a little too good not to press the buy button. But agree with Martin John Butler that it was in the most expensive level. But smart and good plugs deserve it, as well as good hardware. Was quickly addicted to it ..... or rather I AM addicted to it! The modern variants say "Sex, Smart Software and Rock'n'Roll"
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Post by drumrec on Dec 19, 2020 11:26:57 GMT -6
It was strange that there are no alternatives to just buying intreface without any bundle. There are many who have the plugins and just want to expand I / O.
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Post by drumrec on Nov 28, 2020 12:00:06 GMT -6
Indeed, I use Auto-Align and Drum Leveler all the time. Same here, great tools! Then I keep my fingers crossed that Sound Radix gets time over and optimizes PI with Luna. Because now I bought it Keep up the good work Drew, thanks! KR H
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Post by drumrec on Nov 28, 2020 10:42:29 GMT -6
I'd encourage Sound Radix to reach out to our team and get LUNA on their test grid. That would be absolutely wonderful! Been sitting with PI in Logic the last few days and it's a clever plugin. In general, SoundRadix makes clever plugs that stand out and make the job a little easier in the studio. Good compliment to your UA plugs. Best of both worlds Thanks Drew!
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Post by drumrec on Nov 28, 2020 8:01:19 GMT -6
Yes Luna does have a fixed buffer, around 150 if I remember correctly. Okidoki, then I start to understand the problem with PI and system error in Luna. Because if you have quite a few channels with PI, you are quickly up to 500 buffer range. Then PI is not a plugin for Luna. Good to know as I invest a lot now for a future life in Luna land. Thanks for the answer kcatthedog
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Post by drumrec on Nov 28, 2020 7:06:24 GMT -6
Sorry, I've never tried PI in LUNA, I don't own it. I do use Auto-Align and it works perfectly. Have been sitting with it for a few days now after I saw the thread here on RGO (have completely missed that plug). First impression made me floored, but then begins to go into depth it gives quite a lot of side effects. But I understand that it's a tricky guy to get a grip on. Trying to figure out what could go wrong with LUNA&PI with “System Error”. Does Luna have a "fix" buffer? If so, is there a fixed buffer on ARM mode with the UA plugs when tracking and a higher buffer when running third part plugs when mixing? For "PI" needs a lot of buffer to work with its a "phase" calculations. Thanks 4 u time Drew
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Post by drumrec on Nov 26, 2020 16:32:30 GMT -6
Luna is free it’s the radix you have to buy: right ? Luna is free, but PI costs $ 249 But now SoundRadix has 35% off.
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Post by drumrec on Nov 26, 2020 15:53:47 GMT -6
Was just saying it was a way, of course, do what you prefer ! Exactly, I first tested it in Logic and it was like a dream. Then error message appeared when I tested in LUNA. I will probably leave PT and Logic behind me and then you want things to work in LUNA if it is worth buying it
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Post by drumrec on Nov 26, 2020 15:35:38 GMT -6
Do the synch in another daw and import to Luna ? Nope, that's not a good solution. I want a workflow and if it does not work in LUNA, I skip it. I will sit in LUNA in the future and leave Logic and PT behind me. Hopefully it's just something I have missed in LUNA and that it still works:)
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Post by drumrec on Nov 26, 2020 13:29:39 GMT -6
Seems like we talked about this somewhere...but...I'm too lazy to look. So - how is this used? On busses? On the master? www.soundradix.com/products/piHad to download the demo version after reading the thread, was curious. It makes the job absolutely wonderful. What I really like about it is that it does not move the tracks to the exact starting point as Auto Align does with a reference channel. I always want the overhead and room channels to be after (which is for obvious reasons) and not be completely aligned with the close microphones as some do. There, PI does exactly what I want and does not disturb the hierarchy in the microphones, but only corrects "Phase" in real time. The sad thing is that it does not work with LUNA. It will be "Sync Error". PI needs 500 for "Global Lookahead Buffer". It was really sad. Because I'm on my way from Logic & ProTools for LUNA. Maybe Drew @ UA can shime in and tell me if I'm doing something wrong here with LUNA and SoundRadix PI? Otherwise it is an absolutely wonderful plug and I will buy it immediately if it will work in LUNA in the future
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Post by drumrec on Nov 18, 2020 12:48:48 GMT -6
Always a little curious with such tests. I sold my stereo DBX 160VU when UA came out with their dbx 160 plugins a long time ago. Thought the difference was so small and at that point I needed the money. Which hw pre are you testing against? I normally track with: 2x Chandler REDD.47 2x Chandler TG2 500 2x Neve 1290 (DIY Clone) 2x Chandler Germanium Pre 500 2x Don Classics NV73 (Another Neve Clone) 2x DIY API 312
I also use some 1084s (DIY), Chanlder MKIVs, Chanlder Tone Controls in the way in. Plus some Compressors (1176 -DIY-, LA2A -DIY-, ADR Compex, TG1, RS124, Germanium Comp).
Not a bad outboard collection, I guess. But the Unison preamps do sound good enough, and it´s so easy to open a session and have everything set up! Or swaping a preamp with a mouse click!Thats true as you say with the convenience and avoid worrying about the patch. The unison preamp that I have liked and that I use the most is Helios Type 69. Then there are some external preamps that have been with me for so long time and will continue to do so. I like the hybrid option with Apollo. When I work with a drum job myself and have time, the external gears will have to work. Then it's a dream to have unison and the Apollo hybrid when there are customers in the studio with larger recordings. Made an investment with 4 Apollo (one X16 and three X8P) which I do not regret. Now I am waiting for some important additions for LUNA (such as external gear input, etc). Then I will fly with LUNA to the moon and back. Good time with a lot of opportunities.
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Post by drumrec on Nov 18, 2020 12:25:32 GMT -6
The Neve with 31114's and 31115's I worked on was very thick slow and dark. Very massive and muscular, but tended to feel like treble was missing. Take it to 15ips tape and you were always boosting treble. Oh, that's what I like so much about them. I have 2 pieces 33115 pre / eq (similar to 31115) which I always use for overhead. My big wish is one beautiful day to have a sidecar with Neve 33115
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