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Post by geoff738 on Jul 15, 2016 21:17:33 GMT -6
Yeah, I thought the Zs were all about the Vox thing. Then I played a bunch of them. And he is not a one trick pony.
Soooooooo, yeah, if you like it, go for it.
Don't have one myself, but he makes nice stuff, and imo, quite fairly priced for what you get.
Cheers, Geoff
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Post by geoff738 on Jul 11, 2016 11:37:58 GMT -6
Wishing you the best.
Dogs become part of the family really fast.
Geoff
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Post by geoff738 on Jul 7, 2016 21:34:46 GMT -6
Have to say I'm not a fan of almost everything about the piano track. I don't mind that it's an upright or even that it's a bit phasey (or maybe I do ); that's part of the demoish vibe I guess, but it's too hot and edgy and totally gets in the way of the vocal EQ wise. That, and the part/playing is not strong enough to be the predominant driving musical feature. The entire mix is harsh. Am I hearing excessive pumping on the vocals in places? My monitors aren't giving me any of these impressions. The voices are much more edgy than the piano, which seems fairly soft. In fact the only thing softer than the piano is the bass and kick. The acoustic, vocals, snare, and electric guitar are edgier/brighter. I can think of a ton of things with more vocal pumping, which I also don't really detect. Great song. Yeah, to me the piano is more hazy than edgy. I won't Argue that it is perhaps doing too much of the heavy lifting melodically and sonically and the repeated part might not be interesting enough. But really, I'm just listening to the harmony. Without that, I think the whole thing might collapse. But I love the looseness of it. I really believe this was a demo. There's a more produced, slick version on the net - no idea what is on the cd - and to me it has nowhere near the charm of this version. Then again, I love the Faces and the Replacements, so loose works for me. When it works. And I think this does. But, as always, ymmv. Cheers, Geoff
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Post by geoff738 on Jul 7, 2016 16:14:45 GMT -6
I havent listened to the song.. arghh I just wrote and recorded a song called Magdonlina.... he he.. I think they are safe 8) cheers Wiz Heh, what can ya do? Give it a listen. Nez's vocal reminds me a bit of you. Cheers, Geoff
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Post by geoff738 on Jun 23, 2016 18:27:13 GMT -6
Is this a step up from the Scufham Sgear plug?
Cheers, Geoff
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Post by geoff738 on Jun 22, 2016 21:47:42 GMT -6
Pye, crane song, dw fearn, great river to name a few. Yeah, but I hear they all suck. Trakker is PWM? I'm familiar with that, but it's doing a Swiss Army knife thing. Which I'm guessing the Pye might not be. Cheers, Geoff
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Post by geoff738 on Jun 22, 2016 21:23:07 GMT -6
I perhaps should have prefaced this as perhaps a dumb question about PWM Compression. But here goes.
When I was a young pup trying to learn about compression, the mags would talk about the various compressor topologies, and they'd list Vca, Fet, opto, and vari-mu. And invariably there would be an example mentioned for each type. Depending on when we're talking, you were likely to see Dbx (and others), 1176, La2a, and Manley or Fairchild respectively, as representative of that particular compressor type. Often along with descriptors like fast, grabby, smooth, etc. Of perhaps dubious utility.
But I don't recall seeing PWM, or diode bridge for that matter discussed.
So, are these actually different compressor types, or do they fit in with the above categories? And what would be examples of PWM and diode bridging?
The Great River is a PWM I think, but I've never used one.
Was the ADR Compex a diode bridging?
Thanks in in advance for enlightening me and hopefully others.
Cheers, Geoff
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Post by geoff738 on Jun 22, 2016 18:31:35 GMT -6
That list of records done on that board ain't too shabby.
And is there a way for me to automatically put a thumbs up for every post on this thread?
Cheers, Geoff
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Post by geoff738 on Jun 21, 2016 5:58:08 GMT -6
Thee's a very soft kick drum there too. Who's singing lead? Peter? Nesmith. Cheers, Geoff
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Post by geoff738 on Jun 20, 2016 20:13:00 GMT -6
I think I may have seen some reruns in the late 80s?? Surprised a a bit that more haven't admitted to being a fan of the show,let alone just seeing it. Then again, it was pretty stupid. But the song I linked is not. I think it is stunning, although in a lot of ways it feels kinda demoish. Just piano on the right, acoustic on the left, and drums - just snare and hat played with brushes or maybe blasticks, bass, and vocals up the center. With a bit of guitar widdling that comes and goes to the right. But, all it needs. Do lens harmony vox absolutely make this. Can't stop listening to it. Cheers, Geoff
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Post by geoff738 on Jun 15, 2016 11:04:19 GMT -6
What are the differences between the Wam and the Stam?
Cheers, Geoff
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Post by geoff738 on Jun 13, 2016 0:38:59 GMT -6
And at least some of it is good.
That one was written by Ben Gibbard. It also has contributions from Gallagher/Weller, Rivers Cuomo, Andy Partridge!?! It ain't all gold, but it's a lot better than I ever would have guessed. Who else here is old enough to remember at least the reruns of their tv series? Cheers, Geoff
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Post by geoff738 on Jun 12, 2016 22:59:34 GMT -6
Damnit...think I should sell the J-45TV? It's a GORGEOUS guitar. Sounds great - not as good as the D-28A though. Ack!?!?!? Cheers, Geoff
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Post by geoff738 on Jun 11, 2016 12:46:33 GMT -6
Martin, I'm sure you're very aware of the irony of posting on this forum. But I said this to John in a rare moment when he was questioning his gear obsession - you're a songwriter, you make your living writing songs. Buying and reselling the Burl (Sta, etc.) three or four times doesn't seem all that productive to me. You've got good gear. Use it, make music. And really, the same advice applies here. Mind you, I'm not exactly great at heeding my own advice at times either. There is something seductive about searching out shiny new toys, er, uh tools, for our studios. Chasing that last little bit of sonic improvement that we are searching for is kinda addictive. But, can anybody else hear it? Or hears it the same way you do? Does it even matter? Is the money and time better spent on real studios for drum tracking, mastering etc. A vacation for you and the missus? I guess I'm basically saying what many of the above posts have already said - searching for new and improved gear can be fun, but when it becomes the grail and starts leaning toward obsession rather than using what you have to its fullest? Again, if you're feeling that there is something seriously lacking that a piece of gear could fix, then sure. But maybe it's your monitoring or the acoustics in your apartment or feeling self conscious or worried about the neighbors listening or complaining about the noise or whatever. The stuff you post here sounds good. Keep banging the hammer! Cheers, Geoff
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Post by geoff738 on Jun 6, 2016 13:16:28 GMT -6
I'm totally confused. I thought that's why Al Gore invented the Internet.
Cheers, Geoff
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Post by geoff738 on Jun 4, 2016 17:35:32 GMT -6
Look at the physics, foam won't absorb much at that density, the overal size limits the effect and 90% of the time it sits in the cardiod notch, ! Plus you only have this small absorber in one plane! Easy sell buy those who didn't listen in physics to those looking for cheap minimal investment in money and space! The manufacturers love them till GC introduces their private label version ! I'm gonna put this in the spawn of satan category. Cheers, Geoff
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Post by geoff738 on Jun 4, 2016 16:46:45 GMT -6
I haven't seen much (maybe any) positive comments on them around here.
But they don't seem to be going away, and more designs are coming on the market.
I wouldn't expect to see these much n a place with a decent room. Maybe in a pinch if you ran out of gobos?
But not all of us have that luxury.
Anybody here think these have any merit?
Cheers, Geoff
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Post by geoff738 on May 16, 2016 13:59:32 GMT -6
How do you like the 604s? I got a bunch of them about the time I largely stopped tracking drums, so I haven't used them for that in ages.
Anywhere else you like them?
I thought they were decent on guitar amps.
Thanks for the pics!
Cheers, Geoff
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Post by geoff738 on May 13, 2016 17:17:38 GMT -6
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Post by geoff738 on May 9, 2016 16:44:27 GMT -6
I coulda sworn they announced they were going to revive the guitar line as well?
Did this happen? Is it going to happen? Seems to me it was a while ago. Maybe a year or more?
Was I hallucinating? Making this up because I want it to happen? And yeah, I'll check out the Eastwoods, but made in China always has me a little apprehensive.
Google turned up almost nothing .
Cheers, Geoff
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Post by geoff738 on May 9, 2016 16:28:10 GMT -6
Only had a listen to the mics I have some familiarity with (and the condensers although never used either of those particular ones) and for the first 45 secs or so.
From that quick and dirty test I liked the SM7. Not what I expected. Didn't think any were total dogs.
Will have to come back and listen to the rest and the other mics.
Cheers, Geoff
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Post by geoff738 on May 4, 2016 13:56:13 GMT -6
I like the idea up thread of having a third file that is a duplicate of one of the other two. Will look up the abx app.
Cheers, Geoff
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Post by geoff738 on May 4, 2016 12:49:41 GMT -6
I feel like the mixes and tracks I've gotten with the Apollo/D-Box/Burl have been the best I've ever gotten...So, of course, I'm looking to change it lol. Sigh. Well, at least you're consistent! And it gave me a laugh. ok, read all the comments and knew which was which before I gave a listen, so grain of salt etc. First, the song is fantastic, love the arrangement, sounds good through either. But, at least from this, I think you need to keep the Burl. A may be a little louder/ brighter but I thought the high end was better. The hats sounded less strident/ forward on A to me. And it was more open,deeper once everything kicks in. Everything gets a bit mushed together on B. I have a hard time hearing the keys in the background on B and I hear them ok on A. So, um, keep the Burl. Or sell it and buy it again in six months. Fifth times the charm I'm told. cheers, Geoff
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Post by geoff738 on May 3, 2016 14:01:34 GMT -6
The 201 is hypercardioid so that may affect things.
Of the ones on the list that I am familiar with - just looked again and it's the Shures and the Audix awhile ago, the Beyer is definitely not like the others.
Cheers, Geoff
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Post by geoff738 on Apr 25, 2016 12:53:37 GMT -6
Thought this was an appropriate thread to post a mix note I just received via text: "i have some notes for the new mix, i like it, instead of turning up the high end, what about compressing and turn up the whole track? to bring the presence back and to match the basic EDM level that other tracks are at right now. is this better suited for a guy who masters things? apologies if im overdemanding ive not actually been through this process before" There it is... Welcome to the service industry. Oh my! Yeah, tell him the mastering guy can destroy it if that's what they want. Cheers, Geoff
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