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Post by bradd on Aug 23, 2016 15:29:48 GMT -6
Cool! So are these mods? What did these start out as? Inquiring minds want to know.
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Post by bradd on Aug 23, 2016 12:34:06 GMT -6
I have used parallel compression in mixing, but never in tracking. What do you use for splitting the signal? Thanks for helping out us mere mortals.
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Post by bradd on Aug 3, 2016 14:38:13 GMT -6
Great River MP-2NV. Wanted one forever. Congrats! I love mine. Works for everything. It is just such a solid sound.
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Post by bradd on Jul 21, 2016 15:56:16 GMT -6
Right down the road in Lawrence, KS. Very cool.
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Post by bradd on Jul 16, 2016 17:27:14 GMT -6
Speaking of patchbays: Do you guys cut tiny strips of paper and then attach them to the patchbay, or use tiny strips of write on strip tape? I have a Redco DSUB Patchbay and the label space is very narrow and very clumsy. It's the worst part of the design. Redco has a template on their website for this bay. I print it out and cut the skinny strips of paper. It works pretty well.
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Post by bradd on Jul 2, 2016 14:25:11 GMT -6
I just listened blind. Those all sound like quality mics. I have to say though, that I don't think I would pick a 251 for his voice. The reedy sound of the 251 seemed to emphasize frequencies in his voice that I didn't care for and mask frequencies that I wanted to hear more of. This was most telling to my ears in A. I thought that all of these would need a fair amount of EQ to fit into the mix. My preference was D, B, C, A.
Thanks for doing this John.
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Post by bradd on Jun 26, 2016 13:44:51 GMT -6
Which Neotek are you installing? An Elite. 32 channels, plus 8 stereo channels. All connections are on 120 pin Edacs. I'll be removing the patchbay and remotely mounting it. The producer's desk will likely be relocated from the R/H side to the centre of the console for the keyboard, mouse and monitor. Very nice!
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Post by bradd on Jun 25, 2016 16:30:26 GMT -6
Just ordered 10x Edacs from Redco (120 pin male & female), 1000 pins plus some DB25 connectors etc. The Neotek install is 'looming'! Let the fun begin!! 🙄Which Neotek are you installing?
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Post by bradd on Jun 22, 2016 12:40:31 GMT -6
What kind of monitors are they running? One pair look like ADAMs, but I couldn't identify the side pair. Have fun.
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Post by bradd on Apr 21, 2016 10:43:17 GMT -6
Dan, it's interesting that you compare the Distressor to a tube screamer and refer to it as a distortion box. While the compression can be very aggressive, I've always thought the distortion settings were pretty subtle. I think they have a place in the rack. They are particularly good on snare, kick and bass because the attack and release settings do more than any other comp I have heard. Much more obvious than turning the attack and release settings on my Mohog 1176s, for example. They also can be setup to provide some nice transparent control when tracking vocals. The designer has posted a setting for that online.
Good luck.
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Post by bradd on Mar 28, 2016 15:24:06 GMT -6
A small view of my studio pub "beer wall" Not a great shot, but I'll post more if you'd like I usually have over 200 beers, (NO CRAP) in stock, and always have 4 Belgian ales on tap. This week on tap are St. Bernardus ABT-12 St. Bernardus Tripel Tripel Karmeliet Gulden Draak Beer Slutz! My studio is enough of a money pit without stocking beer. God bless you!
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Post by bradd on Mar 11, 2016 22:25:31 GMT -6
Very sad. One of the guys that made me feel that it was cool to be a keyboardist growing up.
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Post by bradd on Feb 25, 2016 16:43:02 GMT -6
I see that he just released version 1.5 with some new plate models. Anybody checked it out?
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Post by bradd on Feb 21, 2016 20:59:15 GMT -6
Yeah, Jeff for the win! The 20's are passive correct? What amp are you using. Post pics of the room! I purchased the active version. My studio is just a basement and it's a mess right now, but this was the configuration that worked best. Once I figure out how to post pics I'll add them.
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Post by bradd on Feb 21, 2016 12:51:56 GMT -6
How do you like your Rythmik Audio F25 sub? I just took a look at their entire products line and they all seem to be a good value. 12 inch active sub for under $900? Impressive. I'm really liking the Rythmik. I can finally hear the bottom octave and make good decisions in the low end.
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Post by bradd on Feb 19, 2016 21:00:18 GMT -6
Thanks, guys. I can't wait.
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Post by bradd on Feb 19, 2016 14:49:23 GMT -6
After ten years of mixing with Focal Twin6s, I decided it was time for an upgrade. I worked with Jeff Hedback on my room this winter and could not recommend him more highly. We reconfigured things and added a Rythmik Audio F25 sub, which has been a great addition. I just pulled the trigger on the ATC SCM20s. They are backordered and won't arrive until mid-March, but I'm pretty stoked to hear them in my room.
Had to share the excitement!
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Post by bradd on Feb 18, 2016 16:22:40 GMT -6
I had the same thought when I received the VK email today. I'd be curious as to how these sound.
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Post by bradd on Jan 26, 2016 15:22:35 GMT -6
Last year I was on the verge of pulling the trigger on a PTHD Native setup when Avid came out with their subscription plan. I started looking into Logic and went with a Logic/Symphony rig. I couldn't be happier. There is a learning curve with any software and Logic is no exception. The best advice I can give is to watch and study the videos on Youtube that are done by MusicTechHelpGuy. They are superbly done and extremely helpful. If you study those videos and the manual and give yourself some time to learn the product, I think you will really like it. For guys like us that produce our own music, it's pretty hard to beat.
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Post by bradd on Jan 19, 2016 14:45:48 GMT -6
OK. It sounds like what you are looking for is what is typically called a ROMpler. Yamaha Motif series, Roland Fantom series and Korg Kronos are the usual suspects. Much of this depends upon you budget. On a budget, the Roland JunoD series has some decent built in sounds. This is one area where your local GC can actually come in handy. Go play what they have and figure out what sounds the best to you. An idea on your budget might open up other options as well. Good luck.
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Post by bradd on Jan 19, 2016 14:36:00 GMT -6
Are you looking for the ability to play a variety of realistic sounds such as pianos, or are you looking for strictly synth sounds? This will make a big difference in the recommendation.
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Post by bradd on Nov 20, 2015 11:26:58 GMT -6
I am lucky to live close to Johnathan Cain's(Journey)studio and how he mics looks like it would be phase-y and terrible but it works perfectly. He made me a "believer", pun intended. He uses two pair of condensers as well. I'm curious. What mics is he using and where is he placing them? If I remember correctly, he has a Fazioli. Is that right?
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Post by bradd on Sept 7, 2015 9:22:41 GMT -6
I've tried a bunch of DAWs over the years. I started with PTLE on a G4, loved the software but got tired of the limitations. I then dabbled with Cubase 5, which I thought was a nice program, but I never fully jumped in since I had some hardware problems with a computer a friend and I built. My next system was an ADK built PC running Samplitude 10. Great system and a great program. Of the DAWs I have used, I think it has the best audio editing. I used that system for nearly 7 years and it worked like a charm. However, I became concerned about the future of Samplitude and decided when I got a new computer that it was time to explore a new DAW. I was all ready to jump on a PT Native rig when the subscription model was announced. The uncertainty and what I perceived to be unjustifiable cost sent me back to the drawing board. I am a one man operation and create my own music. 99% of the time, I'm just recording myself. I decided to go with Logic Pro X on a Mac Book Pro. I spent about four months really studying the program with MusicTechHelpGuys videos and the manual. It has taken some time, but I am really enjoying the program.
There are a few things that I have learned about DAWs over the years that may or may not be helpful. First, you can accomplish everything you need to do with any of them. They each just have different ways of accomplishing the same things. Second, there is a learning curve to any DAW. You have to give yourself time to learn a new system if that is what you choose to do. To think that you can be proficient in a new DAW in a week is unrealistic. Finally, you have to figure out what DAW meets YOUR needs. Just because some famous producer uses X DAW and all of the big studios use Y DAW, doesn't mean that that is what you need.
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Post by bradd on Aug 20, 2015 15:04:51 GMT -6
Wow! That is amazing! I've never understood how guys sing/scream like that and don't lose their voices two songs into a show.
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Post by bradd on Aug 2, 2015 12:16:01 GMT -6
Yes, but running Cubase, I would probably stick with a PC. I had very good luck with my ADK built PC prior to switching to Logic. I would highly recommend contacting Scott or Chris at ADK. They can set you up.
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