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Post by wiz on Mar 28, 2024 17:37:18 GMT -6
I recorded a song on my iphone in a big room with lots of echo. I began to create a Logic project and used the little Tap Tempo app on my iPhone. I thought I had it right, but there's a slight difference between the iPhone track and the Logic project. How can I accurately find the tempo of the iPhone track? https%3A//soundcloud.com/martin-john-butler/thank-you-for-everything-w-piano-iphoneIn logic you could use smart tempo
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Post by wiz on Mar 26, 2024 16:58:23 GMT -6
or anyone use a chandler RS124 for tracking? can it get transparent? I have an Audioscape Opto (LA2A) and a Retro STA LEVEL. If you want transparent compression with very few artifacts then the STA is great. It can knock off 20dB without even sounding like its doing 5dB GR! But like the RS124 it does have a characterful tone - that's the nature of tubes and transformers. I had two STA levels and 2 LA2A's when I had my hardware... the STA level is just fantastic to sing through.... cheers Wiz
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Post by wiz on Mar 26, 2024 14:36:20 GMT -6
I haven’t updated sound id in ages….and won’t till I am forced to.
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Post by wiz on Mar 26, 2024 14:34:31 GMT -6
How do you guys go with live playing and standing 10 to 20 feet from your amp?
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Post by wiz on Mar 26, 2024 14:30:43 GMT -6
When I had my console and racks of gear…14
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Post by wiz on Mar 20, 2024 22:54:07 GMT -6
Monitoring is key. If I have to monitor off a Yamaha or something trying to be an LS 3/5A I always worry the guitars won't jump out of the speakers enough on anything not Yamaha. I fear the same whenever I hear an Apollo. Anything really colored or cool sounding, I feel I won't cook the mix enough to universalize it. The same is true with anything too exciting like a pair of A7X or some of the older Focals. 8) you would hate my room dan LOL... Apollo and Adams A7s 8) Wiz
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Post by wiz on Mar 20, 2024 22:13:49 GMT -6
Just thought I’d put this out there in case people were searching. After using the Apollo x, Burl AD and now the Hilo AD, I think I can say this: the Apollo comes in third there…but it’s not bad at all IMO. I notice more spikeyness, or strident mids. The Burl just kinda cooks things. Smiley face curve. Ive only done two vocals with the Hilo so far, but it’s the most transparent AD I’ve ever used. Same order for the DA… The Apollo is slightly mid forward and I hear distortion on top when things get pushed. The Burl DAC is great. Punchy as hell but a little shiny on top. Smiley face…it’s “exciting.” The word that comes to mind with the Hilo is “clean.” Like tons of headroom. I feel like it’s flat-er compared to the Burl… Anyway - short review, but if anyone has any specific questions. Have you got it all sorted with your Trinnov etc? cheers Wiz
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Post by wiz on Mar 20, 2024 17:26:07 GMT -6
ordered a Keeley Compressor Pro
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Post by wiz on Mar 20, 2024 17:01:52 GMT -6
Yep. Anything will work these days. I bet one could make the same thread about a Behringer interface and reaper, using only stock plugins. Hey do you think with that system you mention, you could overdub into the song as I am doing? with the amount of plugs I am running and get near zero latency? @svaart you are the reaper guy, could it do that? If so that's a very good thing for those financially challlenged cheers Wiz
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Post by wiz on Mar 20, 2024 16:59:47 GMT -6
No offense, it’s not about balance but preference. If you prefer the X and Luna: that’s great, others may feel differently. One is not right (balanced) and the other wrong, (unbalanced). It is about balance in my view as an owner of the system....because there is a lot of discussion about it and a lot of it sort of negative...and I am using it everyday.... There was a question from a user in the last couple of days, about getting an Apollo and some of the advice was to wait for a new one... So to me balancing the discussion was important to me.... my work is free to view/listen to at my website...they can listen to that and decide if the sonics are something they like or dislike.... No offence taken... cheers Wiz
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Post by wiz on Mar 20, 2024 16:56:08 GMT -6
Testify, Wiz! I haven’t been on Apollo platform for years, but I had SF and BF and thought they were really great. If I had wanted more of an all-in-one solution, I’d still be using Apollo. The interesting thing as well .... is the cost of this entire system.... excluding the bricasti... 8) Also I think there is no rush in reality for a new Apollo.....and personally I don't think it's coming any time soon...like in the next year cheers Wiz
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Post by wiz on Mar 20, 2024 16:27:21 GMT -6
There has been a lot of talk about HDX , Apollo, Pro Tools, AD convertors....
I am just now overdubbing a vocal.. and it struck me what I am actually doing....
I have a Mac mini M1, with 8 GB ram, running Ventura.
I am using LUNA and have an Apollo X8 and an Octo Satellite (8 DSP chips in it, and 6 in the Apollo for a total of 14)
I am tracking (overdubbing) my lead vocal, into a finished song.
I am using my U87i into 1084 Unison Preamp... I have c-suite noise reduction (not being printed just monitored) and a plate reverb as a comfort verb on the channel...as well as Studer A800 tape on that channel as well....
I have my mix buss with its full compliment of plug ins instantiated, including ATR102, API 2500, Ozone 11 !!!!!!.... all my verbs running. (Sound City, AMS RMX, Bricasti outboard, Pure Plate) EZdrummer 3, EZ bass VI's, all the guitars in the song...each of these tracks has A800 studer tape on them, EQ (pro q3) and UA comps like Fairchild, LA3A etc Sonarworks is running on the MAIN outs...
my Mac isn't breaking a sweat, the metering in Luna is 37% way in the green... my DSP usage is 47% and I am monitoring my vocal with no perceptible latency at all.....without committing the tape processing, the noise reduction processing....I also just tried it for the heck of it...and I can also run AUTOTUNE realtime X on that track and monitor pitch correction with no problems....
Luna was and is free.....
I do everything to do with routing inside LUNA I don't have to use an external software mixer....
The sound is glorious...
Now I am not saying this is for everyone... because everyone's needs are vastly different....but it's great for me...
cheers
Wiz
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Post by wiz on Mar 19, 2024 0:19:42 GMT -6
Hey John, remind me where you landed on the BLA Revolution box - it was the lack of output gain that was the issue? Or was it something else? I recall you liked the sound. I ask because I am about to try a new setup built around an M3 MacBook Pro and my Revolution. The UAD native offerings are now extensive enough that I think I can try working with those only (though I know I will miss the Fatso and the 33609). I am even debating tracking through those, kind of simulating what I currently do in the Apollo's (I've never done this before, so that could be a total latency shit show). I debated upgrading to a new Apollo X but man, I really really like my BLA modded Apollos. My only issue is the clearly out of date ports and the fact that they are like 12 years old - I am a little worried they are due to quit on me soon. Anyway, if you liked the Revolution, I suspect you will indeed like a BLA modded Apollo, even if it doesn't add anything to the resale value. I like mine so much I don't want to give them up for a new Apollo and decided to party like it's 2011 until they give out. Hoping the Revolution solution works as either my fallback or change of direction. Yeah - it sounded fantastic...just not loud enough and not enough IO So, where are you now with the whole saga...been away for a couple of days cheers Wiz
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Post by wiz on Mar 14, 2024 1:29:47 GMT -6
Hey Shadowk I think in the many years I have been posting here.... I can't recall anyone ever commenting like that on anyone else's work. I was really shocked by it. It was disappointing and if I am frank , a little upsetting to read. I have physically met @svarrt and he is a lovely person, very intelligent and extremely helpful. I have also heard his mixes ... that he has tracked himself... and they are certainly not what I would describe as sub par... although what is sub par anyways...? Isn't every mix fantastic and sub par at the same time....unquantifiable perhaps... I have heard yours and they are really great. We have had so many great people here and it has always been a very safe space to operate in technically and artistic emotionally with people taking the encouragement high road, rather than the criticism low road. I think the reason we have so many of those people like grammy winners, industry legends, million record sellers.. is because of the demeanour with which everyone conducts themselves. IIRC you have been dealing with some very heavy shit....which is terrible....so perhaps some slack cutting is necessary....both to and from you ... take care... reflect....enjoy cheers Wiz No, I'm probably going to get band here but my auntie died from bowl cancer yesterday. Which just say's you have no fucking clue about upsetting IRL, so I said something and offered to help irrelevant of the fiscal cost or impact to me, what do you think everybody knows everything? Are you honestly serious? Are you taking the piss right now? I'd get myself into debt to teach someone but no you have your own dumb grievances.
There's a couple of things despite my thick skin that pisses me off. That's self righteous white nights, hypocritres and selfish people. You are one of a few that has in turn either beaten me, scolded me, treat me like a dog and actually managed to actually fuck me off. How does that feel Wiz? I'm usually completely rational but that really did push the limits. Do one..
Shadow I can't recall ever offending you.. but mate, if I did (which you have mentioned I have beaten, scolded and treated you like a dog) then I am really sorry... I am at a complete loss to recall anything that could even come close to that. Really sorry to hear about your Aunty. I am actually sort of speechless...and honestly a bit shaky after reading that.... again sorry Wiz
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Post by wiz on Mar 13, 2024 22:58:07 GMT -6
So ... how's it working out JohnkennI tune in daily to follow.... I am a bit addicted LOL cheers Wiz
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Post by wiz on Mar 13, 2024 22:54:50 GMT -6
Also should you or anyone on this group need to talk to someone.. .I am always available..
Cheers
Wiz
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Post by wiz on Mar 13, 2024 22:52:55 GMT -6
Youre confusing or misreading what I’m saying. I have no problem if you like Svarts mixes or not. It’s great to have strong opinions. Good on you for pursuing sonic perfection. My only problem is with your delivery. Your post came off as unnecessarily rude. Maybe I’m misreading you to a degree as well, it’s certainly possible. But what I’m saying has nothing to do with your monitor preferences, what songs anyone likes or doesn’t, who had good or bad mixes. What I’m saying is that the tone of your post came off as brash and unprovoked. Well sorry if it did I'd like to believe I'm more "balanced" than that.. Hey ShadowkI think in the many years I have been posting here.... I can't recall anyone ever commenting like that on anyone else's work. I was really shocked by it. It was disappointing and if I am frank , a little upsetting to read. I have physically met @svarrt and he is a lovely person, very intelligent and extremely helpful. I have also heard his mixes ... that he has tracked himself... and they are certainly not what I would describe as sub par... although what is sub par anyways...? Isn't every mix fantastic and sub par at the same time....unquantifiable perhaps... I have heard yours and they are really great. We have had so many great people here and it has always been a very safe space to operate in technically and artistic emotionally with people taking the encouragement high road, rather than the criticism low road. I think the reason we have so many of those people like grammy winners, industry legends, million record sellers.. is because of the demeanour with which everyone conducts themselves. IIRC you have been dealing with some very heavy shit....which is terrible....so perhaps some slack cutting is necessary....both to and from you ... take care... reflect....enjoy cheers Wiz
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Post by wiz on Mar 12, 2024 19:29:28 GMT -6
I am a bit confused... but... here is a thought.... have you swapped the ins of the monitor controller??? Johnkenncheers Wiz
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Post by wiz on Mar 11, 2024 20:15:42 GMT -6
There’s also the ones that treat transient info differently than non-transient stuff. Maybe those are a different thing entirely? Cheers, Geoff The only one I have and use is PROQ3 by fabfilter... I might use it on a bass if there is a note poking out and interfering with something else... and tuck it in like that... cheers Wiz
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Post by wiz on Mar 11, 2024 20:13:43 GMT -6
Its funny, I use the Apollo x8. I read these threads...look at the Apollo .......and think of the past convertors I have had......wonder for a while.....then shrug and say to myself....close your wallet and just keep mixing... LOL cheers Wiz this wasn't meant as a passive aggressive dig ..... not that anyone inferred it was...thinking more along the lines of posting in a thread that I have no dog in the fight in... Just that.. its really easy for me to get swayed (I bet a lot of us are) in reading these threads where people whose work I admire are saying things about the Apollo conversion..... I find my self starting to search on the net and must stop myself...in my life now.. conversion is the last thing I need to spend money on... Just yesterday I was reading the world wide waste of time...and found myself after reading a few threads.. looking for the best price of a guitar pedal..... and nearly bought it... till I looked up on the shelf....AND I ALREADY OWN IT!!!!!! LOL Johnkenn aint the only one... who forgets what he has had... cheers Wiz
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Post by wiz on Mar 11, 2024 20:08:14 GMT -6
I havent used them, but had a mate who had em... for a while... always wanted to hear them... Ocean Way?
cheers
Wiz
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Post by wiz on Mar 11, 2024 18:32:25 GMT -6
Its funny, I use the Apollo x8.
I read these threads...look at the Apollo .......and think of the past convertors I have had......wonder for a while.....then shrug and say to myself....close your wallet and just keep mixing... LOL
cheers
Wiz
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Post by wiz on Mar 11, 2024 2:42:39 GMT -6
Here is the latest one cheers Wiz Do you have a band and gig your material. You have a very attractive easy listening voice, kinda reminds me of the British singer Chis Rea (in a very good way) You would have a great live act - there’s lots of great covers you could through in there too. Do you gig / tour? Hey thanks for the compliment. Yes, I have been a pro gigging muso for over 30 years....and do lots of originals live ... cheers Wiz
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Post by wiz on Mar 9, 2024 18:15:53 GMT -6
www.simplifieramp.comThe simplifier mk 2 I bought one of these....it runs a little cheaper than say the UA pedals like the dream ruby etc I have owned all four of the UA pedals that do the amp thing, and the iridium... they are all gone so I cant direct compare.. but have enough memory to decide... This thing sounds really great... and although its very small ... and has a lot of knobs and switches on it...it ends up being a good size to sit on the desk in front of me... its very flexible....has inbuilt digital reverb and headphones ... the verb sounds very good...can be run in stereo or in dual mono has an effects loop... It has 3 sort of modes... fender Vox and Marshal.....the fender and Vox sound really good.. havent really used the Marshall sound yet. Takes pedals well...and could function as a back up for you amp at a gig.. or indeed be your amp for a gig.. if you have a good stage monitoring setup. Runs off 9v DC and would easily fit on a pedal board. I never really got on with the UA pedals or Iridium... but this I like. Worth demo ing if you have a need. Would be on the fender setting (batsman) probably the best clean sound in one of these device types I have used....and responds well to different guitar/pickup types... cheers Wiz
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Post by wiz on Mar 8, 2024 15:41:10 GMT -6
Here is the latest one
cheers
Wiz
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