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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2020 18:56:09 GMT -6
Feel like you're overthinking it. I don't know if spending 1k on an EQ that you're so unsure about actually using to EQ things is the smart move, but if you do do that, then just experiment at times when you're not on a time crunch with clients or the like. Spend a couple hours experimenting on client's work (off the books) or with your own stuff... any low stakes scenario. If you like how it sounds EQ'd, cool! Press record! If not, keep trying. It's not that big of a deal really. I'd be WAY more cautious with compression (and am), but I do both tracking now and I feel pretty confident doing it because I fucked around a lot on my own time to find patterns in what works and what doesn't. There are still times though, when I find myself trying to EQ something, realizing I'm spending too much time with it, then bypassing it. You never want it to interrupt the flow of a session like that. And obviously, don't default to it. Get the source as right as you can first. I've also messed up, just like everyone else. It makes your job a little harder, but it's not the end of the world. ur right, i am overthinking it, it's my perfectionist ocd lol. there is always a curiosity to try for once to see if i like it or not. i dont have any clients at all. i just produce music as a hobby but i do care for high quality sound. from all the tracking, i noticed prefer the sounds coming from the transformers. im still new starting to get into tracking my own stuff but want that pro sound. in the past we just hired a studio/engineer. i have a one knob SPL dynamaxx compressor with pre so its easy to use. good advice by the way.. thanks to everyone that responded here too, super helpful
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Post by yotonic on Mar 10, 2020 19:21:54 GMT -6
I have a Pultec sitting on my vocal chain that's doing nothing but adding presence. Love it.
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Post by soundintheround on Mar 11, 2020 4:35:57 GMT -6
If you want a little bit of extra transformer warmth/color for tracking....I’d be looking at compressor options rather than EQ
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2020 8:37:50 GMT -6
Feel like you're overthinking it. I don't know if spending 1k on an EQ that you're so unsure about actually using to EQ things is the smart move, but if you do do that, then just experiment at times when you're not on a time crunch with clients or the like. Spend a couple hours experimenting on client's work (off the books) or with your own stuff... any low stakes scenario. If you like how it sounds EQ'd, cool! Press record! If not, keep trying. It's not that big of a deal really. I'd be WAY more cautious with compression (and am), but I do both tracking now and I feel pretty confident doing it because I fucked around a lot on my own time to find patterns in what works and what doesn't. There are still times though, when I find myself trying to EQ something, realizing I'm spending too much time with it, then bypassing it. You never want it to interrupt the flow of a session like that. And obviously, don't default to it. Get the source as right as you can first. I've also messed up, just like everyone else. It makes your job a little harder, but it's not the end of the world. ur right, i am overthinking it, it's my perfectionist ocd lol. there is always a curiosity to try for once to see if i like it or not. i dont have any clients at all. i just produce music as a hobby but i do care for high quality sound. from all the tracking, i noticed prefer the sounds coming from the transformers. im still new starting to get into tracking my own stuff but want that pro sound. in the past we just hired a studio/engineer. i have a one knob SPL dynamaxx compressor with pre so its easy to use. good advice by the way.. thanks to everyone that responded here too, super helpful Well that's super low pressure then. Just have fun and experiment. Use your ears, don't let preconceived notions about the technology drive decisions (if that makes sense... I used to get bogged down in that stuff). You'll figure out what sounds good.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2020 11:10:55 GMT -6
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Post by matt@IAA on Mar 13, 2020 11:14:26 GMT -6
Both of those look like line amps. Neat idea. They just go into the signal chain the way any other piece of gear would. T
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Post by ericn on Mar 13, 2020 17:24:13 GMT -6
Both of those look like line amps. Neat idea. They just go into the signal chain the way any other piece of gear would. T He really should look at your transformer box!
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Post by drumsound on Mar 21, 2020 16:23:23 GMT -6
That Louder than Liftoff thing seems like a really cool option. There's also the Avedis Transdrive
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Post by noego on Mar 22, 2020 14:29:07 GMT -6
I own a poo load of analogue EQs Comps,Pres, Verbs etc.... ....but If you just want to see what transformers do and not go all the way to EQ check out the Kazrog True Iron plug in . Its not that expensive and to be honest I like it. I like to use my Rupert Neve Shelfords and Portico II channels for tracking but sometimes I use this plug to help thinny stuff. if you are looking to just meat up a bit I would seriously check the True Iron plugin . Its nothing but some emulations of great transformers. Some found in the Neve gear. Thought I would mention.
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Post by iamasound on Mar 25, 2020 12:41:41 GMT -6
I own a poo load of analogue EQs Comps,Pres, Verbs etc.... ....but If you just want to see what transformers do and not go all the way to EQ check out the Kazrog True Iron plug in . Its not that expensive and to be honest I like it. I like to use my Rupert Neve Shelfords and Portico II channels for tracking but sometimes I use this plug to help thinny stuff. if you are looking to just meat up a bit I would seriously check the True Iron plugin . Its nothing but some emulations of great transformers. Some found in the Neve gear. Thought I would mention. I really like the Kush Omega N plugin for that Neve burr. It's pretty cheap. thehouseofkush.com/products/omega-n
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