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Post by nobtwiddler on Feb 15, 2020 17:14:19 GMT -6
Ambience setting for vocals is beautiful Plates 1-2. well you already know what they are good for. EVERYTHING Room 1 & 2 with tweaking from the unit itself can be very, very, convincing. Chambers for me, are more for special effects, and different type of sounds I want to stand out in a mix. Non-Linear, well, that's a classic. Reverse, I've used mostly on heavy stuff, again special effects and is totally unique.
But I think the main thing to take from all of this is that the actual old units have a weight to them that is just not there in the plug in's and maybe in the new 500 series. I have to tell ya the 1580 sounded like no other delay on the planet, it was thick and warm (for digital) They had a thing, and that's exactly what you bought them for. I paid a small fortune for all the AMS stuff when it came out... But back then, clients actually came to your studio because you owned a certain pieces of gear... It paid for itself within a year!
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Post by nobtwiddler on Feb 13, 2020 16:59:51 GMT -6
"But the OG has a dirty darkness to it."
And there in lies the Rub~!
I own all of the originals...Limited in what they do... But nothing sounds like them!
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Post by nobtwiddler on Jan 31, 2020 19:30:08 GMT -6
If anyone is stupid enough to pay that kinda of price for a OLD Neve console, and thinks it's bring in more work in this music business?
Well, then they're not of sound mind. Period~!
How much work is that thing gonna bring in, really? Please.
Now if you have the money, and just want to own a vintage piece of history, well hey, it's your money. I guess it's no worse then buying a $$$ painting and putting it up on the wall to look at.
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Post by nobtwiddler on Jan 31, 2020 19:16:28 GMT -6
Eric, Whether we saw them or not, the "ROCK" records that were released on Major Labels during that period, all had that sound~! As a matter of fact, a short time after it's release it was requested by almost all the artist who came into my place in Manhattan.
My introduction came from from a session where I was recording a new release for Roy Buchannan at Electric Lady, and the AMS RMX-16 just came out. One night after the session proper was over, it was time to do some ruff mixes for executive producer Ramon Silver from Nemperor Records / Atlantic/
My assistant told me they just got the new AMS RMX-16 in, and would I like to try it ... Hey I wasn't;t paying the Al a Carte bill for outboard!, So hell yeah. Obviously it blew me away!
Long story short, the very next day I went to Martin Audio in NYC, and bought the unit, for $8100. cash. (I still own today) It does a few things, but what it does is amazing. And if you want the biggest warmest sounding digital delay, that actually has some weight to it.... The AMS 1580 is the ticket. I have 3 x TC 2290's which I love, but the 1580 (even without the harmonizing) is in a class unto itself!
These pieces were made when the manufacturers were not building to a price point, end users wanted quality. This was possible all because there used to be BUDGETS ! Probably because the listening audience at the time cared.
I was lucky enough to own a few different studios starting back in the early 70's ...back when all this mattered. Unlike today.
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Post by nobtwiddler on Jan 26, 2020 20:55:33 GMT -6
This is one of my locations rigs, with the Anubis + Attachments:
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Post by nobtwiddler on Jan 22, 2020 21:34:56 GMT -6
AMS RMX-16
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Post by nobtwiddler on Jan 20, 2020 20:32:31 GMT -6
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Post by nobtwiddler on Jan 16, 2020 19:45:23 GMT -6
New Console !
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Post by nobtwiddler on Jan 12, 2020 15:29:52 GMT -6
Just in case someone didn't know what I was talking about... Attachments:
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Post by nobtwiddler on Jan 11, 2020 7:09:04 GMT -6
Sony El Cassette 1/4 inch
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Post by nobtwiddler on Jan 4, 2020 22:07:54 GMT -6
Eric, I haven't seen a charging station anywhere where I live... Nor have I heard anyone talking about one in the area? So at least for the time being, it's the Ferrari, and maybe a used Zonda if I can swing it???
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Post by nobtwiddler on Jan 3, 2020 19:50:09 GMT -6
Funny enough, When I ordered my last few sports cars, I asked NOT to have any stereo installed ~! Since I purchased these cars as a way to relax and unwind from working 1 or 2 months straight on rock sessions, Last thing I needed was to hear more music! I was told, it would be much more $ to remove the stereo, then to just leave it in as supplied? Anyhow, Once I was done with those sessions, a week in the car, driving vigorously on back country roads, and the track where I am a member ("Lime Rock") Would bring me back, and I would be ready to go again.. All the time listening to nothing but the sweet sound of the engine winding out, was all I needed. I'm all for the new electric models, But what about the sound? Since this is what I do for a living, the sound is just as important as the speed of the car! When your head is literally inches from a 12 cylinder engine behind you, revving at 7000 / 8000 rpm it's sublime. The best mix I ever heard. Literally a thing of beauty. My last car was able to achieve 0 - 60 in 4.1 seconds, and I was able to attain 180 mph... Looking forward to 200 mph in the next car, hopefully in the next year or so. But the sound!
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Post by nobtwiddler on Dec 28, 2019 10:08:21 GMT -6
That's basically what the API 8200A does in my rack pictured above. I can use it for bussing a few mics together while tracking, and or I can have 4 x Auxes, using the stereo buss and Aux 1 & 2 for headphones. Plus I still have the Aux on the Neve 8816.
Pretty Flexible.
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Post by nobtwiddler on Dec 28, 2019 10:02:47 GMT -6
Or Something like this.... I designed and built 4 of these.... Works amazingly well in and out of the normal studio confines. 10 minute setup! Attachments:
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Post by nobtwiddler on Dec 26, 2019 17:51:04 GMT -6
That's a beautiful little setup ! Very cool.
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Post by nobtwiddler on Dec 17, 2019 17:05:46 GMT -6
When Geoff, first issued the 52270 vertical mic pre amp / EQ, I tried 4 of them out for a few weeks. They literally blew me (and my clients) away. Their sound was just glorious!
They did everything I needed / wanted in a tracking preamp /equaliser
So much so, that ordered many, many, more of the old vertical style. And then put the money up for Geoff to design & build his first console~!
I waited 7 years to get it, but man it was worth it! I got number #1, the first working (prototype) in my studio about 20 years ago.
Anyhow, whatever he's doing is a bit left of center, but ALWAYS GREAT. He's one of us, if ya know what I mean.
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Post by nobtwiddler on Dec 14, 2019 16:41:03 GMT -6
Well, once again it's that time of year... So here we go. My Studio's private pub... aka BarFunGul... Is hosting our annual Christmas party tomorrow. We got 38 confirmed, in a room that can basically fit 25 !!!! So It's gonna be tight. On tap for tomorrow's festivities... 1 - St. Bernardus Christmas Ale 10.0 % 2 - Saison Dupont (Avec) Les Bon Voeux 9.5 % 3 - Delirium Noel 10.0 % 4 - Corsendonk Christmas 8.1 % And just in case we happen to finish all of those, I have a keg of Scaldis Noel (in reserve) 12.0 % If I don't log in and or reply to posts for a few days, you'll understand~!
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Post by nobtwiddler on Dec 14, 2019 16:27:35 GMT -6
I apologize for the double post, but I was sampling the Ale's all day, making sure they were good for tomorrow~! My Studio's private pub...
AKA BarFunGul... Is hosting our annual Christmas party tomorrow.
We got 38 confirmed, in a room that can fit 25 at most !!!! It's gonna be tight.
On tap
1 - St. Bernardus Christmas Ale 10.0 %
2 - Saison Dupont (Avec) Les Bon Voeux 9.5 %
3 - Delirium Noel 10.0 %
4 - Corsendonk Christmas 8.1 %
And just in case we happen to finish all of those, I have a keg of
5 - Scaldis Noel (in reserve) 12.0 %
If I don't log in for a few days, you'll understand~!
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Post by nobtwiddler on Nov 21, 2019 7:18:37 GMT -6
If you approach this pedal like it's just another choice of amp, then it's a great fit. Running it into a nice mic pre is a big help, instead of just going direct.
I have 37 amps in my control room to pick from, (cabinets are all mic'ed up, and located in the basement) and I can easily see this pedal fitting in as just another tasty choice!
That plus I jut put another small remote recording rig together based around the new UA X4, and using this pedal I have no worries about latency or running out of DSP (using one of UA's amp sims) while tracking with the X4. So far it's been working / sounding great. Very cool box for the money. WE'VE COME A LONG WAY SINCE THE "ROCKMAN"
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Post by nobtwiddler on Nov 11, 2019 16:49:19 GMT -6
I own 4 original Bassmans, This is the one with the larger 2 x 15 cab. Attachments:
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Post by nobtwiddler on Nov 1, 2019 21:04:51 GMT -6
Pick up mine tomorrow morning!
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Post by nobtwiddler on Oct 24, 2019 11:02:41 GMT -6
Just ordered a X4 yesterday.
Going to be doing a few remote / location gigs, singer songwriter stuff. Recording with only 1 mic (Josephson C700S) So this and my new MacBook Pro, should will fit the bill nicely!
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Post by nobtwiddler on Oct 18, 2019 18:52:28 GMT -6
For the few times I have to mix using a computer, and not on my console, I bought a Dangerous 2 Buss + ! Mixing totally in the box is NOT an option for me.
Anyhow, It has been great. Simple, reliable, and has quite a few built in sonic flavors that cover a lot of ground. Beautiful piece. If that's the direction you might be headed, then it's worth considering it in my opinion.
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Post by nobtwiddler on Sept 14, 2019 6:09:07 GMT -6
Special live performance next week at our Studios' pub. We are very lucky to host an evening with the Great "Augie Meyers", backed by my friends "Frank Carillo & The Bandoleros" He'll be performing a 1 hour set of his brand of Tex Mex . On tap for this evening is: 1 -St. Bernardus Abbot 12 2 - Chimay Grande Reserve (aka Blue) 3 - Saison Dupont 4 - Westmalle Double Should be a great night!
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Post by nobtwiddler on Sept 6, 2019 14:46:13 GMT -6
Two of my dear friends and artists that I've been working with for years, have asked me to accompany them for a few days to Nashville. They're going to perform a few songs on Oct 3rd @ Douglass Corner & and also on Friday the 4th @ the Bowery Vault.
Looking for something to do on Oct. 2nd and or somewhere to play on the Saturday the 5th....
If anyone's got any ideas, or wants to meet up....
lemme know.
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