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Post by nobtwiddler on Aug 28, 2017 6:05:36 GMT -6
In my place years ago, I had a production team that would (almost always) replace the guitars, bass, and drums, with their own performances after the band had left. (I was sworn to secrecy!)
These were all major hard core or metal bands. Very well known. Funny enough, the producers were fabulous players, and in fact their performances were vastly better then what the bands had originally played.
Why these bands were ever signed in the first place, is another story altogether???
Funny enough, except for one band, I don't remember anyone ever saying or noticing anything. Either they noticed and were happy with the results, or the bands just never realized, and really though they played the parts that well? Who knows, but this started in the late 90's and carried on for years....
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Post by nobtwiddler on Aug 10, 2017 20:56:30 GMT -6
I own three of the originals here, use them all the time. One of the greats delays ever. It would be nice if the plugs sound as good as the ones in my rack.
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Post by nobtwiddler on Jul 19, 2017 14:12:25 GMT -6
Did a few records on that exact console!
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Post by nobtwiddler on Jul 18, 2017 10:55:11 GMT -6
Open tonight...July 18th.
Tonight we've got on tap:
Maredsous Tripel as well as; Scaldis Noel, ST. Bernardus ABT-12, and Chimay Doree, (which is almost done, and if it kicks, then we're gonna tap..LA Chouffe !
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Post by nobtwiddler on Jul 11, 2017 13:17:09 GMT -6
Are you anywhere near the Millbrook Tim Leary used to stay at? Haha For 30 years my studio was located directly across the street, from the "Hitchcock Estate", (all 2200 acres) which is where Leary and the gang lived way back when. I recently moved about 1 mile from there, but go fishing on the lake a few times a month. Funny enough, I will be hanging with about 4 people that either worked for, or partied with Dr. Leary tonight at my pub. Boy do they have stories! Here's what I saw outta my office window everyday....this is the entrance and gatehouse! Attachments:
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Post by nobtwiddler on Jul 11, 2017 6:50:47 GMT -6
Thanks guys... If everything goes as I expect, should be feeling no pain later today. Haha
We're in Millbrook, NY 12545
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Post by nobtwiddler on Jul 10, 2017 16:11:55 GMT -6
Since I fell off a ladder 7 weeks ago, destroyed my knee, so I've been pretty much stuck on the couch. Couldn't work at all. Ripped this, tore & severed that, etc, etc... Anyhow, had enough, back to business...even though I'm in a bit of pain, gotta get back into the groove. And since there isn't any pending sessions this week, I decided I'm gonna open the studio's private pub tomorrow. Think I might be able to tend bar for a few hours, if I drink a few Belgians?) (if any of you are in the area gimme a shout.)
ON tap will be.
#1 - ST. Bernardus ABT-12 - Beautiful Belgian Brown Ale (very strong 12 % ABV) This is the one tap that never changes at my place, it's always here! Probably the greatest Belgian Brown Ale (available in kegs!) in the USA... It's made from a shared recipe from Westvletern, (which isn't available in kegs!) Literally the "Creme de le Creme of Belgian Browns ales, and I usually order 20 per year.
#2 - Chimay Doree - A very light Belgian Blonde Pale Ale that was made by the Monks, just for the Monks to drink. The brewery recently released it in very limited supply, a great light Belgian for the summer! (4.8 % ABV)
#3 - La Trappe Witte - A Belgian White beer, also very light and a wonderful drink in the warmer months. Served in a tall glass, with a slice of Lemon! It's a beautiful thing! (5.5% ABV)
And here is where we separate the men from the boys... I keep a few Kegs of Belgian Christmas Ales in the cooler since last NOVEMBER! Yeah it's Christmas in Millbrook.
#4 - Scaldis Noel - Not sure what to say about this other then you better be sitting down when you have a few of these. (trust me I just had a few...I mean I had to test the kegs and make sure everything is good for tomorrow, right?) Haha. (leaning sideways as I type this....) If your into Belgian beers, and know the Christmas Ales, then you will know this stuff is to die for. (12 % ABV)
Only have 4 taps, but this is besides the 100's of assorted bottles and canned beers we stock.
Even though it's supposed to rain tomorrow, ya think anyone is gonna care...
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Post by nobtwiddler on Jul 7, 2017 16:09:26 GMT -6
Is it possible that one of the new mixes is as good or maybe even better, but you are locked into the original one? This type of thing use to happen all the time with clients receiving a "ruff mix" or a "demo" of the song, and never thinking the real recording topped it.
Ya never really know?
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Post by nobtwiddler on Jul 7, 2017 6:28:19 GMT -6
Eric, All good points, Although here in Millbrook, we do have winter, but no other disasters to speak of. No hurricanes, No Tornadoes, No Floods, etc.
Funny enough have been considering exactly what you said.
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Post by nobtwiddler on Jun 26, 2017 16:46:24 GMT -6
Once again, considering a possible move, somewhere quite south of NY.
I can't take the winters, just the thought of it's arrival in a few months is depressing me. Especially as I sit outside my studio today, it's 75 degrees, and beautiful. If it was only like this most of the year, but it's not! Just knowing what's coming only a few months from now is killing me. Too damn old for this winter crap.
So I figured I'd post this, and see if anyone has a interesting space, place, building, that might be available in the next few months. Looking for a place to set up shop. Got all the gear, actually enough to set up two rooms, but would likely only want to do one.
Big open space would be my first choice, don't need a separate control room, studio room.
Open to suggestions, and willing to come visit, take a look if something sounds promising...
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Post by nobtwiddler on Jun 19, 2017 11:36:19 GMT -6
Noah, Forget the new plug in, use your method... It's unique to you! And won't sound like everyone else...
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Post by nobtwiddler on Jun 12, 2017 18:02:30 GMT -6
I had the BLA full mod done to my Silver face Apollo 16 and its GREAT! Unit sounds wonderful. As a matter of fact, a few days after I got it back, one channel went out, I sent it back to them, and they fixed it and sent it back in two days! NO CHARGE for the fix and or shipping either way! Very, very, cool, Paid quite a lot for the mod way back when I bought it, but I have no regrets, and would some day love to compare it to the new improved black version of the Apollo 16. Let's see what UA really improved?
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Post by nobtwiddler on Jun 12, 2017 16:42:27 GMT -6
I have two...one like the one posted in the ad. and one slightly different.
The comp posted in the pic isn't the original version, that came a bit later. Slightly different looks, and the newer one had a output level knob on the rear.
As a matter of fact I owned the original, when our buddy DonR came into my place to record his bands record, the first time. We both loved what it did on guitars, and overheads so much that I went and purchased a second unit so we had two for mixing! Little did I know they had changed some stuff. (what else is new...right?)
They do what they do, and are very cool for that one thing!
(ps....the original version for whatever reason, is "more" better!)
REALLY!
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Post by nobtwiddler on Jun 6, 2017 10:49:05 GMT -6
I believe Luke Audio is just about to release their new U67 flavored mic!
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Post by nobtwiddler on May 25, 2017 19:16:32 GMT -6
I commissioned, Geoff to design and build the first Daking 52270 Console.
It had transformers on the Mic & Line inputs as well as the outputs. I think I also was the only one with a fully transformer balanced monitor section... He later changed the monitor section to "THAT" chips, for the following consoles.
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Post by nobtwiddler on May 19, 2017 16:09:03 GMT -6
Hey Don, My silver Apollo 16's all have the Black Lion mods, and they do sound & work great! Definitely worth the $.
That being said, I as you, still believe my UNL-8's have a bit more of everything!
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Post by nobtwiddler on May 12, 2017 16:15:56 GMT -6
#1 - Keep bathroom, and make everything one slightly larger space!
Personally, I'd buy a small decent sounding used console (at least) 16 channels, and outboard Comps/Limiters? and a few EQ's. Having a desk with nice pre's to track and then using it to mix, is very cool thing. No fussing with this or that, just make music, and have a blast.
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Post by nobtwiddler on Apr 28, 2017 20:00:43 GMT -6
I own 2 of the originals, NOT U67's
But great mics none the less!
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Post by nobtwiddler on Apr 28, 2017 19:54:06 GMT -6
I own 2 of the originals, NOT U67's
But great mics none the less!
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Post by nobtwiddler on Mar 29, 2017 18:28:11 GMT -6
I WAS FOOLING !
It is a wonderful piece of history, but for $1.8, not for me, Now 1.6 and I'd be interested....
Not really!
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Post by nobtwiddler on Mar 29, 2017 13:14:06 GMT -6
I've been called worse!
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Post by nobtwiddler on Mar 26, 2017 10:59:13 GMT -6
Here's another vid, showing the inside.
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Post by nobtwiddler on Mar 24, 2017 15:05:33 GMT -6
Amazing history right there. That setup has captured some of the GREATEST, most RESPECTED, popular ROCK records of all time.
And for me personally, those years were the era that defined Rock and Roll as we know it!
When looking at the inside of that Mobile, it's amazing that they got anything done!
But it was because of the RSM, The Manor Mobile, The Ronnie Lane Mobile, and a few others, that I decided to build my remote recording rig around Helios modules! They really do sound great!
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Post by nobtwiddler on Mar 22, 2017 9:15:19 GMT -6
If you are going to use Royer(s) as overheads, you'd be better served with either 2 x 101's or a stereo SF-12, / SF-24
If you are of the thought that the overhead mics should pick up the entire kit, full bandwidth , as opposed to just high end sizzle from the cymbals then a Royer SF-12 as a overhead mic is a thing of beauty. I've used one in this position since it was released. And immediately purchase another for room mic'ing.
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Post by nobtwiddler on Mar 22, 2017 9:08:14 GMT -6
Fabulous mic's, I use 3 or 4 on a drum kit all the time. They sound amazing in that scenario. Never used one on vocals as yet, but they also work quite weel on electric guitar amps, (in my place very small combos) as well as Acoustic guitars.
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