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Post by sean on Dec 15, 2023 7:59:39 GMT -6
KH310’s are what I settled on for “nearfields” in the studio…convenient size and nice sound stage. Not an “exciting” speaker but I feel like they have the detail I need and I don’t leave the studio feeling ear fatigue.
I’m probably going to upgrade the KH80’s I use at home (which I love) for KH150’s. The MA1 alignment definitely helps but I’d like a bit more low end extension and my experiments with subwoofers weren’t great (my basement space at home is weird)
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Post by sean on Dec 14, 2023 13:11:15 GMT -6
Traded an amp for a Fender JMJ Mustang Bass. Love the thicker neck compared to my late 70’s one (which lived a hard life). Nice one to have around the studio
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Post by sean on Dec 13, 2023 21:55:52 GMT -6
The Lemon Twigs - Everything Harmony is one of my favorites of the years.
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Post by sean on Dec 12, 2023 20:55:55 GMT -6
I have only used it a little bit so far, but I actually scored Izoptope Neoverb on sale a whole back and it has an "AI" component. I actually went for it because I missed the exponential audio verb that I had (which didn't get ported on some update or other). I believe Stratus and Symphony have most of the original Exponential Audio reverb presets
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Post by sean on Dec 11, 2023 11:38:54 GMT -6
I’m thinking similar things…bone nut and saddle and some Gotoh Vintage 3 on a plate style tuners…probably the “Deluxe” with the 1/18 turn ratio. I don’t gig so I’ll probably take the electronics out because they pretty bad 😆 Gibsons deserve Grover Rotomatics. I have the 18 to 1 ratio ones on my J-200. Feels great and in this climate it hardly ever goes out of tune. And the gold doesn't tarnish.
I would not use any 3 on a plate tuners that I've ever seen - not reliable.
I personally don't like the added weight to neck (feel the same way about the Grover's on my Les Paul Classic)...but if tuning is a problem I can always change it back
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Post by sean on Dec 11, 2023 8:47:35 GMT -6
Traded for a 2017 Gibson J45 Standard. I'd say it's a fine guitar that I think a better saddle and either a new bridge or some tweaks to the bridge might help. The B and E string are a bit "sitar-y" if you know what I mean? Neck feels fine, finish has a bit of that "gummy" feel to it so if I decide to keep it I might take a little finish off the neck.
From what I've been told by people who make their living playing guitar the latest batch of Gibson electrics have really gone up in quality.
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Post by sean on Dec 10, 2023 8:16:46 GMT -6
Traded a Guild 12 string for a J45 Standard…excited to have a slope shoulder. I think I’ll get a bone saddle made (Tusq or whatever it is just doesn’t sound right to me on the B and E string ever) otherwise happy with it! And as nice as the Guild was I don’t need 3 acoustic 12 strings 😆 I upgraded my J45 with a bone nut, bone saddle and bone pins. I also threw a set of vintage style tuners. They were hard to find, but made a HUGE difference in terms of feel. Changed the balance of the guitar, not so neck heavy. I’m thinking similar things…bone nut and saddle and some Gotoh Vintage 3 on a plate style tuners…probably the “Deluxe” with the 1/18 turn ratio. I don’t gig so I’ll probably take the electronics out because they pretty bad 😆
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Post by sean on Dec 9, 2023 19:23:38 GMT -6
Traded a Guild 12 string for a J45 Standard…excited to have a slope shoulder. I think I’ll get a bone saddle made (Tusq or whatever it is just doesn’t sound right to me on the B and E string ever) otherwise happy with it! And as nice as the Guild was I don’t need 3 acoustic 12 strings 😆
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Post by sean on Dec 9, 2023 8:59:59 GMT -6
Izotope RX, for sure.
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Post by sean on Dec 6, 2023 10:01:15 GMT -6
I picked up a pair of AKG C452 bodies...I have an extra CK1 capsule that needs a mate. Also broke down and got all the Liquidsonics stuff...been liking them so far! I was in desperate need of some reverb/modulation inspiration.
Lusting after a ES-335 12 string after recording with one this weekend...so much easier to play than my Rickenbacker 450 with the tiny neck.
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Post by sean on Dec 5, 2023 7:27:42 GMT -6
I also prefer my PR30 to my PR40 I'd like to know more about why, from you and knucklehead89I used a PR40 at Webster University a couple of times and especially this last year thought their API I thought it was kinda interesting. PR30 is a little more present / midrange forward and sounds pretty good on a snare (hard to place sometimes do to its size) and electric guitars or bass amps where growl is what you are going for. My PR40 is pretty much lives on the low rotor of the Leslie
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Post by sean on Dec 4, 2023 23:15:47 GMT -6
I also prefer my PR30 to my PR40
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Post by sean on Dec 3, 2023 23:55:11 GMT -6
I've had pretty shit luck with modern Beyerdynamic products (microphones, and especially headphones) holding up. Don't think I've ever had a pair of headphones last more than a couple years (in some cases, a couple sessions) while I've had Audio-Technica headphones that are 30+ year old and still rocking. I have a Heil PR30 and PR40 and they are nice options but the original Sennheiser e602 is my favorite inside kick mic. It's the only mic I always bring with me to another studio. I imagine you already know this, Sean, but there's the whole windscreen thing about the m88 in a kick drum. You have to get the Beyerdynamic (or similar, I imagine) windscreen that surrounds the mic. plinker has talked about it a couple times here. Jim? Details? I don’t personally use M88’s on kick drum…I have one and I “think” it still works…I pull it out on occasion for bass amps. Most of my issue has been with headphones, and my M160’s…i don’t think they used to be so delicate…I record stuff like Princeton’s on 4 and had one die and they used to be able to handle a Marshall stack
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Post by sean on Dec 3, 2023 22:43:02 GMT -6
I've had pretty shit luck with modern Beyerdynamic products (microphones, and especially headphones) holding up. Don't think I've ever had a pair of headphones last more than a couple years (in some cases, a couple sessions) while I've had Audio-Technica headphones that are 30+ year old and still rocking.
I have a Heil PR30 and PR40 and they are nice options but the original Sennheiser e602 is my favorite inside kick mic. It's the only mic I always bring with me to another studio.
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Post by sean on Dec 3, 2023 16:53:19 GMT -6
If you need a lot of I/O Lynx Aurora (n). For 2 channel the RME ADI-2 Pro line is nice. I’m eventually going to bite the bullet and get a ADI-2/4 Pro FS R for the house
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Post by sean on Dec 2, 2023 22:39:40 GMT -6
I picked up the Exponential Audio reverbs, I think I’m done for the year on plug ins.
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Post by sean on Nov 28, 2023 22:42:26 GMT -6
Thanks for sharing bought without thinking about it. Owned a BX5, still own a BX10, and use a BX20 on occasion (working ones are pretty hard to come by) and excited to put it to use!
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Post by sean on Nov 27, 2023 21:06:49 GMT -6
Ok, one last question. Any thoughts on the PSP/ Avedis eq? Cheers, Geoff Great broad tone shaping EQ. Sometimes clicking the 28K brings things to life. I’d say it’s a top 5 software EQ
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Post by sean on Nov 27, 2023 20:57:21 GMT -6
I have quite a few musician friends who make a significant portion of their living on Air Gigs and/or Soundbetter. I wouldn’t personally sign up to do as a mixing engineer, however. A bassist can knock a terrible song for someone in 30 minutes and the client will be happy and they’ll never have to think about or hear it again, but mixing one of those songs and getting the client satisfied is whole other story and I won’t put myself though that.
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Post by sean on Nov 27, 2023 20:30:54 GMT -6
Sold a drum set and I picked up a Mellotron M4000D from Alto Music. $2299 shipped, out the door. Not much more than what used ones seem to go for when you see them. I’m excited to have one around the studio. I think Alto is having that sale through November on them.
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Post by sean on Nov 26, 2023 20:31:13 GMT -6
Lynx Aurora 16…usually around $1000 these days. The variable trim one is great for interfacing with outboard
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Post by sean on Nov 26, 2023 16:24:42 GMT -6
Push for it. Drive space is cheap. It should take what? About a minute to reset sample rates? Don't let 'em get lazy! I'd encourage everyone to run 2 or 3 projects at hi-res... start to finish. See if you don't feel there's a difference by the end of the line. Its an 'experiment' that costs nothing. Zero dollars. Only gotta make the effort. If you dig the results its basically a "free" upgrade! And if not? No harm done or money spent. Basically win / win scenario for anyone who puts the time in. My question is if whether they have the computer power to do it. I recorded up to 32 inputs at 96K on a 2004 Mac tower with a HD Native card for over a decade...that shouldn't be a problem. It really does sound better, and a 1TB SSD hard drive is $60 these days. No excuse really.
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Post by sean on Nov 26, 2023 9:11:14 GMT -6
Hard drives
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Post by sean on Nov 26, 2023 8:28:51 GMT -6
I've definitely reach the point of having more stuff than I could ever use, and I've been trying to pare down and just keep the things I use on a regular basis...I had a session the other week and one of the musicians went "when do you use all these compressors?" and my honest reply was "never"...so I've got some stuff up for sale. Same with a few microphone...everything I put up for sale is GREAT but how great is it if it just sits on a shelf all year? Even instruments and amps...if they are pulled out of the case or fired up what's the point of owning them except to feed the ego? Time to move them on to someone who'll use and love them.
I've still got my heart set on a few high price items though...I'm sure you'll get tempted again
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Post by sean on Nov 25, 2023 12:12:22 GMT -6
I need to disagree with people who say buying cases isn't fun. I like knowing my gear is handled and protected. I guess because my guitars don’t often go anywhere it’s not a fun purchase Now, I just spent $1000 on a rack to power some Neve modules and that’s a tough one to swallow, but better than $3500 for an AMS one…
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