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Posted on Apr 24, 2004 03:29 pm
cocofromscotland
Hello!
Member Since: Jan 12, 2004
OK Folks...
Greetings from Scotland. I have finally recorded a song (albeit a cover) which I am actually quite happy with in terms of performance and production and audio quality.
I've been on this forum (fantastic by the way) for about 4 months now and have learned more here than I could have dreamed of learning from anywhere else in years!! So for this ... thanks.
Now, I've tried to REALLY put this into practice with my latest offering. This is a cover of the Rolling Stones "Dead Flowers" and is the first song recorded with all my new gear/software so I hope its far better than anything I've ever done before.
If you guys can have a listen (Please either download or listen HI-FI - LoFi is BADDDD!) and give me some pointers and input/advice I would be more greatful than I can say.
I can genuinely say that a lot of what I've acheived (which is a LOT more than I knew to start with) is down to this site/forum and for this I am greatful.
Here's the link.
www.soundclick.com/bands/6/deadflowersmusic.htm
The other song I had recorded is on there and was recorded using my old setup (i.e. Before the M-Audio Card and other stuff I bought). You can have a listen to this too if you fancy - Im quite happy with this (Noize gave me input previously which helped me sort this baby no-end) - but I am re-recording it to improve audio quality - this song is "Apart From You".
Anyway - thanks guys and enjoy (I hope!)
Cheers...
Coco.
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TyMember
Since: Jul 13, 2002
Apr 24, 2004 07:06 pm Sounds good! I think the guitar sound stands out the most to me...I really like the tone.
As far as pointers, I'm a novice at this so I won't pretend I know what I'm talking about, but to me the hi-hat is a bit loud...covers up other instruments and draws attention to the fact that it's not a live recording of a hi-hat.
I think it's really good overall.
Apr 26, 2004 06:46 am Cheers Ty, glad you liked the tune.
Aye - I had considered that Hi-Hat a touch on the loud side myself but I done the whole drumset in one track....so, I will kinda struggle to sort that damn hi-hat.
I might be able to EQ it somewhere along the line but that will also affect the rest of the drums!
I was also pleased with the guitar tone..its been a bit of a sore point to be honest. I'd been struggling getting the tone I wanted using the V-Amp and Epi Les Paul...used my Fender Strat and problems seemed to disappear! Les Paul was too heavy me-thinks!
Thanks for your input tho..appreciate you taking the time to listen.
Cheers...
Coco.
Apr 26, 2004 10:19 am Sounds great.
I would agree you that the hats are a bit loud. They seem to even over power the guitar to my ears but it doesn't ruin the mix. I know the difficulty of 'fixing' drum issues one it's been mixed down, you might be able to notch some of the mid-high freq to tone it down a bit but if it kills the rest of the cymbols leaving it won't be the end of the world. The delay/panning on the vocals really compliments the song style and period I assume, not familiar with the original. My first tought was that the vocals needed to be nudged up just a bit. I like where the bass track is sitting and how it pops out every now and then.
Overall good mix. Keep it up!
Apr 26, 2004 05:45 pm Thanks for the input!! I think the vox need a wee touch as well to be honest but I wanted someone else to confirm to my tired ears!!
I think I'll try the EQ on the drums as you suggest and see how it sounds - if it don't work - there's always UNDO :-)!!
Aye, the delay with the vox is a trick I'm trying to master. It's really a John Lennon type vocal sound I'm going for with a Rock type GNR/Aerosmith even Sex Pistols punchy guitar sound.
Not easy but I'll keep pluggin!
Thanks again for the input..all input is greatfully received!
Cheers...
Coco.
Apr 27, 2004 06:16 am Hi Folks
Can anyone recommend (or is there indeed such a thing available) as a "Harmonizer"?? Basically, on this track (Dead Flowers) I've recorded 1 vocal track and doubled it to create a nice delay effect (with one volume way lower).
Anyway, I was wondering if there is any plugins that can basically create a vocal harmony? I know you can alter pitch and time (But this ALWAYS sounds like a chipmunk or a droid when I do it in Cubase - I stress when I PERSONALLY do it!!!)...
Either that, or, can anyone offer any advice on how to create such a harmony using the original vocal track at all using perhaps a Pitch Alter or Time Stretch plugin (which I have with Cubase?)
Many thanks folks as ever.
Coco.
Apr 29, 2004 06:49 am Thanks for all your inputs on this one guys.
I've realised this post should really be in the "Music & Composition" forum so I've moved it over there!
Apologies folks..I'm used to simply posting on this forum a lot!
Cheers...
Coco.
