late 60's early 70's rock recording styles

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Member Since: May 31, 2004

I want to make an attempt at recording using old school techniques but don't know where to start!!
I'll still be using cubase VST etc (full list in profile)
I just want to do something thats got that old raw rocky sound. I want it to be quick and simple but still an edgy demo.

This will sound stupid but i wanna do things like in the old analog days but with digital recording gear. Like the white stripes for instance.......nothing overdone but still a catchy sound
Any help would be great
CHEERS

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Since: Apr 03, 2002


May 31, 2004 07:49 am

pretty simple, slap an SM57 in front of everything, mix it down and don't master it.

Oh, and saturating the hell out of it with Magneto or Vintage Warmer would help too...

Chief Cook and Bottle Washer
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Since: May 10, 2002


May 31, 2004 09:56 am

Also definately use the virtual tape option on SX while recording. This will also help you get that analog, saturated tape sound.

Freeleance Producer/Engineer/Gtr
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Since: Aug 11, 2002


May 31, 2004 11:24 am

you can buy this book, forgot the name, but it's on the beatles and how they recorded one of their albums (abbey road?) and it includes old track sheets and techniques they used. real cool

Member
Since: May 31, 2004


Jun 01, 2004 03:08 am

Thanks guys.......appreciate it
One more thing does Cubase VST have a virtual tape option like SX?
And do you know where i can get Magneto or the Vintage Warmer? Are they free plug ins?
Come to think of it anyone know any good sites for Vst plug ins?
Thanks again

grrrrrrr
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Since: Mar 29, 2004


Jun 01, 2004 03:18 am

where can I find that book el musico? Do you know the author or title?

...bringing sexy back
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Since: Jul 01, 2002


Jun 01, 2004 03:56 am

check in the recording tips section, theres an article on free plugins that some genius wrote...i know magneto and warmer arnt free, but there might be something you can make do with...

Nothing doesnt give me gas
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Since: May 25, 2004


Jun 01, 2004 11:18 pm

The Joemeek line of compressors are said to have a very british vintage sound. I dont understand it, but it must be true. the brit channels go for a pretty good price on ebay.

Czar of Midi
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Since: Apr 04, 2002


Jun 02, 2004 07:04 pm

Vandelay, just have a look in our links section under software/freeware. There are tons of links to softwynths, pluggins and the like. Even full blown recording apps.

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