rockabilly slapback?
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rockabilly slapback?
i'm talking like that sweet elvis sun-session type of slapback.
anyone know the best way to get that sound (specifically, how long of a delay, and how wet of a signal).
but if anyone happens to know what gear they were using, that would be cool, too.
thanks!
anyone know the best way to get that sound (specifically, how long of a delay, and how wet of a signal).
but if anyone happens to know what gear they were using, that would be cool, too.
thanks!
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A tape machine, at 15 IPS will do it quite well. Put it on a send, and hit record, then switch to repro.
OR, get a tape echo unit like the hiwatt custom tape echo, or echoplex, or echolette, or even the space echo to a lesser degree. Maybe a mtchless tape echo, or binson echorec.
You can also get a good rockabilly slap with an analog delay unit, like the Ibanez AD202. Pretty much any delay, darkened down, and timed to the 16th note will work. One slap, no regeneration, and really dark.
A 3 head cassette deck will work as well. i always liked the tascam jammers or the studers because they have a vari-speed control so you can change the delay. Get a really crappy old answering machine endless loop cassette and slap away!
OR, get a tape echo unit like the hiwatt custom tape echo, or echoplex, or echolette, or even the space echo to a lesser degree. Maybe a mtchless tape echo, or binson echorec.
You can also get a good rockabilly slap with an analog delay unit, like the Ibanez AD202. Pretty much any delay, darkened down, and timed to the 16th note will work. One slap, no regeneration, and really dark.
A 3 head cassette deck will work as well. i always liked the tascam jammers or the studers because they have a vari-speed control so you can change the delay. Get a really crappy old answering machine endless loop cassette and slap away!
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they were using tape machines. The physical space between the rec and play head combined with the tape speed determined the slap echo. 7.5 and 15 ips is a really classic sound on old rockabilly stuff.
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i think i get it. my old fostex four-track would work for this, right?joel hamilton wrote: A 3 head cassette deck will work as well. i always liked the tascam jammers or the studers because they have a vari-speed control so you can change the delay. Get a really crappy old answering machine endless loop cassette and slap away!
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probably not, but if its just a slap delay mixed 10dB lower than the main vocal, you can get away with a lot I think, including a cassette IMO.
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D'you suppose one of those Danelectro Reel Echo pedals might do the trick?
I'm sure it'd be a lot noisier than anything rackmount, which I suppose would be bad. And I suppose it's a pretty cheesy tactic. But depending on what was being recorded and how, a little noise might not be terminal.
I found the Sun Records box set at the library just the other day. Lots of nice, juicy delay...
I'm sure it'd be a lot noisier than anything rackmount, which I suppose would be bad. And I suppose it's a pretty cheesy tactic. But depending on what was being recorded and how, a little noise might not be terminal.
I found the Sun Records box set at the library just the other day. Lots of nice, juicy delay...
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I've used the danecho with not the best results but not bad either..more on the nice and good side..use this method on with a blend/second track method rather than on the original only for (imho better) results..Andy Smash wrote:D'you suppose one of those Danelectro Reel Echo pedals might do the trick?
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