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by lucey
Mon Aug 21, 2006 10:26 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Prep mix for mastering?
Replies: 25
Views: 6932

As far as losing punch, that's compression (or bad conversion). Compression takes down peaks, be they vocals or snare or what have you. Limiting keeps the relationships but slams the whole thing into a wall, creating another kind of artifact. Clipping can work better or worse for this. Slamming mixe...
by lucey
Tue Aug 01, 2006 6:56 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade
Topic: Ayotte Custom Snare Drum - Maple
Replies: 2
Views: 966

Coco wrote:Don't make me cry because I can't afford to buy it back from you at the moment.
Hey, it's all yours if you want it!
by lucey
Mon Jul 31, 2006 6:39 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade
Topic: Ayotte Custom Snare Drum - Maple
Replies: 2
Views: 966

Ayotte Custom Snare Drum - Maple

14 x 8" Maple, 18 ply, Ayotte custom.

Silver sparkle metallic laquer. Ayotte throw.

Almost new condition ... It hits you in the chest ... BAM!
by lucey
Mon Jul 31, 2006 6:32 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade
Topic: WTB - 1" 8 track /NYC
Replies: 5
Views: 1583

get the 3M in Missouri
by lucey
Mon Jul 31, 2006 6:29 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade
Topic: ...
Replies: 3
Views: 2132

Your link is dead.

Is this a scam? $100 Ampex 440?
by lucey
Sun Jul 23, 2006 10:58 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Album Sheen - WTF? Why Doesn't My Music Sound Like That?
Replies: 48
Views: 11920

I like resolution alot..that gets knackered to an extent with both adda and multiple analog generations..as well as sqeezing everything to a cd or vinyl, etc. etc. I'm totally on board with positive musical change..I think I agree with everything your saying.. I also think it's important to realize...
by lucey
Sun Jul 23, 2006 10:24 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Album Sheen - WTF? Why Doesn't My Music Sound Like That?
Replies: 48
Views: 11920

I'm glad for your great mastering accomplishments..maybe posting an A/B comparison of what you did would be enlightening to the readers of this thread..I know I would love to dip my ears into something like that.. Sure I'll find someting tomorrow morning if I have a chance. In response, sure it can...
by lucey
Sun Jul 23, 2006 8:10 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Mixing/Mastering for Myspace
Replies: 39
Views: 9430

love those balanced mids!

(tactile may be for sale, I'll let you know first)
by lucey
Sun Jul 23, 2006 3:48 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: good compressor settings for vocals
Replies: 18
Views: 5151

Re: good compressor settings for vocals

hi does anyone have any really good compressor settings for vocals. i'm using the bellari rp583 and i was wondering what most people use for vocals. also any settings for bass would be great too. thanks it's all about turning knobs and listening. reading up on what each part of a compressor control...
by lucey
Sun Jul 23, 2006 3:42 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Album Sheen - WTF? Why Doesn't My Music Sound Like That?
Replies: 48
Views: 11920

I have to disagree with mastering as the cure for your problems.. mastering by definition is additional processing..a degrading process of audio in the purest form. Is your ME processing analog or digital? Audio can get better with each step of processing. From tracking to mixing to mastering. Afte...
by lucey
Sun Jul 23, 2006 3:11 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Mixing/Mastering for Myspace
Replies: 39
Views: 9430

the best thing for mastering for mp3 is to record it well to begin with.. Right on. If the mix and master are good, you're done. The mix shouldn't rely on the subs for low end nor be too splashy on top ... and that's all you can do. Encoding will thin the low mids and smear the top, small speakers ...
by lucey
Sat May 13, 2006 4:01 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade
Topic: WTB: 1/4" 7" reels of 456, 499 or 406 tape.
Replies: 2
Views: 819

I have 6x7" reels of unopened 456, 1/4"
by lucey
Wed Oct 20, 2004 12:31 am
Forum: 5/03-2/05: Buy/Sell/Trade
Topic: wanted: 2" tape!
Replies: 4
Views: 1420

Re: wanted: 2" tape!

there's a bunch of 456 on Ebay right now



and Tape Tape is good
by lucey
Wed Oct 20, 2004 12:29 am
Forum: 5/03-2/05: Buy/Sell/Trade
Topic: ADAM Audio S3-A Monitors
Replies: 1
Views: 871

ADAM Audio S3-A Monitors

Studio monintor pair in excellent shape, one year of use, boxed up and ready to ship


make me an offer :o