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by Nick Sevilla
Fri Aug 14, 2009 11:22 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Deal! T-Racks singles buy one get 4 free + Reverb. Anyone?
Replies: 4
Views: 1554

I've personally never liked their products.

They sound "boxy" to me...
by Nick Sevilla
Fri Aug 14, 2009 9:47 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Blending created octaves
Replies: 9
Views: 2549

I record three guitars. If I can I use three DIFFERENT guitars, set so they sound as closely together as possible. Each one in it's own octave. No artifacts, plus you can use cool chord inversions to get even cooler harmonies going on. Also, capoes are your friend in this endeavor, just tune up afte...
by Nick Sevilla
Fri Aug 14, 2009 9:42 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Why is getting a decent vocal so difficult?
Replies: 47
Views: 13053

Re: Why is getting a decent vocal so difficult?

Hello! After about a year of fiddling around with different set-ups and buying and selling random pieces of gear I'm finally happy with the sounds I'm getting. I've recorded some very good quality guitar, piano and drum machine tracks but now I can't match the quality with the vocals I'm using an m...
by Nick Sevilla
Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:37 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: recording 6 peice band live - on 10 tracks - help!
Replies: 7
Views: 2506

jkretz wrote:well i've got a 16 track tape machine i could use, but am running low on tape...

i dont know anyone else with a unit in the pittsburgh area - it's cool, challenges are fun - i'll make it work dammit!
Get the tape then...
by Nick Sevilla
Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:09 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Recording live in the same room
Replies: 26
Views: 11746

I dont really have any gobos, just a thin/movable mattress i can use and some blankets and whatnot am i screwed? No you're not. What you should plan to do is the following : Plan one day of setup. One ENTIRE DAY for setting up the mic situation, and actually doing some test recordings, so you can c...
by Nick Sevilla
Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:44 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: YOUR PIX: Drum Microphone Placement
Replies: 114
Views: 207172

http://www.nicksevilla.com/images/yesslideshow.html There some from that album in there. I have the notes buried somewhere in my garage, in case someone wants the mic list... I also recorded Vinnie C. a few times, and usually used the following, although I don't have much in the way of pictures (he'...
by Nick Sevilla
Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:27 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: YOUR PIX: Drum Microphone Placement
Replies: 114
Views: 207172

thethingwiththestuff wrote:these are from my band's session this summer.....

http://www.doctorandphilip.com/recording.html

Sorry... broken link...

It may be an old thread, but it ain't dead yet...
by Nick Sevilla
Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:03 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Recording live in the same room
Replies: 26
Views: 11746

"#5 - If the band sounds bad in the room they're going to sound bad on tape. The key to these types of sessions is having a band that can mix themselves. If one person is way too loud you need to make them turn down. " No amount can be said about this one. If they suck together, the recording will s...
by Nick Sevilla
Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:53 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Basic gear advice
Replies: 13
Views: 3730

My needs are pretty basic. I'd be mostly just recording one thing at a time, but would like to have the option of recording more (Not totally essential). I'd like to have some internal sounds/plugins for guitars and drum machines and synths. Mostly I want it to be as easy to use as possible but sti...
by Nick Sevilla
Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:46 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Copyright AFTER Band Splits?
Replies: 7
Views: 3346

Re: Copyright AFTER Band Splits?

I like your thinking on this. BEFORE I work with a band, we discuss their project and agreements. This ALWAYS must be sorted out before I work with them. Publishing splits as well as registering with BMI/ASCAP and Soundexchange too. Sorry, I love art and all, but to do less as a band is just ill-in...
by Nick Sevilla
Tue Aug 11, 2009 1:13 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Best way to mic a AC15?
Replies: 31
Views: 9686

tombsounds wrote: "Though I am a big fan of the mic being opposite of the amp, I.E. bright rig dark mic, what I am really saying is that the SM57 is a tool of the devil and should never be used for anything besides pounding nails." So, if I write a song entitled "Nailing the devil to the wall of he...
by Nick Sevilla
Mon Aug 10, 2009 10:22 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Harsh?
Replies: 31
Views: 9609

@?,*???&? wrote: We've got so many people writing and recording these days who really aren't engagingly creative- does this make society better?
Out of the great Sea of Mediocrity shall the few Gems arise.

I hope I get to hear a few before I croak.

Cheers
by Nick Sevilla
Mon Aug 10, 2009 10:18 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Harsh?
Replies: 31
Views: 9609

1.- The Artist will be able to focus their message into ONE song at a time. 2.- The medium for delivering the song will be more focussed on the ONE song, and not a bunch of hooey package deals. This was before the accountants and lawyers took over the business in the later 60's. Nonsense. The band ...
by Nick Sevilla
Mon Aug 10, 2009 10:13 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: The calling cards of unprofessional studios?
Replies: 71
Views: 25077

I kind of agree, I would be annoyed to get a half baked mix from the last guy. I would specifically want it to be totally raw. I mean, yes, include a file of the rough mix, but don't leave it in place for me. I would have never sent a session off to a pro mixer in any state but totally raw. Up unti...
by Nick Sevilla
Sun Aug 09, 2009 1:54 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Home Studio Pictures
Replies: 22
Views: 12210

snoopy23 wrote: Not that I am a complete purist, but too many of the "studios" on this gallery site consist of a desk, a sampling keyboard, and a computer. Perhaps I am just a humbug, but where are the boards? The racks of gear? the drum sets? Oh, more and more I miss the "good ol' days"... Here's ...