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by digitaldrummer
Thu Apr 04, 2024 6:31 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Saturation Tools and Tricks
Replies: 20
Views: 1584

Re: Saturation Tools and Tricks

Culture Vulture can be cool for the right thing. Sound Toys Decapitator of course. sometimes I'll use Sound Toys Devil Loc Deluxe, which is a compressor but it can add some nice grit. I just got the Louder Than Liftoff Silver Bullet MK2 plugin so I haven't used it a lot, but I did put it on a couple...
by digitaldrummer
Wed Apr 03, 2024 12:36 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: The bottom of the snare
Replies: 53
Views: 4140

Re: The bottom of the snare

I also always mic it and infrequently use it. I had an Audix D3 on it for awhile, and tried a few other things. Just a 57 on it right now (I mean I have a 441 but why waste it here?). At an angle similar to the top mic, but pointing at the wires, but sometimes also toward the bass drum head a little...
by digitaldrummer
Mon Apr 01, 2024 5:55 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: VocAlign? or is there something that does this better?
Replies: 13
Views: 1320

Re: VocAlign? or is there something that does this better?

I've used Melodyne to "create" harmonies (from the original vocal lines) and then use that so the singer can "hear" what the harmonies are supposed to be This is a great idea. I've yet to crack open Melodyne to see what/how it does, I believe I got a version with my recent PT license. it definitely...
by digitaldrummer
Mon Apr 01, 2024 5:50 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: monitors
Replies: 26
Views: 1996

Re: monitors

I start with my pair of Dynaudio BM6a mkii's that I got 10+ years ago. Then second opinion is the Fluid FX80's. They give me a little bit more extension on the low end. I'm not hearing any hiss out of my pair (but occasionally one of the LEDs doesn't come on). Maybe I'm not cranking them up loud eno...
by digitaldrummer
Sun Mar 31, 2024 7:43 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: VocAlign? or is there something that does this better?
Replies: 13
Views: 1320

Re: VocAlign? or is there something that does this better?

I've used Melodyne to "create" harmonies (from the original vocal lines) and then use that so the singer can "hear" what the harmonies are supposed to be (can do a similar thing with a guitar or a keyboard). Then we track the harmony part until they hit it (and ditch the fake Melodyne harmonies). Bu...
by digitaldrummer
Sat Mar 30, 2024 2:04 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: VocAlign? or is there something that does this better?
Replies: 13
Views: 1320

Re: VocAlign? or is there something that does this better?

never bought anything from them before, but Thomann had it for $71 (download, no tax) so I went ahead and got the perpetual license. I know I'll use it.
by digitaldrummer
Fri Mar 29, 2024 1:20 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: VocAlign? or is there something that does this better?
Replies: 13
Views: 1320

Re: VocAlign? or is there something that does this better?

Hi, The cheapest and best, not the fastest: The Singer Singing it until it is right. Barring that, how much is the Vocalign permanent license or subscription? Melodyne I don't think will align vocal s the same way. there are singers that can do this 100% (and don't need the help) and there are some...
by digitaldrummer
Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:23 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: VocAlign? or is there something that does this better?
Replies: 13
Views: 1320

VocAlign? or is there something that does this better?

My buddy gave me a license for Synchro Arts VocAlign Project 5 www.synchroarts.com/products/vocalign-project-5/overview?sku=VAPJ5 and I've been happily using this for the last year but now it shows it is expired (and this is exactly why I hate subscriptions). Apparently it was a 1 year "subscription...
by digitaldrummer
Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:20 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: widening stereo sources in a mix
Replies: 12
Views: 981

Re: widening stereo sources in a mix

I forgot to mention that sometimes (and it really has to be the right kind of track because it definitely does not work on everything...) I'll use the SoundToys MicroShift plugin. Obviously it's made for vocals but sometimes it's cool, or weird, or both.
by digitaldrummer
Fri Mar 29, 2024 9:30 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: widening stereo sources in a mix
Replies: 12
Views: 981

Re: widening stereo sources in a mix

A lot of DAWS (like I think Garageband, Logic, Cakewalk) always want to default to stereo tracks when exporting and sometimes when recording. So sometimes you end up with stereo tracks that were really mono tracks (or should be mono tracks). So invert one side and see if they null? If so, then just ...
by digitaldrummer
Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:24 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: What preamps are y'all liking these days?
Replies: 55
Views: 8892

Re: What preamps are y'all liking these days?

The only downside to 500 series is that you will quickly develop "empty slot syndrome". And it has only one cure.
by digitaldrummer
Sat Mar 23, 2024 6:00 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: OH and room drum mic Techniques
Replies: 13
Views: 1924

Re: OH and room drum mic Techniques

My drums are always setup, so for most everything I'm using a spaced pair. I was using a pair of AKG c414b-uls, but last year switched to a pair of Lauten LA220 v2 for overheads. Mainly so I could free up the 414's for other things. The Lauten's are a bit brighter, but they have some filter switches...
by digitaldrummer
Fri Mar 22, 2024 6:39 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Latest gear you've acquired.....
Replies: 5329
Views: 2153499

Re: Latest gear you've acquired.....

Nick Sevilla wrote:
Thu Mar 21, 2024 8:03 pm
new pair of Avantone CLA-10A limited edition speakers. Active, Brown Veneer. Funky.
those do look cool - I'd be interested how they work out for you...
by digitaldrummer
Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:25 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Does the DAW interface I want exist?
Replies: 42
Views: 20376

Re: Does the DAW interface I want exist?

glad to hear you found a workaround (and saved some $$)
by digitaldrummer
Mon Mar 18, 2024 3:33 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Does the DAW interface I want exist?
Replies: 42
Views: 20376

Re: Does the DAW interface I want exist?

ASIO4ALL is probably worth trying, otherwise it seems like you are probably at the mercy of the interface driver... meaning, waiting for something from ESI... and that might be unlikely?