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by Suntower
Thu Feb 07, 2013 2:19 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: I Too Want An Monstrous Kick Drum... And Hat
Replies: 47
Views: 12348

Thanks for taking the time to write such a detailed response. I'll give it a shot. Since it's my room, I can take all the time I need... in fact, I've been screwing with this for 2 years, which probably indicates what a girly man, I am. I finally went to samples because I figured I'd hit a wall (no ...
by Suntower
Wed Feb 06, 2013 6:59 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Possibly Anal Nerd Studio Question: Dust
Replies: 17
Views: 6554

What he said. Speaking as a guy who's starting down the road of COPD... you do NOT want to mess around. I cannot tell what it's like to not be able to breathe normally anymore. Ever. And the thing is? NO ONE can tell you a safe exposure level. Some people get away with being around it a lot. And som...
by Suntower
Wed Feb 06, 2013 6:53 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: I Too Want An Monstrous Kick Drum... And Hat
Replies: 47
Views: 12348

Wow. Thanks for all the replies. Dunno why I didn't get a notice that anyone wrote. This is probably not constructive, but when I sit @ my throne and wail away (and I do mean -wail-... when I do the hat sucks, the stand almost falls over.) it sounds vaguely like what I want. It's big and chaotic. Th...
by Suntower
Tue Feb 05, 2013 1:46 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: I Too Want An Monstrous Kick Drum... And Hat
Replies: 47
Views: 12348

No it's not anathema. It's an abomination! Or armageddon! :D ...or some other biblical deal. I agree. The original 3 mic recording of my crappy Ludwig kit has a certain 'bigness' because of all the bleed. But the basic tone is weak. I was hoping that using better samples would help, but what I find ...
by Suntower
Tue Feb 05, 2013 12:28 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: I Too Want An Monstrous Kick Drum... And Hat
Replies: 47
Views: 12348

I Too Want An Monstrous Kick Drum... And Hat

I saw the thread about 'Awesome Kick Drum' and that's exactly what I'm looking for on a particular song. Or rather, I want the whole kit to sound 'explosive' for the intro. (Yeah, adjectives to describe sound is pretty ridiculous, sorry.) I took my crappy drum kit, ran it through Toontrack drum trig...
by Suntower
Mon Feb 04, 2013 11:36 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Now it's a music on letterman thread.
Replies: 18
Views: 6003

I dunno about 'artists', but every so often I hear snippets of the house band and am amazed at how nice Will Lee's bass sounds. It's -hard- to get a bass to come through a TV set. AFA 'performances', I heard LCD SoundSystem 5-6 years ago, liked it enough to get the record... and was astounded at how...
by Suntower
Mon Feb 04, 2013 8:10 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Replacement Capsule For Studio Projects C3
Replies: 14
Views: 7226

Thanks. Since I don't have the dosh to experiment too much, I'll have to pass though. If 10 people had all said, HELL YEAH! I'd be more inclined to give it a shot. I guess I wonder who their market is. I mean, there are ---so--- many mics at -all- price points these days. What is the incentive to do...
by Suntower
Sun Feb 03, 2013 8:59 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Replacement Capsule For Studio Projects C3
Replies: 14
Views: 7226

Thanks for the info. I was already wary of the idea of DIYing a replacement capsule... and your comments do resonate. I've done my share of soldering, but I was wondering just how 'DIY' such a thing would be. I've been trying to find -the- right mic for years. I guess my feelings are like those of g...
by Suntower
Sun Feb 03, 2013 8:47 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Possibly Anal Nerd Studio Question: Dust
Replies: 17
Views: 6554

Gentlemen, Thanks for the tips. Any suggestions for -surfaces-... like the computer kybds and mix desks? I just look at all the 'stuff' on the floor and in between the stands and guitars? Frankly, I wish there was a vacuum that had the guts to suck everything clean... But the dust and cobwebs always...
by Suntower
Sat Feb 02, 2013 11:30 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Possibly Anal Nerd Studio Question: Dust
Replies: 17
Views: 6554

The paint brush thing -is- a good one. When I -do- dust I use those 'swiffer' thingees. Some specifics come to mind: Do those 'Roombas' really work? :D Seriously... I've got several rooms with wood floors and tons of various stands and gizmos everywhere and shelves galore. Vacuuming is a -drag- what...
by Suntower
Sat Feb 02, 2013 9:58 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Replacement Capsule For Studio Projects C3
Replies: 14
Views: 7226

Replacement Capsule For Studio Projects C3

I keep seeing adverts for replacement capsules from places like microphone-parts.com I've got a number of old, cheap-o Studio Projects and Oktava and so on condensers. I'm wondering if spending $150 (or whatever) on one of these -really- gets one on the road towards U67 or C12 land? Frankly, I never...
by Suntower
Sat Feb 02, 2013 9:50 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Possibly Anal Nerd Studio Question: Dust
Replies: 17
Views: 6554

Possibly Anal Nerd Studio Question: Dust

How does one dust, how often should one dust? What to dust? I hate dusting, but I realise that it's all over everything. Years ago, I used to fix audio gear and I know it does bad things to metal over time. 1. How does one do it efficiently? 2. I've always been told that I'm supposed to put away mic...
by Suntower
Thu May 19, 2011 12:13 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: How To Try Out Pre-Amps (Philosophic & Practical Questio
Replies: 10
Views: 3780

How To Try Out Pre-Amps (Philosophic & Practical Questio

This will likely sound pathetic... but I can't figure out how to ask this -without- sounding pathetic so... :D I need a decent mic preamp for my high-baritone voice for use in my home(ly) studio. It's not a crap place... and it's serious work. I sell enough product to make a living... but only if I ...
by Suntower
Sat Apr 30, 2011 9:35 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Looking for 4-8 Channels Of Preamp < 1k
Replies: 9
Views: 3534

Looking for 4-8 Channels Of Preamp < 1k

Hi, As the title says. Background (sorry) to give some context... My Presonus Digimax ORIGINAL (circa 2003?) is finally heading to that last round-up. That's been my main preamp/di for my 'studio'. I've stuck with it because it feeds an RME 9652 with which I am still quite happy and gives me enough ...
by Suntower
Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:49 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: I Just Got A 1/4" Tape Deck. Now What?
Replies: 13
Views: 3575

FANTASTIC SITE! Thanks. Unfortunately, I've tried registering three times and can't seem to get a registration e-mail. :( What's the trick? ---JC OK, so what's the -bad- news? :D How -does- one bias this thing? I don't see any way to adjust -anything- on it. You seem familiar with it. Is there a man...