8 Different dynamic mics as overheads

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Re: 8 Different dynamic mics as overheads

Post by Gregg Juke » Fri Jun 15, 2018 12:16 pm

>>>>Only if you have an amateur playing.<<<<

Yes, I have to disagree here. Colauitta's awesomeness aside, there will _always_ be variances in each performance with a live player; that is the beauty of a real performer in the first place. You could go with some type of electronic simulation-- recorded playback of one performance, but then, you're not recording live, right? 'Bot drummer? Not a realistic situation at this time, and if it was, it would not be measuring what we are actually seeking to measure/test.

There's always going to be a compromise.

Tony, I loved your playing!

GJ

PS-- I didn't see your response until after I wrote the above, but, yeah...
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Re: 8 Different dynamic mics as overheads

Post by floid » Fri Jun 15, 2018 12:35 pm

ST:TNG episode 162, "Inheritance"
In which Data realizes he has not actually met his mother upon hearing her give a second violin recital.
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Re: 8 Different dynamic mics as overheads

Post by Nick Sevilla » Fri Jun 15, 2018 4:36 pm

drumsound wrote:
Fri Jun 15, 2018 12:12 pm
I'm a hack

In all seriousness, even cats like Vinnie (one of the greatest EVER) there will always be subtle differences. I could have been more scientific and I can play the tune in my sleep and be pretty damn consistent, but I wanted to have a single performance. I also wanted to be a little time efficient, which would not have happened with 8 takes and measuring tape.
LOL, not trying to demean you at all.

If you have ever recorded a sample library, you can see how nuts it can get.
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Re: 8 Different dynamic mics as overheads

Post by losthighway » Fri Jun 15, 2018 6:13 pm

floid wrote:
Fri Jun 15, 2018 12:35 pm
ST:TNG episode 162, "Inheritance"
In which Data realizes he has not actually met his mother upon hearing her give a second violin recital.
Took me a couple hours, but I got it.





It was worth it.

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Re: 8 Different dynamic mics as overheads

Post by Gregg Juke » Fri Jun 15, 2018 7:32 pm

losthighway wrote:
Fri Jun 15, 2018 6:13 pm
floid wrote:
Fri Jun 15, 2018 12:35 pm
ST:TNG episode 162, "Inheritance"
In which Data realizes he has not actually met his mother upon hearing her give a second violin recital.
Took me a couple hours, but I got it.





It was worth it.

I still don't, but maybe it will come to me.

I'll simply add, for no apparent reason:

"Help me! Spock! HELP. ME. SPOCK!!"

"Good, now cry out like Lincoln."

"Help me, Kirk! Help. Me. Kiiirrrkk!"

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Re: 8 Different dynamic mics as overheads

Post by floid » Fri Jun 15, 2018 8:01 pm

PICARD: That is remarkable. Why don't you play something? 
NELLA: You start and I'll jump in. 
PICARD: What shall we play? 
NELLA: What were you working on before I came in? 
PICARD: Bach, the third Brandenburg. 
NELLA: Perfect. Go ahead. 
(Picard starts, but gets lost when she joins in) 
PICARD: I'm sorry. 
NELLA: It's all right. You're not used to playing with anyone, are you? 
PICARD: Just the computer. 
NELLA: I may not be as precise as a computer, but I think you'll enjoy it more. Why don't we start with something a little simpler. How about? 
(she plays Frere Jacque and they do the roundel) 
NELLA: Good. Very good. Now let's have a little fun with it. 
(she plays it with minor variations, and Picard's eyes pop) 
NELLA: You try it. Improvise around the melody. Anything you want. 
(he does) 
NELLA: That's wonderful. Keep going. It's so good. 
(they play it though) 
NELLA: You're definitely better than you think.
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Re: 8 Different dynamic mics as overheads

Post by drumsound » Fri Jun 15, 2018 8:41 pm

Nick Sevilla wrote:
Fri Jun 15, 2018 4:36 pm
drumsound wrote:
Fri Jun 15, 2018 12:12 pm
I'm a hack

In all seriousness, even cats like Vinnie (one of the greatest EVER) there will always be subtle differences. I could have been more scientific and I can play the tune in my sleep and be pretty damn consistent, but I wanted to have a single performance. I also wanted to be a little time efficient, which would not have happened with 8 takes and measuring tape.
LOL, not trying to demean you at all.

If you have ever recorded a sample library, you can see how nuts it can get.
I can't imagine that its fun session...

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Re: 8 Different dynamic mics as overheads

Post by drumsound » Fri Jun 15, 2018 8:44 pm

floid wrote:
Fri Jun 15, 2018 8:01 pm
PICARD: That is remarkable. Why don't you play something? 
NELLA: You start and I'll jump in. 
PICARD: What shall we play? 
NELLA: What were you working on before I came in? 
PICARD: Bach, the third Brandenburg. 
NELLA: Perfect. Go ahead. 
(Picard starts, but gets lost when she joins in) 
PICARD: I'm sorry. 
NELLA: It's all right. You're not used to playing with anyone, are you? 
PICARD: Just the computer. 
NELLA: I may not be as precise as a computer, but I think you'll enjoy it more. Why don't we start with something a little simpler. How about? 
(she plays Frere Jacque and they do the roundel) 
NELLA: Good. Very good. Now let's have a little fun with it. 
(she plays it with minor variations, and Picard's eyes pop) 
NELLA: You try it. Improvise around the melody. Anything you want. 
(he does) 
NELLA: That's wonderful. Keep going. It's so good. 
(they play it though) 
NELLA: You're definitely better than you think.
Even in the future, making live music with other players is still the most satisfying. Audience not required.

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