| Letter to a friend |    |
A little ditty that I recorded some time ago, but was never happy with. This version is better I think.
Only the drums are not "live" - they've been programmed using EZdrummer.
So how can the mix be made better? I'm sure it can - just not sure how at the moment (although I think the bass is a little loud perhaps).
Only the drums are not "live" - they've been programmed using EZdrummer.
So how can the mix be made better? I'm sure it can - just not sure how at the moment (although I think the bass is a little loud perhaps).
Nice Jim, vox are great, well recorded.
You can improve the sound of bass and drums. I need more info on how you are recording the Bass guitar, interface, mixer, amp etc.
As with the EzDrummer, first off I found the Funkmaster kits to offer the most realistic sounding. There is a choice of two, I can't remember which one I prefer, it's a question of trying them out.
The other important thing is to choose Multichannel in the ExDrummer mixer, then in cubase open the VST instrument tab and click on icon (Far right) which looks like a box and an arrow. This will give separate tracks for the drums so that you can individually adjust the Eq, Compression etc. I normally add some upper mids to the overheads and snare. I generally don't use compression as they are all sampled sounds anyway.
You can improve the sound of bass and drums. I need more info on how you are recording the Bass guitar, interface, mixer, amp etc.
As with the EzDrummer, first off I found the Funkmaster kits to offer the most realistic sounding. There is a choice of two, I can't remember which one I prefer, it's a question of trying them out.
The other important thing is to choose Multichannel in the ExDrummer mixer, then in cubase open the VST instrument tab and click on icon (Far right) which looks like a box and an arrow. This will give separate tracks for the drums so that you can individually adjust the Eq, Compression etc. I normally add some upper mids to the overheads and snare. I generally don't use compression as they are all sampled sounds anyway.
Fabulous feedback on the drum sounds Denis... thank you. I knew about selecting the multi-channel outlet in the EzDrummer mixer, but didn't know that it was paired with the "activate all channels" bit too, so well worth trying from now on for me.
Glad you like the song.
As far as your questions are concerned: bass is recorded direct into the digital recorder (Zoom R16); I don't add any effects during recording. This is how everything except drums are captured. Once I have all elements of the song recorded I transfer it to my PC and use Cubase for the mix. I mix in mono for volume, then sort out the stereo spread. For bass, I tend to add a little compression, and a bit of EQ only. I've got, but not tried using amp sims for the bass.
The mix-down is then captured, and I master separately again using Cubase.
Once again, thanks for the feedback. Very useful indeed
Glad you like the song.
As far as your questions are concerned: bass is recorded direct into the digital recorder (Zoom R16); I don't add any effects during recording. This is how everything except drums are captured. Once I have all elements of the song recorded I transfer it to my PC and use Cubase for the mix. I mix in mono for volume, then sort out the stereo spread. For bass, I tend to add a little compression, and a bit of EQ only. I've got, but not tried using amp sims for the bass.
The mix-down is then captured, and I master separately again using Cubase.
Once again, thanks for the feedback. Very useful indeed
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Jiminuk wrote…
A little ditty that I recorded some time ago, but was never happy with. This version is better I think.
Only the drums are not "live" - they've been programmed using EZdrummer.
So how can the mix be made better? I'm sure it can - just not sure how at the moment (although I think the bass is a little loud perhaps).
Wow Jim...
This is a fantastic recording ..... right in my room!!!
Well Done...
Seems like u and denis use ezee drummer ... i havent got that ...is it free??? haha
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swordfish wrote…
Jiminuk wrote…
A little ditty that I recorded some time ago, but was never happy with. This version is better I think.
Only the drums are not "live" - they've been programmed using EZdrummer.
So how can the mix be made better? I'm sure it can - just not sure how at the moment (although I think the bass is a little loud perhaps).
Wow Jim...
This is a fantastic recording ..... right in my room!!!
Well Done...
Seems like u and denis use ezee drummer ... i havent got that ...is it free??? haha ;)
ok u ask how can mix be made better ... the only thing i might suggest is have a look into the dark arts of mastering!! ....
when will we three meet again ..... yep its different ....witches brew etc
im looking at it .... it just gives me a new way of looking at my final delivery ....having realised that my stuff is just not consistent at the final delivery
tecno type fish
Jiminuk wrote…
Fabulous feedback on the drum sounds Denis... thank you. I knew about selecting the multi-channel outlet in the EzDrummer mixer, but didn't know that it was paired with the "activate all channels" bit too, so well worth trying from now on for me.
Glad you like the song.
As far as your questions are concerned: bass is recorded direct into the digital recorder (Zoom R16); I don't add any effects during recording. This is how everything except drums are captured. Once I have all elements of the song recorded I transfer it to my PC and use Cubase for the mix. I mix in mono for volume, then sort out the stereo spread. For bass, I tend to add a little compression, and a bit of EQ only. I've got, but not tried using amp sims for the bass.
The mix-down is then captured, and I master separately again using Cubase.
Once again, thanks for the feedback. Very useful indeed
:)
I'll be interested how you get on
**EDIT
I use a Line 6 Bass Pod XT
http://line6.com/legacy/basspodxt
I got one on eBay in mint condition for about £60.00 - I plug it into my Focusrite Saffire Pro 24 audio interface into the standard input - I love Line 6 pods, also have one for my electric guitars to. Much better quality than any AMP simulator I've used.
| re: re: Letter to a friend |
swordfish wrote…
Jiminuk wrote…
A little ditty that I recorded some time ago, but was never happy with. This version is better I think.
Only the drums are not "live" - they've been programmed using EZdrummer.
So how can the mix be made better? I'm sure it can - just not sure how at the moment (although I think the bass is a little loud perhaps).
Wow Jim...
This is a fantastic recording ..... right in my room!!!
Well Done...
Seems like u and denis use ezee drummer ... i havent got that ...is it free??? haha ;)
Totally loving the vocals! It's extremely clean What mic are you using for the vocals?
What mic are you using for the vocals?
It's really nice, a great recording! Just wish they were real drums!!
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