Recent content by mattr

So I built a new computer last weekend and have been left with a UAD-1e card that I can no longer use (lack of PCI-e slots). However, just as I decide to sell it, UA announce a trade-in promotion that confirms its obsolescence. I therefore come here with two propositions: :o For those with...

This is my first time working on a song with lots of electric / synthesized sounds, but its fairly guitar-driven / pop-rocky so still partly falls within my comfort zone in that sense. Currently instrumentals only so might not be that interesting to some people, but I'm more worried about how...

I was just clearing through my computer and found this short assignment I had to write last year. Nothing close to Harvey Gerst standard and gonna be laughed at any of the regulars with good electrical engineering knowledge, but I had a quick read through through and it seemed like quite a good...

Recorded this as a favour for a friend back in September and posted a very dodgy mix of the instrumentals, but never got around to polishing up the complete mix due to starting med school and all the new time commitments that have come with it. They've rewritten it as a completely different song...

I'm starting uni next week and will be taking my computer and monitors (all insured, for the record :p) with me, but not my interface and the bulky rack of goodies that goes with it. At low volumes the quality of the computer's onboard sound is reasonably satisfactory, but crank the gain on...

I'm quite excited about how this one is gonna turn out :) Its pretty much one massive musical cliché, but proving quite fun to record so far. Recorded all the instrumentals yesterday and then we're adding vocals next week - gonna be a very vocal-heavy song so I'm not going to let myself get...

Sennheiser e903. Marketed as a snare drum mic, but useful on a variety of sources including guitar cabs. Basically the only difference between this and the e905 (which costs £115 new) is it is slightly longer and doesn't have an integrated clip. Seen very little use and in perfect condition...

Just found out that one of my friend's dad is an acoustical engineer who runs an industrial noise control business. We were using their workshop/warehouse for a band rehearsal and so I got to have a peek at some of the stuff they make. Turns out they were working on a batch of very nice looking...

Whilst this is a microphone question, I thought it would be more suited posted here :) Basically I have to do a short physics research-project thing in the next week or two on a subject of my choice. Guide of around 2-3000 words. Microphones came up as one of the suggestions by the teacher so I...

Recorded the majority of this yesterday afternoon. Still missing some vocal parts (and the long notes at the end of sections need sorting) but this is more or less as "finished" as its going to get (see note below). Now, I must apologise in advance for the 96kbps MP3, but I have excuses! This...

Found myself with a bit of spare cash (for once) and I've decided its probably time to give my trusty computer a bit of tender love and care :) My XP install for studio work is still feeling fresh and running nicely, but my installation of Vista has crawled to a halt so its about time I made a...

Presonus Faderport. Used but in great condition - only problem is a dodgy pan pot, which may or may not bother you. I found the transport controls to be very useful and the fader is perfect for writing automation envelopes, but logistical issues to do with space, power supplies and my laziness...

[UK] FS: Shure Beta 52 ... £85... Free P&P ... Looking for quick sale!! Shure Beta 52. Great kick / bass mic, but now surplus to my requirements. In very good condition apart from one slight issue (detailed below). Comes with original box and documentation, Shure carry case and thread...

Need to get rid of some of the stuff I have lying around. Some of this I have already put on ebay, but I would pull it if anyone showed any interest. Some of it might be useful to someone! Up for grabs... Presonus Faderport. Used but in great condition - only problem is a dodgy pan pot, which...

Had fun recording this with some friends yesterday afternoon. We shut ourselves in my bedroom and didn't let ourselves out until all the tracking was more or less done. "Tough Luck" Drums are quite obviously samples. Bass was DI'd from an Ashdown head. Guitars were through Orange and...