Recent content by ZiM_XG27

I tried almost every foam piece of crap on the market before I finally gave up and bought proper traps. I didn't have a single room in my home that I could dedicate to tracking or mixing, which is why I tried my hardest to avoid this. Ended up converting half of my garage. Bottom line is foam...

For the price, I like the Dark Terror stuff. Know it's not 40 watts though... But if you are recording you don't need a ton of wattage. I play a Rockerverb 100 and PRS Archon 100. Marshall, though not my favorite, sounds damn good at just about any price range. Even their solid state stuff gets...

You said your voice sounds raspy when you really get into it? And you tried to mask that quality? Lol. I'm jelly. I sound way too clean most of the time. Even when I belt it out. I'd love to have a little more character in my vocals. If I were you, I'd embrace that fact that I can't sing...

A single 57, a TWO FUCKING CHANNEL mixer, and a cassette recorder... That's all OP has a o work with. Why the hell does it seem like EVERYTIME someone has a question on this site the answer is "spend more money because you are an idiot lol"? Answer the question at hand. Even if you need the...

Ok. Here's some real advice based on this new info. If you WON'T or CAN'T (don't care which) treat your room, the setup you are using is indeed terrible. You are using a large diaphragm condenser in a small untreated space. This will pick up a TON of reflections. I'd recommend investing in a...

If you like the p90 sound get a PRS SE 245 soapbar. 630 new. PRS does not make a bad guitar. Even in their "cheap overseas" line. I have les Paul's, explorers, stratocasters, and some 10 top PRS guitars. And I honestly think the SE series sounds and plays great. Stays in tune as well.

It's working about as well as its going to in that mix and doesn't sound bad by any means. Not MY ideal snare sound, but it's obviously all you have to work with and is indeed the way the snare was tuned. And as many people have posted already, the amount of ring is a matter of taste anyway. I...

If that's all the power you have in your voice then, no, you can't sing. Yet anyway. I agree with most of the others. You have a nice sounding voice but don't know how to use it. Which is like saying you own nice guitar or piano but have never taken lessons. I don't agree that "everyone can...

Never argue with stupid people. They will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience. ~Mark Twain. You just beat me...

You really need to look into the soapbox thing again. Lol. You are totally on one. It's does not take "a small leap" for someone accidentally trashing a studio (super douchbag thing to do, not condoning it) to kill someone due to any substance use. It's a very very large leap. I said I "drink"...

I've made listenable recordings with a single usb mic. By that I mean a mix good enough to enjoy the song. Not a "professional" mix. It's really all about how you use the mic. Proper eq and compression go a long way. As well as mic placement and where in the room you are recording. If you are...

A: My brother died in a drunk driving accident, so I'm a little offended that you would put playing guitar drunk in a safe environment in the same ball field as driving a high speed heavy ass vehicle. Time to step down from that soap box. B: I totally drink all the time. Just not stupid enough...

I actually recorded a band last weekend and all of us were shit faced drunk. Per their request. Wanted me to be on the same mindset. Went against everything I've ever thought about how to act in a recording environment. What the hell though right? One of the best live recordings I've ever done...

I see nothing wrong with comping. Especially if I'm recording another band. My goal is always the best result possible. And I won't stamp my name on shit. It really depends on what your goal is. Most pros even comp. They'll play it "right" 3-5 times and the producer will pick the parts he likes...

A lot of good advice so far. The only thing I would add concerns finding guitar tone. Some people find it easier to first find correct mic placement, THEN tweak your amp. If doing it the way you are doing it gets the results you want then just ignore me. Lol. First, turn all tone settings on amp...