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Out of curiosity, I cross posted this tune on Futureproducers.com. Here's the first review: I guess it just goes to show that you can some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you can't please all the people all the time. LOL.

Supercreep: It figures that you would hate the drums. Maybe its even appropriate. The definition of the title, Ignis Fatuus, is: ig·nis fat·u·us 1. A phosphorescent light that hovers or flits over swampy ground at night, possibly caused by spontaneous combustion of gases emitted by...

I've been making some wierd music lately. I'm not sure if this is too far out in left field for anyone to enjoy listening to it. Yes, that unfamiliar instrument you're hearing IS an oboe. Unfortunately, I have to make everything on headphones for now, so I'm testing the waters to see if there...

My brother sent me this file; he recorded it on an 8-track unit with a computer mic. I dumped it into acid and soundforge and played with it. Since the actual source recording is relatively lo-fi, I'm not really looking for tips on improving quality; however, your thoughts on the...

I love soundforge and acid, but I have been using cooledit pro for tracking. Stupid, I know, but I have been reluctant to learn something new. Is Vegas the answer to my dilemma? Thanks.

Breakin Atoms, don't be embarassed about a 121; according to the statistics, you are smarter than about 90% of people (I'm sure that includes JaBu). JaBu, I don't care about those people. The point is: YOU are not a genius.

Sorry, I should have referenced that. http://home8.swipnet.se/~w-80790/Index.htm

Slow Down, Turbo I think I may have found the perfect article for you. http://tweakheadz.com/newbie_guide_to_recording.htm As far as gear, your situation sounds like you don't need to be blowing $3K on gear you don't know how to use. My advice is to download fruityloops and get acquainted...

The problem with using single band compression on bass is that when transients are attenuated, the entire frequency is affected. Since most of the energy is contained in the low frequencies, the attack that gives the bassline its character is often lost (in my opinion). I use a multiband on...

Its ironic that the majority of the poorly mixed songs mentioned in this thread made LOADS of money. Makes me want to learn how to suck.

This track came together in about two hours from start to finish. So far I am very happy with the out-come. I want to start adding some more orchestration and detail, so I thought I'd turn to you guys for some brainstorming ideas. All it has now is bass, drums, piano, and vocal. Make sure...

I'll tell you exactly what it is. Its the multi-band compressor used by the radio station. I produced and recorded a group that gets airplay a couple times a day on our local pop music station. The mix I sent them is a good, clean mix--not overmastered at all. The first time I heard it on...

buy cheap--buy twice don't even think about it. I have one, and wish I had just ponied up for a C1 earlier.

laj, shut up. It makes me sick when I hear people yapping about how they hate artists for "selling out." What total bullshit. The music biz is one of the most cut-throat games in existence--anyone who is successful has nothing but my congratulations. Its not easy to reach the top: it...

Having the vocalist sing closer to the mic is a great idea. Let me try that... Thanks for the compliments on the track. :)

Thanks for the info. All the ideas are great, but I need something that can be put up and down in a relatively short period of time. I don't have the luxury of a permanent vocal booth. Tex: I am using a C1

Every time I post a recording in the MP3 clinic, I get comments like: "It sounds like you're recording your vocals in a locker room" I have made extensive efforts to cut down on echos, such as building a vocal booth out of PVC pipe and throwing blankets over it, but it doesnt seem to be...

Man am i frustrated. CJ--I do appreciate your honest feedback once again. Do you have any suggestions for me on how I can reduce room echos? After my previous post that got hammered for disgusting room sound, I went to home depot and engineered an elaborate pvc pipe vocal booth that i can...

can I get some criticism about: 1. Vocal recording 2. Vocal performance 3. general production advice/criticism Thanks http://www.nowhereradio.com/artists/album.php?aid=1582&alid=-1

Thank you everyone for all your comments. So, basically, most people like the recording...but dont like the song. I'm okay with that--the song was never my favorite. Cyan Jaguar, you hit the nail on the head (as usual). You pegged the weakest point in my vocal chain. Everything I'm using...