To Lava or not to Lava?

[SRR]

Freudian Slip, a user of these boards is ranting and raving that "being on the Lava" is a sickness that needs a 12 step program, my mixes only get better as I add Lava lamps, glitter ones add that sheen that is missing, red ones add warmth, and if you mix up how many colors you of Lava lamps you get; there won't be a build up of to much of one color. Some may only need two Lava lamps, some may need 10 or more to see a real difference in their mixes.

So the question before the jury to Lava or not to Lava?

[Track Rat]

I'm a two lamp guy. You can't go around lop-sided.

[andyhix]

I have zero and I can record or mix for shit. Draw your own conclusions.

[Track Rat]

Oh, come on now. I lived in Ypsi and soaked up some of that mojo so you gotta have it in spades.

[EdWonbass]

I have my lava lamp on the left side of me when I'm mixing. I think it evens out the stereo image because I tend to pan too much shit to the right.

[nukeitout]

I don't have any lamps, but I had one before. I can mix better now. Of course that could be from learning new things and getting better equipment...

naah it has to be that I don't have my lava lamp anymore I was always this good, just impeded by the lava...

[RezN8]

It's really weird, but since installing a professional Lava Lamp in my studio, my recordings have improved dramatically. I feel like I'm in a special cult or something.

[notCardio]

on whether you're a lava person or not.

Just like some people are dog people, some people are cat people.

I like to go with the flow.

I lost count. Different types for different music. I use them, especially the glitter ones, for primary lighting. Maximum effect.

I've got one that's about 2 1/2 - 3 feet tall. It takes forever to warm up, but when it does, a family of Estonians could heat their house with it.

[zbert]

Keep mine just behind me. Always watches my back.

[pdlstl]

Here is a portion of my collection. I have 19 in all...

Lot's of vibe going on in my studio.

[Blue Groove]

The vintage ones are a little warmer, with more color than the new ones, but the newer ones seem alot clearer.

[gvarko]

Better tone can be achieved by using a made in the USA lava lamp vs Korea, Japan, Mexico etc....

[notCardio]

Originally Posted by gvarko

Better tone can be achieved by using a made in the USA lava lamp vs Korea, Japan, Mexico etc....

I'd put those 80's Japanese lavas up against any of the new made in USA crap.

[Freudian Slip]

Now the lava lamps are starting fights! What's next?????


F.S.

[Blue Groove]

Don't forget about the british ones.

Maybe if we talk about this long enough the engineers at Behringer will Google it...

UltraLavaLamp ProXL

[Freudian Slip]

Originally Posted by Blue Groove

UltraLavaLamp ProXL

I'm sure they are reverse enginiering it as we speak.


F.S.

[notCardio]

Originally Posted by Freudian Slip

I'm sure they are reverse enginiering it as we speak.


F.S.

Rava ramps.

[TragikRemix]

already out.

but it's USB2.0 powered..no firewire yet of course...

[superbeatballer]

I'm a Fiber optic guy.

[Dogman]

I compress everything through my lamp...that's why I sound so good....

[Richard Monroe]

I couldn't complete the poll, because you didn't give me the option for the true answer- one and only one. Essential for mixing in mono- the "wall of lava". It's the American way. One God, one woman, one lava lamp, whether it's red, white, or blue.-Richie

[punkin]

I'm wondering if you could convert a 60 gallon fish tank into a lava lamp.

[homestudioguy]

My daughter went to college and left hers here.............
However, its PINK!

[MadAudio]

I've only got one, but it's studly. Here's a pic of mine on its first day in the studio!

[TragikRemix]

Originally Posted by Dogman

I compress everything through my lamp...that's why I sound so good....

does anyone remember that guy that wanted to use a lightbulb as a compressor?? this reminds me of that crazy thread...