BradD said:
I'm a proficient keyboardist and he is a decent guitarist.
Alright, now we're getting somewhere. Now, I have a few other very important questions for you:
* What brand/model of keyboard are you using? And are you going direct or amp mic'ing when you record (if so, what kind of amp)?
* What brand and model of guitar is your partner playing? Accoustic or electric?
I also play some guitar and am now trying to add acoustic drums to either replace or supplement midi drums.
Ouch! Now we're getting somewhere. You are trying to replace and/or supplement
midi drums. Just a hint: this might be a major source of your problem. You also say you are
trying to add some accoustic drums?
What is meant by
trying? If you mean that you aren't a drummer, and you're trying to learn to play, then that also puts up a pretty big red flag for a lot of reasons. If you are using a real drummer, then how experienced is he, and what kind of kit does he have? How regularly does he maintain his drum kit ; ie -- is he good at tuning and tightening the heads and so on?
We've had a guy play some bass tracks for us, but eventually we'd like to do that ourselves too.
Alright, I'm starting to see a pattern develop here in that it doesn't sound as though we have everything hashed out as to who is playing what. Really good recordings are usually made by those who have clearly defined roles -- for each instrument, and each person is experienced and practiced at each instrument . . . has outstanding equipment that is well-maintained, and knows how to get great sound out of it.
My basement is fairly well treated, but has only 7ft. ceilings.
That can be a major factor, as well. When you say "fairly well treated," try and be more specific here. How is it treated? With what? Tell us about your monitoring environment? What kind of monitors are you using, and tell us what kind of treatment you're using for that area?
