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Greg_L
Banned
The second one has some weirdness going on with the backing rhythm. Did you copy/pan/shift on us?
I think they both sound pretty good for what you're using them for. A little dark for me, but not bad.
The second one has some weirdness going on with the backing rhythm. Did you copy/pan/shift on us?
I think they both sound pretty good for what you're using them for. A little dark for me, but not bad.
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Greg_L
Banned
Not bad. It does sound plexi-ish. That fizz is natural to real plexis. I always called it a "rubbery" sound. It reminds me of squeaky rubber gloves or something. Lol.
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Greg_L
Banned
I think it sounds pretty good. Good song too.
I don't think it's boomy. Maybe a little thick in the low mids, but not bad. Cool guitar.
miroslav
Cosmic Cowboy
Thanks.
The Cortez wasn't being pushed, otherwise it can sustain more than that.
I'm still trying to decide what I want to do with the second song idea, and will probably try a couple of other amps with it, but I liked the Cortez in the room, but when I get other tracks done, then the mix will decide what I use and final tones.
The second jam was done on the spur of the moment. I was finished with the first, and switched amps and started just messing around...so not much time was spent on dilaing in.
The second one has some weirdness going on with the backing rhythm. Did you copy/pan/shift on us?
I think they both sound pretty good for what you're using them for. A little dark for me, but not bad.
Thanks.
I was trying out two mics when I did these jams.
In the first clip, I just used one of the two mics for rhythm and for lead, but when I did the second clip, it was getting late, and I liked both mics, so instead of picking one for each rhythm and lead tracks at that point...I used all four mic tracks.
So there are two mics on rhythm, and for the hell of it, I panned them apart L/R , and then with the lead I also panned them apart, but not as wide as the two rhythm mics. So no, it's not a copy/pan/shift...
...and it won't stay like that when I do the tracks for the actual song....I'll just use one mic for each.I rarely double mic guitars for actual recording purposes...I was just trying out two different mics to see which I liked better.
One is a Fat Head ribbon, and the other an AKG D1000E. The Fat Head has more low end, and brighter top end (which is unusual for a ribbon)....while the D1000 is more even/flatter sounding, and in some instances, smoother.
Oh, and I rolled off the highs a bit as they felt a bit edgy, but again, when I get to the production, I'll dial in final tones then.
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Greg_L
Banned
It kind of has that seashell out of phase kind of sound, so I figured there was something going on.
miroslav
Cosmic Cowboy
It kind of has that seashell out of phase kind of sound, so I figured there was something going on.
Yeah, I agree, it has a bit of "swish" going on...the two mics were not the exact same distance from the cab...maybe about 4-5" difference, so just enough give it some of that.
I'm going to put up that same clip using only one of the mics each for rhythm and lead.
It was like 1:30AM when I was wrapping that clip up, and I just didn't feel like auditioning mic tracks.
I'll also be doing some overdriven tones soon...so I'll see how that goes. I don't have a true "plexi" amp, but I can get close to it with a couple. I think I can get there with my Rivera Chubster 40.
Been checking out some of the Mojave amps....they have a few models that can do that driven crunch sound really good....but I'm finding that what I really want to get next is a super clean amp. I can get pretty clean with a couple of mine...but not 100%.
Telegram Sam
New member
Hi Miro,
I like the lead guitar on jam 1, those crunchy type lead tones are among my favorite!\
Thanks for posting it up!
miroslav
Cosmic Cowboy
Thanks Sam!
minerman
Tonetard
Cool tones Miro, they do have a little of that phasey sound, but still sound pretty good. I'd like to hear those amps with more od/gain on 'em myself, just to hear what they sound like pushed......
miroslav
Cosmic Cowboy
I can do some dirven tones on them.
I was shooting for minimal breakup when I did these.
Yeah...on that second jam, I'll post it again using just one each of the mic tracks instead of two mics/track...I was being lazy.
I was shooting for minimal breakup when I did these.
Yeah...on that second jam, I'll post it again using just one each of the mic tracks instead of two mics/track...I was being lazy.
Lt. Bob
Spread the Daf!
actually it's not being pushed that I'm talking about.
One of my personal requirements is for an amp to have long sustain while pristine clean and not being pushed even a little bit.
An amp that notes dies out on in that situation is one I don't like and it's a very specific sound that I immediately recognize ..... the way notes die out at the end. That Cortez has that sound ...... don't like it and couldn't live with it.
The Macht, OTOH , doesn't have that sound which makes it one I could like.
Telegram Sam
New member
That's interesting...
Put up some more notes and open chords, Miro, let's hear this.
Put up some more notes and open chords, Miro, let's hear this.
miroslav
Cosmic Cowboy
I know what you mean.
I'll have to compare them side by side though. I think the Cortez actually has pretty good resonance and sustain in the room...of course, they are different cabs and different speakers, though both are 6V6 amps. The Cortez is smaller and more lightweight cab with a Celestion Gold....while the Mach12X cab is thicker wood, wider, and heavier...with a WGS Reaper.
It may just be how I recorded the Cortez VS the Macht12X.
I was using my Langevin DVC preamp, which also has some EQ and a limiter section. I ran it through the limiter for about 4-6dB reduction, as I wanted a bit more of the plucky attack on the notes...so that could be why the notes don't ring out as much as how I hear them in the room.
When I do some OD tones....I'll also redo some cleaner tones with just the amp and nothing else in the chain except mic and pre, thought it ain't much for real clean tones. For me, the Cortez really shines when it's pushed hard. At that point, you can hang a chord, order some take-out, and it will still be going when you hang up the phone.
It does that Neil Young "Rust Never Sleeps Thing" and then some....
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Here are some Cortez clips on their website done by Greg V. You can get a really good idea of what the amp can do.
Both the Cortez and the Crema Wheat are quite good, and get a lot of raves.
http://www.tungstenamp.com/clips.htm
My amp started out as the basic Cortez....but then I had the builder do some mods, and finally at one point he asked me if I wanted him to just complete some other mods and turn the Cortez into his full "Crema Wheat" amp spec...which gives the amp a bit more headroom, and smoothness over the basic Cortez.
It's pretty much the same amp, but has better trannies (Mercury Mag) and I think he changed a couple of other small components, if I recall, though he left off just one minor change from taking it to 100% "Crema Wheat".
I had him do a mod originally that made the Normal channel more humbucker friendly...and if he did the full "Crema Wheat" conversion...he would have undone that, which I didn't want.
So that's why I call mine a "Creme Cortez"...it's kinda' both amps at once.
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Seeker of Rock
Let us be unburdened by that which has been ?
Man, I can't remember if it was this thread or another one, but I was getting ready to submit a message that basically said, "My Jackson Custom Soloist looks period-specific and is aesthetically-dated, but it still plays and sounds killer (especially on solos)." But then I got this little ban message that popped up because I said something about Guitaristic's mom. Lol, what has HR come to? 
Anyway, finally glad to post that about the Jackson. It is a good, well-made instrument, but I wouldn't really feel comfortable playing it live in a jazz band or anything. Or any other non-hair metal band, for that matter.
Anyway, finally glad to post that about the Jackson. It is a good, well-made instrument, but I wouldn't really feel comfortable playing it live in a jazz band or anything. Or any other non-hair metal band, for that matter.
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Greg_L
Banned
Man, I can't remember if it was this thread or another one, but I was getting ready to submit a message that basically said, "My Jackson Custom Soloist looks period-specific and is aesthetically-dated, but it still plays and sounds killer (especially on solos)." But then I got this little ban message that popped up because I said something about Guitaristic's mom. Lol, what has HR come to?
Anyway, finally glad to post that about the Jackson. It is a good, well-made instrument, but I wouldn't really feel comfortable playing it live in a jazz band or anything. Or any other non-hair metal band, for that matter.
Lol. That's one thing I really like about SG's and LP's - they never look dated and will work in just about any genre.
Seeker of Rock
Let us be unburdened by that which has been ?
Amen. The Jackson is a studio guitar now. At least until that next big resurgence of hair metal takes the arenas around the world by storm again and I break out my leather pants and dive back into the scene.
Seeker of Rock
Let us be unburdened by that which has been ?
Also, any of you guys members at Gearslutz? I've been posting a little over there and kind of like it. A LOT of members, though, so it's hard to remember who everyone is.
Telegram Sam
New member
I'm a member there, I was kind of hoping to learn what I'm doing here, and then go over there when I look smarter.
Nice guitar, I love guitars and the tones they produce.
Nice guitar, I love guitars and the tones they produce.
miroslav
Cosmic Cowboy
You need attitude more than smarts at GS.
There are smart/experienced guys over there who do the studio thing on a pro/commercial level...but also a lot of extreme gear attitudes at times.
I've been a member there for a long time, but I was always hanging out on other forums, so I only popped in there to check opinions about some gear or some technique...and I always bring salt.
There sometimes heated battles over gear choices....but generally, if the majority feels positive/negative about a piece of gear, then you can be sure it's pretty spot on. Sometimes though...if it's some "pro-sumer" item, most will dismiss it out of hand.
It was there that I first heard of the Overstayer comps about a year or two ago, and based on the global GS raves, I decided to pick one up....and now I have all three models of Overstayer comps.
So it's a good place to check out opinons...certainly much more so than Harmony Central.
The absolute upper level of audio pros are over on PSW. I'm talking about major studio names who are actively involved in the biz, not just smarter guys....but even that place has changed a lot from its early days...so it's no better/worse than other audio forums.
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Greg_L
Banned
Gearslutz is probably the last major internet forum in which I'm not universally hated or banned. 