Recent content by AndyMan

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    Guitars too crisp and crunchy

    Thanks for all your input guys. I'm going to try a few different things. One of them foremost is Mic placement. also going to mess around with trouble and presence and post EQ. thank you
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    Guitars too crisp and crunchy

    https://www.reverbnation.com/blickfang4. pretty much all of my tunes
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    Guitars too crisp and crunchy

    Hi All I have been told "Man I dig your crispy guitar sound" and quite frankly and getting tired of it. Basic info: Bugera 333XL, Lopoline cab with Celestions, SM58, Focusrite Scarlett Solo, Reaper. I was going to play around with mic placement but the cab is in another room and Im not...
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    Speakers / Monitors

    Hi All. Forgive me if this comes up all to often. I feel my recordings sound like crud because of the speakers/monitors I use for play back. I have an entry level gaming machine with 16GB of RAM. A Focusrite scarlette solo. A Shure SM58. A Custom 2X12 cab with Celestion Green backs. I...
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    I need an isolation box for my 2X12 cab

    Hi All I need an isolation box for my 2X12 cab. Can anyone assist? I do not have the resources to build one myself. Thanks!
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    What's the best chord?

    I'm digging the H chord these days!
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    Original Song - Looking for Feedback

    I think your vocals have potential. I am looking for a female vocalist to collaborate. I can send you a WAV, you can add your vocals. I don't get money. We both get publicity. Sound interesting?
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    Lyrics in need of feedback :)

    I think I like them! How are your vocals? I think we might be able to collaborate!
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    Drum Conundrum

    Hi 1. I have Win 7 with a quad core, Berhinger 4ch. mixer and use Reaper I am having a problem these days with good drums and recording. I have SSD4-EX (Steven Slate Drums). I also have a drummer who plays good but his kit sounds like doodoo. My problem is the SSD4 Drums sound awesome but...
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    Budget DAW recommendations

    Hey Guys thanks for chiming in. I guess Reaper did not like my username. I have a new one and things are good. I will keep Cubase in mind but for now, I will continue with Reaper
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    Budget DAW recommendations

    Hi All I am spending more time in the home studio these days and looking for the latest, greatest budget DAW. I need something that will support 3rd party VST (Steven Slate Drums SSD4 EX). I have been using Reaper. I have a communication problem with the Reaper folks. It started with...
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    MR-8 Recording question

    Thank You guys And thank you, Lt. Bob, that did the trick. Duh on my part. I owe ya one. Merry Christmas!
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    MR-8 Recording question

    Hi guys Heres how it panned out. I arrived at the drummers house and had a few beers. Sometimes when were just noodeling, some great ideas slip through the cracks. Well this time he pulls out this MR-8. I wasn't in the mood to learn how to operate it, So I breezed through the manual. What...
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    MR-8 Recording question

    Hi gang I am checking out a Fostex MR-8 and it appears that I really can't record 2 tracks simultaneously. Have you found this to be a problem? Yes I am aware of the "stereo" recording but thats like putting 2 things left and right on the same track. Thanks for the input!
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    micing amps

    Exactly! You need a good mic. But also: 1st. get a sound from your gear that people say is very good. 2nd. Its just like anything else; you get what you pay for. Spend the extra dough for the mic, speaker, pickup, amp. 3rd. Mic placement is a science in its self...
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