Recent content by jeffoest

Hi all, I'm new to computer DAW recording but have experience using dedicated multi-track digital recorders. Anyway - this one has me frustrated and scratching my head. My signal chain is the following: Mic->Preamp->M-Audio Audiophile USB Interface->Mac (Logic) My voice doubles on...

Probably a dumb question - but I'm loooking at getting a M-Audio Audiophile USB for a particular application. After I got to thinking, I realized that as a second (and completely unexpected) benefit, this unit has all the interfaces that I would need to do something I've always wanted to: bypass...

I've always tried to maintain as much digital in my signal chain as possible but it's not always the easiest thing to do. For example - I record my vocals on my Akai DPS16 hard disk recorder in 24-bit. Then I run it to an outboard analog compresser (RNC) (D->A) though a digital effects unit...

Hi all, I bought my Marshall V69 in Sept 2003. After two usesi it started to develop a very noticible rumble. I was able to send it back to Marshall where they repaired it and sent it back to me. In the last year I haven't used it much (probably a total of 6-7 hours) but when I was recording...

I've always liked this old Jackson 5 song. Instruments include the Yamaha Motif (piano, drums, organ, percussion), the electric bass and electric guitar. (November 2004) Sugar Daddy (3:06)

Hi all and happy Thanksgiving. Here is my scenario. I am working on a song that really emphasizes the bass. Essentially I built the arrangement of the drums, piano, guitar, percussion etc.. around some pretty funky bass lines. The arrangement is sparse intentionally to put emphasis on the bass...

Hi all, This is a fast rock tune that I would be interested in some mix feedback. Thanks! Thanksgiving Day (2;37)

Hi all, Kind of hurried to write and record this one as I'm getting ready for a bit of a vacation and wanted to get it down. Just my vocals and me playing the acoustic guitar (with loud fret squeaks - sorry)... Anyways, I'm REALLY interested in your thoughts here because when I get back...

Hi all, This is a song that I am working on. Dreams By The Lake (Tribute to Bix) 3:48 While I would certainly welcome critiques of the mix and recording (hey - I know my weakness is the vocals) I'm really curious about what techniques you guys use to eliminate the amateur choppiness at the...

Last January, I took a day and built a little 'vocal booth' of PVC and moving blankets - similar to what many have done here. Mine is about 4'x5' and about 8' high - I drape comforters over the top. The idea was to eliminate natural reverb so I could add it later. I used to record vocals in a...

Hi all, After about three months of starting on a new job (and occassionally working on some guitar and bass playing skills) I've finally written a new song. Any feedback or thoughts appreciated. Boyfriend (3:32) (c) 2004 Jeff Oestreich

Hi all, I haven't posted here in a long while and haven't been writing much music either. Actually my studio is aglow with new ideas, my guitar skills are becoming good enough that I actually get inspired (i'm really more of a keyboard player), been learning the bass and coming to a certain...

Hey guys - this is a reggae-inspired pop song inspired by two things: 1) Needed a vehicle to record my new bass (one week of bass playing experience with the help of "Bass Playing for Dummies" lol) 2) Some of the discussions I've had in the musician forum concerning religion and politics and...

This was all done using a Yamaha Motif workstation and is a blend of a more 'traditional' treatment of this song ending in some 'cool' jazz... Let me know what you think. http://www.geocities.com/rihs1979/almamater.htm

Hi all, I looked through the FAQs/Stickys but didn't find the answer to this question (well... maybe I missed it!). I'm thinking of buying a bass (probably an SX jazz bass - seems like a good one for the money) for use in my amateur recording studio. Right now I use a synth/workstation for my...