Recent content by Simes

....to answer my own question (and for the reference of others)... the pesky problem was an incorrect jumper setting (cable slave instead of master). The instructions with the drive enclosure do not make any references to what jumper setting was required. A kind soul on a newsgroup passed on...

Hi, I purchased a laptop recently and an external drive enclosure for my 80 gig Seagate 3.5" drive for audio storage, as I'm moving to a portable DAW. I've spent the afternoon aimlessly trying to get XP to detect the thing to no avail. The enclosure is a Skymaster DEM-1351 and I've hooked up...

cheers Trackrat, Woke up this morning, re-listened to the tune and hearing changes again already :) Says something for not trying to finish off a mix when your ears are tired I guess. Someone else (on another forum) mentioned the drum "room" issues. Unfortunately, they're loops and the reverb...

I've completed a second mix for the tune and posted it to the site(http://shallowendswimming.iuma.com - "Antinovel"). Still has some problems, but I think it's an improvement. Thanks for your comments Mixmkr, I agree on the points concerning the balance issues with guitars vs drums. Have...

Cheers Sal, Agree with the points you've presented. I've been battling the "big" vs mud problem with this one for the last couple of days. I've changed a couple of the FX settings on two of the guitar tracks and also felt the same way about that "crunchy" electro perc loop I had in there. I've...

eeek! Re-checking at the moment. The only timing thing I can think of which I'm currently changing is that there is a guitar part which has a "reverse stuttering gate" on it. The guitar is panned hard-left and seems to clash rhythmically with the rest of the piece. Any chance this might be the...

hey kids, I'd appreciate it if any of you could take a listen to my new offering and reference check the mix for me. I've recently upgraded to a new recording platform (finally) and looking for feedback on a new instrumental. It's probably best-classed as Post-Rock, in style. Details...

'lo kids, Another track in the can. Managed to assemble a rough mix, and as always would like some feedback/suggestions as to where to head next with it. You can find it at www.mp3.com/shallowendswimming and it's the ditty entitled "Semblance Of Sleep". Gear used on basic tracks: [guitars] Les...

Eurythmic, Cheers for the feedback (again!). Your points are interesting, helpful and though-provoking as always. One thing you did touch on that I think kinda sums up my thoughts thus far: [but if I hadn't already heard and enjoyed your other material - I probably would have stopped the mp3...

Back again! Shallow End Swimming has another track in the can, and headed in more slightly experimental territory. The track is called "Alright! Tokyo" and can be located @ http://mp3.com/shallowendswimming for your streaming or downloading pleasure. Would appreciate feedback or recommendations...

cheers Struberg, thanks for the feedback. Simon http://mp3.com/shallowendswimming

I barely remember my own lyrics, let alone anyone elses so I can attest to butchering many classics. Agreed on Bowie too. It's great coz the guy is so diverse, which means I can avoid his dodgy stuff like the plague, and get into the stuff I love. His (and Eno's) innovations in how vocals...

Eurythmic, thanks for the great feedback and tips again. The Bowie thing: It's amazing how many people are picking my influences at the moment by listening to the last few tracks I've done. (A friend has twice now picked up on fairly direct influences on my basslines). I've changed my vocal...

Ok. After more than one complaint, mp3.com got their act together and "Gravity" Mk II is now available for perusal at http://mp3.com/shallowendswimming. Changes: breakdown is more rhythmic-orientated. Removed the last verse. Added a guitar-based counter melody. Added a backing harmony vocal...

dud yeah it's a POD. All tracks for the SES project are pods. "Gravity" just finished getting an overhaul and the new version is waiting for approval (as usual) from mp3.com. Will post when it's updated later today. Thanks for checking out Hypathetic too! Cheers, Simon...