So wrote, recorded and mixed this today.
I just learned how to group tracks and sends in Cubase. And i have a new guitar recording set up where I am splitting a stereo signal to an amp and micing it and the other direct to the mixer.
So let me know what you think of the tone and levels and...
So, I have written about 10 songs recently and I feel like I have kind of maxed out the basic style I have. I mean I could keep on writing songs mixing up the chord changes and picking patterns some more, but i think I need some fresh inspiration.
So I was thinking I could either:
a) go...
I don't play out or anything, but I have never upgraded my little practice amp the Fender 25R. When I demo guitars at the local shops I usually use a nice tube amp - one I really like is the Blackstar 5watt - it has a single 10" speaker but it is much louder and obviously warmer and full...
I came across this great video that explains how to use effect sends in Cubase.
I have only used direct effect inserts per channel and I wanted to learn how to use effect sends and why I should use them - this video really helped me understand it so I though I would post it here.
Groups work...
Post pics of your guitars (These aren't my photos, I just Googled them...)
I am looking at adding a Epiphone Les Paul standard to the collection real soon.
Here is what I have now:
BC RICH Masterpiece Bich Tobacco
Ibanex RGT 42DX
These are the two guitars I mainly play, I also have an...
So i downloaded the melodyne VST plugin - installed it, activated the trial
i have it in my effects inserts on the vocal track
but the audio isnt in the melodyne editor.
Its just blank and there is no "open file" or choose audio" or anything...
The getting started video just jumps right to...
Redid the vocal and guitar tracks. messed around with some panning...
see what you think
And Take 5
http://unionautomaticrevolver.com/mp3/DesolateGeneration5.mp3
Take 4
http://unionautomaticrevolver.com/mp3/DesolateGeneration4.mp3
OK I guess it sounds like old 80s rock - or so people keep telling me...
Give it a listen let me know how it sounds
(edit: added bass and raised vocal levels)
http://unionautomaticrevolver.com/mp3/dontwannaknow2.mp3
OLD MIX:
http://unionautomaticrevolver.com/mp3/Idontwannaknow.mp3
OK, I re-tracked the vocals - i get a little rumble on my KRK's but it seems ok on the Sony Shelf System...
Lemme know what you think
http://unionautomaticrevolver.com/mp3/UwillB.mp3
Isn't as good I think implies that it can't perform perfectly - it certainly can perform perfectly - I have never seen a balanced guitar cable (although I'm sure they exist)
and unbalanced cables are used every day by professional and casual musicians alike. I use them every day and i have...
I freaking hate my vocals and hate them even more after I listen to them played back.
But alas this is the only one I have so im stuck with it, I am not trying to sing like american idol just make something that doesn't cause visible lacerations to the ear drums.
So - if you have a standard...
I have two problems when recording with Cubase LE 4 -
actually inconveniences
but the first one is having to select multiple tracks before recording with a guitar strapped to my is difficult and I can't drag the mouse and select multiple tracks :(
the other is I do not know the shortcut for...
Give me the specs and I will be happy to add it. If you can format it in the same fashion as the ones above it would make it a lot easier :) i'm not trying to create the definitive list or anything just show people a sample of whats available
1) Balanced inputs use three wires (usually the XLR inputs are balanced) which reduces interference especially over long distances (like 20+ feet) - From my understanding you have to have 3 wires for balance (like XLR 3 prong)- two wires send the signal in mirrored phase and then the combining...