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  1. markmann

    Spotify streams

    Yup, I am following.
  2. markmann

    Spotify streams

    Yeah, a friend of mine thought he was doing me a favor by playing my songs repeatedly. Luckily Spotify didn't seem to notice.
  3. markmann

    Spotify streams

    I have your playlist playing as I type. There's some good stuff on there ??? My band name is just my name: mark mansueto. I have two EP's and a third on the way. When I create my playlist I assume it will be ok to add bands that are on your list? Is that what you had in mind?
  4. markmann

    Spotify streams

    I think it's a great idea. I wonder how often you'd have to play a song before it gets flagged by Spotify? I'm thinking once a week by one particular person wouldn't do it. I'm willing to try so how do I let you know what songs? How do I get to your playlist so that I can play your list? Lastly...
  5. markmann

    Got banned/restricted on distrokid for no reason

    It's not just Distrokid and Spotify. I really don't think and distributors or steaming sites care about us little guys and it all seems like a bit of a crap-shoot to me. Im currently with Distrokid at the moment which has been going okay. When I tried to sign up with Routenote they rejected my...
  6. markmann

    Could you give me thoughts on my lyrics? Criticism is welcomed!!!!!!

    I think it's a good start but there are issues. 1. The first line doesn't make sense to me. 2. You seem to be talking in second and third point of view and first could also be implied which seems odd: "Sitting here feeling doomed" 1st "Like there's nothing left for you" 2nd 3.Either you or...
  7. markmann

    do i really need an expensive guitar

    To answer the original question, no, you don't need an expensive guitar. In general, you'll have a better chance of finding a better sounding and playing guitar if you spend more but there are loads of great affordable guitars if you have the patience to research and play a bunch. And like...
  8. markmann

    Why aren't my vocals cutting through the mix?

    Nothing fancy here. Push as much as you can right/left, vocal center, use ducking, cut low mids, and keep the arrangement simple during vocals.
  9. markmann

    Mixing the bottom end, below 1K

    I always say that the arrangement is a huge factor. That said, no matter what other instruments are used, at some point I will solo the bass and drums to make sure they work together. The kick and bass together are key. Then I make sure that the lower range of guitar and keyboard are not...
  10. markmann

    Acoustic treatment advice

    First let me say that I am not an expert but I know that if you add too many acoustic type panels without bass traps the frequency of the room will not be even. My room is not treated at all but has a lot of diffusion and, at least to my ear, sounds pretty good.
  11. markmann

    Guitars too crisp and crunchy

    Not for guitar players but yes for everyone else.
  12. markmann

    Guitars too crisp and crunchy

    I don't think the guitar sound is bad at all. A little EQ but not much more than that. The real problem I hear is that: 1. Guitar is too loud in the mix, especially during vocal bits. 2. The bass and kick need mids removed, low end added, and raised in the mix. 3. I think I heard a second guitar...
  13. markmann

    Building a guitar in 3 minutes. Perfect Timing.

    That video is excellent and you're obviously a great builder. Love the inlays and the attention to detail.
  14. markmann

    Guitars too crisp and crunchy

    Can you give us a clip?
  15. markmann

    Mics and Rooms- sensitivity?

    And the volume of the source. In an extreme example, when recording a loud electric guitar the trim will be set so low that background sounds will be very low in comparison.
  16. markmann

    Donkey Kong Guitar

    Wow, that's a crazy guitar. I love the fret markers and F-holes. Very unique.
  17. markmann

    Mics and Rooms- sensitivity?

    I used to be very careful to only record with a LDC when the room was dead quiet until I discovered that my mic's weren't picking up as much as I thought they were. I does matter what I'm recording and how close the mic is from the source though.
  18. markmann

    Best rap mics under 5k?

    You liked the AT4040 so why not try one of their higher end LDC mic's?
  19. markmann

    Best Headphone with Minimal Sound Bleed

    I use 7506 and have never had an issue with sound bleeding. Sometimes I only monitor with one ear and let the other cup ride on my head and still have no bleed.
  20. markmann

    Why do we twist our minds with all this digital tech when most of the greatest records ever made were made on tape deck ?

    I used 4 and then 8 track R2R machines for 25 years before converting to a DAW. I absolutely loved the ability to overdub and I was able to produce some good recordings using those machines along with a rack full of outboard gear and a million cables. It was a PITA but it's all that was...
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