Gold/Plat/Grammy Mixer gives Starving Artist Special (You name the rate) & TIPS

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http://BruceAMiller.us
 
he he - so what is the range ?

minimum rate - median rate - maximum rate
 
Guy who lost out on 3 Grammy nominations in 2004 gives tips and opinions also (But I'm not bitter... I'm not bitter... Really, I'm not! :D)

And hates SPAM on forums.
 
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Justin Timberlake was a big winner this year...

next accolade please ;)
 
maybe i'm just a cocky nobody but i kinda like learning from mixing my own stuff.....i've been scared away from mastering on this forum like it was an apple in the garden of eden...but just like adam....I'll give that a shot too
 
distortedrumble said:
maybe i'm just a cocky nobody but i kinda like learning from mixing my own stuff.....i've been scared away from mastering on this forum like it was an apple in the garden of eden...but just like adam....I'll give that a shot too

That's the spirit, dammit!
 
The kind of tips this place needs are how to make a 16 track demo sound like the song was done on a 72 Channel SSL G series with 3 sync'd 827 golds on the fly. Having the gear I have is a serious handicap in "pro tip" implementation.

I went back to my roots of minimalistic garage studio, no automation, 1" 16 track, cheap mic's and outboard gear.

You try painting the Mona Lisa with the 16 crayon set!



:p


SoMm
 
I did "The Last Supper" color by numbers! It's bitchin!! Wanna see it (I did it with a Mackie:D )?
 
Massive Master said:
That's the spirit, dammit!

Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates? You're right in my backyard man! It's weird to have someone so close that's on this board.
 
Track Rat said:
I did "The Last Supper" color by numbers! It's bitchin!! Wanna see it (I did it with a Mackie:D )?

You call that a picture?

I thought it looked more like a coffee stain!

With M&M spreas around it! :)



SoMm
 
Polaris20 said:
Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates? You're right in my backyard man! It's weird to have someone so close that's on this board.

I AM IN YOUR BACKYARD - Look out the window - See that guy over there by that tree?

THAT's ME!

DISCLAIMER: I am not really in his yard. Stalking. Voyueristically searching. Watching... Waiting... No...
 
You guys are those otheworldly creatures we in the city like to call "suburbanites."
 
stonepiano said:
the Kennedy west of 294 is totally beat. :D


What is this "Kennedy" thing you suburbanites keep refering to? :D

Didn't you know he was shot?
 
ah color by numbers....those were the days.......
 
Computer Mixing / Tips

Kylen, the rate depends greatly depending on various factors (mix location, # songs, # tracks, song length, # hours anticipated by client, available budget, etc). I would not expect a vocal guitar folk song to take as long as a full band, so the rates should reflect the amount of work needed.

The reason I ask artists to name the rate is because I actually try to accomodate all reasonable bids. I am in the middle of projects ranging from $30/hr to over $80/hr. I allocate my time according to budget, deadline and my particular mood (shall it be hardcore or reggae today).

And by the way, we are ALL cocky nobodies mixing away and you should never be afraid to try anything rather than be limited to what you read in EQ magazine. There are no golden rules, but there are some insights to making whatever you do a little more dynamic in the tips section of my site. People email me questions that I answer both personally and posted. Being a cocky nobody does not mean you should not be open to advise to either use or throw out as you will...at least be open to checking it out.

Um...gotten a haircut, but may be going back to the bush so I should not address Kevin's comment.

Son of Mixerman, 16 track demos can sound BETTER than stuff done on an SSL G (never liked the G eq's m'self) if they are recorded fully. And cheap mics can be more appropriate than expensive ones. I have used SM58's for studio vocals (even for Al Jarreau). Certain cheesy mics will have a cooler trashy sound than the pricey stuff...if that's what you are going for.

However, if you are going for clarity and depth you should try to get (even rent) a decent mic and mic pre, then send the signal into whatever you are recording to as cleanly as possible. Add compression or effects only if you need to, bearing in mind you can add more later. Try to both capture and preserve the dynamics of what you are recording.

Hey, I usually bypassed the SSL and send the mic > mic pre > directly into the tape machine. Less is more. I see no reason why you cannot do the same with lower budget equipment.

Besides, if you are more comfortable playing in the Garage (and who isn't), then of course you will get much better/cooler tracks there than in a room with a clock over your shoulder.

More opinions & tips at my site at http://BruceAMiller.us
 
Hey Bruce,

Not to bust your balls or anything . . .

But we kinda' have this "no spam" policy going on with this site. That means no unsolicited advertisement for one's product or service.

Otherwise, you'd see me posting stuff like "Hey guys, you should hire me to do your next demo, here's my web site: www.moonunitsound.com and bla bla bla bla bla"

Anyway, we'd be more than happy to have you participate in some of our discussions on tracking, mixing, mic and rack gear selection, etc. if you have the time. You can put a link to your web site at the end of every one of your posts, and eventually people that aren't brain dead will get the clue what you're doing and that you're available for work.

Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
 
Love the site Bruce. I would ditch the shirt though...lol.

Seriously, spam is in the eye of the beholder. I would love to see you post and contribute some tips and tricks, where appropriate, in this forum.

Regards-
Woodshedder
 
spamming

Point well taken, did not mean harm. I will continue to contribute with any answers I can here.


...and I guess it is time to ditch the shirt.
 
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