rip me apart.

[roflcopter]

here's the myspace:

http://myspace.com/voltageminor

if anybody is willing to offer them, i'd like opinions about the production of some songs my friend and i wrote and recorded in his basement. go ahead, let me have it. i know they're mediocre quality, at best. but i am new to audio production...let me know what i can do to improve my mixes.

i already know so many things i'd like to change about them, but i want to hear what other people have to say as well. i think i'll start off not recording the guitar directly in front of the sound hole. everything sounds really boomy and overly bassy.

here's the equipment we used:
old acoustic guitar
super old ludwig snare, brushes
mxl 990 usb mic
random $10 k-mart mic
sony mdr v600 headphones

all production / drum sequencing done in fl studio.

 

[guitar zero]

First off, good job. I'm glad you're getting into recording. It's a ton of fun.
After listening to your music I'd definitely encourage you to keep it up.
That being said. There's a few things immediately noticeable that you could improve pretty easily.

There's some hissing and popping in the quieter parts that's probably from cheap recording gear (possibly your $10 mic). If you can, start reading as much as you can about micing acoustic guitar. Save up for a new mic and don't buy anything until you know what you're getting will do the job you bought it for.

I can hear some rustling that sounds like you're moving around and the mic is picking that up. Condenser mics are very sensitive and you have to be careful about any movement and even your breathing.

The room your recording in sounds like it could use some treatment. Sounds like lots of bare walls and sound reflections. Check out some ideas on cheap ways to fix that from the studio building threads.

Work on your timing as well. Try playing to a click.

Your guitar playing is good, and your voice has that teen angst sound that seems pretty popular these days. Your songs have potential. Just keep looking for ways to improve it bit by bit, and you'll have a blast doing it. Good luck

 

[fasterthanu]

I like your sound, you remind me of early Flamming lips. keep up the good work.

 

[faderbug]

sounds really good


me like

 

[roflcopter]

awesome! i really appreciate the feedback.

the hissing and popping was another thing i wanted to eliminate.

and as far as mic'ing acoustic guitar, i have been reading up on that and trying it. i've found that putting the mic near the neck around the 12th fret sounds much better. and i want to try putting it near the bridge too...

 

[Zille]

Me likes it...I am a sucker for LoFi-music! What really makes your songs stand out is your emotional but not over-emotional voice that really bears some resemblance to Wayne Coyne. Keep up the good work! PS: You have a new Myspace friend, I guess.