Pictures from the Studio

DemonJames · March 21st, 2006, 04:48 PM

Finally, as promised, here are a few pics as we work on recording.

Right now we're working on drums so let's take a peek in the studio

...and the man behind the drums:

So what's the process? Since we're starting with drums, Jay will lay down a couple of drum takes with maybe a few different ideas that he's come up with. Then we'll listen and think about the 'vibe' of the drums as compared to previous concept and pre-production recordings. Then we might make some changes and repeat the process. Eventually we'll come to a what we feel is the right sound for the song and we'll make a final recording.

Here's some pics of that process

Jay likes to make notes for himself

and sometimes gets advice from the most unlikely sources

Here's a shot of my messy desk during that evening

And Blaine enjoying the soft, subtle percussion of one of our latest recordings

DoomsdayZach · March 21st, 2006, 07:19 PM

That's a messy desk to you?

yyeeeeaaaahhhh....

Killer photos by the way

Þat · March 24th, 2006, 01:14 PM

Nice photos, guys. Got anymore?

DemonJames · March 24th, 2006, 01:50 PM

Um, sure. What would you like to see?

I'm hoping Jay can give us a small tour of his kit, too. That could be fun.

Þat · March 25th, 2006, 06:47 AM

Doesn't matter too me. Got any pics with the bass?

tbhride · March 25th, 2006, 08:02 PM

So what kind of rig is Ryan using. I know Jeff has his ESP/Soldano and James with your Fender and Ampeg but what does the new guy have besides that shiny Jackson Soloist?

DemonJay · March 27th, 2006, 01:16 PM

Due to the enormous outpouring of requests for the details of the drum setup I’m using, here are the long awaited specs of my kit. My drum set has gone through several transformations during my time with Shadow Demon, with this double bass monster being the final result. The arrangement of the set is inspired from Nick Barker’s (Ex CoF, Dimmu Borgir) and Bobby Jarzombek’s (Spastic Ink., Rob Halford, Iced Earth) kit setups. Like all drum sets, mine is “never complete” however the momentum of the changes to the set are slowing down quite a bit, with my only future plans to the kit is to convert all the cymbals to Zildjians, and hardware to Pearl. The details of the kit are as follows:

Pearl Masters MMX Series in Midnight Fade

Two 22” x 18” bass drums
10”, 12”, 13” - rack toms
14”, 16” - floor toms
14” x 6” MRX Snare
Pearl Icon rack (rack mounted machine guns pending)
Axis pedals
Assorted cymbals that mainly Zildjian
Rock-N-Soc throne

Helspyre · March 27th, 2006, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbhride

So what kind of rig is Ryan using. I know Jeff has his ESP/Soldano and James with your Fender and Ampeg but what does the new guy have besides that shiny Jackson Soloist?

Ryan is actually in the process of shopping around to upgrade his current rig for the purposes of Shadow Demon and he's looking at a few different options. When he finally makes a purchase I'll let him know to share it with the rest of you!

RLGDESTROYU · March 28th, 2006, 01:40 PM

As Jeff has said I am still looking. I think that I have narrowed it down to a couple of different options, including: Splawn Pro-Mod 100, VHT Pitbull 100CL, or even an Engl Powerball. I need to compete with Jeff and his full stack so I am definitely going all the way with the full stackage. I currently use an older Jackson Soloist, and a Fender Stratocaster "Malmsteen" go figure! Like Jeff indicated, I'll update my info, as soon as I complete my set-up.

RLG

sanchez666 · April 1st, 2006, 11:17 AM

nice photos xD!
bye guys!

DemonJames · June 4th, 2006, 07:09 PM

A few more pics

Jeff and my amps set up for recording

Jeff doing his thing...

Most importantly, how does Jeff get those cool Metal riffs:

tbhride · June 5th, 2006, 12:05 AM

Aaahhhhh.

Nothing like a nice cold Dr. Pepper after laying down some rhythm tracks!

DemonJames · June 5th, 2006, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbhride

Aaahhhhh.

Nothing like a nice cold Dr. Pepper after laying down some rhythm tracks!

After, before, during...

DemonJay · June 5th, 2006, 03:37 PM

Dr. Pepper along with green masking tape on your cabinets actually improve your tone.

DoomsdayZach · June 5th, 2006, 09:29 PM

Helspyre · June 6th, 2006, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DemonJay

Dr. Pepper along with green masking tape on your cabinets actually improve your tone.

It really is an art. While the masking tape brings out certain low-mid frequencies for that extra beef, too much tape and your sound can get too overloaded. Also, the consumption of Dr. Pepper must be sustained properly through the course of a recording session so that the strings don't sound dull.

tbhride · June 6th, 2006, 04:17 PM

Good to know. Think I'll go find some green masking tape this afternoon. Got the DrP covered

DemonJay · June 6th, 2006, 05:58 PM

Heck! Once you get the green masking tape you don't even need an amp at that point. Just wrap the tape around your guitar and you're set!

tbhride · June 6th, 2006, 09:51 PM

Really? I ought to try that!

Death Is Certain · June 8th, 2006, 03:57 AM

Jeff or James must post a screen capture of the wrestler that hung out with them last Monday... El Loco Blanco Diablo.

DemonJames · June 8th, 2006, 12:34 PM

That was some crazy shit!

Helspyre · June 27th, 2006, 03:49 PM

Some bass pics...

Note: I thought that James was just warming up when I was running around snapping these pictures.
It turns out this was an actual take.

<---Rob (Death Is Certain) actually took this one

DemonJames · June 27th, 2006, 05:00 PM

Notice the angle in pic #2? Jeff was standing on a stool. I had to try very hard not to laugh as he climbed up and balanced himself on the stool. 8)

Death Is Certain · June 27th, 2006, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DemonHelm

<---Rob (Death Is Certain) actually took this one

Haha... Awesome. I kinda was hoping it would've gotten everything else in focus too (headstock, other hand) but oh well...

DemonJames · June 27th, 2006, 06:42 PM

It's still a cool pic.

March 21st, 2006, 04:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
DemonJames Fallen Demon Join Date: May 2002 Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 155	Pictures from the Studio Finally, as promised, here are a few pics as we work on recording. Right now we're working on drums so let's take a peek in the studio ...and the man behind the drums: So what's the process? Since we're starting with drums, Jay will lay down a couple of drum takes with maybe a few different ideas that he's come up with. Then we'll listen and think about the 'vibe' of the drums as compared to previous concept and pre-production recordings. Then we might make some changes and repeat the process. Eventually we'll come to a what we feel is the right sound for the song and we'll make a final recording. Here's some pics of that process Jay likes to make notes for himself and sometimes gets advice from the most unlikely sources Here's a shot of my messy desk during that evening And Blaine enjoying the soft, subtle percussion of one of our latest recordings Last edited by DemonJames : June 27th, 2006 at 11:00 PM.

March 25th, 2006, 08:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
tbhride I killed Kenny Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 139	So what kind of rig is Ryan using. I know Jeff has his ESP/Soldano and James with your Fender and Ampeg but what does the new guy have besides that shiny Jackson Soloist? __________________ www.myspace.com/tbhride

March 27th, 2006, 01:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
DemonJay Mmmmm, Blast Beats Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 102	Due to the enormous outpouring of requests for the details of the drum setup I’m using, here are the long awaited specs of my kit. My drum set has gone through several transformations during my time with Shadow Demon, with this double bass monster being the final result. The arrangement of the set is inspired from Nick Barker’s (Ex CoF, Dimmu Borgir) and Bobby Jarzombek’s (Spastic Ink., Rob Halford, Iced Earth) kit setups. Like all drum sets, mine is “never complete” however the momentum of the changes to the set are slowing down quite a bit, with my only future plans to the kit is to convert all the cymbals to Zildjians, and hardware to Pearl. The details of the kit are as follows: Pearl Masters MMX Series in Midnight Fade Two 22” x 18” bass drums 10”, 12”, 13” - rack toms 14”, 16” - floor toms 14” x 6” MRX Snare Pearl Icon rack (rack mounted machine guns pending) Axis pedals Assorted cymbals that mainly Zildjian Rock-N-Soc throne __________________

March 28th, 2006, 01:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
RLGDESTROYU Rising Force Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 4	My Rig- As Jeff has said I am still looking. I think that I have narrowed it down to a couple of different options, including: Splawn Pro-Mod 100, VHT Pitbull 100CL, or even an Engl Powerball. I need to compete with Jeff and his full stack so I am definitely going all the way with the full stackage. I currently use an older Jackson Soloist, and a Fender Stratocaster "Malmsteen" go figure! Like Jeff indicated, I'll update my info, as soon as I complete my set-up. RLG __________________ With Synchonized Tremolo!!!

June 5th, 2006, 12:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
tbhride I killed Kenny Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 139	Aaahhhhh. Nothing like a nice cold Dr. Pepper after laying down some rhythm tracks! __________________ www.myspace.com/tbhride

March 24th, 2006, 01:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Þat RMM Promotion Manager Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 28	Nice photos, guys. Got anymore?

March 24th, 2006, 01:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
DemonJames Fallen Demon Join Date: May 2002 Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 155	Um, sure. What would you like to see? I'm hoping Jay can give us a small tour of his kit, too. That could be fun.

March 25th, 2006, 06:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
Þat RMM Promotion Manager Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 28	Doesn't matter too me. Got any pics with the bass?

April 1st, 2006, 11:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
sanchez666 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 14	nice photos xD! bye guys!

June 4th, 2006, 07:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
DemonJames Fallen Demon Join Date: May 2002 Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 155	A few more pics Jeff and my amps set up for recording Jeff doing his thing... Most importantly, how does Jeff get those cool Metal riffs:

June 5th, 2006, 03:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
DemonJay Mmmmm, Blast Beats Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 102	Dr. Pepper along with green masking tape on your cabinets actually improve your tone. __________________

June 6th, 2006, 04:17 PM	#17 (permalink)
tbhride I killed Kenny Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 139	Good to know. Think I'll go find some green masking tape this afternoon. Got the DrP covered __________________ www.myspace.com/tbhride

June 6th, 2006, 05:58 PM	#18 (permalink)
DemonJay Mmmmm, Blast Beats Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 102	Heck! Once you get the green masking tape you don't even need an amp at that point. Just wrap the tape around your guitar and you're set! __________________

June 6th, 2006, 09:51 PM	#19 (permalink)
tbhride I killed Kenny Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 139	Really? I ought to try that! __________________ www.myspace.com/tbhride

June 8th, 2006, 03:57 AM	#20 (permalink)
Death Is Certain Life Is Not Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: USA Posts: 102	Jeff or James must post a screen capture of the wrestler that hung out with them last Monday... El Loco Blanco Diablo.

June 8th, 2006, 12:34 PM	#21 (permalink)
DemonJames Fallen Demon Join Date: May 2002 Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 155	That was some crazy shit!

June 27th, 2006, 03:49 PM	#22 (permalink)
Helspyre aka DemonHelm Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 597	Some bass pics... Note: I thought that James was just warming up when I was running around snapping these pictures. It turns out this was an actual take. <---Rob (Death Is Certain) actually took this one __________________ darkspyre.com Last edited by Helspyre : June 27th, 2006 at 03:51 PM.

June 27th, 2006, 05:00 PM	#23 (permalink)
DemonJames Fallen Demon Join Date: May 2002 Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 155	Notice the angle in pic #2? Jeff was standing on a stool. I had to try very hard not to laugh as he climbed up and balanced himself on the stool. 8)

June 27th, 2006, 06:42 PM	#25 (permalink)
DemonJames Fallen Demon Join Date: May 2002 Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 155	It's still a cool pic.