Recent content by Kaotic Studios

Voices of reason!!! Thank you. And I produce nearly 75% metal material. I still use real Cymbals and Amps and Vox, but the rest get replaced via samples/MIDI. I was hoping an upgrade could give me just a tad more warmth and clarity to my screaming vox and high gain guitars, nothing more.

Good point you've got there. Till this point, I've only identified that I wanted a "better" pre than what I have. I'm sure anything would be better than what I have now. I'm not looking to attract new clients with any prestigious gear, just want something that sounds good. Guess I need to...

I've got great guitars, drums, rooms, and mics. The next step is to upgrade my pres and converters. So many different responses from people on this subject. Some say the Focusrites are absolute garbage and don't waste my money on what real studios wouldn't buy. And some people say its all in...

I believe that I have gone as far as I can with the intro level equipment I've been on these last 8 years (Presonus Firestudio) and it's time to upgrade my Preamps and then my converters. My ONLY reason for upgrading is sound quality. Just trying to justify the extra expense and make sure I'm...

Tell me why I should spend the extra $1k to get the API 3124 when people like Brian Hood (Sworn In, Erra, Gideon) can make killer albums with the Focusrite ISA series for a whole lot less. Doesn't this prove that at this level of product, it's more about experience and talent instead of gear...

I recorded a Grindcore band once that kept asking me to make the mix sound more "raw" long after the tracking had finished but they would never make an attempt at explaining to me what that might possibly sound like. I finally slipped into my mastering chain the SLIGHTEST amount of broadband...

Love the writing! Sounds so good, just a few things I hear... Toms sound a bit boxy like there's a bit too much mid range punching through. Overall guitar tone sounds nice but lacks punch. Bass sounds like its weak in the mid range and only adds mud to the mix. Great songwriting and...

I found you on YouTube by mistake. I was searching drum recording in the studio and landed on you. I spent an entire afternoon watching every single one of your videos. In one single word... AWESOME! Sure, I have a few critiques in mind, but they're only preferences. I am so blown away by...