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    How much headroom should I shoot for on rhythm tracks?

    DUDE. Thanks, Chris, for asking this question, and thanks for all the informative replies. I just re-tracked a song and tuned my Axe-Fx patch to output a signal that peaked at -18dBFS on both the direct signal and the effected signal (I record both simultaneously). WOW. Lots of extra swing in...
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    Avoiding Fatiguing Mixes

    Hold the phon! Thanks!
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    Avoiding Fatiguing Mixes

    Wtf is a LUF? :lol:
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    DISSERTATION: AMP SIMS VS. REAL AMPS

    Done. :Smokin:
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    Avoiding Fatiguing Mixes

    I've noticed that some modern metal mixes can be flat-out fatiguing to the listener. For example, I've been listening to some 2000's-era metal on Headbanger's Ball discs. "When It Cuts" by Ill Nino is a good example, or KSE "Fixation on the Darkness," or, hell, the whole self-titled Disturbed...
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    Bass string for the low B on a 7 string?

    The tension will be fine, similar to the guitar string of the same gauge. In my experience it will sound out of balance with the rest of the set, though. Roundwound bass strings have a double-winding and they tend to have a softer overtone series and less attack. Generally just a darker sound...
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    How much headroom should I shoot for on rhythm tracks?

    King Diamond > *. This thread is relevant to my interests, because I thought as long as my DAW didn't show my input signals going over 0.0dB (Axe-Fx analog -> Analog inputs) I was good. :err: If one uses the 24-bit/48kHz digital outs to an interface, can one track to 0.0 dB, in other words...
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    \m/

    Hey all, just here to stop lurking and start contributing/harassing. I'm recording/producing/mixing/mastering my own band's demo EP and I'm trying to do the best job possible with it! :kickass: