Recent content by Straight Shooter

My mix...

Print or bounce a mix from the original session, then create a new session (no plugs) and import the 2 track stereo mix, record vocals etc, then import the recorded vocal tracks back into the original session.

1973 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Goldtop

Aphex 651. Transparent. Good for bass guitar.

I have both. Long time Phoenix user-one of my favorite plugs. I still use it for shaping individual tracks. I would never use Phoenix on every track in a mix like you can use HEAT. Phoenix is more crude (volume change) but I combine Phoenix with HEAT when the need arises for "more" on an...

I run a Bryston 4BSST, much better than the old 4B Bryston. Of all the amps I have tried with NS10's I much preferred the 4BSST. A cheaper alternative is a used Adcom GFA 555, it's decent and can be had for around $300.

I have swapped out heads many times on sessions. If you start with new heads and the kits have decent bearing edges using the same heads for each kit is fine. Put the head back under tension via the seating process each time you switch between drums. Because you are sampling the drums I would...

My '77 JMP 2203. Still completely stock except for the power tubes. Also had a few more '70's 2203's including a '78 2203 (modded) but it was stolen.

Sonnox w/GML or Massenburg MDW

Recording real drum tracks require real talent (drummer, engineer, tuning) and decent room/gear. I have nothing against blending samples to shape the sound of a real drum kit. But the programmed 100% on the grid, sampled drums are stale and boring. Nothing worse than programmed snare hits placed...

4 inch slab of high density urethane with a 1/4 inch steel plate on top of that

I ride the faders relentlessly. I thought that was a given, taken for granted.

Quote- 26: most definitely! Once people get past the difference in loudness and density, I don't know many people who don't prefer the older mixes! Back then to get loudness and density you cranked to volume to 12 o'clock or better instead of having some mastering engineer do it for you and...

I agree. Mixing with a console/outboard gear really put me into the song and the moment. Much better vibe and the mixes came together faster than ITB. I used to mix on a Neve 8034 but now I am ITB with some outboard. I really miss the big desk. Congrats on the SSL's.

Control24 vs. API. That's like bringing a knife to a gun fight.