Recent content by undercurrent217

Hey guys. I'll try and make this brief. I'm sending a few projects to get mixed and mastered that I have to redo the drums on because I didn't use midi mapping originally, just a standalone drum sample program (Beatcraft) and imported the drums as wavs. My producer needs a midi map so he can...

Right, my question was if using compression on programmed drums was warranted given the hits are much more even and less dynamic. My mixes tend to sound overcompressed so I'm trying to get to the bottom of things. Musically, the use of these recordings are pre-production and for myself to learn...

Not to get off topic but since it was mentioned...is it standard practice to compress and/or use reverb on rhythm guitars?? I always felt the heavy distorted rhythm guitars are already compressed enough from the amp or source. It would make sense on clean/acoustic/lead however...just wanted...

Good info guys, much appreciated. I guess you could say I'm new to mixing. I've been slowly learning production over the 6-7 years and my mixes keep getting better. At this point I'm trying to really hone in and actually learn about the technical aspects of things instead of relying solely on...

First off, I did run a quick search and didn't see much on this so forgive me if this has been covered. I have some questions about mixing programmed drums as they obviously have a different feel and I would imagine require a slightly different technique than a mic'd kit. My main question...

I usually just take it by section of the song. Intro, Verse, pre chorus, chorus, bridge, solo, outro, etc.. I try not to have to punch in and instead get in the groove of the part for good, tight takes. Overdubs are obviously a different thing along w leads. But if you're referring rhythm...

Sometimes if I have a lot of different parts happening at the same time, I'll do one of two things. 1.) figure out which are most important and what part is more supportive and doesn't have to be in your face. Then maybe get rid of it or bury in mix if not necessary. 2.) I'll pan each part...

Interesting, I'll look into it. Thanks! And when I say portable I mean non-rack unit. Doesn't necessarily have to fit in one's pocket haha.

Ok guys, want some more feedback. Looking to possibly upgrade my interface. I've been using a DigiDesign Mbox for a few years now (it's pretty old, was given to me). Before that I had a Presonus Firebox (firewire). That blew up, possibly blew a fuse I'm not sure, and I switched to the Mbox...

Echoing what was already said, typically compression (through an amp) is usually only used on clean guitars. It'll squash your tone too much on the high gain stuff. Also for tight recording I definitely mute the other guitar tracks and have it panned center while tracking so you can really...

I'm actually being given a DVD of a ton of plugins, including Amplitube 2 and 3 and Guitar Rig so I'll start with these and see how it goes. Thanks for all the feedback!

I don't record real drums (yet) and rely on samples for my demo/pre-pro needs. For the last several years, starting out with budget restrictions, I have been using "Beatcraft" by Acoustica. I'm not sure how I stumbled upon it but it was only $40 for the full version. I've gotten quite a few...

I definitely hear chorus and reverb, probably some delay and phaser too.

I'm not very familiar working with DI's. So in the scenario that you're describing, what would a signal chain look like if I'm using a good DI? Is the DI in addition to my interface? Does the DI (if used in conjunction with the interface as I'd imagine it would need to) somehow improve the...

Looks like UAD is making some of the best stuff out there right now. Too bad I don't have the hardware to support it yet. BIAS and Scuffham Amps S-Gear seem like good runners up. I have a gift card for Guitar Center I was hoping to put toward software but their selection is a bit limited...