Boogie Mark IV : Disciples of The Watch (Testament)

[Nitsuj]

Hi guys,

Thought I'd pay tribute to one of my favourite trash metal bands with this clip. Didn't really get much of a chance to check it out on different listening mediums so any feedback from you guys would be appreciated.


http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songInfo.cfm?bandID=728873&songID=7190133


Cheers, \m/

 

[Tasty-Tom]

I liked the sound of the guitars! The snare sounds a bit gated maybe?

 

[jw009]

I'm listening on my laptop speakers, but it sounds really good. Could you tell us more details about the recording?

 

[Nitsuj]

I'm listening on my laptop speakers, but it sounds really good. Could you tell us more details about the recording?

Thanks bud,

just a rough idea of the chain,

-> RG7620 w Lundgren, Mesa , Carvin Legacy 4 x 12, MD421 & 57, RNP, MOTU,

Superior 2 Drums and a Stingray 5 thru a Sansamp RPM.

I had a rough time working on amp miking and getting it to sound decent. Not too shabby I hope?

 

[Nitsuj]

I liked the sound of the guitars! The snare sounds a bit gated maybe?

Thanks Tom! Thought it was a lil' too warm but I'm sure that's coming from the Carvin legacy cab thats predominant.

Its a Nir Z snare from Superior 2 and I didn't quite like too much resonance from the ringing. Would you have preferred it to be less gated?

 

[RockGuitarX]

The guitar sounds pretty wicked but the drums are really cheap sounding. Fix the drums with Superior Drums and I'd say you got one hell of a mix!

 

[Metaltastic]

The guitar sounds pretty wicked but the drums are really cheap sounding. Fix the drums with Slate Drums and I'd say you got one hell of a mix!

Fixed Tone sounds pretty damn good man, though quite muffled - moving the mic a bit closer to the dustcap and/or adding in some more cut (or decreasing the mids a bit) might help, but you're well along the way!

 

[Nitsuj]

The guitar sounds pretty wicked but the drums are really cheap sounding. Fix the drums with Superior Drums and I'd say you got one hell of a mix!

You're quite right bout the drums and they are Superior drums. I'll work on the mixing chops. thanks for highlighting!

 

[Nitsuj]

Fixed Tone sounds pretty damn good man, though quite muffled - moving the mic a bit closer to the dustcap and/or adding in some more cut (or decreasing the mids a bit) might help, but you're well along the way!

I kinda feel that way too, it being muffled. Needs a bit more defination.

By the way, you're not much of a help here mentioning Slate samples.


Cheers,

 

[KillDivision]

Cool Mark 4 sound, maybe a bit too dark for Testament.

Cool!

 

[punkrockacademyfightsong]

great guitar sound! crappy drum sound...
bass sound could be better too.

 

[Nitsuj]

great guitar sound! crappy drum sound...
bass sound could be better too.

I think so too. drums got quite nauseating after a while. Isn't there a School of Audio Engineering for METAL out there where I can sign up?!

 

[devouredremains]

I think so too. drums got quite nauseating after a while. Isn't there a School of Audio Engineering for METAL out there where I can sign up?!

Dude...your posting at the school right now.

 

[Nitsuj]

Dude...your posting at the school right now.

if there's one thing I feel about audio engineering in forums is that nobody can actually show u how everything actually works together. Presets and settings can only do so much. It is developing an intuition and a rite of passage that one has to discover for themselves.

 

[devouredremains]

if there's one thing I feel about audio engineering in forums is that nobody can actually show u how everything actually works together. Presets and settings can only do so much. It is developing an intuition and a rite of passage that one has to discover for themselves.

Hmm, actually I was just half kidding around. Once you've been around here for longer you will see that there is much more going on than presets and settings.

Cheers.

 

[Jaymz]

I think its the kick thats the brunt of the drums being so ear fatiguing, for one its too loud as the "slappyness" of it gets kinda annoying, turn it down or perhaps re-eq the kick. Brighten up the guitars a touch, but overall the guitar tone is really good, I like its crunch.

Very nice indeed and what a classic song!

 

[Metaltastic]

Hmm, actually I was just half kidding around. Once you've been around here for longer you will see that there is much more going on than presets and settings.

SERIOUSLY

 

[Nitsuj]

I think its the kick thats the brunt of the drums being so ear fatiguing, for one its too loud as the "slappyness" of it gets kinda annoying, turn it down or perhaps re-eq the kick.

I've grown to really like this forum. Just straight up opinions and less bullshit.

Thx