Why didn't someone warn me?

steveb63

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As I delve deeper and deeper into DAW based recording I've stumbled many, many times.

It seems as I learn one new helpful thing, it shows me ten more that I know nothing about. Have never studied a subject and actually become dumber lol.

This weeks lessons are sidechaining compressors, and using transient shapers for drums. Wow, what a subject, but it's starting to match what I hear in my head, finally.

As usual, if any of you more experienced, more knowledgeable people have any tips, instructions etc,,, bring "em on. Always looking to broaden my knowledge base.

Peace
Steve
 
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Robert Herndon said:
I use a $229.00 Focusrite 2i2 setup from E-bay and a copy of Audacity on a common Windows based PC.

That's it...

Listen to PERFECT STRANGERS - DEMO by Von Herndon on #SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/id%3Drobert-h-herndon%252F80-proof-redemption-perfect-strangers-demo%3Btrack_id%3D571404276

I know a guy who has this rig and Cubase in his home studio:

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Its better than what i have, but is it really necessary?????
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Nice Robert, as usual.
@jtcnj , I mention talent, and BANG. Mr.Talent hisself posts another great track.

Thanks Robert for always being there when I have a question, having someone of your caliber to bounce ideas off of is invaluable.
Great- great track, proof you don't need a bunch of fancy, expensive gear. Just ambition, talent and hard work. Love that song BTW.
Thanks brotha.
 
steveb63 said:
Nice Robert, as usual.
@jtcnj , I mention talent, and BANG. Mr.Talent hisself posts another great track.

Thanks Robert for always being there when I have a question, having someone of your caliber to bounce ideas off of is invaluable.
Great- great track, proof you don't need a bunch of fancy, expensive gear. Just ambition, talent and hard work. Love that song BTW.
Thanks brotha.
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Thanks, Man....Not really talent, but having my little home studio have me a first rate education in how to make things sound decent....im just sharing what i have done with $230.00 worth of gear.

I realize there are guys who can smoke my prodction, but for an average joe with basic gear, its decent...
 
Robert Herndon said:
Thanks, Man....Not really talent, but having my little home studio have me a first rate education in how to make things sound decent....im just sharing what i have done with $230.00 worth of gear.

I realize there are guys who can smoke my prodction, but for an average joe with basic gear, its decent...
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Sounds fantastic over at my place.

Oh, and it is talent, I understand you wanting to be humble and all but.......I calls it as I sees it. Talent.
 
right there with ya..week 4. since opened Reaper & just about croaked ..isuuuck at computers,,.4th song almost done....recording has made me a better musician..& also the less is more is very true with gain..proving to myself .the song..the input of ideas is more important than the expensive gear.

.all cheapy pre's & mic's,,,all ever asked was..capture what i play...the bass..the guitars..just get what comes out that speaker..its why i wont use a 57 anymore & found ribbons-condensers & mic placement,,,i love this..looks like a song a week is possible now,,,no more studio fees...got a few more goodies on the way then studio is done, cant wait to move & build a room with all the amps in a row with mics on stands....going to make iso booth..drums will mic's always-ready to go...plz get me to the swamp...lol..wanna retire..and make a band.oo.ooppps..a rant of excitement just happened..we got vocals done on #4 just now...

am in love with 1176 compressors & limiters at the moment....side chain has me boggled too !!
this is the gear that did . Time Is & The Children , last 2 weeks
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