Opinion on Demo Mix


JeffS65
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11/01/2009 11:14 pm
Ok, been futzing around with Garageband and here's something I've been tinkering with for a bit. It's a short demo, only 40ish seconds.

It actually started from the guitar riff. I was sitting and noodling and thought the riff was decent enough and recorded it on its own (no click track). As you'll hear, instruments were added. Key here is...this is a lesson in trying to make some started bassakwards actually work...Seems I have adequate 'internal' timing since it doesn't seem terribly off.

So, the only actually instrument 'played' was the guitar: Gibson ES333 with 490's. Through Amplitube Live's Mega Gain amp setting as well as adding GB's Marshall with an OD. I have 5 channels of guitar (2 Ampli stereo'd, 2 GB Marshalls stereo's and 1 Ampli centered with a low mix). It was tuned in drop D.

Other instrumentation: GB Musical typing...yep...punching the letters. Bass has two channels stereo. Drums have: 3 channels w/ two lower bass drums panned wide and one 'snap' bass in the center. Snare is three channels with essentially the same idea as the bass drum. Hi hat is what it is...

Given the circumstances, I think it's alright since it was not on a metronome and still has a groove...

Anyway, hows the mix? meant to be a bit 'crushing' at an attempt to be kind of massive sounding. It's Garageband so there are limitations but wanted to see if I was in the neighborhood

Click:
http://soundclick.com/share?songid=8295667
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11/02/2009 12:14 am
Sounded great, but at least on my system everything else was buried. Great guitar, though. Nice to hear something from you. :)
...so ever since then, I always hang on to the buckle.
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11/02/2009 3:08 am
Like that tone a lot. Nice riff for sure.

What is Garageband?
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11/02/2009 4:46 am
Originally Posted by: RickBlackerLike that tone a lot. Nice riff for sure.

What is Garageband?


It's a DAW that comes pre-loaded with every Mac. It's a pretty expansive little recording workstation considering it's free with all Macs...that is if you don't consider the cost difference in getting a Mac versus a PC ;)

Thanks for the feedback too. I think I may need to do a burn and do a car listen to get an idea of the mix.
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11/23/2009 5:51 am
I dug the Riff and I love pinch harmonics. I'd love to hear you squeal even louder on em. The drums are too muddy. I'd try to get em more crisp with more emphasis on the higher frequencies. Perhaps make a cut below 50hz.

Have you checked out the tapeop forums?
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11/23/2009 5:53 am
Also I just bought a Presonus Firebox. Super cheap and clean sounding. I highly recommend it. Internal sound cards don't really compare to firewire. Believe me when I say I've been there. Heh. :)
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11/30/2009 6:17 am
Garage Band is fantastic and I highly recommend it's use for anyone of any level of ability. I use LOGIC 9 which is sort of like the big brother to Garage Band. Your track has great guitar tone, and the riff is great. One thing i would suggest is work at getting a little tighter with the drums, perhaps even rethinking your drum loop. In metal music, the lock between the rhythm guitar and drums is clutch. You are on your way!
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