The Musicians Thread

[dolphinfan2k5]

Originally Posted by Paranoidmoonduck

It'd be useful to know what kinds of processing you did on the vocals and what program you're using to record and mix. The guitar to vocals volume ratio is way off.

I used Cubase LE4 for mixing. I'm still pretty new to it. The problem with the vocals/guitar (rhythm at least) is that they were recorded on the same track because he found it easier to sing that way. I added reverb to the vocals, if you are familiar with Cubase I could get more specific if you are interested.

[Paranoidmoonduck]

Originally Posted by dolphinfan2k5

The problem with the vocals/guitar (rhythm at least) is that they were recorded on the same track because he found it easier to sing that way.

Yeah. Rule one is don't do that.

Record the rhythm first then have him do vocals over that. Having an individual vocal track is hugely important.

[dolphinfan2k5]

Originally Posted by Paranoidmoonduck

Yeah. Rule one is don't do that.

Record the rhythm first then have him do vocals over that. Having an individual vocal track is hugely important.

Yeah, I know, and that's what we tried at first but he is literally just starting out singing and all I have are ****** Wal-Mart headphones so it's harder to get into the song that way, so we had to work with just one track.

[Paranoidmoonduck]

I understand, just know that moving forward. I remember what a ***** recording was when I started doing it. You need to get into the time-honored tradition of befriending every single musician you meet, even if they're assholes. The ability to ask them questions as well as borrow their gear is a big help.

[General Zod]

I posted this in the music thread, but as a +20 guitarist, well I want this hear too. :-)

Today marks the 20 year anniversary of the death of Stevie Ray Vaughan. He was simply one of the greatest blues guitarist ever to grace this world.

RIP Stevie

[MetSox17]

I'm not a drummer, but i love all music, and i'm currently obsessed with the drumming in the A7X song "Nightmare". Found a bad ass cover.

[jsa230]

Does anydody know how to use this or have any experience with drum machines? I recently picked this up at a garage sell for the low price of free and i cant figure out how to simply record. It would be nice to be able to make my own patterns so I would appreciate any help. Thanks

[Jvig43]

Met sox thats because Mike Portnoy is the new drummer and is the ******* man. AX7 is poopy tho, and he should go back to dream theater because I heart them.

[MetSox17]

Originally Posted by Jvig43

Met sox thats because Mike Portnoy is the new drummer and is the ******* man. AX7 is poopy tho, and he should go back to dream theater because I heart them.

That song was actually one of the last (if not the last) recorded by the rev before his death. Idk if they've released anything with Portnoy yet.


edit -

nvm, after some quick wiki work, the drum parts were written by the rev but were in fact recorded by portnoy.

[Jvig43]

Yeah, terrible cd anyhow haha.

[Jvig43]

Who wants to start a band haha

[MetSox17]

let's do it

[Jvig43]

SWDC band haha what do you play metsox.

[vikes_28]

<------- This guy on bass.

[Jvig43]

Your in. I got rhythm or vocals covered. We need moar people haha

[vikes_28]

Originally Posted by Jvig43

Your in. I got rhythm or vocals covered. We need moar people haha

I also have some backing vocals.

[Jvig43]

Nice, I have pretty ridiculous range so I can harmonize with people pretty easily.

[The Unseen]

I'll play lead guitar, wif mah solozz

too bad I can't play guitar

[Vikes99ej]

I'm just starting to learn guitar. Any tips? Right now I'm just working on some basic chords (Em, D, E, G, A, C..)

[kalbears13]

I just started playing guitar 6 months ago (ukulele for over 2 years). I've been playing my roommates Squier for the past 6 months and I want to buy my first guitar. I wanted a semi-hollow with a bigsby and a cutaway and I stumbled upon this...


Epiphone Wildkat

So what do you all think?

[Jvig43]

Originally Posted by Vikes99ej

I'm just starting to learn guitar. Any tips? Right now I'm just working on some basic chords (Em, D, E, G, A, C..)

Just put the time in. I'm still learning, but bar chords are the way to go in terms of learning scales and such. I was started with the G major and minor pentatonic and learned how to move around there. I'm not where I want to be, but I'll get there. Funny cause I always wanted to play bass, but started with guitar, so I'm going to master that before I jump onto yet another instrument.

[vikes_28]

Originally Posted by MetSox17

I'm not a drummer, but i love all music, and i'm currently obsessed with the drumming in the A7X song "Nightmare". Found a bad ass cover.

His ride sounds like ****.

[General Zod]

Originally Posted by Vikes99ej

I'm just starting to learn guitar. Any tips? Right now I'm just working on some basic chords (Em, D, E, G, A, C..)

Just starting off, get comfortable with the basics. Major and minor chords, chord transitions. Major and minor scales and major pentatonic scales. There are endless scales and modes for guitar, those can come later if you want to get into all that. I kinda depends on what kind of music you want to play on guitar also.

I've been playing guitar for over 20 years so if you have any questions, feel free to fire away.

[Jvig43]

Originally Posted by General Zod

Just starting off, get comfortable with the basics. Major and minor chords, chord transitions. Major and minor scales and major pentatonic scales. There are endless scales and modes for guitar, those can come later if you want to get into all that. I kinda depends on what kind of music you want to play on guitar also.

I've been playing guitar for over 20 years so if you have any questions, feel free to fire away.

Where were you like two years ago when I picked up guitar?!?! haha

[General Zod]

lol, well ill help in any way I can.