Dad3353

Good afternoon, Kriss (and Krissesse...)... [sharedmedia=core:attachments:167528] Plenty to read and amuse you both here, and lots to learn and share.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1509736506' post='3401346']...we never have a great grasp of today or the future if we dismiss the past... [/quote] No-one is dismissing the past, either, but if it's not Sheeran, it'll be another, in the future. It's not over; it goes on ([size=4]and on,[/size] [size=3]and on,[/size] [size=2]and on,[/size] [size=1]and on[/size]...), at least for most of us.

Indeed. (Well, not exactly 'nobody'; there are those that love to delve. Most folks are looking to today and the future most of the time, though, and the 'historic' element of all that stuff is, in all proportion, only relevant to a very few ...)

[quote name='Wolverinebass' timestamp='1509730962' post='3401291']... I tend to double mic the snare and sometimes the kick, then one mic each Tom and hi hat, 2 overheads and possibly a room mic for character. That's what works best for my studio. Generally 10 channels... [/quote] From the original post... [quote name='fiatcoupe432' timestamp='1509614176' post='3400238'] Hi guys we are about to start record one album and we are trying to do most of the work o...Before, we recorded using as many mics possible but we were never really happy with the drums sound... [/quote] Just sayin'. Having listened again to the track referenced in the OP, I'd say the drummer's using brushes; that makes an enormous difference to the snare (and the rest, but mostly the snare...). I don't think that that drum track was done using close micing (certainly not close micing alone...); it should be perfectly possible to get that 'feel' with four mics, as detailed in posts above. Just my tuppence-worth.

Good evening, [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Ian[/font][/color], and ... [sharedmedia=core:attachments:167528] Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

But you still have your back-ups from 'back then', right..? I mean, no-one overwrites back-ups, do they..?

On the other hand, don't be put off by it not being music-related. It's a splendid read in its own right, and well worth its modest price, either in electronic form or the more classic printed format. Thoroughly enjoyable. Treat yourself, and/or your partner..!

A while back I caught myself humming a melody, and thought to myself 'That's nice; I like that..." It was a fair while later, in listening through a few Soundcloud efforts that I came across a piece with that melody; I'd written it..! Not much idea as to why it popped back into my head, but pleased as Punch that I'd found the source. I put it down to getting old, though. What's [i]your [/i]excuse..?

I've just taken delivery of a mixer/power amp bought from Colin. A real pleasure to deal with, and very flexible about sending to France. 4-day delivery promised by the carrier; 4-day delivery assured. Impeccable packing; things couldn't have gone smoother. I've no qualms in recommending the fellow, who now qualifies, in my book, as a Good Egg. Can't say fairer than that..! Thanks again, Colin.

It's all about the room, if you're not close-micing (yes, I know; the room is still there, but much less so...). The kit in a corner, or in the room centre, or in the hallway... All will contribute to the final effect. Tuning the kit should go without saying, whatever the technique used. It's well worth experimenting with mic placing, moving 'em around a bit, as even a few centimetres can make a very noticeable difference in the captured sound. Some techs will listen through headphones whilst holding the mic in different positions; good ears are required for that, though, which I lack. You'll need to spend (invest..?) a bit of time to get optimum results, time not always available when renting studio space, but well worth it.

. so you'll hear the inspiration I took for my 'Steam Fair' Challenge entry (the 'Interlude' music...)..! Doom Di Doom Di Doom...

Good evening, Iain, and ... [sharedmedia=core:attachments:167528] Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share. (... but you knew that anyway, didn't you..? )

I'm glad I play drums.

[quote name='JellyKnees' timestamp='1509549573' post='3399825'] Not if you're playing sideways... [/quote] So 'sliding to the left' for a righty and 'sliding to the right' for a lefty..? Hmm...What about neck dive..? Does that change things..?

[quote name='radiophonic' timestamp='1509543834' post='3399776']...the same 'sliding up to a lower note' effect. [/quote] Surely that should be 'sliding down'..?

http://youtu.be/Z9t_KDGqOmE

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1509543000' post='3399762']... Confused yet?... [/quote] I was never really confident with sub-D serial connectors, either, what with baud rates and hand-shaking an' all. Just as well I kept my floppy disks, eh..?

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1509541431' post='3399742'] USB3 is old tech. You won't be seeing it on any new Apple products. [/quote] It is..? Oh dear; I was just building up to getting USB 2.0 in full use..! S'no fun these days, getting old; it all spins around so fast. Should I be anticipating USB 26.0 already, then..?

http://youtu.be/9EH1G4EwljM