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Thanks for the OP post. Managed to see him a couple of times back in the 80's, a real treat.

[quote name='Lord Sausage' timestamp='1393788308' post='2384389'] Not gonna enter again this month. No disrespect i just can't get into these 'Still' pictures that are being used. Just doesn't do anything for me. [/quote] I get where you are coming from. There is a comp going on until sometime in April you might like. It is based around layering (used in games music). Although aimed at their games and film scoring courses, it is free and with some prizes. You have to sign up, no obligation to get the comp link. [url="http://www.scorbit.org/contest/"]http://www.scorbit.org/contest/[/url] Garry

I believe there is some old Talkbass thread somewhere talking about Dennis Bellfields involvement in the Candi version. Producer/Engineer Bobby Owsinski talks about the Synth on the Bee Gee's track. http://bobbyowsinski.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/bee-gees-nights-on-broadway.html Original Instrumental multi track here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7DA3ZM7BuY

Voted - Well done all.

Yet another Compressor - Worth a go in my opinion. Mac/PC x32/x64 http://www.audiodamage.com/downloads/product.php?pid=ADF002

[quote name='BetaFunk' timestamp='1392993337' post='2375057'] This is my favourite version. [/quote] Never heard that before - Great version.

[quote name='jakenewmanbass' timestamp='1392661140' post='2371266'] There's some processing no doubt, but they are real performances, the things that tell me so are lip syncing (no one is that good) and dynamics. [/quote] All very real indeed. - There is no Autotune, or Melodyne for that matter. Compression yep, maybe some chorus or ADT of some kind during the chorus (more than likely just from a foot pedal) Believe it or not, there are some folks out there who have good ranges and can sing in tune... Not every one is a Pro Tool....

[quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1392561298' post='2370019'] so the question is , can I sing opera [/quote] No....... But you can come close if you dress up as a m***er. Borrow your wife's bra and stuff it with two footballs, wear a Viking helmet and scream while you stand to the left hand side of your living room.

[quote name='Prosebass' timestamp='1392546287' post='2369815'] Probably best to stick with one DAW that does what you want from the beginning. Many are available with a free 30 day trial download so you can try a few. Paul [/quote] Agreed Find a DAW with a work flow that is good for you. As mentioned, they all (mostly) do demo versions, and quite often the full version.

The Crusaders - Those Southern Nights. "Pops" Popwell on Bass. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUHUNbzhPQI&list=PLC17EEAF42CFB5B60

Quincy Jones 'You've Got It Bad Girl' http://www.discogs.com/Quincy-Jones-Youve-Got-It-Bad-Girl/release/842428 [URL=https://imageshack.com/i/nlogv4j][IMG]http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/849/ogv4.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Sorry, I was not being clear. This is assuming you have not gone over with the recording, and the file is good, but [size=4]quite hot, say -3/-6 or whatever.[/size] [size=4]It seems trim on the DAW or as a plug in can be useful for gain staging (one way or another).[/size] Sorry for the thread jack folks, carry on... [size=4]I found an article here about it.[/size] [size=4][url="http://www.harmonycentral.com/t5/Recording-Video/Recording-Levels-And-Gain-Staging/ba-p/34646453"]http://www.harmonyce...g/ba-p/34646453[/url][/size] [size=4]And a video.[/size] [url="http://therecordingrevolution.com/2013/05/01/gain-staging-your-daw-with-trim-plugins-video/"]http://therecordingr...-plugins-video/[/url]

[quote name='51m0n' timestamp='1392382495' post='2367967'] Not really. That DAW fader is way after your audio has been converted to digital, you want to lower the level hitting the converter front end (ie your interface), typically this level can be changed with a rotary knob on the uit or digitally via the unit's control software, either way before you hit the DAW. [/quote] Yep, I understand that, and that was not what I was asking. Where can the input trim on the DAW channel or buss (or even a trim vst) come into play? Is it just lowering the volume of the recorded Audio file before going into the channel ? Or have I just answered my own question ? [size=4] [/size]

Where can input trim come into play ? (On the DAW channel) The channel fader lowers what's going to the master Buss (or a Buss) etc.. So if you have an audio file that is quite hot (not over 0db of course) would the thing to do, be to pull back the input trim ? I tend to do this if I am going to use a few effects on that track, and I need some spare headroom. Would this be the correct way of thinking ? I know it's better to have an original file that's not so hot (at 24bit) ? Just curious.

Do you have another blower in the band ? If so, you really need to ask him his thoughts. Phrasing, tuning, does he think 1 or 2 sits with him better.

Not really what you are after, but the'Canadian Brass' sometimes throw in the odd surprise hear and there. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol9LgJQWikI[/media]

There will be loads. I will start it off then. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWgiNhTjIhU

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1392231813' post='2366293'] They are very good. Been enjoying a load of their others, too. Hotel California? [/quote] Yep, been having a listen as well (and enjoying) Nice version of 'Behind Blue Eyes'

Seen/heard this a while back...Top stuff. [URL=https://imageshack.com/i/ndwt5vj][IMG]http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/841/wt5v.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[quote name='Scott S' timestamp='1392173158' post='2365667'] BTW, didn't Marcus play on a track called "Rio Funk" years ago? [/quote] Yep - The original studio version. The Marcus solo is about 02:55 [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KC-PLSkQn0[/media]

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1392146044' post='2365342'] Pull me up for dropping a couple per gig and you had better be wearing some ear muffs! [/quote] I think you mean nose clips.

[quote name='chardbass' timestamp='1392141684' post='2365279'] Aaaah, Carlos Vega. What a loss!! [/quote] Yep, real shame. I was watching the Lee Ritenour/Dave Grusin 'Live @ the Record Plant' Video earlier today, And Carlos Vega played just superb on that (as did they all).

Have you done an updated re-scan in Cubase ? Or maybe uninstall Amplitude, then when doing a new install, during installation direct it to the Cubase VST folder, rather than it's suggested path. Sometimes (with some software) just manually moving DLL does not always work.

Also another JJ fan, I first heard him (also) on The Grasshopper album (Wayne Johnson) way back yonder. Such a melodic player, and great grooves full of ideas. Well played Bill.

This is a really cool track. Nice playing by all, tight and clean. I really enjoyed that.