lurksalot

It is daft isn't it , I have probably read all about this in the last year , books , and seen articles, advice on threads and posts and even on sales blurb for bits of kit , somehow you think you know the stuff , then all of a sudden I pick up on a detail where plugging headphones in to the computer as opposed to the interface makes a difference to what I am hearing and leads to a question I should know the answer to already Even further , I remember commenting that my mixes on soundcloud seemed duller than my reaper mixes , yet that could be simply down to where I plugged my phones in , and again , I might mix through the interface if I have done some recording and then at another time just plug in the computer to work on it later , and every time, my mix is being messed with before It even gets to my ears. I guess sometimes you have to experience things to understand what it means , and the sad thing though is that I only picked up on this by accident . with the phones plugged into interface , I played rendered mix and it was on the computer speakers , so I changed the phones over , I then though that I must be able to send the sounds to the interface to stop having to mess around changing the phones over , yes I found out how to do it , and because It was effectively a switched comparison the difference became obvious. So after messing with this mixing malarkey for nearly 2 years ,I have just reached the first step , and it is raising far more questions than answers

I enjoyed that, only on lappy speakers but the song is great and from what I heard it won't need too much production work .

[quote name='the boy' timestamp='1416525033' post='2611271'] Been out of the loop for a few months now. I'm really gonna try this time to get something in. I never have any spare minutes these days. I have a few hours tomorrow. Hopefully I will get something done. [/quote] sing boy sing ed to add if you want to re-vocal mine and send me the wav , I will give you the credit and let you have some input for the photo for next month

My fave Motown track , while a bit young to know its release , my elder sister had Motown albums and I recall this on a compilation album that I played to death after an experience of unrequited love in the 3rd year at school As I am so familiar with the song and the name I was quite surprised that he wasn't far more proliferous. RIP

I have sat top level at Shea , scared the sh1t out of me and how the hell you would hear a band with less amplification than most pub bands have nowadays is beyond me . I understood that the scale of those first beatles gigs took everyone by surprise sound wise , the screaming of the crowd pretty much drowned out the best the band could throw at them .

AAAh my heart bleeds , it wasn't a prayer either ,

Marvelous , so when your vote count comes out on top you have a marvelous and inspirational picture for the (correct ..) seasonal challenge

you flatter me young sir , the lyric is a mere regurgitation of our celebrated family rhyming dictionary , handed down thru generations , many ,many thanks , now I must be off to Jigsawchat , it is a tad quieter over their , but one can have some fun on the missing piece thread especially with some thick card and some felt pens .

Ok , so this is my second bite at the cherry with this , same song re-mixed a bit , new vocal (still me though ) , re- recorded the bass part and mic'd a cab in as well this time, added a freesound file in and now it will do my head in if I spend any more time on it so It is up now It is a touch bottom heavy but is reasonably tight for me anyway as it is supposed to be a dance song I think it should be hope you enjoy [url="https://soundcloud.com/lurksalot/dance-hall-shoop-1"]https://soundcloud.c...ce-hall-shoop-1[/url]

I don't get to listen too much music properly nowadays ;( it tends to be in the van and it also tends to be radio so quality listening is a bit awkward , also just to rub it in , my phone has loads of music on it but I hate using earphones when I am out and about , and getting music on it is a right phaff aswell , as it is synced to an old lappy , but you have given me an idea to try , I can switch the monitors from the interface to the computer headphone out , so I will give that a try to see the difference.

This one has just struck me now that I am rolling my Composition in glitter , as it doesn't polish so well, and I have noticed a big difference in the mix when using (the same) headphones through the interface playback and the onboard soundcard. the onboard sound is bottom heavy , lacking clarity down there and light in the mids , yet the interface sound is pretty sweet , even if I do say so without great authority ! I cant find a way of checking any adjustable tonal adjustments on the computer , so is it fair to assume that the interface version will not be colouring the sound , but the onboard soundcard is ? Any pointers on the issue will be exremely welcome .

[quote name='Bottle' timestamp='1416347133' post='2609349'] Loved the challenge. Learnt some new stuff. Played around with MIDI. And a couple of bods liked my mix. Can't complain life is good [/quote] That works for me , apart from the MIDI bit

Sorry to be a pain to those that have commented but I am doing a bit more work on my entry this month , I have been having a really good play with Reaper and have learnt a few more tricks both with recording and production , so I will see if I can polish this t**d just a little , or at least roll it in some glitter

well, what I do is cut the cable and put a UK 3 pin plug on them , spare kettle leads , sorted

Welcome to the Spector fold Mark , I love them , I have a legend 4 that I bought many moons ago and kept GASsing for Euro , I ordered one a couple of years ago and got the Euro 4LX 35 TW ,Czeck built , an absolutely beautiful bass to play ,and a stunning level of finish. I am sure you will eventually get to one and you will have the widest smile when you do .

Ah Shucks Douglas , thank you dude . I have now voted, and listening to all the treatments there is much in all of them that has great merit , maybe a mash between the lot, taking the bits I particularly liked would work , well done all , it is quite amazing listening to the fruits of some peoples imagination , well done all .

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1415831255' post='2604377'] [size=4]I've done another couple since, and have another still on the hob. [/quote] I didn't really mean as an entry to hold the space , more as an 'album' filler to pad the gaps out between the good ones

Ah Dad , it is your inspirational shooping that made me do it , still, your ears are still free for a continued treat even when watching paint dry , and with any luck it might make it last longer

I have had a listen in to the work already in , and I must say gents , absolutely top drawer , I think I will leave mine in as a filler

OK then , I'm in [b]link removed sorry[/b] I still cant get to the point where my voice sounds any good and thats a shame because I keep putting more sounds in to disguise it and the tune just started to sound a bit busy , I got it quite good at one point then everything I did made it worse , so lots of backwards engineering , 1 step forward 2 back On the plus side this was great fun to do this month, I tried lots of things and learnt a fair bit doing it , I really enjoyed putting it together and even better , we have just had the fibre put in the village and the upload took less than a minute , stroll on , who'd have thought it . I hope you enjoy it ed to add I have done a bit more work on the production , and will put the new one up shortly sorry all ,

You can try , but you are more intertwined with my entry in this months composition than she is....... as it currently stands .........

[quote name='Leonard Smalls' timestamp='1415606736' post='2601805'] Can't be any worse than mine! I've been tempted to get autotune, but for the moment notch filters, reverb and delay will have to suffice... [/quote] Oh yes , I am with you all the way , but I have invoked the wrath of 'Reatune' with a fairly heavy attack , so its a full house so far from me , the only trick left is to have it so low in the mix that you can barely hear it , I asked the daughter if she would contribute her beautiful vocal tones , but alas , she says my vocal work so far makes her ears sick and she does not wish to be associated with it

[quote name='RockfordStone' timestamp='1415567151' post='2601577'] at least you have the bare bones, i have nothing [/quote] It amazes me sometimes how something just kicks in and gives me an idea , I don't for one minute suggest it is a good idea , but it's something to work on , and besides , with this challenge I find the journey to be as much of the fun as the destination

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1415570918' post='2601640'] [size=4] ..? At least you've got an opening first line..! (... although it might swing better as '[/size][size=3][i]At least you have the bare bones, I have nowt[/i]'. Can you pull off the accent, though..? )[/size] [/quote] Oh , Dad, you are sooooo close , I have tried to put on a fake accent to add a bit of interest to my dire vocal tones , I am not a fan ofy own voice but at least I have disguised it a touch .

Everyones a bit quick off the mark this month I have the bones down , I have even recorded a vocal , but again , I am really hoping to get a visit from someone who can sing to give it a proper shot , even Lurksalittle winced at the suggestion she could contribute , so while it is a little bit poop , it just might have to suffice , I will hang on in hope though . I will listen to the others when I am uploaded , looking forward to it .