Dad3353

WoT looking for a bargain..? ...

Good afternoon, 4&5 , and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

Having done lighting for several years, I'd have a different opinion. 'Warmer', more 'shine', 'depth', 'shocking' and so many more terms used daily by lighters, dancers, musicians... People, in fact. Us techs would communicate in 'Lee' filter numbers, but most meant nothing to those on stage ('Can you bring up the 203, please..?. As for light frequencies... Lee even have sets of filters for evoking particular moods, called, logically enough, 'Mood Boards'. This is their proposition for 'Sympathy', for instance ...

Not just the voices, but the poetry and emotions conveyed.

The Bee Gees (collectively...)

Pavarotti power. It seems so effortless. Good Stuff.

All qualities united. What a career..!

The much-missed Sandy Denny ...

Everything..? 1977-78 Fender Jazz Bass Guitar ... ...

... and I've just discovered that my Reaper 5 has been able to do video for yonks..! Why have I been messing about with other packages, when this does all I need, and with ease..? I'll wait before moving to Reaper 6 now, and dispense with the 'nag' screen..!

In Reaper, create a new project. Enter the tempo and time signature, then import the audio track(s...) from the other DAW. In a new track, tell Reaper to use the Video Processor (in Fx...) and import the video track(s...) and edit away. The Reaper grid will reflect the tempo/time signature, which can be 'snapped' to.

OK, after a couple of minutes, to find the appropriate new menu entries, I'll be adopting this from now on, as it does exactly what I want in just about exactly the way I want, and that I'm used to. Nothing too 'Spielberg', just basic fades and cross-fades. As a bonus, it works on the basis of the Reaper tempo and time signature, so compositions can be exactly synced, to have changes at every fourth bar, for instance. For the moment it's only evaluation (my v5 license isn't sufficient...), so there's a few seconds of 'nag' screen at each load-up, but I'll most likely acquire a full license as soon as my finances permit. $60 is fine by me, and I can use it fully until then. Altogether a Good Call; thanks.

Ah yes, I'd forgotten about that. I'm still using Reaper 5 (Audio only...), and hadn't notices the video section when I briefly trialed Reaper 6. I'll have a closer look; it may be the simple solution for me, as Reaper is my 'go-to' DAW. I had a couple of issues with Reaper 6 at its arrival, but I'll give it another go... Thanks for the 'heads up'.

Just putting a different spin on things.

It's just a load of flannel.

No, that's too sad. Come on over; I'm chatting with Jack Casady and Mark Andes (Spirit...), and there's a spare chair. Phil Lesh will pop by shortly; we've biscuits, too.

There are many types of condenser mic, but having looked at what is supplied with the Focusrite package, I'm assuming that it's a large-diaphragm mic. Ideally, a shock mount would be better; its purpose is to reduce ground vibration through the mic stand from being picked up. If you're not recording over a tube station, and don't jump up and down whilst singing, it shouldn't make too much difference. A pop shield has two main uses: firstly, to prevent the singer from approaching too close to the mic (some singers 'eat' the mic; not good..!), and also to reduce spray from landing on the mic; the capsule inside won't like that, and is not so easy to replace as a dynamic mic. Without such a device, it can be made fairly easily by bending a wire coat-hanger into a circle, and covering this with a ladies stocking or similar. As long as air can pass through, but not spray, it's good enough until a better-quality filter can be acquired. Be aware, of course, that the condenser mic will require the phantom '48v' to be turned on, as they need power to work. Turn this off again when reverting to the dynamic mic. Hope this helps; good luck with the project.

Good afternoon, Bram, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

Good evening, PB, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

Are you sure that's not the KKK.? ...

So, no Patience, eh..? Oh well, can't say I'm surprised..!

S'your Lucky Day, old chum.

Ooo, that's a bit harsh, don't you think..? Just because he's a keyboard player..? ...