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[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1432760900' post='2784792'] Voted..! Sorely tempted to give all 3 votes to the same piece (technically impossible, I know, but I was tempted..!). [/quote] Thanks for the thought Douglas , but best share them out a bit

Many thanks Dad , you are in fine form with your superb reviews , you do offer superb and insightful observation , brilliant work .

Wise words Master Skol , I will indeed focus more on my journey as I keep ending up very left field Though in the next field to my left is Mr Smalls

I tend to get all excited about trying to write and record something, then, when its done and published, I feel a bit gutted that I have finished it , but then when voting pops, up I am happy cos I know its not long till the next one

Some brilliant stuff in there today boys , well done , such a DOH moment when you vote and realise that by voting I have taken myself from joint lead, down joint 3rd

Yes welcome one and all , especially to our dusty little corner here in the recording section

, so many options now , I was just under the impression that real life compression was a better option really , rather than relying on the software but I don't want to keep buying stuff. Some how it seems to sound different if I put a bit of compression on the signal before it gets to reaper , I may be imagining it but it does feel more real , if that makes the slightest bit of sense

In my quest to preserve my hearing I am looking for a new outboard compressor, for my sweet vocal tones , not specifically for the sound quality , but because the one I have is a touch big and, well, ugly and SWMBO is giving my ears grief over it , so .... I have come across the FNC RNC 1773 and it gets plenty of love , so it seems a must have , but, it comes just as a compressor, and the big ugly one I have is a focusrite tool with a preamp/gain adjustment/phantom power malarky. Does this mean I will need to source a pretty mic preamp as well as the pretty compressor, as I might just have to resort to putting the big ugly one in a cupboard when I am not using it , but I am then less likely to use it if I have to set it up each time and I can't expect lurksalittle to bother , she is a proper lardy arsed teenager now . Thanks in advance

210 on top of the 212 vertically for me aswell , I really don't need them both but it does help me to hear myself , it takes up a tiny footprint , and it looks cool

We played a new one for us last night , the pub opens and gets shut down a fair bit ,but the new landlord is hoping to make s go of it. Lead guitars amp packed in after the sound check so me and rhythm had a bit more sonic space until he fixed it , that was good But we pulled in a decent crowd , the best he has seen since taking over , so LL was very happy and gave us an extra £50 and got his diary out , so a good night all round . ed to add , Ive just remembered that the LL provided drinks, served to the band and even helped us load out

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1431716606' post='2774372'] Oo eh, missus..! Get you..! [/quote] Unfortunately my skills in small talk and my poor recall combined to a very unscrabrous evening , though my dancing skills did seem a touch magnetic to a couple of young ladies , well , I say magnetic, I think I repelled them . [quote name='Leonard Smalls' timestamp='1431243945' post='2769040'] Nice! I could definitely imagine that going on in the bar while Audie Murphy stands on a box battling with the likes of Broderick Crawford! [/quote] I have only just clocked why you were first in here Mr Smalls , You do have a connection with Arizona

well I have learned a new word today , I shall use it tonight if I get the chance

OOH.......... a BC short story writing challenge next is it Dad ,

sorry about that

You Folks Sure is Real nice around these parts

Wire thang you pardner.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1431206396' post='2768862'] You were champing at the bit to get that one in, right..? I'll plough on, and not let the grass grow under my feet, despite that corny offering. Any other left field comments..? Come on, don't be shy; get it out of your system whilst we're here, you'll feel much better for it. What..? No tractors..? No gates..? Combine harvesters..? Load of bull..? I'm disappointed. A right flock of sheep. Huh..! [/quote] Hay, I suppose a quick dig will always crop up , but it amaizes me how quickly you sow the seeds of an idea and reap the rewards .

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1431205293' post='2768855'] ...............I 'd like suggestions as to how to, on a more than tight budget, get a 'field recording' using 2 mics, preferably with phantom power. Anyone got any success stories..? [/quote] Put both mics in the same 'field' as the drums I guess

[quote name='Leonard Smalls' timestamp='1431155582' post='2768246'] Liking the donkeys! Chickens are so passe... (how do you do an accent?) [/quote] I have to say, I don't know how you picked up that the donkeys had French accent , top marks Well done Douglas, I reckon you have broken new ground with that one , I don't recall actual real drums being recorded for a challenge thus far, excellent .

OK then Lots of singing on this one I am afraid , but I suppose a ballad has to have some words [url="https://soundcloud.com/lurksalot/the-ballad-of-ed-schieffelin"]The Ballad of Ed Scheiffelin[/url] I hope you enjoy

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[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1430942656' post='2766253'] Just got myself a replacement iMac as the old one is almost 8 years old. Went for a 27" 5k display with an i7 4Ghz processor. Hopefully in the next month or 2 I'll get some decent software. I was thinking about getting Logic Pro X, it looks like a bargain. Any users of it care to share their experience, am I better going for Reaper & buying some VSTis? Once I've gotten my DAW sorted out, I'll be looking at interfaces. Edit: Just realised I've posted this in the wrong thread! See you & your link Lurks! [/quote] Ah yes , when given a chance to bring clarity to bear , I have the unerring ability to muddy it slightly

[quote name='Leonard Smalls' timestamp='1430929318' post='2766084'] Looks like I'm first out of the blocks with a large slab of dub, just like them thar old timers used to play round the camp fire when there wasn't other cowboys to shoot... Hasn't come out quite as big as it sounded before Soundcloud compression! [url="https://soundcloud.com/dredd-and-the-badass-weed/tombstone-dub"]https://soundcloud.c...d/tombstone-dub[/url] [/quote] Another one of yours I really like , your voice is definitely sounding awesome on this one , great use of the harp , ties it together really well , excellent starter for ten with that tune . I wouldn't normally listen to others before mine is done, however, the tune is done , but I am now on take 50 or so with the vocal , even Mrs Lurks had a go , that was soooo funny , I have however promised her I won't use it ,

[quote name='Leonard Smalls' timestamp='1430723751' post='2763901'] I'll sing it for you... [/quote] Lol ..............Oh, and .......still Lol ing You weren't my first choice I have to be totally honest .............

Oh , mine is taking shape , the musicality behind it is just about done , but as this one is going to be a folk ballad now , I think I need a voice that sounds listenable , and as I type this I have had an idea ...............