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Bar Rose replied to the discussion Thoughts on 88M? in the forum Mics & Outboard Gear Just now
Hey Dana,
As I was recording this instrumental, the meter was living in the red while Sharon was on electric – felt like a…
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Paul Tucci posted an update a week ago
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Here’s another offering from my two track off the console recording series. This one is a bit different and new. It…
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So cool, @-PT! Fun to sign in and find a new track from ya! I’ve been digging that new Ozone 12 – pretty awesome. Also…
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Man, you find all the warts! There was no bass player. Live drummer, canned Perc, live singer, canned BGVs (I loved…
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Sean Waters became a registered member 3 weeks ago
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Dana Nielsen replied to the discussion 2 tracks – house of love and born + raised – meeting industry standard? in the forum Member Spotlight 3 weeks ago
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My pleasure, man! Altiverb is amazing for lots of actual sampled living rooms and real spaces (and has tons of real halls…
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Nate Dewart replied to the discussion 2 tracks – house of love and born + raised – meeting industry standard? in the forum Member Spotlight 3 weeks ago
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aha, interesting! didn’t know there was a room simulation plugin, on top of reverb. cool, will see what comes. loving…