How do I sound?

GeneralElectric · #1 11-02-2008, 12:14 AM

Just recorded this awhile ago direct into my computer. What do you all think? I'm new to the recording at home thing. This is part of a project I'm doing where I'm bouncing music stuff to other bandmates who are currently in different parts of the US and Europe and we're all getting together over the summer to actually play together.

Looking for you opinion on:
-sound quality
-composition
-ideas as to where it should go

(PS its just a rough song idea, but any help would be immensely appreciated!)

Myspace.com/andrewricemusic

Feel free to add me!

fastback · #2 11-02-2008, 12:24 AM

i like it.. sound quality isnt the best.. what are you using? the composition is pretty cool, laid back.. maybe put a drum loop in if possible.. i can imagine something laid back and jazzy drum wise..

GeneralElectric · #3 11-02-2008, 12:28 AM

I'm using a Raven Labs MDB-1 recorded into Audacity with nothing else.

I play drums but I have no idea how to record them with my meager setup.

EDIT: Oh yeah, I'm using a Mesa Boogie 400+ as my amp, but I have the Raven Labs hooked up the effects line out.

You get bonus points if you can figure out what kinda of bass this is.

GeneralElectric · #4 11-02-2008, 01:40 AM

Fastback, if thats you in black star, don't forget to hit me up when you folks make a cd

Ampeg SVT · #5 11-02-2008, 02:15 AM

Sounds like a P-bass with flats.

Im not a big flats fan, im going to assume it is your '57 AVRI?

fastback · #6 11-02-2008, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeneralElectric

Fastback, if thats you in black star, don't forget to hit me up when you folks make a cd

yep it is, i play guitar in that band, will do.. cheers!

GeneralElectric · #7 11-02-2008, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ampeg SVT

Sounds like a P-bass with flats.

Im not a big flats fan, im going to assume it is your '57 AVRI?

Sounds like a Ric 4001 with a Dimarzio split coil P in the middle position. And yes, flat wounds.

Clarkus Miller · #8 11-02-2008, 11:55 AM

maybe try losing some gain or something on the amp, I don't know. Aside from the music all I heard was

SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS SSSSSSSS

It was really cool though. The hiss distracted from a really nice sounding melody.

GeneralElectric · #9 11-02-2008, 12:01 PM

Still trying to figure out why I'm getting that hiss. At first I didn't notice it, but now its really bugging me now that I'm not listening on crappy laptop speakers.

I have my Mesa set flat with gain set at about 2-3 and the master volume at 2. Everything else is set flats and I'm using my effects line out to hook up to my Raven Labs recorder.

Ampeg SVT · #10 11-02-2008, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeneralElectric

Sounds like a Ric 4001 with a Dimarzio split coil P in the middle position. And yes, flat wounds.

You lie!!!

Im not a big fan of the tone, its too open in my opinion.

Id expect it to sound super huge and buttery.

GeneralElectric · #11 11-02-2008, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ampeg SVT

You lie!!!

Im not a big fan of the tone, its too open in my opinion.

Id expect it to sound super huge and buttery.

No lie, it was a free bass from my uncle.

My P-Bass actually sounds super huge and buttery IMO.

I'll be posting clips of the P either today or tomorrow.

Ampeg SVT · #12 11-02-2008, 02:46 PM

Get those P-bass clips up, I want to hear that Bass 400+ with a P.

voodoobassist · #13 11-02-2008, 02:48 PM

haven't listened yet, but have a suggestion to lose some of the hiss,...try just plugging the bass straight in,..no amp, no nothin,.....always seems to work best for me....

voodoobassist · #14 11-02-2008, 02:57 PM

Just went back and listened to the clip,....I realize that I'm old and deaf from years of R&R abuse,.....but I don't hear all that much hiss,....did you repost, or am I really suffering from worse ears than I thought I had??? Anyway, nice melody, have fun and good luck on your road to recording,..it's TERRIBLY addictive!!!My myspace is laden with bass meanderings as well.....

myspace.com/qnthegroove

GeneralElectric · #15 11-02-2008, 03:03 PM

The hiss is there, but I can only hear it when I have good head phones on. Knowing its there annoys me.

coreyfyfe · #16 11-02-2008, 03:05 PM

Nice little ditty. Has a good flow, I could definitely see some loose, jazzy drums underneath. Not really surprised its a Ric, but a P with flats was certainly my first guess. Were you running just the Dimarzio or multiple pick-ups?

The hiss wasn't too bad, but certainly didn't sound direct from the amp. Is there a direct out on the head? The effects send might not be the cleanest sound for recording, I don't know if that's line level or instrument level signal or how that would effect the sound.

GeneralElectric · #17 11-02-2008, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by coreyfyfe

Nice little ditty. Has a good flow, I could definitely see some loose, jazzy drums underneath. Not really surprised its a Ric, but a P with flats was certainly my first guess. Were you running just the Dimarzio or multiple pick-ups?

I'm running the DiMarzio P and the Ric bridge pickup with all the controls dimed.

Anyone know how to record drums?

I've been playing drums for about 3 years and I have a kit, just no way to record it. Though I do have a mess of old microphones.

Ampeg SVT · #18 11-02-2008, 03:09 PM

Couldnt you do an overhead mic for the drums?

coreyfyfe · #19 11-02-2008, 03:12 PM

Stereo overheads at least, maybe a mic on the kick and snare if you really want to be able to control the sound. If you put a blanket over the kick/mic you should be able to get decent isolation.

**Eric Perry** · #20 11-02-2008, 03:16 PM

I dig it dude.