New Tracks Up

Kevin Hsieh · #1 07-19-2009, 08:02 PM

This is my second time working with this engineer and he managed to perfectly capture the bass sound I've been hearing in my head.

www.myspace.com/kshaybass

Question and Answer
Triplin' Awhile

the two other tracks were from the first session with the same engineer

Marcus Johnson · #2 07-19-2009, 08:21 PM

Those are killer... I checked 'em out in the gut thread. Sounds fantastic. Great to have an engineer that gets it.

Michael Glynn · #3 07-20-2009, 12:51 PM

Sounds great man. Really beautiful sound. Great time feel and soloing too.

Any idea what the engineer did this time to get the sound right?

Ed Fuqua · #4 07-20-2009, 01:03 PM

And where did you record, who was the engineer?

TroyK · #5 07-20-2009, 01:11 PM

Nice, Kevin. Fantastic sound.

Kevin Hsieh · #6 07-20-2009, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Glynn

Any idea what the engineer did this time to get the sound right?

Both sessions off of my Myspace were recorded in one room. The engineer brings a mobile unit, places a couple mics on the piano and one for bass and drums. He likes taking direct from the pickup as well. Last time, the drums were triggering a compressor that he had placed on the mic, hence me getting a more ampy sound. This time, I specified that I wanted a more natural sound, so he brought a mic shield that kept the drums from bleeding in too much from the mic. This helped get a very clear and natural sound with the mic. The engineer also took a direct sound from the Full Circle, running it through a preamp (Universal Audio Solo 610) and mixed that in.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Fuqua

And where did you record, who was the engineer?

Hey Ed, we recorded at Don Sickler's rehearsal studio. The engineer was Robin Lai, he brings his own gear as long as you pay for his taxi fare. He has great mics and really portable equpiment. PM me if you ever need a guy with a mobile rig, this man has great ears!

Ed Fuqua · #7 07-20-2009, 02:26 PM

I concur, sounds freaking great man. I'm totally going to kill you next time I see you

Kevin Hsieh · #8 07-20-2009, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Fuqua

I concur, sounds freaking great man. I'm totally going to kill you next time I see you

Ed, I still owe you a beer. Maybe at Birdland? Kill me after i repay my debts

Ed Fuqua · #9 07-20-2009, 04:50 PM

mmmmm, beer....

fingers · #10 07-20-2009, 05:02 PM

Wilbyman · #11 07-23-2009, 04:44 PM

Very nice. The sound is great and you have a great Larry Grenadier vibe on Question and Answer.

Treyzer · #12 07-24-2009, 01:32 AM

Kevin,

What a great sound and your playing is becoming so much stronger and expressive. Wow....That was really enjoyable. Thanks for sharing!

Ed Fuqua · #13 07-24-2009, 07:36 AM

I'm collecting money to have him whacked, if you want in....

Seriously, he's a lotta fun to listen to...

Johnny L · #14 07-24-2009, 08:49 AM

I've been listening to your recordings several times to get inspired, Kevin.

Thanks for sharing, man!

Kevin Hsieh · #15 07-25-2009, 04:13 AM

thanks guys! glad you enjoy it. these two tracks will be the first two on the disc I send out to the Monk Institute for the Bass Competition. Wish me luck!