This song started on the Maschine. It was only bussed to Ableton for “better” mixing and mastering. It is inspired by an old friend of mine who I played many musical theater jobs with, and a few jazz trio gigs. The theater jobs were almost exclusively with Underscore Theater, though I do remember one with Read More …
Old and New Sound Interface
I will admit that this device did not die on this specific day, but I held off on this post until Day of the dead to celebrate this old piece of gear. I used this for many years. It traveled from place to place many times, and I think just finally died of use. Too Read More …
Scientific Robot Fight
This song was named by my oldest daughter. She came up with the name as she already had video ideas on her first hearing. Quick Notes :: This was the first song I started working with the DirtyLA Plugin.
Official Now I Guess
Welp, I guess it is official now. I am officially in one of the PROs of the world. PRO in this case meaning Performing Rights Organization. In my case I have chosen ASCAP, though BMI and SESAC are available in the USA as well.
New Tool :: BPB Dirty LA
2022-10-26 New tool downloaded today, that I am installing. It is not new per se, more that I first discovered this tool today. This one is the free tool from the Bedroom Producer’s Blog. Here is the original post on their site ICYMI. Look forward to upcoming edits to this page for reviews, tips, or Read More …
EQ Tips
– Less is more with all things equalization. If you are making big changes such as more than a 3dB raise then look to getting a better source sound. If it does not sound good going in to the processor, it will not sound good coming out. There are cases, where you do want a Read More …
Snare Drum Tricks
Tip 1 Spend the majority of your time on the kick and snare. These are the heart and pulse of the song. They are the most changed by microphone position and EQ. Get as close as possible to the sound you want on the original recording. Tip 2 Try adding a chorus to your snare Read More …
First Comment Spam
I would like to acknowledge a new milestone for this site. We received our first comment spam. It came from this IP, and has been marked as such in this block. Can’t wait until the first legitimate comment….
Slipstream Chase
This song is inspired by some of the stop animation films my daughter started creating. This came up after seeing a few of these and being super proud of her. 1bluebass · Slipstream Chase
R2 Unit
This tune is old. I used to perform this one with Machine Tools as well. This might be one of the last tunes that I still have that was started back on Acid. I mean the old music software program by Sonic Foundry. I really used to love that program a lot back in the Read More …