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Virtual Music Studio => Finished Works => Topic started by: Errol on July 09, 2006, 03:14:50 PM

Title: Feels So Good To Be Wrong
Post by: Errol on July 09, 2006, 03:14:50 PM

Took me a little while to finish this one off. Actually i didn't make any real changes of late. I was hoping to replace the vocals. I had a few attempts to improve them myself but like most songs it's out of my range.   ::) Anyway i didn't want this to sit arouind forever so here it is. I am very grateful for all the musicians' invaluable contributions.  :) :)

Drums - Mike : DigitalDrummer
Guitars - Dave : Studio Player
Bass - Preston : BassicSoul
Words, Music, Piano & Vocals - Errol

Title: Re: Feels So Good To Be Wrong
Post by: NickT on July 09, 2006, 05:39:23 PM

Errol,

I like what everyone has done here. Kudos!

There is some digital distortion or clipping  going on. I think it's the vocal track.

Check that out and see if it's in the track or the final mix.

Nick

Title: Re: Feels So Good To Be Wrong
Post by: Errol on July 09, 2006, 05:41:04 PM

Thanks. Will do.  :)

Title: Re: Feels So Good To Be Wrong
Post by: Errol on July 24, 2006, 11:40:29 AM

Thsi one any better? I mean the vocals are still mine  ::) but there may be less clipping.

Title: Re: Feels So Good To Be Wrong
Post by: NickT on July 25, 2006, 09:35:32 AM

That sounds better Errol!

Not sure how much compression you are using on the vox...could maybe use a little more so the soft passages don't get lost.

Also maybe try adjusting the Eq on your vocal. I would lower 200hz by about 2-4db with a Q of 1.0 to 1.4. That will add clarity.

Hope that helps.

Nick

Title: Re: Feels So Good To Be Wrong
Post by: Errol on July 25, 2006, 12:13:43 PM

Compression? Hmmm......... none. I can never find a button that says "Compression"  :D :D
Did do an small edit and I think I adjusted some EQ.

Thanks

Title: Re: Feels So Good To Be Wrong
Post by: digitaldrummer on July 25, 2006, 12:22:07 PM

the updated version does sound better.  what are you using to track/mix with?

Mike

Title: Re: Feels So Good To Be Wrong
Post by: Errol on July 25, 2006, 12:24:30 PM

Cakewalk.

Title: Re: Feels So Good To Be Wrong
Post by: digitaldrummer on July 25, 2006, 01:03:48 PM

so I think that uses VST or DX plug-ins.  there should be some free ones out there (google) if you don't have a compressor plug-in.  I usually insert a 4:1 - 7:1 compression on the vocals (rock, pop stuff).  helps even it out and keep it "up front".

Title: Re: Feels So Good To Be Wrong
Post by: Errol on July 29, 2006, 05:43:56 PM

Thanks Mike. I followed up on that and I will work on it.  :)