Any musicians want to collab?

SonGohan · Jul 19, 2012

Here are the tabbed out chords if anybody is interested:

Code:

Cmin7     Eb9     Abmaj7   D7#9      G7      Db9

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--8--    --6--    --4--    --6--    --3--    --4--
--8--    --6--    --5--    --5--    --4--    --4--
--8--    --5--    --5--    --4--    --3--    --3--
-----    --6--    -----    --5--    -----    --4--
--8--    -----    --4--    -----    --3--    -----

Bbmin7    D9

-----    -----
--6--    --5--
--6--    --5--
--6--    --4--
-----    --5--
--6--    -----

cdamm · Jul 19, 2012

Soilwork said:
Sure dude. This is just a small part. If I remember right, after the progression ends, it goes back into that A-G-A-etc progression, but then it plays that other progression around the 1:00 mark, and then instead going into the A-G-A little riff, it continues the other progression where crazy solos play. I didn't sit down to figure if it's just repeating it, or if it has little changes here and there. I just churned this thing out in 5 minutes, so it could probably use tweaking too.

i know its just a little sample but i'll lay a simple walking bass line on it and now it will be beefier. this is how collabs werk! if we can all get down on a quick 0:15 sample, then we can see how feasible this project is.

(ps- just got the sample)

Jedah Doma · Jul 19, 2012

cdamm said:
i know its just a little sample but i'll lay a simple walking bass line on it and now it will be beefier. this is how collabs werk! if we can all get down on a quick 0:15 sample, then we can see how feasible this project is.

(ps- just got the sample)

Cool. It looks like cdamm has the bass covered then.

SonGohan · Jul 19, 2012

I think a sax doing the melody would sound so cool, and maybe even tearing up a solo afterward.

Maybe both Jedah and cdamm can work together on building the bass lines and switch off on the recording, for collab's sake.

cannonball · Jul 19, 2012

So um, I've never actually tried to record, aside from some studio work I did to help a friend out like a decade ago. Any suggestions on a somewhat inexpensive setup to record the sax to my comp?

SonGohan · Jul 19, 2012

Hmmm.. I've never tried to record a sax. Could it be as simple as mic'ing it with an SM57? You'd still need an interface to run it through, though. You wouldn't necessarily have to multitrack it, but if you had a way to maybe listen to an mp3 through headphones and record a raw file, it could always be aligned when everything is being mixed.

cdamm · Jul 19, 2012

a 57 will work for a sax, but it is less than good for brass.

you will want something like this on a budget:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003AQ1X7A/?tag=hyprod-20&hvadid=15473468739&hvpos=1o5&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=688903771569398229&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&ref=asc_df_B003AQ1X7A

plus an interface with 48v phantom power. most cheap interfaces come with basic recording software (cubase, low end protools, etc).

Jedah Doma · Jul 19, 2012

Soilwork said:
I think a sax doing the melody would sound so cool, and maybe even tearing up a solo afterward.

Maybe both Jedah and cdamm can work together on building the bass lines and switch off on the recording, for collab's sake.

Sounds good. I'll simply record the lines and send them your way. Since you're heading up the collab I'll leave it in your hands to decided what works best. Once you hear both parts if you need something different such as an accent part or a some harmonies, just let me know.

cannonball · Jul 20, 2012

Thanks for the feedback guys.

Does this look like it will do the trick?

SM57 + x2u Signal to USB converter. The x2u has the 48v phantom power that Jedah mentioned. I guess all I'd need is some free recording software.

I was planning on recording some guitar stuff anyways so I think i can justify the $200 cost of this setup.

Let me know what you think of this.

cdamm · Jul 20, 2012

cannonball said:
Thanks for the feedback guys.

Does this look like it will do the trick?

SM57 + x2u Signal to USB converter. The x2u has the 48v phantom power that Jedah mentioned. I guess all I'd need is some free recording software.

I was planning on recording some guitar stuff anyways so I think i can justify the $200 cost of this setup.

Let me know what you think of this.

jedah mentioned nothing of 48v phantom power (that was me

). a 57 does not need the 48v because it is a dynamic mic. the one that i suggested for your brass needs it because it is a condenser mic and requires the power. 48v will not do anything for a dynamic mic. Also what software will you be using? (most of the free stuff sucks or is a pain in the ass to use)

if you are looking for a simple setup- just get this:

Blue yeti

it is a simple usb powered condenser (and the mic is self powered, so no need to play with the 48v stuff). It is a tremendous mic for the money and will do a great job with any instrument or vox you decide to do.

Pair that with this (im just assuming you are on a pc):

Acid Music Studio

it is solid software that is easy to use.

as a bonus you are all in for $160 ish. if you ever decide to step up and get a multi channel interface, you can still use the yeti either through usb or via a usb to xlr converter and still use the software.

good luck man, welcome to home recording

.

hit me with a PM (or aim or skype if you want to chat) if you need any help with this stuff- this is what i went to school for. I love putting my audio production degree to work.

Supernaut_ · Jul 20, 2012

Great rendition of the rif. I only play drums however.

cannonball · Jul 20, 2012

cdamm said:
jedah mentioned nothing of 48v phantom power (that was me ). a 57 does not need the 48v because it is a dynamic mic. the one that i suggested for your brass needs it because it is a condenser mic and requires the power. 48v will not do anything for a dynamic mic. Also what software will you be using? (most of the free stuff sucks or is a pain in the ass to use)

if you are looking for a simple setup- just get this:

Blue yeti

it is a simple usb powered condenser (and the mic is self powered, so no need to play with the 48v stuff). It is a tremendous mic for the money and will do a great job with any instrument or vox you decide to do.

Pair that with this (im just assuming you are on a pc):

Acid Music Studio

it is solid software that is easy to use.

as a bonus you are all in for $160 ish. if you ever decide to step up and get a multi channel interface, you can still use the yeti either through usb or via a usb to xlr converter and still use the software.

good luck man, welcome to home recording .

hit me with a PM (or aim or skype if you want to chat) if you need any help with this stuff- this is what i went to school for. I love putting my audio production degree to work.

Sweet! Thank you so much man I just ordered both from amazon. I'll let you guys know when I'm set up.

cdamm · Jul 20, 2012

cannonball said:
Sweet! Thank you so much man I just ordered both from amazon. I'll let you guys know when I'm set up.

no prob. enjoy. i think you will find that this starter rig is very expandable as you get more into it.

SonGohan · Jul 20, 2012

I pirate my recording software :emb:

But that's going to change next year when I take my Apple Logic certification training courses, which I'll have to own both a mac and the software :crying:

NeoTheranthrope · Jul 20, 2012

Interesting project.

I feel that I lack the skill to participate, as I only play shitty bass or shitty analog-dubstep bass (but I repeat myself), but I think what you guys are doing is neat.

cdamm · Jul 20, 2012

NeoTheranthrope said:
Interesting project.

I feel that I lack the skill to participate, as I only play shitty bass or shitty analog-dubstep bass (but I repeat myself), but I think what you guys are doing is neat.

join the fray. this isnt about skill. it's about having the balls to play and share. are you a bad enough dude to cover some game soundtrack songs?

Michael Yagami · Jul 20, 2012

I'M BAD!

SonGohan · Jul 20, 2012

Got it

cannonball · Jul 20, 2012

Because I can't wait to get my recording equip i was messing around using my gaming headset and the sound recorder built into windows lol. So obviously it sounds like shit and won't sync up with your track wes. I'll get real though once my shit arrives from amazon.

Gotta knock the rust off. Have't touched the sax in at least 2 years until today. Been on a guitar kick.

http://soundcloud.com/cannonballfan/ng-com-sax-sample

SonGohan · Jul 20, 2012

That's sounds pretty damn good for a 2 year break. Were you playing along to the track? If so, I can try and line it up. I'm also surprised how good the sax sounds for going through your gaming headset. This is going to sound pretty good once we all throw our hats into the mix!

cannonball · Jul 20, 2012

Soilwork said:
That's sounds pretty damn good for a 2 year break. Were you playing along to the track? If so, I can try and line it up. I'm also surprised how good the sax sounds for going through your gaming headset. This is going to sound pretty good once we all throw our hats into the mix!

It will be close to your track but may not be perfect. Because of my setup i had it playing low enough that it wouldn't come through in the recording. It was a real mess haha.

SonGohan · Jul 20, 2012

You mind setting the track up on Soundcloud to where I can download it? There's a box you can check. Just for shits, I can try

cannonball · Jul 20, 2012

Should be able to download now

I take that back about being close. This was one I did without yours in the background and it was a lot faster. or maybe just needs to be trimmed at the beginning. I was being liberal with the time there though so probably not.

Once I can listen to the other parts through a head set while I play I will be golden.

SonGohan · Jul 20, 2012

It's not in perfect sync, but it gives an idea of what it can sound like (which I think will be awesome). I literally dropped both files into the multitracker and mixed them down.

http://soundcloud.com/wespaul/cleanguitarsax

EDIT - I think once we get everybody playing to a click track, this will be way easier than we think.

cannonball · Jul 20, 2012

Soilwork said:
http://soundcloud.com/wespaul/cleanguitarsax

EDIT - I think once we get everybody playing to a click track, this will be way easier than we think.

Oh yeah this is going to be really nice!

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