Reece wrote:james would be on a lawn chair sipping pims and lemonade while the world collapses.
Damn straight.
I think this is a good time to announce that I've decided on DOUBLE PIMM'S!!
That's right - my Pimm's quota for Doogfest has double from 1 litre to 2. Extra Pimm's for all.
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:13 pm
by Doog
James wrote:As a slight alternative to the 'invert' method of reducing phasing, you can try time shifting one of the tracks. Huamn ears can detect time differences as small as about 20ms, so if you were to shift one track 10ms or so, you can possibly reduce the phasing even more. If you're worried about it being less in time than before, consider that the sound waves will take different amounts of time to reach microphones different distances away from the sound sources (indeed, this is what causes the phasing) and aim to only move tracks small amounts.
You could even try and isolate the phasing source through careful listening. It would be difficult to do because the amount of sounds happening at one time will likely include several sounds at similar frequencies and it's possible that (for example) two different cymabs could create phasing by interacting at similar frequencies. If it does sound like there is one particular source, a certain cymbal or the snare or what-have-you, you can use your brain-smarts to work out how you could likely compensate for it.
To give an example of that last point, if a cymbal is phasing with two different mic sources, you could try moving to the track for the mic that is further away backwards in your timeline, or do the opposite to the closer mic. That would reduce the time difference between the two tracks for that particular sound source.
It's a little bit of a wonky explanation, and you seem to be getting satisfatory results with your current methods. I just thought I'd mention it as an extra way to help decude problems in case you come across something that you can't quite get right. And of course, knowing is half the battle.
It either sounds swooshy or slightly "slapback"D when I've done this in the past, but cheers anyways.
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:14 pm
by Doog
Fran wrote:I need to do another batch, only one bottle left of the Black Cherry.
Lolz, can you imagine Doogfest with everyone drinking White Lightning?
House burnt down, mike and euan scrapping on the front lawn, kim throwing up in neighbours flower bed, James.....
LOL
Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 12:48 am
by cobascis
This is great, Im in the same sort of situation mic wise as you, but I have a condenser.
Would you use a condenser as an over head and then dynamic mic the snare and kick?
Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 9:16 am
by Doog
Yeah, definitely- condensers are ideal for cymbals.. I just can't be bothered to buy one
Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 3:41 pm
by cobascis
Doog wrote:Yeah, definitely- condensers are ideal for cymbals.. I just can't be bothered to buy one
Yeah my friend just got some high end vocal condenser.
If you end up giving it a listen, any tips? I think the vocals are to loud.
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 12:15 am
by Doog
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LORD THIS TOOK AGES TO EDIT
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 12:24 am
by Reece
bahahah the end had me in silly giggles.
sounds awesome doog.
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 12:29 am
by Noirie.
After watching that, i do feel inspired. Was impressed at the vocals
Awesome stuff Doog
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 10:16 am
by stewart
you make it look too easy. need more shots of you crying in a puddle on the floor cursing the world.
nah, i really enjoyed that one. top notch.
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 11:04 am
by Doog
Thanks for watching chaps, makes it all worthwhile
stewart wrote:you make it look too easy. need more shots of you crying in a puddle on the floor cursing the world.
I'll get round to making a "things going wrong" compilation, there's certainly enough footage of those..
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 12:37 pm
by Bacchus
Aye. It does look too easy. It sort of makes me want to bin all my stuff.
Excellent work, and informative too.
How does it feel, watching yourself singing? I get frustrated if I catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror even. I'm wondering if that sort of "Oh god, is that how I sound/look" thing ever goes away.
Not that it doesn't sound good or anything.
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 12:46 pm
by Mike
hhaha LOLS and awesome TONES
Sounds great man. Awesome video.
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 1:02 pm
by Doog
More cheers guys
BacchusPaul wrote:How does it feel, watching yourself singing?
HAET IT. Hate it almost as much as watching my limp-wristed drumming. But I figured I'd be cheating my viewers out of the ugly truth if I didn't include it.
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 4:50 pm
by Progrockabuse
that was fucking amazing. doog, you rock.
defo pre ordering the album.
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 7:28 pm
by superfuzz
Ahahha, legible handwriting. I need that check box for every paper I hand write.
Sounds great Doog!
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 7:39 pm
by Empires
Just got round to watching this now.
Confirmation DOog has awesome taste in guitars
and...
lend me some talent?
Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 4:10 pm
by cobascis
Sounds great, I'm getting an Art Brut vibe. (awesome thing)
Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 4:12 pm
by aen
JEALOUS! Nice works.
Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 10:17 pm
by NickD
That's a cool video. I especially liked the building of the song during the video.
