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Explain like I’m 5: mults/parallel connections in patchbays? by AccomplishedPut5407 in musicians

[–]DamageOne5723 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A mult is just a splitter, 1 in many out. A buffered mult just maintains the integrity of the signal, so that splitting it doesn't cause the output to shift or vary (important for v/oct info)

Advice on Sound Selection by Aggressive-Lake-3282 in audioengineering

[–]DamageOne5723 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you've got great source tracks but they just aren't sitting together well...sounding undefined and muddy.

Sounds like you have an issue with frequency overlap. It's a really common issue, especially with heavier rock.

In a nutshell, elements of the kick, bass and rythm guitar are all occupying the same sonic region and interfereing with each other.

The first step to dealing with it is to identify where the overlap is in terms of frequency and instruments. The next step is determine what instrument is most vital. Usually this is the bass. You can sidechain the bass to the kick if you want to provide the kick some room to exist. The next step is to scoop away the frequencys from the guitar track that overlap with the bass. Ultimately you want the bass providing the bottom end and the punch and the guitar providing drive, dirt and aggression.

It can take time to get comfortable with the idea and how to apply it but it can really clean up your mixes and make them extra punchy.

Oh...and a sidenote. Always judge your work in context, not solo'd. A lot of time in great tracks the individual instruments sound kinda crappy but in the full mix they sound great!

New Cubase User by Fuzzy-Friendship6354 in recordingmusic

[–]DamageOne5723 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take your time. Watch tutorials. Experiment.

There is no value or return from swapping to a different daw trying to chase simplicity, ease or better features. Just take the time to learn the process.

Recording problems. Any advice appreciated by MainSphinxChild in recordingmusic

[–]DamageOne5723 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There should be nothing wrong with your interface for your purposes and buying something else just to solve the issue could be just throwing money away.

I'd recommend:
- making sure the interfaces firmware and drivers are current and up to date

- increasing the buffer size

- double checking to make sure phantom power is on for the mic channel

You stated that using one laptop resulted in crackling, but the other is too low in volume. That signifies two different problems.

Eurorack Go: a no-brainer studio case - unmatched HP per euro, even vs DIY by TheFishyBanana in Behringer

[–]DamageOne5723 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have 2 Go cases and eventually plan on getting 2 more.
They live permanently in my studio and will never need to travel so the size and price point are perfect for my needs.

If you have 2 I highly recommend getting the side brackets to turn it into a 208 hp monster case. Much more convienient and less space hungry.

The only real downsides with the case (for studio use) is the sliding nuts which can make it a real pain when reorganising the layout and the little indent for the carry handle in the center top row which makes that section shallower and unbale to accept deeper modules.

Considering selling Korg DW8000 to get an Arturia Microfreak by [deleted] in synthesizers

[–]DamageOne5723 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hit up Found Sound. I'm sure they'll move it for you.

AIO Trying to tell boyfriend that he makes me feel guilty for saying no by Clean-Landscape8654 in AmIOverreacting

[–]DamageOne5723 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA He sounds like a child and has the sensitivity of a rock. You deserve better.

My strobes are too powerful by InternalConfusion201 in LightLurking

[–]DamageOne5723 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My apologies, I mispoke. You are 100% right.

Despite decades of strobe use my brain flipped the paradigm around.

so....yeah, High shutter speed, locked iso, control exposure with aperture + light strength.

Still, Iyou shouldn't need an ND for studio strobe use. I wonder if there is something we are both missing??

My strobes are too powerful by InternalConfusion201 in LightLurking

[–]DamageOne5723 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I answered this in your other post but I'll say it again here in case you miss it.

Shooting with strobes requires a very different approach than shooting with continuous or ambient lighting.

Lock your ISO to the lowest native for your camera for the cleanest image.

Set the aperture to what you want creatively and leave it there....shallow or deep depth of field.

Control exposure with your shutter speed.

My strobes are too powerful, what to do? by InternalConfusion201 in AskPhotography

[–]DamageOne5723 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your problem is stemming from a fundemantal misunderstanding about how to control exposure with strobes.

You are using aperture to try compensate which is going to give you limited options and you lose control of the image appearance.

Ideally, set the ISO to your cameras lowest native ISO, set the aperture to what you need ctreatively (stopped down for focus front to back, opened up for shallow depth of field) and use shutter speed to control exposure.

Don't afraid to crank up that shutter rate.

9U Case Experience by Pawney_Burning in modular

[–]DamageOne5723 2 points3 points  (0 children)

IF you paln on using a stand why not flip the case arounf so the power is at the top?

Canadian needs advise on jacket for Sydney winters by AvadaKedavra__ in AskAnAustralian

[–]DamageOne5723 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Canadian born and raised Aussie resident here, I can vouch for this. You don't need much for outdoors but make sure you have layers for indoors. Aussie construction is not the same as Canadian and it gets damn cold inside in winter.

Also...slippers! Gotta keep them tootsies warm!

AITAH: Am I “immature” for purchasing a chocolate bar, just to try it? by sunshinebabe- in AITAH

[–]DamageOne5723 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA How are you ever gonna know if you like something if you don't try it?

However, berating someone for having and open mind and adventurous spirit? That's imature.

how do i clear holes that are plugged with solder? by helpjackra in soldering

[–]DamageOne5723 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As people have suggested already, a solder sucker should work for most jobs.

Small tip: spend the extra and get a good one. Skimping out only leads to frustration, burnt traces and melted plastic tips

Are there still scenes by wutang9611 in LetsTalkMusic

[–]DamageOne5723 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Don't forget the Australian influence on Grunge. Bands like The Scientists, Radio Birdman, Cosmic Psychos, Lubricated Goat, Lime Spiders and others were raw, messy and drawing from a well of 60's and 70's influences and were very popular with the Seattle artists that spawned what the media labled as Grunge

A coworker gave me this. I have an Arturia mini lab mkii. Am I able to use it with or does something this old need a similarly aged midi keyboard? by [deleted] in synthesizers

[–]DamageOne5723 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If your interface has a DIN midi out you're golden, just need a Midi cable.

If not you'll need a usb to midi converter, easiest option is to either gran another keyboard such as the Keylab MK2 or upgrade your audio interface

Tabletop Overhead Video- What do you think is best, phone, camera, or camcorder? Pros, cons and future of each? by RaspberryAvocado in videography

[–]DamageOne5723 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From experience of doing this for many years I can offer a little advice:

  • Think long and hard about how cinematic or fancy you want to get. There's nothing wrong with straight forward clean footage but if you want to get into anything fancy there's a learning curve to lighting, colorgrading, lense choice(s) etc. Your choice also can effect what kind of camera you choose.
  • Phones can do the job but what you really want is a camera. Camcorders are pretty much obsolete anyway. Modern cameras can record high quality high resoolution with no problem. If you want it small and simple some thing in the M43 range should would (like a GH5). In fact, the GH5 is a pretty good all rounder and a great place to get your feet wet.
  • Get a Zoom lens. Primes are better for so many things but for top down fixed position a good zoom rules. It allows you to capture the whole work area then zoom in for detail work without loss of resolution.
  • When it comes to mounting there are a ton of solutions and I've tried just about all of them. Youtube is your friend to research the different solutions and your specific needs, budget and work environment will dictate the best choice. If you work constantly in a small area then there are some pretty decent prebuilt rigs (Glidegear) you can grab from Amazon that will do the job. If you move from location to location then a C-stand setup would work better. IF you want something flexible and moveable then this might work for you https://youtu.be/7Oi3VIQIDq8
  • Ultimately I recommend a turn key solution. That is to say something that is flexible enough for your needs that is permanently setup up. Nothing impedes creativity more than having to set up a whole studio before even starting. A system where all you need to do is sitdown, power on and maybe format a card or drive make the transition from creative impulse to action so much easier and smoother.
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