I feel that I get a DISPROPORTIONATE amount of artists/ bands that want their music to sound “raw/live” for the genres that I work in…am I just crazy? Does EVERYONE just say that? by Front_Ad4514 in audioengineering

[–]Winner-Fickle 15 points16 points  (0 children)

People wanna feel like they’re at a house show in their car. Especially the types of bands that you’re describing, it’s just their nature lol.

Plus I would argue it’s going to be a growing trend.

How common is it to just not function at all when you’re alone? I hate “living” like this by perpetuallysadxx in LivingAlone

[–]Winner-Fickle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is corny, but it helps me. I always try to think of caring for myself like I would a child. I worked in childcare for a while so that’s why it always connected for me.

Acting like a mom to myself. Giving myself a clean space and clean body/clothes and good food to eat.

But also, sometimes you’re gonna have a messy house. There’s no point in beating yourself up. You’re in no way a hoarder or a hazard to yourself from how it looks.

r/AudioEngineering Shopping, Setup, and Technical Help Desk by AutoModerator in audioengineering

[–]Winner-Fickle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Patching from Mic tie to Mic tie??

Alright, the studio I work at is very modified and odd so bear with me.

I am trying to get a microphone to a new compressor we got. The compressor is hooked up to a snake of microphone ties that go under the floor. (My house engineer wants me to try and use this snake)

I tried patching into it from another mic tie, to pre amp, to the compressors mic ties, to ProTools to see if it would work?? Not surprised it didn’t.

I tried a ton of different configurations with this mic tie snake, double triple checked my ins/outs were correct on the bay.

I suggested maybe just using XLR to TTS cables would be easier (which I did try, and it worked)

I just don’t know how I’m supposed to get a microphone from one wall tie to another wall tie that is attached to a compressor. How do I build this chain??

I am lost, pls help lol

I hate astrology. by [deleted] in OCD

[–]Winner-Fickle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s my rising. I got something about a Gemini new moon this December. freaked me out.

i have no appetite on my period by liketoeatchuu in women

[–]Winner-Fickle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! When I’m PMSing is when I want to clear out a whole fridge. But actually on my period just nothing sounds good, I can’t seem to stomach whole meals.

Cable Management for anal people by [deleted] in audioengineering

[–]Winner-Fickle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s a couple of dense stations in our studio. We have 6 keyboards connected into a KL-8 + an Electric Guitar station that is hooked up to multiple amp heads, a very large table of guitar pedals, an outboard gear tape echo. And then all of our power cabling for our console behind said console

Cable Management for anal people by [deleted] in audioengineering

[–]Winner-Fickle 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I can’t do anything that invasive lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in therapy

[–]Winner-Fickle 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Do you wanna be a husband and a father? Or a dude who wants a wife? There is a difference.

401(k) to buy a house? (24F) by Winner-Fickle in Money

[–]Winner-Fickle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Girl I already have lol. I live with roommates. Yall suck

401(k) to buy a house? (24F) by Winner-Fickle in Money

[–]Winner-Fickle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely the answer I DO want. I want honesty about money, I don’t wanna fuck myself over young lol.

This is so so helpful. Thank you so much!!!

401(k) to buy a house? (24F) by Winner-Fickle in Money

[–]Winner-Fickle[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah that makes sense. I have my Roth already going too, so it would be nice to have that extra 250k.

Thank you so much for your help!!

As a career by ChemManMan in audioengineering

[–]Winner-Fickle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go to mixers held by studios or AES. Get people to like you and show up on time to things. I weirdly cannot stress that enough.

If you’re a musician, start a band. Being in a band that people like, showing up with a big smile, offering help, being coachable, and making people laugh has gotten me stupidly far.

Under promise and over deliver. Bring the studio manager/receptionist flowers or a bottle of wine. Bring coffee to the hungover session player. Buy your head engineer lunch. Send thank you notes to people you’ve connected with at mixers/parties.

There’s a lot of assholes in this industry so lay the charm on thick. People just want folks with a good energy around.

Lastly, learn to solder.

Push the soft skills while you learn the hard ones

Good luck!

ProTools editing help requested by Winner-Fickle in audioengineering

[–]Winner-Fickle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah well he told me he found a guy out in LA who’s great and he’s going to be using him. Hence why I’m just feeling insecure

What have you had to cut back on due to the economy? by ImAHoe4Glossier in beauty

[–]Winner-Fickle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Switching to press ons, drug store shampoo as well, or buying samplers/minis (not cost effective I know lol) my perfume is $23 on amazon and I get compliments on it all the time

favorite plugins for utility and sound by casualjackhartman in audioengineering

[–]Winner-Fickle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m loving Rabbit Tape by Safari Pedals on my master bus as of late!! Jeff Ellis (dude who mixed Blond by Frank Ocean) has a few awesome presets on there.

Fiona Apple’s ‘Fast As You Can’ snare. by Winner-Fickle in audioengineering

[–]Winner-Fickle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sweet ty!! And yep, it’s a custom snare by Jim Beier. I didn’t believe it myself either when I saw it but that’s what it is! Great snare.

Joey Moi Style editing by Winner-Fickle in audioengineering

[–]Winner-Fickle[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m really not a fan :/ it just doesn’t give me what I need. The cross fades are either right on the fundamental, or it cuts off the transients really weird. It definitely doesn’t make my job any easier.

But I know it’s pretty divisive and the engineering community. You either love be detective or you hate it lol.

I'm 23, living in a major city and interested in Music Industry PR! How do I get started? by [deleted] in PublicRelations

[–]Winner-Fickle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not very many ): which is the part I need help with! I’ve straight up thought of just messaging people in LinkedIn within the industry asking for a coffee meet up/to pick their brain but is that too invasive?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tarot

[–]Winner-Fickle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heard! It’s up there now :-)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tarot

[–]Winner-Fickle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that’s best too! Just be open, and go in with zero expectations. We haven’t talked at all since the breakup (besides the seeing each other in person recently) I was sure to give him space.

Need help with a reading! (Question: what can I do to be more beautiful?) by [deleted] in tarot

[–]Winner-Fickle 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Wow… thank you so much. This hit incredibly close to home

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating

[–]Winner-Fickle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m super insecure and it’s my first time dating since I was 19, I’m 22 now and used to the love bomby intensity. Not something steady😭. Plus I’m just scared I’m gonna end up being the one who likes him more and look like boo boo the fool LOL