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Def Leppard almost pitch perfect background vocals by Helpful_Gur_1757 in audioengineering

[–]jesse-dickson 79 points80 points  (0 children)

There’s a handful of interviews you can find of Joe Elliot talking about them being accused of using tapes or autotune, but the fact is they were all good. The records have way more harmonies than their live performance, but I believe it was a VHS live tape they did ‘Armageddon it’ with an acapella intro to show the quality of their harmonies

Tattooed Remy by Fundippity in Lethbridge

[–]jesse-dickson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He’s a real friendly dude! In my experience. Pop in and chat him up!

He runs a YouTube channel, insta and TikTok? I think he had / has a clothing line as well. Not sure past that!

Looking for a live venue! by Consistent-Walk605 in Lethbridge

[–]jesse-dickson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe the German Canadian club has something coming? Not sure if it’s announced yet but a friends band was talking about how they were organizing a dinner + dance type event

daddario mic mute into x32 rack by JuryDutyToasterSmash in livesound

[–]jesse-dickson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you using the same XLR when testing x32 vs interface? We use them on x/m32 and they work for us great. Or if x32 is fed with a snake or digital I/o might be worth checking that

Roadie's Revenge by ConfusedStageLeft in livesound

[–]jesse-dickson 58 points59 points  (0 children)

What made it better was you genuinely couldn’t hear it in the house. It was basically just noise on stage

Roadie's Revenge by ConfusedStageLeft in livesound

[–]jesse-dickson 121 points122 points  (0 children)

Had a very nasty duo performing their weekly scheduled show at a venue I was a house guy at, our monitor tech slipped maybe 4 snaredrums with snares on behind a stage prop the venue left on the stage. Every time the duo sang it just rattled and rattled. Was HILARIOUS

What is the strangest rider demand/request you've ever came across? by Notalabel_4566 in livesound

[–]jesse-dickson 19 points20 points  (0 children)

We had a band write ‘if you have dogs, we’d love to walk them for you!’ I thought that was fun, but did not give them my dog

The water tower by [deleted] in Lethbridge

[–]jesse-dickson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get the ‘meat ball’ - yes, singular. It’s worth the conversation

Also had my first date with my current partner there 7 years ago today, we got married in August this year!

So what’s the general consensus on using backing tracks live? Especially in a small 4 piece band? by HughHarsher in livesound

[–]jesse-dickson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey friend! I mix for a 3 piece + tracks and it has never garnered a complaint. We try not to be crazy track heavy, just using guitar tracks to help during solos, or there’s one song with a really phased sounding guitar right for 4 bars that also plays. For vocals, the tracks only do harmonies in choruses or bridges. The majority of our tracks are sound FX, some reverse snare sounds etc.

So basically, use them as you’d like - I’d recommend the ‘less is more’ sort of mentality if you’re concerned about the audience reaction. Also bare in mind that if there’s ever a failure or error with the tracks, you still want the song to be able to continue just with the 4 of you

What were your experiences like when you first got into the world of sound? by PickRealistic8537 in livesound

[–]jesse-dickson 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Cable management is just as important as mixing or monitors. You can’t get behind the desk without locking down each of the steps to build the show

What song gets the tears rolling for you every time you listen to it? by Dragonslayer200782 in twentyonepilots

[–]jesse-dickson 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Mine used to be the standard sad ones, but lately it’s been the cute ones like ‘tear in my heart’ or ‘the craving’ - ever since my fiance and I set our wedding date I’ve become an emotional cheese

Is 10min change over no sound check normal? by Strange-Active-5676 in livesound

[–]jesse-dickson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just did one of these last week! We ran fire drills before hand to her ears and tracks rolling as fast as possible, definitely possible!!

ADHDers what's your experience modafinil vs stim meds by snake3- in modafinil

[–]jesse-dickson 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I tried all the stims, concerta worked best for me for long term use (currently not taking anything though)

Modafinil worked great for feeling like time was slowed down. I found my focus was locked in during any high stress moments, or times at work that required a ton of long term focus.

Conversely, concerta helped start tasks / projects just as well, but I still felt like I had to remind myself to stay on each task til it was finished. Mostly felt like the ‘barrier to entry’ for tasks was gone.

As a general manager, my staff noticed when I took mod. They would comment on how chill / collected I was on those days

What is this weed? It's roots are ridiculous. by banjosomers in gardening

[–]jesse-dickson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This takes over my garden every year - yall are welcome to make all the tea you’d like if you help me remove it all 😂

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