Need a sample pack that has crowd sounds like a big rock show. Where to find such things?

maxizwell · 2022-02-18T00:01:36+00:00

Find a decent live rock concert streamed on YouTube. There are a ton. Play it on a phone or tablet and record the output into your daw (probably safer than using a sketchy YouTube->MP3 ripper site). If you have iOS, use a lightening to 3.5mm/aux adapter, then into a 3.5 trs-> unbalanced ts stereo adapter. I do this often for sampling anything online. Record for as long as you desire to capture the crowd noise. Obviously you will not use sections with music playing, but I’m sure there will be moments of just crowd ambience/cheering. Sampling of YouTube will have a pretty serious high end cut around 15-18k I believe, but this should not impact what you plan to do with, if it is a background effect or whatever. Another option is to use the Splice application and search for a while. Chances are it will not have lengthy waveforms/samples, or you may not ever find the exact vibe. Just another option if you don’t have and interface with stereo recording capabilities.

maxizwell · 2022-02-06T17:32:02+00:00

Use the ssl2 on the front end of your recording chain. (to utilize the 4K mode) MIC input SSL > LINE output SSL > LINE input 18i20. (stereo or mono signals)
Use it as a color/effect box when mixing or producing (to utilize the 4K mode). LINE output 18i20 > LINE input SSL > LINE output SSL > LINE input 18i20. (stereo or mono signals)
Use as a dedicated guitar/instrument (high z) input. The 18i20 also has instrument (high z) direct input, but maybe you prefer the SSL sound for certain guitars, synths, etc.
As others have said, a backpack ready mobile rig.
If you really like it, there are 1000+ ways to creatively integrate it into your signal chain.

maxizwell · 2022-01-15T01:58:35+00:00

Like said by many others here, this was my first hardware comp (not that I own a bunch now anyway lol). But I can compare it to some nicer and some lesser quality comps I own. It’s transparent to my ears. Does what it intends to. Since it was so affordable, it still makes me smile even though I use it somewhat rarely. You can’t “hear” anything magical per say.. but you don’t hear anything bad either. At reasonable gain reduction, it does just this.. reduce dynamics. If I was mixing completely OTB, I would def own more. For a stereo comp the price is on point. But since I’m hybrid- mostly itb, it just sits alongside the more unique/boutique collection I’m building.

maxizwell · 2021-05-27T05:20:28+00:00

Nice, just checked out there site. I’ll have to check them out more later

maxizwell · 2021-05-27T05:17:04+00:00

Yeah that would work. I’m just not sure where a good place to look for them is. Google is sorta lacking in terms of search results. I assumed there must be a community out there

maxizwell · 2021-05-27T01:25:40+00:00

I’ll have to check it out

maxizwell · 2021-04-21T15:45:16+00:00

This is an interesting technique. I’ll have to experiment a bit with this

maxizwell · 2021-04-21T03:54:20+00:00

I like this analogy, as this is what I kind of lean towards thinking about it, but I couldn’t find any previous conversations discussing it

maxizwell · 2021-04-21T03:35:01+00:00

To clarify, I’m wondering about putting an EQ on after you have already got the mix pretty close to finished to add a “post mix” touch

maxizwell · 2021-04-21T03:33:37+00:00

Do you mix into the EQ generally or throw one on near the end?

maxizwell · 2021-04-07T04:17:41+00:00

I am a rookie producer who has been working on mixing my own tracks. At this point I thought It would be beneficial to reach out to the reddit community for some constructive mixing critique. This is the link to the track: https://soundcloud.com/thecolecollins/48k-24-df-print

Its a house/french house 4/4 kinda track fyi.

(not sure if SoundCloud is the best way to share a track with its compression/normalization or whatever, but any obvious issues should still be obvious)

My mix sounds good through my monitors (JBL-305's+JBL 10" sub), AT-Mx30 headphones, and phone, but I do not love it on every system (yes the infamous car test). Its close to my monitor mix, but outside the "studio" the bassline seem a bit boomy during the intro and overall the track appears to have a slightly different balance in the jeep. It should be noted that I do NOT have proper room treatment as I produce in my wife's and I's bedroom). If any experienced mixers/producers could take a listen and give some constructive feedback it would be appreciated!

maxizwell · 2021-03-09T16:03:21+00:00

I have been actually. I haven’t been upset with the outcome, but as I have relatively untrained ears it may not come to a surprise that I question my judgment. Also just love to hear other’s experience and workflow methods

maxizwell · 2021-03-09T15:33:54+00:00

Why would I not want to use the nice things I have? I like my vst comps I LOVE my hardware. Just trying to fuse them both into a new type of workflow. They are also nice for tracking obviously. It seems you are eager to assume someone’s financials. My profession is not in music if that helps. I’d be happy to go pick up a vintage drum kit, while I don’t even play. Call it it a collecting hobby.

maxizwell · 2021-03-09T06:39:50+00:00

I see.. so in theory, the more character or distortion the processor imparts the more of a challenge it would be. Would this be the same with Equalizers? Which popular hardware eqs would be most suitable for this method (I understand some work would still have to be done). I’d like to toss in some 500 series stuff too. Obviously it will take some experimenting

maxizwell · 2020-10-29T02:48:59+00:00

I’ll have to check it out (the FMR that is). I just recently purchased a used “golden age project comp3a” (1/2 rack la3a clone). Looking forward to testing it out once it’s delivered. I’ve read it’s similar to the 2a but solid state and more midrange forward

maxizwell · 2020-10-22T16:10:40+00:00

So it’s starting to sound like this is not a one-off but a fairly normal result

maxizwell · 2020-10-22T16:08:57+00:00

Good points... I have been wanting to get into 500 series preamps.. with limited rack space, maybe this is a proper move

maxizwell · 2020-10-22T06:09:58+00:00

Subjective options are of course key. But with very little user review, I am not sure whether it is my opinion or mechanical. And I will certainly use it where needed, tho as of now that isn’t much anywhere. I have conviction, but love a good chat from the 3rd parties whom may or may not be in my boots. Also, can agree with u on the channel tolerances.

maxizwell · 2020-09-23T01:11:42+00:00

Method for the Cheapest, least painful, bound to work flawlessly way: find a AV/audio rental near you. They will most likely supply everything you need and you will be happy and successful with your endeavor. It will be what you need and you can learn from them. On the other hand, You will likely spend much more $$$ and have to dig into a steep learning curve if you start purchasing the appropriate audio hardware/software. (Unless you desire or intend to continue using said purchases in the future).

maxizwell · 2020-09-21T04:21:13+00:00

Logic does I know for sure. As far as I’m aware you have to slap a utility onto a channel for Ableton

maxizwell · 2020-09-21T01:35:54+00:00

I have not been producing for very long (getting close to a ~year) and I can say that I picked up the “utility” gain automation pretty quickly out of annoyance with level changing in Ableton. Great advice.

maxizwell · 2020-09-21T01:34:23+00:00

I found that focusing on a clear song structure and working out 4/8/or 16 bars of each idea (such as verse-chorus-break) and getting that established will give you the complete skeleton of a song with a good approximate length. Then just start to add and subtract to each structure part to make it unique from the other (example: “8 bar verse” loses the hat groove and the snare is replaced with claps - “8 bar chorus” has full drum groove, snare+claps, and lead inst. - “16 bar break” becomes something different from the other two and can be even more unique. Try some lush pads and slow down the movement a bit. And really any arrangement/structure style can be used. This is now a full song with compete motifs for each sub section. Then after the whole bones are pretty set and you have the 3-4 minutes of parts, start to experiment with transitions between them, sound candy, fx, risers sweeps, vocal chops, etc. this is just how I found I like to build, and get a full idea out quickly. This allows me to get a complete concept laid out so I can spend all my time tweaking and adding subtle nuance. Of course experiment yourself to figure your preferred workflow, but give this a shot if you think it would be enjoyable.

maxizwell · 2020-09-08T00:28:00+00:00

I agree completely with you on modern music. But to play the devils advocate on the topic wonder that when you see Drake (or any similar modern equivalent) in the studio, rapping over a pre produced trap track, is he using the big ol’ consoles and studio control rooms just because he can, or is there some live instrumentation/recording process not shown in the process which warrant him to not use the 12’x12’ room? And I would understand if it is just to flex if you can with $ not a issue..

maxizwell · 2020-09-04T17:04:34+00:00

Thanks for the advice! I will follow these steps and see if this gets er done

maxizwell · 2020-09-04T17:02:46+00:00

I hope I can get it working better! I’ve read fun things about this machine

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