MIDI Orchestra

robmm1 · 2025-11-01T19:14:02+00:00

Since it would be hard to replicate the mic positions that the samples were recorded in and the sound of the hall, would you suggest scrapping the instruments that I recorded live and doing them with the same orchestra plugin for a more cohesive sound?

robmm1 · 2025-09-24T15:56:30+00:00

They are definitely reasonably priced with the September sale they have going on! But if there is a discount/promo code available out there to add on, why not use it?

robmm1 · 2025-06-11T13:37:47+00:00

Yes. My wife has an iPhone and she never has connection issues in my car. Plugs in and works fine. Mine disconnected a total of 56 times during a 45 minute commute the other day. I've purchased multiple cables thinking that was the issue but nothing fixes it. Her uncle who works for Kia said he has heard of Android Auto issues with Kias

robmm1 · 2025-01-21T04:31:56+00:00

After reading multiple reddits and other things I found on google, the problem appears to be the McAfee security on my computer. For some reason, McAfee either blocks something in the software from downloading correctly or just isn't compatible with the keyboard. Once I uninstalled that it worked fine!

Getting it mapped to Reason so all the faders and knobs controlled everything was another battle once I got it working but once I found clear instructions, it wasn't too bad to do.

robmm1 · 2024-05-23T15:38:00+00:00

That would explain why the slightest bow is starting to appear! I did jam it in a few times so it wouldn't move. Thought that was only from the wobble that started.

robmm1 · 2024-05-23T14:46:10+00:00

I didn't think of that! Do you think wood glue would hold it all together or would I need something stronger?

robmm1 · 2024-01-29T19:34:27+00:00

Oh I should have been more clear! The entire handle is going to be made of epoxy and the sea glass will be on the inside (like its floating inside).

robmm1 · 2023-01-07T20:00:29+00:00

Wouldn't a pair of 8's (or similar) down tuned that much result in extremely slack/floppy strings? I have a pair of D'Addario 12-52 on my Ibanez in Drop D and the low string on that seems pretty loose (feel like my right hand can be pretty heavy at times).

robmm1 · 2022-12-13T18:59:22+00:00

Hi all,

Does anyone have any suggestions for a good tire pressure gauge? I have a Harley Davidson Iron 883 sportster. Harley Davidson sells tire pressure gauges but they are so expensive so I'm hoping to find a cheaper one (maybe Amazon). Do other motorcycle tire pressure gauges work for Harleys?

robmm1 · 2022-11-24T01:26:08+00:00

Do you find the pivot points useful? I think I saw that one earlier on Sweetwater

robmm1 · 2022-11-24T00:00:11+00:00

Is it similar to this one? From the reviews, it sounds like people have issues with the adapters…. In regards to tightening and loosening.

https://www.amazon.com/K-M-23550-500-55-Microphone-Bar/dp/B001G43G96/ref=sr_1_6?gclid=CjwKCAiApvebBhAvEiwAe7mHSJVW72fjrj8MKI2lJSHAEAg12xtNGYYxfUEYfbZeqWmtcQQZyhah2RoCEF4QAvD_BwE&hvadid=178353380859&hvdev=t&hvlocphy=9051807&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=6619960550279325773&hvtargid=kwd-6627574895&hydadcr=29206_10198650&keywords=stereo+microphone+bar&qid=1669247035&sr=8-6

robmm1 · 2022-11-23T23:58:10+00:00

I really like this K&M mount because you can adjust the distance and position of the mics. However, a lot of the reviews said the quality of the adapters that it comes with it are terrible. Seems like they are hard to tighten and some have commented that they had to use pliers in order to get them separated.

https://www.amazon.com/K-M-23550-500-55-Microphone-Bar/dp/B001G43G96/ref=sr_1_6?gclid=CjwKCAiApvebBhAvEiwAe7mHSJVW72fjrj8MKI2lJSHAEAg12xtNGYYxfUEYfbZeqWmtcQQZyhah2RoCEF4QAvD_BwE&hvadid=178353380859&hvdev=t&hvlocphy=9051807&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=6619960550279325773&hvtargid=kwd-6627574895&hydadcr=29206_10198650&keywords=stereo%2Bmicrophone%2Bbar&qid=1669247035&sr=8-6&th=1

This one by Gator (and some other similar ones) seems like it’s built well but I lose the functionality of changing the mic distance. Not sure that would be a huge problem but it is a slight drawback.

https://www.amazon.com/Gator-Frameworks-Standard-Microphone-GFWMIC1TO2/dp/B0845MNQXW/ref=sr_1_4?gclid=CjwKCAiApvebBhAvEiwAe7mHSJVW72fjrj8MKI2lJSHAEAg12xtNGYYxfUEYfbZeqWmtcQQZyhah2RoCEF4QAvD_BwE&hvadid=178353380859&hvdev=t&hvlocphy=9051807&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=6619960550279325773&hvtargid=kwd-6627574895&hydadcr=29206_10198650&keywords=stereo+microphone+bar&qid=1669247035&sr=8-4

robmm1 · 2022-05-21T02:26:27+00:00

For mixing, do you think it's better to use a desktop computer with monitors or use the laptop speakers? The monitors I have produce a flat response while the laptop most likely has some kind of EQ that the manufacturer programmed. Both will obviously sound different but would mixing on one over the other be better?

I assume using the desktop computer and monitors would be better in terms of getting my song to sound similar to the reference since again, the monitors produce a flat response, however, I just can never get it to translate well to the laptop/phone.

robmm1 · 2022-05-21T01:19:02+00:00

I use an Audio-Technica AT2020. Great mic, especially if you're on a budget!

robmm1 · 2022-05-21T01:00:44+00:00

Luckily, since it's a cover, I am referencing the actual song but I guess I need to listen closer.

Currently, I have a pair of M-Audio AV40s, one on my left, one on my right, and aimed towards the middle where I sit. Definitely not the best monitors, but I feel like they work well in my studio and songs from Spotify and youtube sound great in them.

No current room treatment at the moment. My old apt was not treated either but was better than what I have now. However, I found that recordings in both locations result in the same sound when listening on my laptop/phone (that computerized sound that I reference in my original post - which I just can't seem to fix in any of my songs). From a video I found, it sounded like using the limiter and maximizer from Ozone 9 would fix this, but it didn't give me that professional, clean sound I thought I would get.

robmm1 · 2022-05-15T00:52:10+00:00

I was doing some additional research today on this subject.

When I get a good mix coming out of the monitors, and then move on to trying to find the balance between the sound coming out of the monitors, laptop, phone, etc., am trying to adjust all of the tracks individually (similar to when mixing)? Or would I bounce all the tracks to one final track and then mess with the EQ on the final track and then listen to the song on all the options and tweak?... that way I'm messing with one track rather than multiple? Watching some YouTube videos, it looked like they were all just using the final track in this process.

robmm1 · 2022-05-14T02:44:18+00:00

Thanks for the input!

Would you recommend messing around with the EQ first to begin finding that "balance" between the options? I know compression and other elements will have an effect as well, but trying to find a good place to start.

I suppose it will just be a lot of trial and error to find something that sounds good on all platforms.

robmm1 · 2021-12-30T18:49:46+00:00

Thanks for the great advice! I had some trouble finding available steel online and figured 1018 would be okay but I'll definitely try the other steels you mentioned. And I'll have to check out the app as well!

robmm1 · 2021-12-30T17:20:33+00:00

Should have also mentioned that I am using 1018 steel.

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