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Re: Standing monitors on their sides

wasn't the NS10 designed as a home Hifi listening monitor - which is why all the studios went for them in such a big way? The story goes that they were designed as hi-fi bookshelf speakers but failed in that market, presumably because of their (over-) analytical sound and fatiguing upper-mid range ...
by Exalted WombatWed May 10, 2023 3:37 pm
Forum: Mixing, Mastering & Post Production Topic: Standing monitors on their sides Replies: 17 Views: 464

Re: Melodyne timing vocals

I'm afraid any attempt to correct either pitch or position in Melodyne mechanically is going to run into problems, particularly when working on vocals. The detected 'start point' and central frequency MAY be the ones we hear, but very often they aren't! There's still a place for operator skill (incl...
by Exalted WombatFri Apr 21, 2023 9:39 pm
Forum: Mixing, Mastering & Post Production Topic: Melodyne timing vocals Replies: 2 Views: 223

Re: Need critique on this mix; constantly disappointed with mixes now

OneWorld wrote: Wed Apr 19, 2023 5:26 pm
Carl Orff did it with Carmina Burana, as did Ravel with his Bolero.


Maurice and Carl must be p***ing themselves in the musical Hereafter over how often they are invoked to justify mindless use of a sequencers' looping function!
by Exalted WombatWed Apr 19, 2023 11:25 pm
Forum: Mixing, Mastering & Post Production Topic: Need critique on this mix; constantly disappointed with mixes now Replies: 21 Views: 744

Re: need critique on this mix-constantly disappointed with mixes now

Did you intend the 'piano' and pad at the beginning to be (sometimes) out of synch? I'm afraid it just sounds sloppy to me. I like the slightly asymmetric rhythm from 0'33". But then you lose me. I'm not hearing much of interest, either musically or sonically. Sorry. Maybe it's just not my style.
by Exalted WombatTue Apr 18, 2023 10:28 pm
Forum: Mixing, Mastering & Post Production Topic: Need critique on this mix; constantly disappointed with mixes now Replies: 21 Views: 744

Re: Why do we need sound systems?

Early Bono and full-throttle Adele might just make it work in an unamplified concert hall but Billie Eilish and Gentle Folkie Types would start a shooshing war. I refer you back to the original question. I'm not suggesting NO amplification. Just small amplification, for instruments/voices that use ...
by Exalted WombatThu Apr 06, 2023 8:01 pm
Forum: Live Sound & Performance Topic: Why do we need sound systems? Replies: 34 Views: 1021

Re: Why do we need sound systems?

Sam Spoons wrote: Sun Apr 02, 2023 10:44 pm Mike's right, it's good to see you back even if it's only an occasional visit.

I'm deeply touched.
by Exalted WombatSun Apr 02, 2023 11:02 pm
Forum: Live Sound & Performance Topic: Why do we need sound systems? Replies: 34 Views: 1021

Re: Why do we need sound systems?

Nazard wrote: Wed Mar 08, 2023 11:52 am I would have chosen the Queen Elizabeth Hall, but the RFH is probably judged to be more prestigious.

Perhaps they thought they could fill the RFH. Did they?
by Exalted WombatSun Apr 02, 2023 7:13 pm
Forum: Live Sound & Performance Topic: Why do we need sound systems? Replies: 34 Views: 1021

Re: Why do we need sound systems?

In the old days, Wombat was around a lot... now a very occasional visitor, well, poster, anyway. Good to see him back, at his provocative best! :lol: The website redesign put me off for a bit :lol: It's about 60 years since I first started playing around with 'sound on sound' recording, using my El...
by Exalted WombatSun Apr 02, 2023 7:11 pm
Forum: Live Sound & Performance Topic: Why do we need sound systems? Replies: 34 Views: 1021

Re: Isolating Voice

If you are making these with a view to legal action, remember the court will be interested in a recording of what you actually heard, the actual nuisance, not a processed and enhanced version.
by Exalted WombatFri Mar 10, 2023 11:28 pm
Forum: Recording: Gear & Techniques Topic: Isolating Voice Replies: 20 Views: 883

Why do we need sound systems?

A solo piano or string quartet can successfully perform unamplified in the Royal Albert Hall. Why can't a small PA system on stage be just as audible?
by Exalted WombatTue Mar 07, 2023 1:18 pm
Forum: Live Sound & Performance Topic: Why do we need sound systems? Replies: 34 Views: 1021

Re: American Standard Pitch Notation, a true work of evil.

Drew Stephenson wrote: Sat Mar 04, 2023 1:14 pmYou see, as a non-musical person, this blows my tiny little mind.
They're the same notes! In the same order!

If you're a 'non-musical person', why are you bothering your pretty little head over music theory? :-)
by Exalted WombatSat Mar 04, 2023 4:34 pm
Forum: Music Theory, Songwriting & Composition Topic: American Standard Pitch Notation, a true work of evil. Replies: 54 Views: 1452