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jakeskylyr · 04-26-2006, 07:24 AM

I wanna get some feedback on tones/playing/style, etc. No it's not a "Jake Ballad"

For those who don't know, I've been working with an AMAZING vocalist (Mike Blair, ex-Etheria frontman). We have a great writing/working chemistry and we are in the midst of working on a concept album (mostly his concept). I won't bore you just yet with the storyline. However, let's just say stylistically it will be all over the place, and it goes with the story.

We were working this weekend on one of the heavier songs, and I've been messing with it, as well as new software (Nuendo). So these are not final tracks, but more a tonal experiment, not to mention an excuse to start learning the program. I've also been able to record the raw direct guitar tracks with my setup now, so in theory I COULD save any of these takes and run them through plugins, or even amplifiers at a later time. You never know when you may stumble across that performance magic, so better safe than sorry!

Anyways, yes, these were recorded in Nuendo, through the inputs on my Soundblaster Audigy2 ZS Platinum (24bit / 48k). There are 4 rhythm guitar tracks, 2 panned 75% L/R that are my "Mesa Mark Series Simulation" tone. There are 2 more that are in the center, one being a bassier version of the tone (more MOP-ish), and one being a different more high mid/presence-ier tone. The "bass" is a clean patch with the G-Major pitch shifter down one octave. The *gulp* FIVE lead tracks were all done with a lead patch I have with Chorus/Delay/Reverb. Two of them I added a little high EQ to the recorded tracks. All other tracks are untouched. Sorry there are no drums, I'm still experimenting with drum software as well.

And yes, for those with a keen ear, I'm tuned down to dropped A tuning. It doesn't sound horrible for a measly .054!

So fire away, tell me what you all think good or bad.

Puppet On Strings (rough mix, beginning section)

04-26-2006, 07:24 AM	#1
jakeskylyr ss.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 403 Real Name: Jake Main Seven: 1998 Ibanez UV777BK Rig: Mesa MkIII+TC Gmajor Thanked: 4	See? Jake DOES play Metal!!! I wanna get some feedback on tones/playing/style, etc. No it's not a "Jake Ballad" For those who don't know, I've been working with an AMAZING vocalist (Mike Blair, ex-Etheria frontman). We have a great writing/working chemistry and we are in the midst of working on a concept album (mostly his concept). I won't bore you just yet with the storyline. However, let's just say stylistically it will be all over the place, and it goes with the story. We were working this weekend on one of the heavier songs, and I've been messing with it, as well as new software (Nuendo). So these are not final tracks, but more a tonal experiment, not to mention an excuse to start learning the program. I've also been able to record the raw direct guitar tracks with my setup now, so in theory I COULD save any of these takes and run them through plugins, or even amplifiers at a later time. You never know when you may stumble across that performance magic, so better safe than sorry! Anyways, yes, these were recorded in Nuendo, through the inputs on my Soundblaster Audigy2 ZS Platinum (24bit / 48k). There are 4 rhythm guitar tracks, 2 panned 75% L/R that are my "Mesa Mark Series Simulation" tone. There are 2 more that are in the center, one being a bassier version of the tone (more MOP-ish), and one being a different more high mid/presence-ier tone. The "bass" is a clean patch with the G-Major pitch shifter down one octave. The gulp FIVE lead tracks were all done with a lead patch I have with Chorus/Delay/Reverb. Two of them I added a little high EQ to the recorded tracks. All other tracks are untouched. Sorry there are no drums, I'm still experimenting with drum software as well. And yes, for those with a keen ear, I'm tuned down to dropped A tuning. It doesn't sound horrible for a measly .054! So fire away, tell me what you all think good or bad. Puppet On Strings (rough mix, beginning section)