IShred4Life

I thought about it, but was kinda wary of what the quality would be.

8 Layered version https://soundcloud.com/ishred4life/8layer

I have not, I will now though, once I figure out how to use it properly. The EQ improved the sound of the track A LOT. I literally took the original drum track, added a nice Bass EQ, and copy/pasted the tracks to thicken the sound. 4 Layers of the same track. However now I have an 8 layered version that sounds better. When we placed the mic, we tried a multitude of spots. It was a tad above the two bass drums and pushed back a little. When we tried placing it lower the bass drums became overpowered and muddy sounding.

I used to use just Ernie Balls, started with Regular Slinky and then when to Skinny Top, Heavy Bottom or whatever its called, Occasionally use the Ernie Ball Cobalt's as well. For a short time I used the GHS Dave Mustaine signatures. Those were amazing strings. 5 bucks a pop on Musicians Friend. Worked great for my purposes. For the past few months however Ive been using the Dunlop Heavy Core's. I love the sound and the tension is great for everything except the 3 highest strings. Its a tad too thick on that end for me, but anytime I go lighter than 10, 13, 17, My strings go out of tune any time I bend. I don't know what the hell is going on. Its not just on one guitar either so I mean. My primary axe is a ESP LTD V-300 Cheers Zack

Yeah I EQ'd it a tad. After posting originally I figured out how to add a decent Bass Equalizer to it, so I did

This is somewhat a follow up to my previous topic in this section of the forums, but covers a different subject in a way, that and figured more people would look if I started a new topic. Been using Studio One 2 Artist edition. As stated before, money is tight and only had one mic to record my entire eight piece drum set, got decent results but wasn't thick enough of a sound. So I made four layers of the set. Tell me what you guys think. I have guitar and bass for this, but separated the drum track to really tell what's going on. And also, I don't have as many cymbals as I would like, hence the over use of the crash cymbal. XD https://soundcloud.com/ishred4life/4layerdrumdemo2effectreupload Also, It feels like it needs more of a heaviness to it, yet Im still trying to figure out how to mix properly. Its a learn as you go thing I guess. Cheers Zack

If there was more clarity to the notes and a bigger contrast in dynamics or even tempo itd be sweet. Great player Not so Great Solo Zack

I do have a DAW, what we did originally was just record the drum beat separately on its own (We didn't use met because our drummer had to leave rehearsal early) and once we had a nice enough drum track we just recorded the guitars over it. (Honestly I thought the guitar and bass lines were sloppy takes, but I got out voted to redo them for just the demo XD) Vocals had to wait because our vocalists voice was acting up a tad. So I'll probably end up doing what you said and mix them separately. Additionally Ive been doing research in the digital drum department as well. Found some program called Addictive Drums, looks interesting. As for separate mics, what mic would you suggest? A condenser mic or an acoustic mic? That way I know exactly what would be best to pick up. Thanks for all the help, Zack

Here's a rough recording we did. Ive never recorded anything but guitar before so please excuse the sloppiness as I am new to audio mixing and recording and this is just meant to be a demo to test everything out. It sounds a lot better with the proper speakers in person XD https://soundcloud.com/ishred4life/psongreupload I still cant get the stupid sound cloud player in my posts. Tried pasting the url, share link, and embed texts. I don't know why it's not showing. Cheers, Zack

Will do. Thank

Rehearsal going on as we speak. We played around with it and found a decent way to record it until we have more funds. I'll post a recording we did on here later tonight. Cheers, Zack

Crap I apologize, I got my fingerings messed up. How embarrassing... And my knowledge of scales and theory is very mixed. I apologize for any confusion. Thanks for the help and Ive been working on it a lot Zack

Remembering Sunday - All Time Low https://youtu.be/ccKV1X9uyP4

Hey guys, Zack here, So my band is coming over for rehearsal tomorrow and Im pretty pumped. But I've run into a slight hitch. I own a full 8 piece sound percussion drum set, but I don't have an amazing way to record it. The recording gear I use is an AudioBox USB 2x2 system that came preloaded with Studio One 2 Artist, It works great with my guitar and vocal recording, but what I could find digitally in the drum department was less than savory.. Alternativly, I do have a mic I can record with and worst case scenario just record the whole set with one mic by adjusting the mic placement. But I have not yet tested that theory out yet nor am I positive it will work. And I don't really have the cash to purchase digital drum sounds that sound great and I don't know of a place I can download free ones that sound good. Does anyone have an Idea of what I should or could do? Any and all suggestions appreciated. If there was already a topic on this and I overlooked it I apologize. But I figured it would be best to post my own new topic. And if anyone needs to know we play metal and different things like that. I just need a thick, heavy, classic drum sound if I were to do it digitally. That and I have no experience using digital drum machines or drum machines in general. Thanks in advance, Zack

I just don't want to start any bad habits. Im the kind of person that if its explained to me how to do something I can perfect it in a day after several hours. But that's a good way to look at it. Thanks!

That helps out a lot. I would still like to learn the fingerings for each scale, but this is a good way for me to wrap my head around it. I have another question though that's kind of off topic. Now I understand the way music theory works, except when I play guitar I couldn't always tell you exactly what I was doing, its like second nature and I just do it. I'll try my best to explain, I apologize if I confuse anyone. So lets say Im playing in a B Phrygian scale starting on the 7th fret of the Low E string. Okay so Im playing in the scale form, and I understand how to solo within that mode, but if I want to move around the neck to different modes or keys how do I know what keys and modes I can use? The piece I have that I do this with is kinda a ballad instrumental and its in the Key of E, but I can play in the B Phrygian scale and it works fine. I start on the 7th fret of the G string (E) and work from there and the whole scale seems to work. But I don't know where Im free to move around without hitting a sour note and ruining the flow. I hope this makes sense, if not I'll make a recording to better explain. It gets boring to the ear when staying in one position on the neck. Thanks, Zack

Precisely

I've got number 1 down. I have a friend who knows quite a bit about all the different scales. We jam together quite often and its pretty great when we do. As for number two, that's my biggest slump Id say. Ive practed creating riffs and playing them for so many years that Im confident in my abilities in that department. But When I go to solo I get stuck. Even learning solos by other people. I never know if Im doing it correctly and it bothers me. So its even harder trying to write one. I know a decent amount of music theory, but Im no expert. So its hard for my to pick and choose what scales I work with. One a quick side note, there is one tool I use and so does my jam buddy that has helped us tremendously and it may come as a shock to some... Rocksmith 2014 I assume you may know what it is, but its basically a game that teaches you almost everything you need to know about guitar. Its how I learned the majority of my scale forms. If youre interested I suggest checking it out. Its basically Guitar Hero meets real guitar. Because you use your real guitar. Number three, is what I usually do. My only problem is Im not sure what Im doing correctly and incorrectly as I stated before, so I get frustrated easily. Its like, the solos I want to create, use a lot of different pull off techniques and advanced things, and Im not sure where to start to learn how to do and apply those techniques. Thanks for the advice. I'll be sure to keep you guys updated, with some recordings for you all too maybe. Best of luck, Zack

Hey guys, I've been feeling kind of lost lately, in my soloing that is. There's just so many things you can do and I have no clue where to start. So I thought Id post here. So when you guys solo, (If you solo), what scales do you use? And does it ultimately matter? Are you a fan of pentatonic? Aolian, Phyrgian, Phyrgian Dominant, Mixolydian, or any of the others I can't remember? Or do you guys even know what I'm talking about? xD. I'm primarily a rhythm guitar player trying to switch over to lead, and it's extremely difficult for me. I wish I had a book that taught me how to do all the different soloing techniques you can do and how to apply them, but alas I have not yet found one. So honestly this topic can be for any and all talk soloing or scales or theory related. Im curious and looking for a bit of guidance because I don't know where to start. Thanks, Zack

I understand completely. Interesting to see everyones thoughts on this

As of right now, at the age of 15, I have 5. Four electrics, one acoustic. -Green First Act Electric -Epiphone Les Paul Special II -Epiphone Goth 1958 Explorer -Yamaha thin body acoustic/electric -ESP Ltd. V-300 Electric That ESP is my pride and joy

Metallica and Megadeth all the way

Amen to that Kel. Nice feedback and insight guys Its like the creative Yin and Yang lol

Yeah same here man lol

So basically, when you write a song, do you focus on a colorful lyric with basic chords behind it? Or do you fully express yourself through the music with lyrics that double the intensity? Or a mixture of both? Personally,I think the music almost ALWAYS comes first, with a few exceptions. The music that inspires me is rather complex pieces, that wouldn't need lyrics to express emotion but add lyrics to intensify the song. I mean The lyrics could be great for some songs, but if the music is crappy, who's gonna stay to listen? On the other hand, alot of mainstream music is rather simple with good lyrics to back it up. (sometimes songs like that piss me off... lol. But only if its a crappy song ) Which do you think is better? Or are they both equally effective? A great example of a complex song is Megadeth's Holy Wars... The Punishment Due. I suggest looking it up. But a great example of a simpler song that was equally popular was their 1992 Symphony Of Destruction. (I suggest that one too) What do you all think? ~ Zack