The Roth Army All Star Band Jams thread..

[Diamondjimi]

Right on HR. Downloading it right now....

As for Chef. Recording to cassette and then dumping it into the computer may cause an issue with timeline, as a motorized player will never replay at exactly the same speed twice, thus having to splice the bass into many pieces to synchronize to the drums can be very laborious.
To use the Fostex as a basic hookup/interface to your sound card and record to digital in real time would guarantee true timeline (that is, if you're playing along to the wave mixdown of the drums in your computer). No need to worry about miking a cab, if you don't want to. I can always add different cab and mic.
combinations it post via Recabinet™ ) .
As for tracking bass after HR's rhythm's, that works too. Do your tracks and send me the full waves via Yousendit.
Note : If there's multiple files, label them in detail and "zip" them for transfering online.

Kwame, the more mics./ tracks you use, the better.

[Diamondjimi]

I can see it now..........

[jhale667]

I can see it now..........

Can't download the tune at the office, but anxious to hear it!

[Hardrock69]

Feel free to deconstruct/reconstruct the arrangement. If you think it needs longer sections, or shorter, or that middle section needs to go, whatever, just go for it.

[chefcraig]

Yeah, it needs just a bit of tweaking to my ear, and I'm sure the guitarists will wish to lengthen parts here and there for their solos. I'm glad my part goes near the end, so this can all be settled when I go to track.

Dug out the Fostex last evening, but didn't have time for a test. Will try a trial run with the latest download (hopefully) this evening.

Still debating about taking the bass straight in to the recorder and out to the computer. By using the amp and an "open air" recording, I could add natural echo by recording in the garage or a bathroom, and I could set the sound as I'd like it. Then again, I could always go direct and have Dj add effects after the fact. It's a coin flip at this point.

[Hardrock69]

Best to get the tone you want and record it dry. That way you can adjust FX later. You can always ask DJ to make it sound more green, or add some decibels to the megahertz at 90k or whatever.

[Diamondjimi]

Exactly. Capturing your tone is the primary objective.
As for solo's/ rhythm tracks, all should be recorded try. This will help in keeping the mix between players consistent. I can taylor individual delays as requested...


A shot of my sonic dungeon...

[Diamondjimi]

Cast of characters update:


Diamondjimi - gtr
Jhale - gtr
Sesh - gtr
Coyote - gtr
Hardrock69 - gtr - bass?- vocals???
Etienne- gtr
Standin/Blaze/Julia/Oolith- lyrics/vocals?
Chefcraig ?- Bass
Kwame K - Drums
Dan - Cowbell & Pants

Are we missing anyone?

[VAiN]

Are we missing anyone?

I seem to have gotten bumped... Although, I don't see the need for a 7th guitar in there... I can be on standby in case anyone loses a finger or something...

[PETE'S BROTHER]

I seem to have gotten bumped... Although, I don't see the need for a 7th guitar in there... I can be on standby in case anyone loses a finger or something...

we're gonna need plenty-o-axe men/women for this 10 song cd release!!!!!!!

[Hardrock69]

I will do rhythm guitar. Two tracks. Leave the rest to everone else. I like to do two rhythm tracks and pan them left and right. Leaves more room in the middle for other stuff.

Nice console there, DJ. I just have my VS-1680, and it only has 2 XLR inputs, with Hi-Z inputs for the other 6.

But then there is my virtual Reaper console on my PC, lol.

[Blaze]

Exactly. Capturing your tone is the primary objective.
As for solo's/ rhythm tracks, all should be recorded try. This will help in keeping the mix between players consistent. I can taylor individual delays as requested...


A shot of my sonic dungeon...

That's very tasteful.

[Diamondjimi]

I seem to have gotten bumped... Although, I don't see the need for a 7th guitar in there... I can be on standby in case anyone loses a finger or something...

Sorry about that dude, I copied and pasted that list. I believe I included you on another one.

You should be added. There's plenty of room on the bus!

[Hardrock69]

Ha...Max Webster....highly underrated. And the Maxell Tape ad. Groovy!

[Diamondjimi]

Ha...Max Webster....highly underrated. And the Maxell Tape ad. Groovy!

Max ruled, back in the day. Hugely under rated. That's an original poster from '76. I met up with Pye Dubois (band lyricist) @ a Max reunion show back in the 90's and he got the band to sign it for me. Pye is a total freak, right out of the 60's.
Told me he still lives comfortable off the cheques he still gets for writing Tom Sawyer for/with Rush.

And the Maxell plaque poster I got for 2 bucks at a garage sale... (score)