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Daily Noize 7.11.10 – PZM Wedge test

rhythminmind — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 06:27:04 +0000

I scored myself a pair of original Wahrenbrock PZM Microphones. I have never used or really known of them until recently. I’m amazed there not more of a studio standard. I built a “Wedge” for them over the weekend. You can learn more about that Via – This.

I can’t wait to use them as tracking room mics.

No EQ raw mic output.

Daily Noize 7-11-10 – PZM wedge test by Rhythm In Mind

480L or LX 480

rhythminmind — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 23:59:53 +0000

Well RELAB DEVELOPMENT has changed the view of ITB verb with some great creations like X-verb & now the LX 480.

Is A or B the hardware? You decide. (Answer @ bottom of the post)

Update : FYI – this is a preliminary BETA test comparison. I’ll be conducting additional comparisons shortly as CODE optimizations occur.

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Part Two

Additional Set/Poll created from the latest version of the LX 480 containing more authentic/improved parameter values in relation to the hardware.

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480L or LX 480 Part Two by Rhythm In Mind

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Answer (Read Right to Left) = L084 erawdraH = .B / nigulP XL084 = .A

Polls often change once people know the answer. I’ve captured a screenshot of the polls pre reveal & the project window.

Inside the orginal GT Model 1 (MD1)

rhythminmind — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:56:26 +0000

I love the original Groove Tubes pre fender MD series mics. The ones with the 9pin sub & external power supply. I own the MD1 & 2. Getting hard to find these modern classics. I replaced the tube with a JAN NOS 12at7 & snapped some shots.

dlM sixtyfive & DBX 165a comparison.

rhythminmind — Tue, 11 May 2010 20:03:14 +0000

I’ve had all of just a single morning with the SixtyFive & i’m impressed.
Is it “exactly” the same as the hardware?, no.
Is it a great sounding compressor with the DBX vibe?, yes for sure. With it’s feature set & sound I highly recommend & the price makes it a no brainer.

I’ve upload a few quick comparison files. AUTO = AUTO setting. MAN = Manual settings

I’ve also included the blind test files from Mr. de la Mancha himself
“you get the dry audio first, then 2 wet samples, one is the hardware dbx165A, the other the software sixtyfive (not necessarily in that order) I’d be really interested to see how you think they compare. Can you tell which is the hardware?”

dlM sixtyfive & DBX 165a comparison. by Rhythm In Mind

Native Instruments FM8 vs Hardware FM operator synth the TX-802 (rack version of the DX7mkII)

rhythminmind — Sun, 02 May 2010 08:46:19 +0000

What happens when you record the output of the TX-802 & the FM8 playing the same sysex patch?

A small comparison between modern & classic FM synthesis.

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Native Instruments FM8 vs Hardware FM operator synth the TX-802 (rack version of the DX7mkII) by Rhythm In Mind

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Test info -

Exact patch & midi file used for both sources
Silence trimmed tops & tails
Level normalization
24/48 .wav Source file download

Compaholic part 2.

rhythminmind — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 21:02:44 +0000

I’ve induced 3 others I recorded for test purposes. (Prophet 08 , Udu, & Tabla.)

I record a lot of hard percussion, Udu & Tabla are the hardest to get to sit in a mix. They have very FAST attack with sustain at times. It’s hard to get both to translate. Anyways I recorded some BS perc noodling to see how the OS would handle them.. I’m impressed. Checkout the end of the Udu test, The low doom sounds have a nice harmonic/grit added to them from the OS.

Compaholic part 2. by Rhythm In Mind

Hello, my name is Eric, and I’m an Compaholic.

rhythminmind — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:16:22 +0000

I just acquired two OverStayer “OS” stereo FET compressors. Being the drummer I am these are a dream come true. I’ve only dipped my hand in the pool with these guys but my 1st impression is “damn thats nice”.

As a test I let my Flame clockwork & Moog voyager run random & got behind the drum kit to play along. I stuck one OS on the drum bus, & one on the Moog bus. The drum bus OS really brings out some resonance & glued punch to the kit. The other added some nice dirt/body to the synth. I’ll share more “analytical” thoughts/test files shortly once i’m off my gear high, but all in all these things just sound great & have a feature set I’ve been needing for some time now. Highly recommend.

Audio Examples. (FYI – Lowend/Sub is a bit out of control)

Hello, my name is Eric, and I’m an Compaholic. by Rhythm In Mind

Compaholic part 2.

Ratting up that drum bus. (Drum distortion)

rhythminmind — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 02:05:29 +0000

I’m a fan of over the top drum sounds. Sometimes full on distortion is what a track calls for. One of my favorite tools for this is the RAT Deucetone. (as the clueless guitar snob salesman called it “douchetone”). I enjoy the power of analog distortion. It’s a great duel input distortion stompbox that is just begging to be used on a bus insert.

Ratting up that drum bus. (Drum distortion) by Rhythm In Mind

AKG C 414 B-ULS vs Earthworks SR78 for drum overhead applications.

rhythminmind — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 20:03:19 +0000

I wanted to see how the 414 & SR78 measured up for overhead duties. Both work exceptionally well but with drastically different outcomes. I personally prefer the SR78′s. By design they roll off the lowend when not used as close spot mics. This is perfect when used with other individual drum mics. If one had to only use two mics, then the 414 would be a much fuller sound. With my setup I prefer the improved mid&high end clarity from the SR78′s when used in conjunction with others in a mix. Rides just sing with the sr78′s

AKG C 414 B-ULS vs Earthworks SR78 for drum overhead applications. by Rhythm In Mind

Inside the Hardy M1

rhythminmind — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 07:12:01 +0000

Beautiful design & Sound.

Inside the HCL Varis.

rhythminmind — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 07:08:23 +0000

HCL Varis. Love the point to point & it’s functionality.

Inside the unique SPL Optimizer four band EQ.

rhythminmind — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 06:56:21 +0000

Inside the rare SPL Optimizer EQ

Things!

rhythminmind — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:12:03 +0000

My thingamagoop ver 2 arrived today. I can’t say why thingamagoops/kits are so badass they just are. I just finished putting it together in a custom box. (a thingamakit box actually) The new ver 2 has everything you wished for in ver 1. Modulation for days, S&H, ect. Best of all CV i/o.
What I find surprising is that all 3 vers have there place.
ver 1 for just fun simple noise.
Thingamakit has 2 leds for interesting optical based patterns & rhythms.
& ver 2 is just an all around feature slut but with only one Led.

Demo Video showcasing the Thingamagoop ver 2 controlling a MOOG Voyager RME via CV i/o.

or
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgHvQcDjfME

I got together with mr. 3am not to long ago for some synth geekery. Our other goops made an appearance as well.