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Tec Raven
United Kingdom
Приєднався 8 бер 2016
Welcome to Tec Raven, the channel that covers all things audio production, video production and photography.
I studied photography in London and ran a commercial photographic studio specialising in product photography, portraiture and fashion. Later I studied screenwriting and video production and ran a video production company for many years. I'm also the founder and ex editor of 'Digital Video User' magazine. I have over 25 years experience as a stills photographer and video producer.
I'm also a musician and music producer. I spent many years hanging around in recording studios playing with loads of gear. I played bass and drums in two bands and I have a degree in classical piano performance. I love writing rock/pop and electronic music and recording tracks in my small home recording studio based around Logic Pro X.
I studied photography in London and ran a commercial photographic studio specialising in product photography, portraiture and fashion. Later I studied screenwriting and video production and ran a video production company for many years. I'm also the founder and ex editor of 'Digital Video User' magazine. I have over 25 years experience as a stills photographer and video producer.
I'm also a musician and music producer. I spent many years hanging around in recording studios playing with loads of gear. I played bass and drums in two bands and I have a degree in classical piano performance. I love writing rock/pop and electronic music and recording tracks in my small home recording studio based around Logic Pro X.
MODOBass 2 – Is it better than my real bass?
MODOBass 2 - Is it better than my real bass?
During this video presentation I play seven basslines with my Tobias Toby Pro through-neck active bass guitar with various tone control and pick-up settings and then I pitch that against various bass guitars in the MODOBass 2 VST virtual instrument software package. Does it sound better than me playing a real bass guitar?
List of the 22 bass guitars that the MODOBass instruments are inspired by:
Fender 60s Precision Bass (MODO 60s P-Bass)
Fender 70s Precision Bass (MODO 70s P-Bass)
Fender 70s Jazz Bass (MODO 70s J-Bass)
Fender Mark Hoppus Jazz Bass? (MODO Punk Bass)
Fender Fretless Jaco Pastorius Jazz Bass (MODO Fretless Jazz)
Ernie Bass Music Man StingRay Fretless Pino Palladino Bass (MODO Fretless Bass Man)
Fender Fusion Marcus Miller Jazz Bass (MODO Fusion J-Bass)
Danelectro Longhorn Bass (MODO Horn Bass)
Upright Jazz Style Acoustic Studio Bass (MODO Studio Upright)
Upright Rockabilly Syle Acoustic Bass (MODO Rockabilly)
Noah Paraffina Aluminum Bass (MODO Aluminum)
Fender Jazz Bass (MODO Modern J-Bass)
Gibson EB-0 (MODO Devil Bass)
Ernie Bass Music Man StingRay 5-String Bass (MODO Bass Man 5)
Rickenbacker 4003 Bass (MODO Rick n’ Bass)
Yamaha TRB 5P Bass (MODO Studio Bass)
Höfner Violin Bass (MODO Violin Bass)
Gibson Thunderbird Bass (MODO Thunder Bass)
Soundgear (SR) Bass (MODO Japan Bass)
Warwick Streamer Stage 1 (MODO Flame Bass)
Fodera Imperial Custom 6-String Bass (MODO Imperial Bass)
Dingwall Combustion 5-String Bass (MODO Metal Bass)
Details of all the above bass guitars can be found at this link, then click the ‘Models’ tab:
www.ikmultimedia.com/products/modobass2/
IK Multimedia website link is:
www.ikmultimedia.com
During this video presentation I play seven basslines with my Tobias Toby Pro through-neck active bass guitar with various tone control and pick-up settings and then I pitch that against various bass guitars in the MODOBass 2 VST virtual instrument software package. Does it sound better than me playing a real bass guitar?
List of the 22 bass guitars that the MODOBass instruments are inspired by:
Fender 60s Precision Bass (MODO 60s P-Bass)
Fender 70s Precision Bass (MODO 70s P-Bass)
Fender 70s Jazz Bass (MODO 70s J-Bass)
Fender Mark Hoppus Jazz Bass? (MODO Punk Bass)
Fender Fretless Jaco Pastorius Jazz Bass (MODO Fretless Jazz)
Ernie Bass Music Man StingRay Fretless Pino Palladino Bass (MODO Fretless Bass Man)
Fender Fusion Marcus Miller Jazz Bass (MODO Fusion J-Bass)
Danelectro Longhorn Bass (MODO Horn Bass)
Upright Jazz Style Acoustic Studio Bass (MODO Studio Upright)
Upright Rockabilly Syle Acoustic Bass (MODO Rockabilly)
Noah Paraffina Aluminum Bass (MODO Aluminum)
Fender Jazz Bass (MODO Modern J-Bass)
Gibson EB-0 (MODO Devil Bass)
Ernie Bass Music Man StingRay 5-String Bass (MODO Bass Man 5)
Rickenbacker 4003 Bass (MODO Rick n’ Bass)
Yamaha TRB 5P Bass (MODO Studio Bass)
Höfner Violin Bass (MODO Violin Bass)
Gibson Thunderbird Bass (MODO Thunder Bass)
Soundgear (SR) Bass (MODO Japan Bass)
Warwick Streamer Stage 1 (MODO Flame Bass)
Fodera Imperial Custom 6-String Bass (MODO Imperial Bass)
Dingwall Combustion 5-String Bass (MODO Metal Bass)
Details of all the above bass guitars can be found at this link, then click the ‘Models’ tab:
www.ikmultimedia.com/products/modobass2/
IK Multimedia website link is:
www.ikmultimedia.com
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Photography Studio Minimum Size?
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During this video I explain the requirements for a photographic studio so if you’re thinking of renting a space to use as a photographic studio, or perhaps converting a room in your house for this purpose I’ll give you some handy hints and tips, thinks to be aware of and, most importantly, the dimensions required and why. Ideal minimum studio size in meters: 9.2 meters long 6.1 meters wide 3.7m...
Canon Medium Format Stills Camera
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During this video I question why Canon don’t make a digital mirrorless medium format camera and could there be one in development? Back in the 1980s there were many superb medium format film camera systems: Hasselblad 500cm, Mamiya RB67, Mamiya RZ67 MKII, Mamiya 645, Bronica ETRS, Bronica SQ, Pentax 645 and 6x7 and cameras like the mighty Fuji GX680II, to name a few, so I can understand why Can...
Canon BR-E1 Remote Control Review & Pairing
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During this video I explain why Canon’s BR-E1 remote has really simplified things for me while shooting both UA-cam videos and documentaries. It has a 5 meter range, shutter release button for remote capture of stills images, start/stop video recordings, re-focus at any time by pressing the dedicated AF-Start button, 1-year battery life. The BR-E1 is for Bluetooth-compatible Canon EOS DSLR & Mi...
Canon BR-E1 Remote Control Pairing with Canon Cameras
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During this short video I demonstrate how to pair the Canon BR-E1 remote control with Canon EOS Mirrorless and DSLR cameras. In this instance I use my Canon R6 MKII. It has a 5 meter range, shutter release button for remote capture of stills images, start/stop video recordings, re-focus at any time by pressing the dedicated AF-Start button, 1-year battery life. The BR-E1 is for Bluetooth-compat...
4 Photo Poses I Can’t Stand
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During this short video I show you some examples of four photographic poses that I can’t stand, and why. They are: The Armpit Sniff, Taking A Dump, Stomach Ache, Baby Bump.
Canon R6 MKII vs Hasselblad X2D - Do we need medium format?
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In this video I ask the question, ‘Do photographers need medium format quality?’ I did a photo shoot in a local studio and pitched my own Canon R6 MKII 24.4 megapixel full-frame mirrorless camera up against the mighty Hasselblad 100 megapixel medium format mirrorless camera. How much difference in quality is there really? And, given the Hasselblad X2D 100C plus two Hasselblad XCD series lenses ...
Jimi Hendrix “Fire” - Drum Cover
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This is my drum cover of “Fire” by Jimi Hendrix. It’s a Trinity College Grade 8 Rock & Pop drum piece. Enjoy!
Hasselblad X2D 100C - Shocking Flaw In This System!
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During this video I do a test shoot with the Hasselblad X2D 100C (which retails at around £7,400 in the UK) coupled with a Hasselblad XCD 55mm f2.5 V lens (which retails at £3,400 in the UK). I give you my findings, thoughts and feelings on the camera, the image quality and the company. I used to own a Hasselblad 500CM camera and a selection of Carl Zeiss lenses in the late 80s so I remember th...
Empress Echosystem delay/reverb FX pedal - review & demo.
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If you like digital delay and reverb and you’re a musician you’re going to want to check out the Empress Echosystem delay/reverb duel-engine effects pedal - and it’s not just for guitarists either. During this video I demonstrate the kind of effects you can get from this pedal when used with a drum machine, a synthersizer and a bass guitar. I remember buying Boss Reverb, Digital Delay and Choru...
Erica DB-01 Bassline Synths - review, evaluation & demo
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During this video I take a look at the DB-01 Bassline desktop synth by Latvian company, Erica synths. I talk about the build quality, the sound quality, its limitations compared to a software synth and some sound demonstrations, also comparing it to an Arturia Mini Moog software synth. www.ericasynths.lv/news/bassline-db-01/
MODODrum Software vs Drum Machine
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During this video I demonstrate some sound comparisons between a physical Arturia DrumBrute Impact drum machine and some software packages: Addictive Drums 2, MODO Drums and the AJLab Linn LM-1 VST. I give you some of the pros and cons as well as my findings, thoughts and feelings. Back in the day I owned Roland R8 and TR-626 drum machines and enjoyed programming in sequences and stitching toge...
Arturia Bus EXCITER 104 plugin review
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Arturia’s Bus EXCITER 104 plugin is based on the legendary hardware version, the Aphex Exciter Type C2 104 which was created back in the 1970s. The Arturia plugin remains faithful to the original and it is definitely a plugin that I’ll be using in my future music productions. More details can be found on Arturia’s website: www.arturia.com
QR Codes for Photographers. Using the QR tool in Affinity Photo 2
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I thought I’d throw this little video together to show not only how to create a QR tool using Affinity Photo’s superb new built in QR tool, but to also explain some of the benefits that a QR code can have for photographer’s and how you can use them to help sell more prints online or simply just to promote your business and drive more traffic to your online portfolio. Affinity Photo: affinity.se...
Rankin BBC Maestro An Introduction to Photography - Course Review
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After watching this entire course over several evenings I figured I would review it for photographers who are considering purchasing it. NOTE: The below are not affiliate links. My reviews and opinions are based on my findings and what I think about any given product/course and not kick-backs. www.bbcmaestro.com www.bbcmaestro.com/courses/rankin/an-introduction-to-photography Mark Ronson BBC Ma...
Kali IN-8 Second Wave Monitors Review
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Kali IN-8 Second Wave Monitors Review
Survivor - Eye of the Tiger drum cover
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Survivor - Eye of the Tiger drum cover
Black Sabbath - War Pigs. Trinity Grade 8 Drums
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Black Sabbath - War Pigs. Trinity Grade 8 Drums
Tool - Schism. Drums performed on Yamaha Stage Custom
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Tool - Schism. Drums performed on Yamaha Stage Custom
Neumann NDH 30 open-back studio headphones review
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Neumann NDH 30 open-back studio headphones review
KRK KNS 8402 closed-back studio headphones review
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KRK KNS 8402 closed-back studio headphones review
Rage Against the Machine - Wake Up - Trinity Rock & Pop Drums Grade 6
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Rage Against the Machine - Wake Up - Trinity Rock & Pop Drums Grade 6
The Specials - Ghost Town - Trinity Rock & Pop Drums Grade 6
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The Specials - Ghost Town - Trinity Rock & Pop Drums Grade 6
Living Colour - Love Rears Its Ugly Head - Trinity Rock & Pop Drums Grade 6
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Living Colour - Love Rears Its Ugly Head - Trinity Rock & Pop Drums Grade 6