That Altec is a Heavy Mud Demon. Really dark. I like it. Super puffy compression that sounds like someone dropped the guitars into a swimming pool filled with feather pillows every time the kick hits. Rad chunk of gear.
Since this video, when I do use this unit now, I have the Treble knob slightly in the (+) because it definitely sucks a bit of the high end out of the mics.
I think the Guitar sounds great on the raw version, way more bottom end which is helping make up for not having a Bass, that’s the one I’d go with. Cool track btw, I really enjoyed it! 🎸🥁
They’ve got some good stuff on Spotify and I think on Bandcamp as well. Primarily under the name The Pomelos, one album called Quest for Whimsy. Another called Dirty New Jersey. Check em out!
I actually kinda like what the eq did to the snare, a little colour & character. Me and my mate used to do recordings like this back in the 90s. It was one mic onto tape too but not by choice 😁
I really enjoyed it . I think the vocals could have been louder in the mix . But who am I to say . Mario , have you experimented with recording vocals in different parts are the house ? I think I found a cool spot in mine . I have a basement and as I was walking up the steps singing I noticed so cool reflections . It's hard to explain but right as you walk down the steps the walkway opens up . Like walls on each side you can touch then halfway down it opens up . Sorta like a short tunnel . It is a fine mix of that deadness in a closet and open room reflections . Growing up bands tried so hard to get professional sounding recordings at a home DIY studio . I was 18 in 1998 and my gf at the time was in band with me . She lived in a old Victorian style farmhouse that had huge rooms . Playing live always sounded great but trying to capture that with a cheap 4 track and a dynamic mic was almost impossible . Plus , this was before the internet was in every home (small town) and DIY was not promoted like it is today . The mission was "go to a real studio" . Knowing what I know now at 43 , I could pull it off . IMO knowing a band recorded their music at home makes me more interested . I think bands are more intrigued to try something unconventional . Our local professional record studio is a school called the Recording Workshop . It was like $35-40/hr . So you had to recorded & mix and print a CD the day off . If you wanted to make changes to the mix a day after you were more likely SOL . They erase the session for space . Nowadays you can record and take the mix home with you and make changes . Doing this with a 4 track was possible . Record a couple track at one place and record another at your place . Drums were always the hardest to record lol . I wish I had this current technology back in my day by golly !! LOL . But being able to record at home with no pressure of studio charging you , that helps you relax and created and try stuff . Keep Rockin brother Mario !!
This great and I get the "all on one track in the spirit of fun and experimentation" BUT TBH, I think it'd be really cool to use that Altec with all it's tone and compression with a few more mics for just the drums and record that de-tuned guitar to it's own track. It'd give some more flexibility in the mix and still be old school and funky. Props for going it raw tho!
So to get a result you liked better, trying a similar setup but dialingout that 500hz or whatever it was at the amp and then you could keep the snare weight? I didn’t have headphones. How did the bass amp do for low end response?
Bass amp is great for adding a little oomph to the guitar signal. I have done this on a couple songs where I really wanted to the guitar to be beefy and in yer face.
I’m sorry, but this is truly awful
If I was walking down the street and heard this music coming out of a bar, I would stop in for a beer.
I’m coming over to add some back up vocals and then we’re 👍
"If you gotta go just use the yard" man you got me laughing so hard
If the Cramps had jammed with Kyuss it may have sounded like this. My fancy has been sufficiently tickled.
One of the most valuable channels out there. UA-cam really is a gift
I agree. So much great information on this website. It's invaluable. Glad to be a small part of it.
Tastayyyyyy ; ). I love that low tuned gritty sound.
these recording sessions with friends are the best
Coming out with another tonight boiiiiiiiiiii
The fellas got real silly with it this time. Unbelievable levels of jokin around to be seen here!
That Altec is a Heavy Mud Demon. Really dark. I like it. Super puffy compression that sounds like someone dropped the guitars into a swimming pool filled with feather pillows every time the kick hits. Rad chunk of gear.
Since this video, when I do use this unit now, I have the Treble knob slightly in the (+) because it definitely sucks a bit of the high end out of the mics.
I think the Guitar sounds great on the raw version, way more bottom end which is helping make up for not having a Bass, that’s the one I’d go with. Cool track btw, I really enjoyed it! 🎸🥁
Yeah I don't think I necessarily disagree. There's pros and cons to each version, raw and processed.
Oh snap, I saw this and KNEW it was gonna be a banger
Thanks as always Billy.
The thing that needed a bath is that Guitar Tone!
Straight trash money baby
YES!
Thanks
Thanks Chuk
Man that outro is banger. Sounds amazing.
Yes yes YES!!!
Sounds so sick!
sudsy boys rock!!!! oh yeaahhhhh
🔥 video as always
Appreciate it
Sick riffs and tone thx for sharing
That was tite man! Would love to hear u guys do an EP !
They’ve got some good stuff on Spotify and I think on Bandcamp as well.
Primarily under the name The Pomelos, one album called Quest for Whimsy. Another called Dirty New Jersey.
Check em out!
Youz guyz...😂❤👍
Great to see your process as usual.
Consider my fancy quite tickled
Lovin' It👍
This is fantastic!!
That was awesome!
Really enjoy your process
More of these videos
Cheers from Canada
More to come! Going to upload another tonight.
@@Mario_DiSanto That’s great! I’ll be sure to check it out,thanks
I actually kinda like what the eq did to the snare, a little colour & character. Me and my mate used to do recordings like this back in the 90s. It was one mic onto tape too but not by choice 😁
One mic onto tape is all Garage needs.
@@Mario_DiSanto Sure is.
Killer! You should put out a dirty, bluesy, doomy record like this. I'd snap that thing up in a sec.
NOTED, Chris.
Far out Mario this is unreal!!! So sick my man so sick
Thanks so much for watching Arlen
Still da man!
That Altec sounds awesome.
The Final Sound was way better for me!😊
The Altec is godlike ...really.
I really enjoyed it . I think the vocals could have been louder in the mix . But who am I to say . Mario , have you experimented with recording vocals in different parts are the house ? I think I found a cool spot in mine . I have a basement and as I was walking up the steps singing I noticed so cool reflections . It's hard to explain but right as you walk down the steps the walkway opens up . Like walls on each side you can touch then halfway down it opens up . Sorta like a short tunnel . It is a fine mix of that deadness in a closet and open room reflections . Growing up bands tried so hard to get professional sounding recordings at a home DIY studio . I was 18 in 1998 and my gf at the time was in band with me . She lived in a old Victorian style farmhouse that had huge rooms . Playing live always sounded great but trying to capture that with a cheap 4 track and a dynamic mic was almost impossible . Plus , this was before the internet was in every home (small town) and DIY was not promoted like it is today . The mission was "go to a real studio" . Knowing what I know now at 43 , I could pull it off . IMO knowing a band recorded their music at home makes me more interested . I think bands are more intrigued to try something unconventional . Our local professional record studio is a school called the Recording Workshop . It was like $35-40/hr . So you had to recorded & mix and print a CD the day off . If you wanted to make changes to the mix a day after you were more likely SOL . They erase the session for space . Nowadays you can record and take the mix home with you and make changes . Doing this with a 4 track was possible . Record a couple track at one place and record another at your place . Drums were always the hardest to record lol . I wish I had this current technology back in my day by golly !! LOL . But being able to record at home with no pressure of studio charging you , that helps you relax and created and try stuff . Keep Rockin brother Mario !!
I ran vocals through my valve JR and recorded that in my bathroom. That's about as ballsy as I have gotten
This great and I get the "all on one track in the spirit of fun and experimentation"
BUT TBH, I think it'd be really cool to use that Altec with all it's tone and compression with a few more mics for just the drums and record that de-tuned guitar to it's own track. It'd give some more flexibility in the mix and still be old school and funky. Props for going it raw tho!
Hey man can you suggest a plugin that gives me more limitations/less choices in my studio please ? cheers ! haha jokin ! love your stuff mario !
Lmaoo you got me for a second there!
what's that outro song that's pretty cool
That's the cover of "Unpack Your Adjectives". Not released yet.
@@Mario_DiSanto when it is released I hope to be one of the first 10 people to hear it
Sounds great! But the vocal is way too much like Psychotic Girl by Black Keys
So to get a result you liked better, trying a similar setup but dialingout that 500hz or whatever it was at the amp and then you could keep the snare weight? I didn’t have headphones. How did the bass amp do for low end response?
Bass amp is great for adding a little oomph to the guitar signal. I have done this on a couple songs where I really wanted to the guitar to be beefy and in yer face.
desperately seeking guitar tabs
I don't think Alex would even be able to play this again accurately. He's a one and doner type of riff machine.
How much did you pay for your altec?
$75
It’s soooo grimey, sludgy & dirty and the lyric is soapy & sudsy…it’s so messin w/ head man!!