breathing is part on the general noise floor, if the guitar is loud then the mic gain can be low and you wont pic it up, if the guitar is quite you run some risk in that the mic gain will be high. one thing you can do in that situation is choose microphones that have very directional polar patters so you get less bleed from other noises in the room such as breathing. however on some recordings its quite nice to here things like that, they sound honest and organic. :-)
both, the band is something that we both love and enjoy but also take very seriously. however we all have other side projects and work too, for example Rob has his guitar company and i am an engineer /producer etc...
Really enjoy the blow by blow recording videos. One question for you gentlemen good sirs of musical badassness.. What prompted the decision to use the same acoustic on the tracks rather than 2 different ones? I think the Faith sounds incredible and perfect.. just curious why you chose not to go for two diverse tones (though there IS diversity in the tones which is the result of two different players). Thanks very much. Best of luck.
I had a faith parlour for a while and I have to say it is a really good little package that let me use my classical technique thats rare that I feel at home with metal strings
Yeah man, its correct name would be Near Coincident, it keeps in phase just as well, folds to mono almost as well but achieves a slightly wider stereo image \m/
Your microphone placement interests me, i thought stereo pairs were placed as a coincident pair, tips facing, but this is a new approach for me. Dave really knows his stuff though and the sound is class!....so i'm learning something :-)
Would love to hear the finished product already! I think the acoustic Ep would better tailor the hot and sandy weather of the Saudi desert I currently inhabit. Rock on, Dorje \m/
When you were talking about how you can screw up playing fretless bass that reminded me of Devin Townsend's bass track for Ki - he seems to have used fretless bass for that song, but not known how to play it, so his bassline is in quarter tones. At least, that's what I've determined from trying to play it myself, and always being sharp or flat.
Ahahahah xD i was looking into the apple logo and... BAM! Great to receive a response from you man! Dorje is fucking amazing, and your such a beast on the bass! Oh by the way, keep those videos about home recording coming. They are really useful. Cheers from Portugal mate!
No you're right. After I just re-thought about it I'm wrong. drop Db is a half step down from standard. Drop C# is a half step down from drop D. Sorry, totally confused myself.
•Should have done the DimeSqueal on the bass with the sliding harmonic bit. •Got your money's worth out of that large diaphragm condenser, didn't ya? •Good call copping from Benny Greb! Dude is off the charts groovy.
Just wondering, for those of you that have purchased the first EP from Indiegogo, how do you actually get the perk. I just got an email that said to keep the message as confirmation, but no actually way to claim the digital download.
Its clear who the brains of this Bunch is ,..Dave you are the man!!!
"Fretless... which means it has no frets"
Priceless Dave.
Dave is the man. Period.
I love watching these old Dorje recording videos. That camera had surprisingly decent audio, coincidentally!
I love that Bea's description of the solo was "Something will happen".... What a babe.
This fretless bass sound is just awsome !
How did I miss this till now. Brilliant fun interesting too!
The bass is some of the tastiest stuff I've heard in a long time...and this is going to be BADASS.
love the style of you guys, it's like a djenty blues type vibe with some nice hard rock/ jazzy metal.. sorry for the horrible explanation
Christian Baker But strangely accurate
Christian Baker A Mix Between Blues, Extreme and Alter Bridge
+Christian Baker (SieEhmBe) i've always said it was bluesy prog metal
NY Islanders hockey? Way to go.
Been an Islander fan since their hayday.
Dorje is our main artistic focal point \m/
Thanks man, yeah its good fun to play.
Can't wait for your final acoustic version of aeromancy. Hope you guys bring it out soon!!! :-)
breathing is part on the general noise floor, if the guitar is loud then the mic gain can be low and you wont pic it up, if the guitar is quite you run some risk in that the mic gain will be high. one thing you can do in that situation is choose microphones that have very directional polar patters so you get less bleed from other noises in the room such as breathing. however on some recordings its quite nice to here things like that, they sound honest and organic. :-)
have watched this video b4 and just spotted Rebea wearing and Islanders shirt. awesome
Wow, that main riff lends far better to acoustic guitar than I expected. :D
Awesome song, awesome playing, and Chappers is wearing a Halo shirt!
Am I the only one who loves Dave's voice?
both, the band is something that we both love and enjoy but also take very seriously. however we all have other side projects and work too, for example Rob has his guitar company and i am an engineer /producer etc...
Really enjoy the blow by blow recording videos. One question for you gentlemen good sirs of musical badassness.. What prompted the decision to use the same acoustic on the tracks rather than 2 different ones?
I think the Faith sounds incredible and perfect.. just curious why you chose not to go for two diverse tones (though there IS diversity in the tones which is the result of two different players). Thanks very much. Best of luck.
I think besides the solo (obviously), the fretless bass part makes this song so cool. Props, Dave! Incredible stuff you guys are doing!
DORJE UNPLUGGED!!!
Bea, There are some electric guitars with piezo pickups in the bridge saddles and most of them have acoustic preamps. ACOUSTIC WITH A FLOYD ROSE!
16:23 truly made my day. Amazing.
Thank you for the reply Dave! That was really helpful.
Dave, I really dig these recording videos. I have no experience with recording, but I find the fascinating. Keep posting these.
The fretless bass part is literally just so tasty...so damn cooool.
i love the 5 string fretless, great innovation dave it also sounds amazing
what model is the allen and heath desk? was it good value for money? thinkin bout getting one either that or one from tascam or mackie
I'm really intrigued to see how this turns out!
"sup dave..."
"yo."
beast.
Thanks man, that's awesome :-)
I had a faith parlour for a while and I have to say it is a really good little package that let me use my classical technique thats rare that I feel at home with metal strings
We love you ;-)
great acoustic sound!
I have one question:
What do you do to eliminate the sounds of breathing when recording acoustic guitars?
Dave, may I ask you what headphones do you have for monitoring/mixing? Thx
fun to see you challenge yourselves!
YYYYYEEEEEYYYYAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!
Thats a loong time! Nice playing btw:)
Hey Dave :) I'm a big fan of Dorje and I love your music !
Hum, what mic did you use on vocals at 13:08 please ? Thanks
sm50
If love to see a full 'review' of the Allen and Heath from Dave!
Sweet dudes!
That drummer has major chops. But it's good to have one that's not afraid to hold back
just bought my ticket, see you in Birmingham on the 27th! (thank god i have a job now lol)
Thanks heaps Chappers!
Dave is a beast on the bass! Holy shit!
Yeah man, its correct name would be Near Coincident, it keeps in phase just as well, folds to mono almost as well but achieves a slightly wider stereo image \m/
Nice!
4:46 Listerine ftw! xD
Amazing video guys!
Your microphone placement interests me, i thought stereo pairs were placed as a coincident pair, tips facing, but this is a new approach for me. Dave really knows his stuff though and the sound is class!....so i'm learning something :-)
LOVE YOU GUYS
cheers dude, wait till you here the drop in the middle!
I really wanted to hear a bit of everything put together :( Guess I'll have to wait, But still is beastttttttttttttttt :D
Would love to hear the finished product already! I think the acoustic Ep would better tailor the hot and sandy weather of the Saudi desert I currently inhabit.
Rock on, Dorje \m/
Are you guys going to put this on an ep to fund the possible Californian tour after the next tour?
classic Chappers and his video game t-shirts, I have seen him in a Skyrim one, now a halo or UNSC one. two of my favorite games!!!!
Which tuning was used for the guitars on this track, please?
When you were talking about how you can screw up playing fretless bass that reminded me of Devin Townsend's bass track for Ki - he seems to have used fretless bass for that song, but not known how to play it, so his bassline is in quarter tones. At least, that's what I've determined from trying to play it myself, and always being sharp or flat.
thanks man ;-)
I like that :-D
thanks dude ;-)
Ahahahah xD i was looking into the apple logo and... BAM! Great to receive a response from you man! Dorje is fucking amazing, and your such a beast on the bass! Oh by the way, keep those videos about home recording coming. They are really useful. Cheers from Portugal mate!
Can you think of a better influence to call on for inspiration?
Interesting insight into acoustic transcription. Cool \m/
cheers dude, we will do :-)
And we love you :P
That UNSC shirt...
Chappers is wearing a UNSC shirt. Awesome!
ok, so i bought the ep, and a shirt and now a new ep?! I WILL BE POOOOOOR!!!...but I'm a hardcore fan, dammit! we soldier on!!
that acoustic solo was fucking ace!
No you're right. After I just re-thought about it I'm wrong. drop Db is a half step down from standard. Drop C# is a half step down from drop D. Sorry, totally confused myself.
•Should have done the DimeSqueal on the bass with the sliding harmonic bit.
•Got your money's worth out of that large diaphragm condenser, didn't ya?
•Good call copping from Benny Greb! Dude is off the charts groovy.
will do dude, just need to find the time, haha. cheers :-)
Missed the lock :( Where can I buy Primordial Audio Chronicle from?
cheers bro :-)
Yeah i didn't have one to hand but the fretless turned out really well! :-)
The world could use more acoustic guitar solos.
I may be wrong, but I belive they tuned to Db standard ( half step down ) and than drop the 6th string
Dave's nice guitar playing at the start.....
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Isn't that the same as drop C#? Sorry, I'm just asking because I don't normally hear people call it drop Db.
Nice video guys. :)
Just wondering, for those of you that have purchased the first EP from Indiegogo, how do you actually get the perk. I just got an email that said to keep the message as confirmation, but no actually way to claim the digital download.
It really is a expressive little instrument, have a trawl on the web if you like the sounds. There's some mad tekkers out there!
I have a black voice...
Mike Dawes said I sound like Doug Pinnock from Kings X, I take it as a compliment.
is that the firewire or usb console?
i like hockey man, got a few shirts, but my housemate pau, the other afro dude, is the hardcore fan.
1:53
Dave's tobaco bag is in Portuguese. Hell yeah
:-D your too kind!
chapman acoustic!!! like a strat/telecoustic size and neck feel do!!! it :)
Can you please tell me what the name of the mixing deck?
We tune to drop Db \m/
Noup, just being realistic. As an amateur audio engineer, to get some free tips and lessons is a blessing.! :)
How far away from release is this EP guys?
oh man. That is exactly how not to play a tabla... I took lessons for a month or two and it is so friggin tricky. It's all in the wrists and fingers!
Rabea is ridiculously hench on acoustic :)
Those headphones are being enveloped by Bea's fro! :3
a long time playing one with plenty of trial and error, haha.
Where can I buy the new ep?