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Yea, Guitar Center also told me that THIS weekend was their special, once-in-a-lifetime sale.
Just like every other weekend.
Five dudes that yell you can trust:
Lewis Black
Gilbert Gottfried
Penn Jillette
Glenn Fricker
Bill Burr
You forgot Samuel L Jackson..
@@brazenbull636 facts
@@brazenbull636 I don't trust him. We needed the snakes on the plane so we can watch the drama, otherwise there wouldn't have been a movie worth watching
Funny as f#$* bra, Bill Burr is a total legend he just says what everyone
thinks but it's politically incorrect to mention, Glen Fricker is also a total legend. Far too much guitar is grossly insufficient, woefully inadequate & nowhere near enough! 🎸 Peace, cheers & be nice to ya missus. 🎸
Didyabringyabongalong Station 455,000sq.a Central Queensland.
RIP
I watched the Guitar Center Line 6 scenario play out right in front of me one day. In passing I made suggestion to the teenager and his parents that they might like to check out a couple of the used tube amps on the other end of the store before buying the Line 6. There were several options there that would have been perfect for the style of music he was playing and all would have landed at or under the price point of the Line 6. Apparently I either wasn't credible enough or the prospect of having 4,000 mediocre at best sounds outweighed the idea of a few really great sounds from a dead simple tube combo because they didn't even try any other amps after being directed to the Line 6 by the salesman. For every young player out there...when someone older than you comes by and makes a suggestion at least try it before you dismiss the idea. Chances are they've been there and are trying to save you the headache and the $.
Personally I think line 6 is great for beginner. You do not need to worry about getting pedals or getting a noise gate. I like playing with my line 6 but when I'm Playing with my friends I use peavey 6505 plus with a mesa boogie cab.
NoiseFeedMusic I see your point, and I'm not necessarily saying you're wrong. All I was trying to illustrate is the railroading of the customer straight to the Line 6. If you're going amp shopping you should bring your guitar (they did) and try A LOT of amps! Everything you can get your hands on in any store that's within reasonable driving distance, friends' amps etc. I was just hoping they'd check out more than one option before buying an amp that they'll probably grow out of pretty fast (I got the impression they were looking to upgrade from a small practice amp to something gig worthy). For exploration purposes there are also some really good software options out there now that can be had at a reasonable price and so many great stomp boxes out there too. Everyone goes about it their own way I suppose but how will you know what they sound like until you plug in and have a go? Again, was really just hoping they'd try some other options before buying that's all.
Tyler Angle People have to learn so you didn't want a kid buying a line 6. How did you find the guitar that was your missing piece? You played a lot of guitars cheap ones, mid priced ones, and expensive ones. From that experience you know what you like and don't like. I own two spiders a II and V they make noise in my geek room without making my neighbors immediately call the police or my ears bleed. When I have to play my peavey stack with the volume a little between 0 and 1 and even then it's still to loud there. Then there is the rare police visit which are lovely by the way. Why even play the thing to practice with?
I wish I'd listened to Glenn, because I bought a Line 6 spider V, and I hate it. Wish I had something like a Fender Mustang GT 100, or something like it. Either way, as a 15 year old, I can definitely say, this is absolutely true.
I'm not saying that you should get something really nice for a first amp. I'm saying that stooping as low as a line 6 spider V is excessively crappy. Something like a Joyo zombie with a harley benton 2x12, like glenn suggests, would be good for somebody starting out. I don't think that you have to have something garbage when starting out, but I don't think you should get something amazing either, or even great. Just something that DOESN'T sound like a car ran over it.
Definitely interested in hearing about your favorite produced records. On the contrast of that I would really enjoy hearing about your favorite records that are not well produced. I know you have mentioned a couple in the past but an episode on it would be great!
Keep up the good work! Loving the channel more every day!
I agree, I'd love to see a metal version of the "what makes this song great" idea. I've seen another UA-camr run that concept in a series and it's hard to keep interest in what he's saying when I think the heaviest thing he's covered there is Pearl Jam, even when he's put together a lot of good info about the song. Applying the concept to our genre would definitely be \m/.
I agree!!
I would love to see a few videos explaining what you think about good production, Glenn. Also, you suck.
making your own ads for your own vids? fair play
He broke the system
That mind fucked me
TheAngryGinger same jfc
Alfred Kerridge Linus Tech Tips does it to, maybe a Canadian thing?
David ah idk hes the first I've seen too do it, so yeah idk
Holy crap now we get Glenn's own ads in his video
432 Hz make singing high notes a little bit easier for obvious reasons. But not much else.
I'm not a metal head, but damn I love how Glen doesn't pull punches. SO much GREAT audio engineering info and band advice on this channel. Honestly this is one of the best music channels on youtube because Glen covers so much ground.
Some people hate on your videos because they took bad advice and bought terrible equipment and so they don’t like hearing that they made a mistake and got tricked and that the equipment they bought is indeed, bad. Love your show, honesty, personality and integrity! Greetings from Portugal!
As always, no punches pulled. Keep it up Glenn, you are a great source of info.
I laughed so hard when the bad comment came after the good one. And your fucking reaction was amazing hahahahaha
Great video Glen I always look foward to these ✊✊👍👌🎼
I love your channel, you've given me a ton of information about gear, recording techniques and what NOT to do in a studio. Keep up the good work, Cheers from New Hampshire
YES! YES GLENN! Do you favorite productions thing. And explain all you can about that!
I love your channel Glen! The videos are just enjoyable to watch, and pick up tips along the way!
Would you consider ever doing a video on how to mix 1980s NWOBHM? I find the kicks are lighter, cranked Marshalls sound different from your typical Mesas nowadays, standard tuning vs lower tunings nowadays and reverb on every instrument possible deserve their own video
NoiseFeedMusic You're absolutely right...compared to some of the drenched in 'verb stuff that came out when I was a kid, Maiden's tone was damn near punk guitar dry! Still have to give Mitchell some credit though...a NWOBHM studio how-to video by Glenn is a great idea!
I agree. Some of my most fav productions came from the NWOBHM era. Still love those tones.
I just wanna know how to get the painkiller drum sound…
FlipperDoigt703 look up Cole Doctors video
Painkiller ( but the kicks are rubber chicken double bass pedals)
I love the old tight Marshall tones for NWOBM
Thanks for the rips Glenn, cheers from Panama!
And old dude like me loved to watch your channel. The sarcasm is right up my ally. That comment jazz on a metal show. Just so good. Love from Sweden.
Yes please do make a video of your favorite records! Also wassup Glen! Ive been using your videos to better my recording techniques and overall quality of sound. Thanks so much for providing these videos to us! Also my band Sunwick says thank you as well for the cab moving tutorials!!!
Id love to see a top 10 production video! Keep up the epicness Glenn!
Saw the "skip ad" button in the beginning of your video, turned out that I was seeing an ad for your courses, on your own channel. Nice to see that allmighty youtube has been kind to you :)
HEY! I love the videos and especially the brutal honesty, keep it up.
On this video i got an add of your mixing lessons on your web site. I got to see more Glenn in this video so that's awesome
432HZ answer was great
it probably could have used a little more explanation though, since there are a LOT of people easily intrigued by the idea of it, from all kinds of music genres
Tom C Such an explanation deserves an entire episode dedicated to it, and since there already are several videos providing just that... Glenn did give a brief idea as to the ground beneath the 432-bullshit-beliefs though, probably knowing that anyone sufficiently intrigued will end up watching Adam Neely's nailing of the subject :)
it really doesnt. It would have sufficed to say that the whole hypothesis of resonance with the earth is total crap and should be ignored, given it is has no basis in science.
Tom C
I actually wasn't aware of the EARTH resonance ideas... Maybe very well be that I'm a bit of a forgetful dumbass
Dunkelwelpling It is no different from simply playing in another key. By all means, use 432, use 445 and whatnot, there's absolutely nothing wrong with it. However, there IS something wrong with assertions such as: "432 Hz is BETTER than 440 Hz". Not unlike "G is BETTER than Bb", "134 bpm is BETTER than 113 bpm", "Antares is BETTER than Proxima Centaura"
Yes please do a favorite production list of your favorite sounding albums! Very interested to hear it.
The production series sounds awesome!
I'd definitely be up for a video on good vs bad production for sure! It would be really interesting and who knows, perhaps something that I really like may not have been produced too well. Keep up the good work Glenn!
hey man i dont know shit about audio but its cool to see someone who does drop knowledge on people. keep it up dude.
For a while, I played drums in socks because I liked the slip. But after slipping too far and catching my toe on something, I got Capezio dance shoes to protect the tops of my feet, while still allowing the slippage. It's a preference thing, where some like their feet to stick to the pedal, and others like the slip and slide.
YES!! Do the good production vs the bad production! It would give us some sort of start point to look after our own!
Hi Glenn. Even though I do not play metal I really enjoy your channel! I learned a lot! Cheers from The Netherlands!
Yes please to the Production series and Top 5 Best/Worst.
Glen!!! Great video, dude. I would love to see a video on your top favorite albums or tracks for audio quality. That sounds like an awesome idea. Keep up the great work!!
You're really a good guy when it comes to helping aspiring musicians and engineers!
Hell yeah, I'd love a series talking about production on records!
Would love to see a video about your favorite sounding records in terms of production. Thanks Glenn!
Glenn almost single handedly kept me from failing in my audio production classes, he provides a service we desperately need!
Dang, really happy to see some great insight and a lot less mudslinging!!! Maybe some stupid comments made on previous videos gave you some insight into what your channel could become :D good stuff Glenn, hope to see more, you seem happier! That makes me smile.
Yes, deffinitely do the beginner series, that would be really apreciated
I would love to see a top *number here* of your favorite production records! You kickass dude!
Yes! An episode on good/bad production would be great!
Yes! Do a production video. I think your knowledge would be awesome in this.
Would love to see a series on your favorite metal productions!!
The amount of comedic genius with editing going straight from the praisefull comment to the rage comment was funnier than any modern snl episode
It’s such a joy to open the video and hear, “This UNCENSORED video of Spectre Sound Studios” The way it should always be!
That line6 scrap in the wall was a nice little touch, very cool!
You're an absolute legend Glen! Keep doing what you're doing, you've inspired and taught me so much! I hope to one day meet you or even work with you on a record! Much love and appreciation from the UK brother!
Alfie (yes that's my real surname) Onions
As a general answer for the “good vs bad production” question, for me personally it comes down to aesthetics. Different genres have different aesthetics and therefore different production. If the production of a record conveys the desired aesthetics, then it can be considered “good” and if not, it can be considered “bad”. And all of that is up to the listener.
Why does Canada exist???
1. So all those geese have a home to go to...
2. So we have more than one kind of bacon to choose from...
3. United Kingdom Dry Ginger Ale just doesn't sound right...
Evilwhiteclownpunk but Canadian Bacon is just ham haha
UK Dry Ginger Ale - FUCKING GOLD HAHAH
I wish those damn Canadian geese would stay in Canada. Those filthy fowl leave big disgusting green turds all over my neighborhood. It's worse than dog shit.
4.) Someone had to take the blame for hockey.
jimmey dean hiya, there are two problems with your statement:
1) the Candian geese have been shitting up the coast of the L.I. Sound long before that little boy rode his daddy's coattails into office.
2) if they were trying to get away from someone like Trudeau, they wouldn't come to a place like NY. That's the last place they'd flee to, in fact. They go to someplace like Texas, instead.
I would love the production series!
Yes, do it! I would love to see that video!
Yes! Some discussion on what exactly makes a song/album great vs. good vs. shit would be awesome!
It's all well and good to explain how to record and mix well, but it's sometimes difficult to translate general tips to how to do well at a certain style. Like, black metal for instance. I'm assuming there are different idiosyncrasies in recording/mixing black metal than there are in, say, thrash metal or doom metal.
Loads of stuff that could be talked about! I'd love it if you did a series on this sort of thing, Glenn.
Cheers from Australia,
C.
Yes we want to hear what you think makes the best mix! Just do it already!
1:56 I bet it's Nicko from Maiden :D
Wabin22 I was looking for such a comment haha
haha I bet its him
Immediately thought it was him
Well I saw a video of him explaining his foot technique, he didn't mention that xD
+1 for hearing your thoughts on the production of albums
My first legit amp was the peavey classic 50 combo. Was a real joy to play through. Probably not enough distortion for most peeps on this channel. But those tubes are so dynamic and responsive.
Thanks for the video. I like how you let us know exactly how you feel, even when I don't really agree. I have a line6 lol. An old red-face 50w that's been gigged a lot actually (not as primary amp but it got used,) and rebuilt with better speakers. I probably could have done better for the money with your knowledge but it's not actually that bad. I know we have high standards these days, but all of this stuff is such a huge step up from the Gorilla I had to start on. Anyhow, keep on rocking!
Definitely would like to see a video on good production vs bad production records!
1. For the guy recording with one mic, one of the best tutorials I've ever found is from Recording Revolution where he used one mic to record drums and copied the track several times and eqed them all differently to concentrate on relevant sections of the kit to mimic the effect of using multiple mics. I have used this basic technique in combination with the Glynn John's to bring out a lot more of the toms from the overheads using aggressive high and low cuts.
2. What are your thoughts on using separate cymbals/kit for recording vs live(especially in the amateur level like most of us here)? My drummer has been talking about upgrading his cymbals and getting a set of thinner ones to be used specifically for recording to have a more crisp sound, and thicker ones for regular use spending probably $5000 for them all. I feel there may be some truth to this mindset in the studio/pro level but would the difference be a practical one considering the cost? Do you have any experience with this mindset?
Yes, please do the list of favorite productions.
Hey Glen, love the videos mate, its hard to find a medal head like you these days. I've been a medal head for a while now and there is a lot of great stuff out there now. Quick question however, for beginner musician like me, I wanna produce music with my father, a great drummer, and try to make stuff with a very tight budget, and these videos that you have made have help me understand what good stuff is out there for used. Keep up the great work and hopefully for me I'll be able to get out there in the Medal industry pretty soon. Thanks man.
Glenn, I would be totally into a series on some of the best recordings you've heard. When I'm recording I listen to a song that sounds like an exceptional recording through the monitors I'm using for playback and try to get my timbres, tones, and levels to sound close to that song. But I honestly have no idea if the song actually would be considered a great recording by an experienced engineer. I don't know what I should be listening for. Do it, man! Do it!
Sure i'm in the bandwagon of your top 10 or top 20 of the best recordings you recommend with an awesome production!
One of the best drum sounds I ever got was a re20 over the kit in a dead drum room..and when I go to Canada your studio if the first place I go !!!!
Love the Book of Mormon finisher there! Hasa Dega ibowei! Cheers!
Definitely would love to hear your top 10 favorite records in regards to production. Bottom 10 would also be fun.
also a top 10 on your fav albums would be cool, as well as a series on good and bad production.
Top Production Projects sounds Awesome! 🎛🎚🎛
Hey, I can appreciate a metal drummer that incorporates a jazz style :p I'd prefer that over constant 16th bass drum pounding in 4/4
Thank you Glenn for the tip with the Dunmar Impact Pads for the kick drum. It sounds killer and now i also can prove to our drummer how uneven he is playing the thing :D
Those of us from the NYC area who are old enough to remember the "U68" channel-the channel that had previously been the home of the Uncle Floyd Show-remember "Cherry Orchids" being played on the "Power Hour" pretty much every day. (I think it came on right after the video for "Zero The Hero".) I gotta say, I dug the guitar-neck cam in that video. The song actually wasn't that bad, but the video was pure cheddar.
Never let a salesman talk you into buying anything, especially at Guitar Center or Best Buy.
I thought Canada existed so we NYers could head up to Montreal and enjoy the Chez Parée.
I bought a used Vox valvetronix; wasn't bad, but the tiny speaker was crap. So I took the speaker leads, and hooked them up to a nice little 12" cab. Cheap, easy, and as loud as I ever would want to get practicing in my apartment, or doing a bit of home recording, and my chakras did not give one shit.
Rock on; thanks fer da vids.
I really love learning on this channel, but I gotta tell you one thing:
Thank you for showing me HP42s channel. This guy is great, too. Gotta love him.
Yes, def would like to see a top 10 from you
RE: recording drums with one mic. A few years ago we were able to get fantastic results from a mic placed about 6 or 7 feet in front of the drums at about snare drum height. Bear in mind that it was an expensive Neuman (U87?), the drums were tuned beautifully, and the room sounded amazing (Fantasy Studios in Berkeley). We had other mics up too, but I remember soloing the mic and on its own the drum sound was great. This might be a good place to start IF you have the space and a really good sounding room.
Best channel for music and recording advice
I would love to a series on what makes an album well produced!
Yes, please consider do a special on good vs. bad productions on records. That would be excellent to have side by side comparisons on effective mix decisions and point out where others should have taken a different approach. I'm curious what your take would be on Andy Wallace mixes, I don't see his mixes analyzed much and his balance in metal guitars is something I've always appreciated. Thanks as always and fuck off Elder Glenn, hasa diga eebowai!!
Hearing about your favorite production records would be awesome
Glenn, i just started watching this channel, so i don't know if you have ever done a repair video. My question is, have you considered doing a gear repair series of videos? Guitars, amps, drums, basses, etc.
Yes! Please do a video on best produced albums
To the guy looking for beginner courses. My advice: Do not spend all your money up front. The greatest engineers in the world can give you advice on gear and it might not fit your actual needs. So do this, choose a good DAW, get a good interface (spend $200 or more, maybe with at least four inputs. Interfaces with ADAT are expandable.) Get a good mic (I like the AT2030, or try the Rode NT1 as starter mics that will be worth keeping forever) a stand and cables etc. Then work with this for a while. Buy as you learn what YOU need for your situation. Keep watching this show, read Sound On Sound or others production articles. Don't buy it until you need it.
Agree with this one. Buy as you go along with the process of recording but start small with equipment- more on room treatment first
i like your open mindness ! we should learn how to speak the truth and how to accept the truth .. eventhough sometimes it might hurt on one's ear .. but i love you man i love the straight forward opinion !! godbless you .. Greetings from INDONESIA
I would love to see a top 10 of the best production records! :D possibly folowed by a "how did they achive that sound" series(?) I know it would be very time consuming to research all that, but I like the idea, becouse I like to geek out on old gear xD
Do what you feel Glenn! I will watch your chanel regardles :D cheers from Hungary!
Could you do a video about process? You made videos about recording bass, guitars, drums, and all. But would be really nice to have a video on how is the process to recording a whole band. Where do they start? With guitar beds then drums? Is there an order for recording? How to know how many takes to make? How you organize the playlists of a band in a session and how to make choices, etc?
That would be really cool.
id love to see a series on your favorite/most hated produced records.
Yes to the top 5 production list!
What would be really cool (but probably very time consuming) would be a rough "how to get" the production sound (like a video on researching the album, each instrument and on the mixing/mastering as well) resulting in an attempt to recreate a song from the album as closely as possible. Would be an awful lot of work though!
yes i'd love to see a top best sounding records from you glenn
Seems to be a popular idea.. I'll get to work on that!
Absolutely do a video on the top five albums based on production values.
Yes! Do a “top album/favourite productions”-video! :)
It's honestly so great to see a fellow canadian who doesn't give a fuck about our stereotypes and tells it like it is and has the knowledge to back it up. Cheers from Victoria B.C.
Really like to see a video on your top mixed/produced albums and worst.
Love the videos, would it be worth just linking the studio design forum at the start of every q and a?
I know, I’m assuming people have half a brain but a lot of questions seem to be able to be answered by just visiting there.
Hell yes!!! On your favorite best produced albums.
Notice I said "YOUR favorite" as it would be solely based on your opinion and invariably some little kid will be butt hurt that you included or didn't include their favorite album. Let the hate and trolling begin!!
Love the channel and keep up the good work!
Yes, good vs bad production series! Top 5 or 10 will be good as well.
it would be really cool if you did a show where you take some famous albums/tracks (either for bad or good production) and talked about what techniques could be used to replicate the sound
Thanks for motivating me to practice
Yes on your top 5 Best Produced recordings idea!
Sad to hear great songs/albums get ruined due to bad studio techniques. One of my favorite metal albums, released in 1980, sounds like a pillow was placed in front of the speakers, with no punch or heaviness in the bass range.
Hey Glen Love this channel. Fellow Hamiltonian here! Still living here in the Hammer. Just curious since we're in the same age group and grew up here, what local bands do you remember from that time? You remember J.L. Sound on King St? Keep telling like it is. Hell you're from Hamilton originally! That's probably where that no BS give it to you straight attitude comes from! Peace!
My favorite production: Symphony X - Iconoclast. And the music is incredible too