Posts by waraba

Well done, mix sounds loud & clear, and it's fun to hear with the synths lines

+1 for native IRs !

NAM A2 architecture support & IR would make the Kemper a definitive classic on top of the whole KPA ecosystem.

Just a quick update : doing an IR of just the IR +EQ gave me horrendous results , like a fart in the wind

So I won't make a CAB maker one , who wants a CAB of a fart in the wind

However the NAM model I could get gave me good results so far , so I might model the whole chain ( minus verbs) plus the Baldringer tweak I made.

Thx Per, I could'nt stand it anymore, all these tools at our disposal , I need a practical solution for my acoustics, and this is it ! you're part of the process with the XP we did in the past.

I hope I'll manage to do a Cabmaker version & a NAM model to get it even simpler, but i'll have to remove the great verbs like the capitol chambers, that are really amazing.

What a tone & mix, that fretless bass really stood out. Well done ! Gated verb on the snare ?

Well done on exploring new genres, you're on the right track , sounds more like a Rhythm & Blues track to my ears , the horns did a good role in this

If you need further reference , you don't want to miss this : killer arrangements , tones & guitars

Quote from BayouTexan

I prefer just using two mics on acoustic

Quote from paults

I agree about using mics for recording

Yeah you're both right the 2 mikes method works great , but my point here is to get the best of these piezo acoustic. A two mic solution is not so easy to setup , wire and you don't want to move once it's setup.

My goal is to optimize my sessions and go for a plug & play solution, for studio recording, and I managed to do it after years of search, so it's a major shift for me , and I will record tons of material using this solution

The 2 game changers here for me were the Martin IR & capitol chambers , on top of the great Baldringer amp from Kpa.

Here is the free famous martin IR + 3 other ones :

ACUSTIC IR PACK IR's by @ddzempreed · TONE3000

Check out ddzempreed's impulse responses (IR's) for guitar, bass and recording: ir

www.tone3000.com

Next step is making a NAM profile of the whole chain & try to make a Kemper CAB with CAB maker

Here is a great video about recording your guitar using an embedded piezzo mike :

You know that feel : you plug your 1000€ guitar into an amp ... And Yuck .... Plastic quacky tone

This is the process to get an ultimate tone ! It took me years of trial & error !

I go through lots of different solutions, from room webcam mike to DI piezzo, then using a Martin IR , some post production VST , and my MK1 Kemper.

It's really funny , the emojis were my real opinions during the process

• Guitar : MIJ YAIRI 1990 DY62 CP what a killer acoustic :o
  piezo NB Ducer PR400 on the Yairi
  Martin marquis 11 steel strings ( after lots of trial & error : the best)
• Kemper MK1 - Official pack Baldringer A profile ( tweaked )
• NADIR Free IR loader - Free Martin Impulse response from tonezone3k
• Waves V collection ( crappy VST solution and horrid licensing issues )
  UAD capitol & plate ( killer !!! )

details here :

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00:00 introduction & level 0 : direct piezo to soundcard
00:40 level 1 : webcam room mike - reference
00:50 level 2 : adding a martin IR on top of piezo
02:18 level 3 : direct piezo + kemper
02:48 level 4 : direct piezo + kemper + kemper delay & verb
03:40 level 5 : piezo + kemper + DAW VST post FX : Vcomp & Veq4
04:17 level 6 : piezo + kemper + DAW VST post FX : Vcomp & Veq4 + UAD capitol
05:00 level 7 : piezo + kemper + DAW VST post FX : Vcomp & Veq4 + UAD plate
05:37 level 8 : piezo + kemper + DAW VST post FX : Vcomp & Veq4 + capitol chambers + UAD tape sim
07:22 level 9 : NO kemper , but IR , post FX VST , UAD capitol chambers & tape
07:46 level 10 : full chain : kemper, martin IR, post FX WAVES & UAD
08:00 Level 10 & Mix context
08:25 Level 10, mix context & double tracking + LEAD

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Nice balanced tones and they do well together , good luck with that surgery man !

Quote from Per

Look up marumaru1337

This guy sure has it's own universe ! great creative stuff

Sounds epic, like you don't want to be stopped on playing guitar ! Good luck with the surgery & recover.

I cannot play anymore without my typical 5 mn warm-up , it became mandatory for me and prevents lots of further troubles

and here is my own process to mod my neck to micro-tonality :

Quote from Nikos

People who are used to berber music (Morocco) are not that "surprised" by these sounds (maqam scales).

Yeah sure, it's pretty common in India too , It's really worth noting that Jeff Beck plays some micro-tonal licks just by bending strings , now that's some insane level in micro-tonality.

I also recommend Altin Gun for the saz playing :

Quote from kempermatt76

I have to be honest, i’ve not stopped watching or listening to them since i saw the KEXP footage of them.

How he uses that looper is awesome as well as manipulating the pedal controls with his toes.

They are quite the antidote to morosity indeed, and excellent musicians

Killer playing & influence here , and some really throaty tones on main theme intro , very well done Mats

Quote from Per

I've been on a marumaru kick with his higher dlc

Thx Per, but you'll have to explain that sentence :o

Quote from BayouTexan

Whatever you are on... gimme some!

Only natural highs I've been listening for anatolian saz for years, I really need to find one !

Quote from kempermatt76

Have you been watching Angine de Poitrine?

of course, it's pandemic !

I went on a small project :

All guitars & bass : KPA & my own oud rig