A little overdriven eight string emando work
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, Feb-08-2010 at 11:25pm (2722 Views)
Who says an overdriven 8 string sounds bad?
The attached file is a QDAF (Computer nerds may get the allusion) Quick & Dirty Audio File I did for a class in Audacity I'm teaching on Wednesday.
Tune: Ashokan Farewell
Key: D
I'm actually working on a version of Ashokan that changes keys. I'm going for a Steve Vai/Joe Satriani vibe. Ashokan is such a great melody that I think it can handle a lot of different interpretations. This recording killed 2 birds with one stone: a file for a class and an experimental/preparatory recording.
Instrument: Fender FM-988 circa 2002
Amplification: Marshall G15R CD (1x10) feeding an Ampeg J-12T (1x12) through its line out.
Settings: volumes a little low, Overdriving the preamp on the Marshall a bit, tone all the way down on both amps, reverb near 50% on both
Pedals: Boss SD-1 (overdrive) Tone all the way down, Drive at 60%, Level at 50%
Mic: standard MacBook running Windows XP (boot camp), the mic was about 12 feet from the amps and about 25 degrees off center
Recording software: Audacity
Settings: 16bit, 44kHz, mono
Going forward I think I'm looking for a smoother tone, but I'm on the right track. Any input would be gratefully received.
Daniel