Thanks Andy. I was shopping for the SLG and then decided I like playing unplugged too much. Years ago I saw Lee Ritenour playing one so I know they sound good. My wife would probably like the silent version when I play a lead part 100 times trying to get a good recording!
Thanks! I actually had some percussion in it initially but took it out because I thought it sounded too busy. Jamstix has jamcussion but usually I don't like it. I also have some percussion wav samples that I tried but none worked real well. Open to any suggestions on good percussion vst or wavs.
https://www.bandlab.com/studedude/rio-al-mar-5b9ba1ae
I tried a new freebee plugin called Fresh Air (seems like a nice one) on the rhythm and melody parts, also backed off slightly on the reverb with this mix.
I like the song but the sounds not so much. The guitar is kind of harsh sounding and thin, the bass and drums are pretty weak and compressed? sounding. I think it could be good with some work. I have in the past recorded a commercial song that is a great recording onto a track as a reference when mixing. I also like to send a mix to my phone and listen on my headphones that I use all the time and compare to other tracks on there. I'm no expert so take what I say with a grain of salt.
Thanks a lot Jack, David, Miguel, Mark! David, the Yamaha is a NCX1C, it's a standard neck cutaway classical with a red cedar top. I really am impressed with it, the finish, the tone, it plays like a much more expensive instrument.
New original tune inspired by the new Yamaha nylon string guitar. Using my Glarry jazz fretless on this too.
https://www.bandlab.com/studedude/rio-al-mar-5b9ba1ae?revId=f29abe9d-f20f-ec11-981f-a04a5e798978
Sounds much fuller, the pedal steel sounds good. There is a weird thing going on in the intro with the violin? sound, maybe replace it with more pedal steel. Not a fan of the rhythmic synth on the chorus when the backup vocals come in, it is distracting. Overall much improved.