Michael Fogarty

So yes, what is the best way to go about this? Do I need to import into Sound Forge and change them all. Its 5 songs and a lot of 9 channel drum takes. Or, do I import just the drum files into a separate song file and render them all as 44.1/24. (or can I use them as is mixed with the other files 44.1/24?) The drummer was in a new location, his ADAT had problems and he must have accident switched it. I was actually there for most of the takes but it was his computer/interface as I came late. We are talking 100's of .wavs. Thank you.

hello and thanks. Anyway you could post some samples of what you have done with the instrument other than picking? I have used it to strengthen a guitar performance by a client but would like to hear what others have done.

nice. Very nice feeling. I understand the sentiments about the kick but I much prefer this undefined sound to an over articulated one, especially with a choir. More orchestral feeling this way. I feel it needs an instrument to drive it. Could be an acoustic guitar or a chugging muted electric. The piano is well placed and I love sparse, but maybe nice if it had something to fall back on. Also some type of inner rhythm or different things to come in and out of the sonic spectrum. Could be perc. Could be a comp type keyboard or rhodes. I could picture putting it through an imager to make it a wee bit wider. But hey, its so nice with the young singers and overall feel. Kudos.

I'm with you Jimbo 88. I actually have a drum session next Tuesday and considering replacing them, but lots of other material to do so it may not happen. The thing I've never liked is using VST/module drums (even high end ones) in place of acoustic drums. You know, with fills and the whole bit. But this song actually started out as a loop because I liked the loop so much. So it just makes it. Nice hearing from you.

ok, you think so? Is that the overall bass or just the sub sonic hits? Much appreciated. I have a tendency to overdo on warm tones.

yes, I can see that. Thanks. It is a loop so no option for reverb as it will go on the kick and everything. Actually, the whole song got started because I like the loop. If I am to release it with real drums I will do what you said.

actually, maybe you noticed, but its different angles of the same trees, different seasons. Thanks for the listen.

hello Wookiee. Bass hang/bloom. I need an explanation for that if you don’t mind. I do mix with multiple sets of speakers and a sub. Is it possible the “hang/bloom” is intentional or is it annoying? Is it an occasional hit, or an overall feeling of too many bass frequencies? I have definitely been guilty of that. There are different layers of booms and basses, (some arpeggiated, some subsonic) aimed at people with big systems. But I miss things. The kick is from an MODX7 (chill kit). It is actually a preset loop.

ah yes, David. That is me.

a walk in the snow nearby my house.

yes, it does sound like Elvis. Al has that smooth rich, almost lazy sounding tone, and the song at first was so melancholy I wasn't sure I would want to get involved. As for the rhythm, we are all country boys.

hey Jack. The scratches are samples that I synced with the turntable video. The harmonica of course is real, not a VST.

a song written by my friend Al Pratt. He sent me a guitar/vocal and asked my help with the arrangement/production/chords. Threw some pictures together to accompany the music.

that was really good. Very warm audio wise -voice, instrumentation. Best of luck.

second song I have heard from you. Like them both, but this is more my bag, not that that matters. What matters is this is nice. Especially like the piano.

friendly song, upbeat, wholesome, and fun. Great arrangement.

great graphics and the way you put things together. The sounds don't sound like Omnisphere. What are you using?

the person you wrote this for must be happy.

hey, look at all these famous chaps. Thanks for including the credits and Cakewalk names. Nice to know who played what. Is this an online collab? Who pieced it together and mixed?

very nice you can say, "like father like son." He has a nice voice and feel. Mixing is good as well. Did you do the video a well?

you have a great voice my friend. Nice composition as well. Looking forward to hearing more. Would love to hear it with acoustic drums and keyboards instead of a string pad. And bass eq'ed a bit. But---nice. Soothing voice but cuts through the music. which mountains (unless private.) I'm from the Smoky's.

love those moms. Very nice thought.

nice. Relaxing genre indeed.

Thanks everyone. I passed them up. Got Wharfedale 10.1 and Onkyo 933 amp instead. (this was always about listening, not mixing.)

well, I got my answer. They must not be very popular.