Lightning Strikes - Interesting little experiment with Cakewalk

[PJH]

I'm in the process of remixing my second solo album which was released in 2013. The album was recorded initially using Sonar X3. I opened the project in CBB and none of my third party plugins loaded.

I decided to remix this track but only using the Pro Channel and the the plugins that came with Cakewalk. (Eq, compression, reverb etc) Guitar was recorded the old school way (miced up Marshall) using an MI Audio Crunchbox.

The video was shot in standard definition back then so I tried the upscaling feature in Vegas to HD as a test and then re edited the video as well.

It's come out much better than I expected. It also makes me think that maybe less is more regarding amount of third party plugins installed on my system.

 

[Wookiee]

Not bad    

(I did leave an expanded comment on YouTube.)

[DeeringAmps]

37 minutes ago, PJH said:

makes me think that maybe less is more regarding amount of third party plugins installed on my system.

Yep! Too often I jump on the “next best thing”. When I should just learn the tools I have. (sub “we” for “I” if you like)

Really enjoyed this. Especially Larry, man can he drum!

Hearing the cymbals better now…

Left my like and comment on YouTube…

t

 

Edited March 26, 2024 by DeeringAmps
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[KSband]

Great rockin' track, enjoyed it! It sounds great, on my headphones the crunch rhythm is  over powering the lead a bit, I don't know if the rhythm is slightly loud or the lead could be a little more up front. Love your playing.

[jack c.]

great sounds.jack c

[jwnicholson78]

Sounds great, and I really enjoyed the video too.

Jeff

[PJH]

23 hours ago, Wookiee said:

Not bad    

(I did leave an expanded comment on YouTube.)

Thanks Wookiee!

[PJH]

23 hours ago, DeeringAmps said:

Yep! Too often I jump on the “next best thing”. When I should just learn the tools I have. (sub “we” for “I” if you like)

Really enjoyed this. Especially Larry, man can he drum!

Hearing the cymbals better now…

Left my like and comment on YouTube…

t

 

Spot on Tom! We're always looking for that "silver bullet" to make things sound better. Yep, I don't know what I would do without Larry!

[PJH]

On 3/26/2024 at 4:16 PM, KSband said:

Great rockin' track, enjoyed it! It sounds great, on my headphones the crunch rhythm is  over powering the lead a bit, I don't know if the rhythm is slightly loud or the lead could be a little more up front. Love your playing.

Thanks for your comments! Yes, I prefer the solo guitar to a bit "in the mix" instead of upfront. I like the backing guitars giving the track more power.

Cheers!

[Bajan Blue]

Hi Peter

Liked this a lot - excellent playing all round and I thought the mix was just right

Excellent

Nigel

 

[Max Arwood]

Very nice!

[Guest]

Right in my wheelhouse this Peter, sounds and looks terrific.

Enjoyed the listen.

Andy

[PJH]

On 3/31/2024 at 10:20 AM, Bajan Blue said:

Hi Peter

Liked this a lot - excellent playing all round and I thought the mix was just right

Excellent

Nigel

 

Thanks Nigel!

Cheers!

[PJH]

On 3/27/2024 at 3:33 AM, jwnicholson78 said:

Sounds great, and I really enjoyed the video too.

Jeff

Thanks Jeff! Thanks for subscribing!

[Kevin Walsh]

Very well done, both track and video!

[SUPAREELS]

Excellent mix, skill and video ... really enjoyed this one .. thanks for the post  ...  ( and now I have Les Paul envy )

SRM

[PJH]

On 3/31/2024 at 11:03 AM, Max Arwood said:

Very nice!

Thanks Max!

[PJH]

On 3/31/2024 at 4:44 PM, AndyB01 said:

Right in my wheelhouse this Peter, sounds and looks terrific.

Enjoyed the listen.

Andy

Thanks for the comments Andy!