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The Slayer
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Posted: 17th Feb 2010 22:56
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Quote: "Do you mean epic as song length?"


I think he rather means theatrical and bombastic. However, most epic songs are long-threaded like you said, budokaiman.
I also like long songs, but they have to stay interesting. If not, the whole song is ruined.

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Posted: 17th Feb 2010 23:03
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Quote: "laser beams!"


Maybe that'll do the trick?

Quote: "If I could throw in my two cents "


Make that 4 or 5 (depending on the number of bandmembers) and it's a deal!

Quote: "so if you want to throw out my idea"


It's not a bad idea, however, to much echoes can make the overall sound cloudy, I guess.

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Posted: 17th Feb 2010 23:24
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Yeah, not TOO much. I mean stuff that's fast and...Well, huge.

Like Dragonforce. I like them. Fast, epic, but I don't want a long song. You know, Power Metal. Hey, I just thought of a name. PWNer Metal. (it's a joke! Don't put it on the thread!)

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Posted: 18th Feb 2010 01:19 Edited at: 18th Feb 2010 01:40
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How about epic as in Therion plays with an Orchestra, opera singers, a choir and their own instruments? Creating one epic symphony of awesomeness. I love how in the album they started of entirely with classic music, including guitar riffs and drums beats into the mix.

Rise of Sodom and Gomorrah
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsx9mMtcfoM&feature=related

Eternal Return
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iAoueQDIRA&feature=related

Clavicula Nox (I love the vocals in this one):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjT-cN59fw0&feature=related

More people need to know of this band ^^ Sweden is doing a good job keeping them secret.

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Another one - Mozart's Dies Irae...classical, but with guitars.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoIsWGGjeSo

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Posted: 18th Feb 2010 01:57
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Another great Classical/Neo-Classical album is Yngwie Malmsteen's Concerto Suite for Electric Guitar and Orchestra in E flat minor, Opus 1.

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Posted: 18th Feb 2010 02:04
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^^ Awesome.

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Posted: 18th Feb 2010 02:36
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I found a good example of what I meant by "Epic."

See:
Dragonforce (but shorter ) or the end of the Tenacious D song "Beelzeboss." Truly awesome.

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Posted: 18th Feb 2010 06:10
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to say the least. you didn't mention seasons for some reason

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Posted: 18th Feb 2010 07:03
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I just listened to your song intro, it was great! What program do you use to mix it?

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Posted: 18th Feb 2010 07:29
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> The Slayer

Your latest recording is awesome! It sounds like the intro to Hell Awaits, which kicks ass.

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Posted: 18th Feb 2010 18:51
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http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/news/Mike-Portnoy-Comments-on-Drumming-For-Avenged-Sevenfold-20977.aspx
Is anyone else excited for this?

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Posted: 18th Feb 2010 19:16 Edited at: 18th Feb 2010 20:03
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Quote: "I mean stuff that's fast and...Well, huge.

Like Dragonforce."


Yeah, I see what you mean by epic now. Those guys can do magic with their guitars, hey? Guess it'll be a long time for me to play like that. It takes hours and hours and hours of practice, and someone who teaches them to become that good.

Quote: "Another great Classical/Neo-Classical album is Yngwie Malmsteen's "


Yep, another great gitarist wizard. Are you that good, budokaiman? Or are you (just like me) more of an average guitarplayer?

Quote: "to say the least. you didn't mention seasons for some reason "


Glad you liked it Virtual Nomad!
Yeah, I forgot to mention 'Seasons in the Abyss'. I have all their cd's, so my bad.

Quote: "I just listened to your song intro, it was great! What program do you use to mix it?"


Thanx BlueKlayman, so glad you enjoyed it! I use FL Studio to set up the drum- and basspatterns, and that wave file I import with Audacity where the recording of the guitars begins.

Quote: "Your latest recording is awesome! It sounds like the intro to Hell Awaits, which kicks ass."


Thanx to you too, Herakles! Yep, Hell Awaits does kick some serious ass! That's the place where we're all going!
I also like Necrophilliac and At Dawn They Sleep on that album. (actually, I like ALL their songs)
BTW, how did your recordings go? Anything finished yet?

Quote: "Is anyone else excited for this?"


Well, he's definitely one of the best drummers in the world (after me that is ), so it should be interesting to see what effect that will give on their music.

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Posted: 18th Feb 2010 19:31 Edited at: 18th Feb 2010 19:33
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Quote: "Are you that good, budokaiman? Or are you (just like me) more of an average guitarplayer?"

I'm no where close to Yngwie's talents, I'd say I'm on the same page as you. This weekend, I'll record something and post it here for you to listen to.

Quote: "so it should be interesting to see what effect that will give on their music"

Yeah, I'm not a huge AS fan, but I am a huge DT fan (fairly obvious) so it will be interesting.

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Posted: 18th Feb 2010 20:14 Edited at: 18th Feb 2010 21:56
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Quote: "This weekend, I'll record something"


Great! I'm looking forward to it! I'll probably continue with that last song I did, and work on the heavier parts and enhance the drum pattern a slight bit.

Quote: "I am a huge DT fan (fairly obvious)"


Oh?? I did'nt know that???
Just kidding. I like them a lot too! Great musicians, I'm even jealous at some point. Their singer James LaBrie is'nt always that good (in my opinion that is), but they're technically and musically awesome!

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Posted: 18th Feb 2010 20:56
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Quote: "Thanx BlueKlayman, so glad you enjoyed it! I use FL Studio to set up the drum- and basspatterns, and that wave file I import with Audacity where the recording of the guitars begins. "

Really? That simple? Guess it shows how awesome raw guitar recording can sound, eh? I am saving up for an M-Audio fast track USB. Imports the tracks straight into the computer/Audacity.

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Posted: 18th Feb 2010 21:43
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Quote: "Yeah, I see what you mean by epic now. Those guys can do magic with their guitars, hey?"


They really can.

I'm looking forward to when we decide on a name and I can see that magic of metal play out.

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Posted: 18th Feb 2010 21:48
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Quote: "That simple? Guess it shows how awesome raw guitar recording can sound, eh?"


Yes, it's that simple. I did'nt do anything special to make the recording sound better. The only thing I did do, was cut out some unwanted sounds after I recorded the distorted part. My BOSS FX processor has a noise suppressor to limit those unwanted overtones and stuff, but I don't set it to the maximum, so that the sound is'nt too compressed or cut, you know what I mean? I still want to have that full rich sound, but without the unwanted noises. I'm very pleased with my FX processor, as it is (or was several years ago) frequently used on live performances.

Quote: "I am saving up for an M-Audio fast track USB. Imports the tracks straight into the computer/Audacity."


What does that Audio fast track USB do? Is it to record directly (like a recording program with amp simulation and FX), or is it to store the tracks, like a memory USB stick?
Are you also a musician, and what do you play for instrument?

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Posted: 18th Feb 2010 22:06
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@budokaiman,

About that last song I did, I would like your opinion on something. Shall I continue with some mid tempo riffs and slowly build up to a fast tempo, or should I directly start with a fast beat and have some slower parts in between? What do you reckon?

Any suggestions?

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Posted: 18th Feb 2010 22:11
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For the acoustic intro (I assume that this is the song that you are referring to) keep the intro the way that you have it, then get into a faster tempo, maybe have a slower tempo bridge before the chorus, have the chorus and verses be the same tempo.

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Posted: 19th Feb 2010 05:50
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Quote: "What does that Audio fast track USB do? Is it to record directly (like a recording program with amp simulation and FX), or is it to store the tracks, like a memory USB stick?
Are you also a musician, and what do you play for instrument?"


It is a USB that plugs into the guitar and stops extra sounds coming from the background.

Yes, I am a musician. I am a beginner though. I play guitar. I also have an electric drum kit which I can play decently.

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Okay, I finally replaced the string that broke, so I might be able to start recording tomorrow. Maybe.

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Posted: 19th Feb 2010 10:14
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Yay. Here, have a carrot for your troubles.

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Posted: 19th Feb 2010 12:36
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Quote: " I am a beginner though. I play guitar. I also have an electric drum kit which I can play decently."


Like Slash started out as a complete greenie, so should we, hey?
What style do you play? More like Guns 'n Roses, or do you have other styles of metal that you like and play?
So, you're a drummer? Great! Maybe you could be our drummer? Does your drum kit have a double bass drum, and can you play them at a rapid speed?

Quote: "Okay, I finally replaced the string that broke"


Good on you! When I have a broken string, I feel like empty because I can't play like it should. It's like watching a movie where a part is missing.

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Posted: 19th Feb 2010 12:45
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Quote: "Like Slash started out as a complete greenie, so should we, hey?
What style do you play? More like Guns 'n Roses, or do you have other styles of metal that you like and play?
So, you're a drummer? Great! Maybe you could be our drummer? Does your drum kit have a double bass drum, and can you play them at a rapid speed?"


Haha, yeah. If you hadn't picked that up, Slash is my Favourite guitarist.

I play hard rock/heavy metal. And I can play pretty fast drums, but I only have a single bass drum. I wish I had a double. :p

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Posted: 19th Feb 2010 14:09
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Quote: "And I can play pretty fast drums, but I only have a single bass drum. I wish I had a double. :p"

Oh well, since you seem to be the only one here that has a drum kit, do you want to do the drums for our band?

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Yeah, I was about to ask the same thing. So, are you interested, BlueKlayman?

Thanx anyways

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Well, I can't right now. We are halfway through moving houses. We aren't going to be finished until March. If you are fine with that, then great, I will see what I can do.

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Posted: 19th Feb 2010 20:51
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Yeah, it's fine by me. Great! That'll give budokaiman and me some more time to record some more riffs, right budokaiman?

Thanx again, BlueKlayman!

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Great, now, lets see if I can get my importer fixed :p.

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Posted: 19th Feb 2010 23:25
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Your importer? What's it for?

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I'm assuming his drum kit, as that was what we were talking about.

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Posted: 19th Feb 2010 23:35 Edited at: 19th Feb 2010 23:35
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Yes, I know, but why does he need an importer for a drum kit? Maybe to import the samples? I never played on a electric drumkit, so I don't have a clou what's the importer for.

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Posted: 20th Feb 2010 00:56
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So I can get my drum tracks onto my PC easily.

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Posted: 20th Feb 2010 01:10 Edited at: 20th Feb 2010 01:15
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Oh, it was merely to connect your drumkit to your PC? It's not a device that needed to be fixed or something?
How many different drumkits (samples) do you have on your drumkit? Can you tweak the settings of those samples, or how does it work?

BTW, if you would just have another footpedal, would'nt that work to simulate a second bassdrum?

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Well, I think you need two drums. The pedal hits a rubber surface that then detects how hard you hit it. And the drum is small, so it would not be able to fit two pedals. I would need an extra one, which is way too expensive.

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I'm updating my RP350 modeling processor now. I'll start recording in a once that's done, then post it here.

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Awesome! Looking forward to it.
I just re-recorded that last song (intro), and speeded it up a bit, and now I'm playing some riffs to go with it.

Quote: "RP350 modeling processor "

WOWWW, nice piece of equipment! Would love to hear how it sounds. I just saw the price on the internet, it was $159, so that's not too expensive. Maybe I'll buy it some day.

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It sounds great when I have it plugged into my amp, but I've been trying to record stuff, and when I play chords, they just come out too fuzzy and impossible to tell what they are. I'm going to play around with the settings some more, but I think that the poor sound quality is from my guitar, not the RP350.

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Hmm, since your guitar is a B.C. Rich guitar (I assume it is a genuine model) I don't think the fuzzy sounds would be caused by the guitar. And like you said, it sounds great when you plug it into your amp. Have you tried to directly record from your RP350 to your computer, without the amp? Or is the incoming signal to your PC to loud? Because when it's to loud, the signal is beeing compressed and becomes a little fuzzy. And do you record from the line-in of your computer, or from the MIC?

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Quote: " Have you tried to directly record from your RP350 to your computer, without the amp?"

That was what I was doing. I have the RP350 plugged into my computer via USB and in Audacity I set that as the primary input.

Quote: "is the incoming signal to your PC to loud?"

I'll check. If that doesn't work I'll just upload the less quality version.

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Hm, I don't know if that's such a good idea (i.e. I've never tried it before). The way I record is simple but effective: I record directly from the headphones-out of my FX-Processor, to the line-in of my soundcard. Maybe you could try the same if all else fails? *hint* *hint*

Quote: "the less quality version."

Maybe it's not that bad after all?

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Quote: "I record directly from the headphones-out "

I have a double 1/8 inch jack somewhere, I think that the wire on it is frayed, but I'll look for it and try.

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I got a new cord to run from my RP350 to the microphone port on my computer, but the sound came out worse. I am incredibly busy this week, but I promise that I will get something uploaded, even if I have to settle on the quality.

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Posted: 25th Feb 2010 23:01
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Quote: "the sound came out worse."

What do you mean by that? It's rather strange that your sound quality is bad.

Quote: "I got a new cord to run from my RP350 to the microphone port on my computer"

Firstly, which soundcard do you have? Secondly, I should plug it into the line-in of your PC (soundcard).
Also, are the parameters to record set up properly? You can set the quality of recording (hz).

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Quote: "What do you mean by that? It's rather strange that your sound quality is bad."

See the attached file.

Quote: "Firstly, which soundcard do you have? Secondly, I should plug it into the line-in of your PC (soundcard)."

I have a laptop, so it's just the Intel, IDT one.

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Posted: 26th Feb 2010 13:59
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Hm, I see (or rather I hear) what you mean, budokaiman.
It's a very nice riff, but the sound quality is less.
Do you have a line-in or only a MIC-in on your laptop?
I don't know much about laptops, but that could be the problem of the quality beeing so low. I think the sound is beeing compressed to a lower frequency (8 bit, 22000 Hz).
Although mine also is an onboard soundcard, I can set the quality of the recording up to 16 bits, 96000 Hz (studio-quality).
So, you don't have a desktop?
I also noticed that you had a reverb or chorus effect. Did you try without them?
I played your riff and recorded it too. Is this what you wanted it to be?

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Posted: 26th Feb 2010 14:06
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Quote: "I got a new cord to run from my RP350 to the microphone port on my computer, but the sound came out worse."


Don't use this port for anything other than a PC microphone, as that's precisely what it's designed for, and has a different impedance (and no doubt a crappy preamp) than the line-in port.
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Quote: "16 bits, 96000 Hz "

I have mine recording as 32-bit, and I've tried all of the different frequencies, 22050 is the only one that doesn't sound hollow and old, but it is still kind of easy to pick out the different notes.

Quote: "Do you have a line-in or only a MIC-in on your laptop?"

Just a mic

Quote: "I also noticed that you had a reverb or chorus effect. Did you try without them?"

Yeah, I've messed with all of the settings.

Quote: "I played your riff and recorded it too. Is this what you wanted it to be?"

I can't download it right now, but I will later, and give it a listen.

Quote: "Don't use this port for anything other than a PC microphone"

Yeah, I don't usually use it for anything, but I really would like to get a good sound quality.

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Posted: 26th Feb 2010 22:06
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Quote: "I played your riff and recorded it too."

Your sound quality is much better than mine.
Quote: "It's a very nice riff"

Thanks, but I only the riff as a sound test because it had power chords, chugs and single notes

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BlueKlayman
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Posted: 26th Feb 2010 22:55
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The riff is aweomse, it could use a scratch or something similar at the end. Perhaps similar to the one in Crazy Train? I was half expecting it.

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