Help with annoying frequencies...

Fabian · 02-28-2015, 11:56 AM

Here is my latest piece (done for my PhD student at her dissertation party)

https://soundcloud.com/martin-fabian/the-professor

Thing is, when I listen to it on my Reaper system (M-Audio BX5a speakers) or on the phone, or in headphones, I think it sound reasonably good. But when played on the equipment in that hall where the party was, there was lots of annoying frequencies breaking out, and I have no clue how to tame them.

Any ideas are very welcome.

bladerunner · 02-28-2015, 03:07 PM

Hi there

I downloaded your song from soundcloud and just had a listen - here's an fxp for reaeq that addresses a few problem frequencies I spotted.

https://app.box.com/s/29auke523j3nyk2g87ery0i16rvcryu2

It's mainly in the 400 - 800 Hz region that's sounding unpleasant. I would suggest you use the reaeq preset as a starting point and apply the cuts to the vocal first. A little boost at around 90 Hz and 5 K too

Fabian · 02-28-2015, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bladerunner

Hi there

I downloaded your song from soundcloud and just had a listen - here's an fxp for reaeq that addresses a few problem frequencies I spotted.

https://app.box.com/s/29auke523j3nyk2g87ery0i16rvcryu2

It's mainly in the 400 - 800 Hz region that's sounding unpleasant. I would suggest you use the reaeq preset as a starting point and apply the cuts to the vocal first. A little boost at around 90 Hz and 5 K too

Thanks a lot! I really appreciate it.

I have been fiddling with this all evening and just as you say, ReaEQ cutting around 500 Hz and boosting a little in the lows and the tops has worked wonders. Thanks!

Also... I put ReaComp on there to tame some clipping; attack, release, threshold and RMS all at 0, knee at 6 dB, automakeup on, smooths things nicely. Here is the new version https://soundcloud.com/martin-fabian...erunner-master

bladerunner · 02-28-2015, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Fabian

Thanks a lot! I really appreciate it.

I have been fiddling with this all evening and just as you say, ReaEQ cutting around 500 Hz and boosting a little in the lows and the tops has worked wonders. Thanks!

Also... I put ReaComp on there to tame some clipping; attack, release, threshold and RMS all at 0, knee at 6 dB, automakeup on, smooths things nicely. Here is the new version https://soundcloud.com/martin-fabian...erunner-master

No worries

I'll have a listen to the new mix when I'm feeling more awake tomorrow

bladerunner · 03-01-2015, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Fabian

Here is the new version https://soundcloud.com/martin-fabian...erunner-master

Yes, sounding much better overall

Vocal's sounding a lot clearer now. Very early 80's vibe going on - like it.

Fabian · 03-01-2015, 02:18 PM

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Yes, sounding much better overall

Vocal's sounding a lot clearer now. Very early 80's vibe going on - like it.

Early 80's vibe...? Yeah, I guess

Thanks.

bladerunner · 03-01-2015, 02:34 PM

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Early 80's vibe...? Yeah, I guess

Thanks.

It sort of reminds of early Ultravox in spirit (musically, not lyrically) - stuff like that. Of course, you may disagree!

Fabian · 03-02-2015, 03:21 AM

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It sort of reminds of early Ultravox in spirit (musically, not lyrically) - stuff like that. Of course, you may disagree!

No disagreement, it's quite an accurate observation

My musical "career" started in 1977 when Johnny, Joey, Dee Dee set fire to my world, and then during the early 80's I drifted into early Ultravox, early Human League type of music. I would be surprised if this did not still affect me

Thanks again

bladerunner · 03-02-2015, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Fabian

No disagreement, it's quite an accurate observation

My musical "career" started in 1977 when Johnny, Joey, Dee Dee set fire to my world, and then during the early 80's I drifted into early Ultravox, early Human League type of music. I would be surprised if this did not still affect me

Thanks again

Yep, I love that early Ultra sound - John Foxx has become one of my all time favourite musicians. Metamatic is one of the best synth pop albums that no one knows about!

Fabian · 03-02-2015, 02:20 PM

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Yep, I love that early Ultra sound - John Foxx has become one of my all time favourite musicians. Metamatic is one of the best synth pop albums that no one knows about!

I agree. I have that album. They did some really good music back then.

Here is some synth stuff I was involved in the mid-80's
https://soundcloud.com/martin-fabian/sets/time-factory

bladerunner · 03-02-2015, 03:00 PM

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Here is some synth stuff I was involved in the mid-80's https://soundcloud.com/martin-fabian/sets/time-factory

I Want To Feel You has a strong John Foxx vibe - really good stuff. If I'd found this in the 80's I would doubtless have been listening to it

Really enjoyed Hundered Hungarians too. Reminds me of Propaganda. This is some great stuff Fabian

Fabian · 03-03-2015, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by bladerunner

I Want To Feel You has a strong John Foxx vibe - really good stuff. If I'd found this in the 80's I would doubtless have been listening to it

Really enjoyed Hundered Hungarians too. Reminds me of Propaganda. This is some great stuff Fabian

Thanks a lot. Foxx and Propaganda... some good music there