Recorded entirely with REAPER

Cosmic · 01-06-2011, 08:13 PM

Hey I'm Gaz and I make tunes in Reaper and I thought I might just share them around here...I'm only recording properly 2 months with this software(I used to be on cubase back in the last millenium)..and thanks to these forums and Yep's thread my skills are improving daily.

I use an AKG C535EB mic into a Behringer ULTRAGAIN 200O pre amp
An INFRASONIC quartet sound card
Monitor on Yamaha MSP 5's

I have a VHT 6watt tube amp
and a Fender Telecaster with a humbucker at the bridge
and my friends Rickebacker and sansamp
Oh and Addictive Drums
and the mighty REAPER.

http://www.nialler9.com/2011/01/iris...-retarded-cop/

Jorgen · 01-07-2011, 01:42 AM

Hey, lot's of energy in that one! Really entertaining. You're on to something, best of luck.

moio · 01-07-2011, 02:53 AM

hey, it's not my kind of music anymore, but it's definitely a great piece of work! you really have some good ideas there!

this is the proof once more that musical ideas count much more than expensive equipment ...

love the "tea & fags"-video. your mum at your side?

EDIT: Just had a listen to your old stuff ...COPVAN ist awesome, man. AWESOME!!!

Cosmic · 01-07-2011, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by moio

hey, it's not my kind of music anymore, but it's definitely a great piece of work! you really have some good ideas there!

this is the proof once more that musical ideas count much more than expensive equipment ...

love the "tea & fags"-video. your mum at your side?

EDIT: Just had a listen to your old stuff ...COPVAN ist awesome, man. AWESOME!!!

Thanks guys!

Check it out..Tea'n'fags just got a 4 star review in Irelands National Broadsheet!!

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/...286903539.html

GO REAPER!

Yeah and I would totally agree about the equipment thing...I'd say a lot of people starting out reading forums and stuff would be intimidated by a lot of peoples gear list..but that stuff really dosent matter...heres my "studio" http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._7360708_n.jpg
notivce I have no bass traps or room treatment or even a mic stand....I just keep my signal above the noise floor anfd hope for the best...REACOMP is the sound of rock'n'roll BIGTIME!

If anyone needs convincing that REAPER is'nt a "pro DAW" they need to get out of the house more!

Cosmic · 01-10-2011, 06:41 AM

Did this one yesteryday..first employment of side chain compression with the mighty REACOMP

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0od9p4nOu4

moio · 01-10-2011, 08:04 AM

Great! Do an album! I'll buy it! :-)

Man, I can't get "copvan" out of my head!

cheers,
Markus

Sheppola · 01-10-2011, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Dj Gaz Le Rock

Did this one yesteryday..first employment of side chain compression with the mighty REACOMP

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0od9p4nOu4

Brilliant stuff

I'd do a none expletive version of,"Cop Van" as I think it has real commercial potential and would most likely get air-play in that form.All your stuff is good.

I did a quick re-master just to see what I could get out of it,

http://www.box.net/shared/sllr9q08q0

HTH

Cosmic · 01-10-2011, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Sheppola

Brilliant stuff

I'd do a none expletive version of,"Cop Van" as I think it has real commercial potential and would most likely get air-play in that form.All your stuff is good.

I did a quick re-master just to see what I could get out of it,

http://www.box.net/shared/sllr9q08q0

HTH

THAT SOUNDS AMAZING!

I don't think I'll be releasing that one commercially though..John Denvers ghost would destroy me for copyright on the chorus

Sheppola · 01-10-2011, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Dj Gaz Le Rock

THAT SOUNDS AMAZING!

I don't think I'll be releasing that one commercially though..John Denvers ghost would destroy me for copyright on the chorus

Glad you said that<grin> however if it ever does get released you just pay MCPS/Performing rights and if the song is ever officially published it's quite easy.

http://www.prsformusic.com/creators/...ages/MCPS.aspx

My old band had to pay the Beatles<grin> as we covered one of their songs many moons ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWGAX...F94C6&index=28

Cosmic · 01-10-2011, 09:55 AM

Thats a cracking version you's did of ER!

RESPECT

moio · 01-11-2011, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Sheppola

Brilliant stuff

I'd do a none expletive version of,"Cop Van" as I think it has real commercial potential and would most likely get air-play in that form.All your stuff is good.

I did a quick re-master just to see what I could get out of it,

http://www.box.net/shared/sllr9q08q0

HTH

Great job, Paul! Sounds really nice!

I'd go for airplay, too! That song really has got potential ...Which Denver song did inspire you? Anyway, I wouldn't worry too much about it and do it as Shep proposed. There's no musical idea (or any kind of art) that hasn't been presented yet in any form. We all have our inspirations.

Cosmic · 01-11-2011, 05:59 AM

Thanks a lot..maybe I'll do an MTV job and reverse the cussin'...

hers the JD tune...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4hsC0nRvZM

Sheppola · 01-11-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Dj Gaz Le Rock

Thanks a lot..maybe I'll do an MTV job and reverse the cussin'...

hers the JD tune...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4hsC0nRvZM

As you is a,"Brit" just use the old trick of substituting,"Effing" or,"Flippin'".Sometimes NOT using the expletive is more powerful anyway because of the over use of the,"F" word and within the context of a song.

Cosmic · 01-11-2011, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheppola

As you is a,"Brit" just use the old trick of substituting,"Effing" or,"Flippin'".Sometimes NOT using the expletive is more powerful anyway because of the over use of the,"F" word and within the context of a song.

I'm IRISH!!

holy moley..my blood pressure...wheres the Xanax

Cosmic · 01-11-2011, 12:23 PM

Yo Sheppo...been meaning to ask...where did you get the foam for your dIY vocal Booth?

I tried and failed to aquire some today...

Sheppola · 01-11-2011, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dj Gaz Le Rock

Yo Sheppo...been meaning to ask...where did you get the foam for your dIY vocal Booth?

I tried and failed to aquire some today...

The link for the booth was some one else's.I've not made a booth.I just have a piece of foam rubber at the back of my mic to stop rear reflections where my stand is positioned.It was out of an old mic box/padding.

There's plenty about so shop around,

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_nkw=a....c0.m270.l1313

With a bit of that and some hard cardboard and say an old wire coat hanger to stiffen/shape I bet you could make one if these dead cheap,

http://www.red5audio.com/acatalog/Accessories.html

Cosmic · 01-11-2011, 12:55 PM

Jazes i never even thought of eBay..cheers man!

moio · 01-12-2011, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Dj Gaz Le Rock

Thanks a lot..maybe I'll do an MTV job and reverse the cussin'...

hers the JD tune...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4hsC0nRvZM

Oh sh... Cannot watch it, sony censorship in my country.

Sheppola · 01-12-2011, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by moio

Oh sh... Cannot watch it, sony censorship in my country.

Try some other versions,

https://www.youtube.com/results?searc...et+Plane+&aq=f

moio · 01-12-2011, 04:40 AM

Thanks, shep.

Oh, indeed, nice quote! :-)

Cosmic · 01-12-2011, 04:47 AM

Must say I quite like John Denver....

moio · 01-12-2011, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Dj Gaz Le Rock

Must say I quite like John Denver....

Well, why not?
My friends have been teasing me for it, but I really like Eros Ramazotti ...

mtsproductions · 01-12-2011, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dj Gaz Le Rock

Did this one yesteryday..first employment of side chain compression with the mighty REACOMP

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0od9p4nOu4

I like this one:

original,anoying at times,very one chordish, and so brit popish, but I LIKE IT (seriously) kind of sounds like The Killers

Do you have an mp3 that i can download? I wana use it as my ring tone

Cosmic · 01-12-2011, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mtsproductions

I like this one:

original,anoying at times,very one chordish, and so brit popish, but I LIKE IT (seriously) kind of sounds like The Killers

Do you have an mp3 that i can download? I wana use it as my ring tone

Erm I'm kinda holding back on dishing that one out on mp3 because its going obn the lp (With a chorus)

I'm delighted you dig it though,,thanks

kindafishy · 01-12-2011, 05:18 PM

Dude, you've got some fun tunes! Not enough of this around I'd say.

I'm lovin' Potato Chips. It's a super infections song. I like the the video for Tea 'n' fags too. Who is sitting beside you?

Cosmic · 01-12-2011, 05:21 PM

Thats my Mam dude..I'm back in the folks for a bit and she's a good sport

Cosmic · 01-15-2011, 12:17 PM

Representing Ireland and REAPER YO!!!!!

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/musi...-new-music-map

Sheppola · 01-15-2011, 03:02 PM

Cool

Cosmic · 01-20-2011, 06:02 PM

Heres the latest dudes..I turned this one around in 7-8 hours..its a personal rekkid....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdrO26nPYcQ

Steve R · 01-20-2011, 06:07 PM

Awesome song as usual, Gaz! Way high on the energy scale!

How do you create the high voice that doubles the verse? Is it automatically generated from the lead vocal or did you sing it again up there?

Cosmic · 01-20-2011, 06:19 PM

Nice one Steve!

Yeah, I sang it falsetto and compressed the shit out of it and phased it a bit.
I do have to manually fix the tuning on it in parts though which is a pita

I usually record all vocal lines about 6 times as identical as I can..them comp the best double track of each..50% pan on the B vox....then 75% pan on the incidental bits..and bingo!