Ok, so it looks like I'm going to probably have a special guest co-hosting with me on episode 17, which will be a mic shootout between the mics loaned to me to see what else is out there other than the famed 57 and 58.
But it may be a bit before that episode comes out. Here's why.
A. - My personal life.
I've got a few changes that I've got to manage right now, and since I'm not getting paid for the podcast.........
B. - Homework.
I'm doing my homework to make sure that in the upcoming episodes I know how to best explain the fundamentals of processing to you.
I have no timetable yet regarding when the new episode will be in production, but I've had downtime before so sit tight. You all know the show is going nowhere anytime soon.
Keep it metal!
3/21/08
3/15/08
Lessons learned!
Ah, you never know what you'll learn about your DAW, even after years of using the same DAW, same version! Like me, right now I use Audition 1.5. I'm in multitrack mode trying to see if the audio from my double ender with Scott Massey will line up with my audio, but I spend 30 minutes trying to figure out why it won't let me adjust the sampling rate of Scott's file. Turns out that since I had loaded the file into the multitrack view before trying to convert it, it wouldn't let me adjust that parameter in the two track mode until I removed the file from the multi-track line-up!
Makes sense, but you'd think I'd have thought of that! lol.
Makes sense, but you'd think I'd have thought of that! lol.
3/13/08
3 new vids on the channel!
These were added to the "Off The Wall" playlist of the Youtube Channel. Thanks Neil yet again for the first and third. The second, I stumbled upon.
3/12/08
Episode 16 out within 12-24 hours.
Ok, it's already on my server, but I have to wait to post it cause I don't have time right now.
METAL!
METAL!
Another New Playlist on the Youtube Channel!
Check this out. There are some vids on youtube of people using Lamb Of God's Sacrament - Producer Edition and replacing drums and guitar parts with their own playing! I'll throw more vids relating to the producer edition as I find them, but this is a great starting point.
Just occurring to me when watching these is that you can use the tracks to practice your recording techniques. For example, you can work on your drum recording and mixing techniques in your home studio by re-recording the drums to the songs!
SWEET! Check these out!
Just occurring to me when watching these is that you can use the tracks to practice your recording techniques. For example, you can work on your drum recording and mixing techniques in your home studio by re-recording the drums to the songs!
SWEET! Check these out!
Episode 16 nearly complete.
Episode 16, which is my review of Lamb Of God's "Sacrament - Producer Edition" will be out soon. I've got it all edited together, and just have to find time to give it one last listen through to check for mistakes. After that, it won't be long.
Episode 17 probably won't be out as quickly as the last 3 have. 15 and 16 didn't take much editing time, so I worked on them while piecing together 14, which is why I was able to get them out so quickly after 14 was published. I'll try to get 17 out as quickly as I can though.
Keep it metal.
Episode 17 probably won't be out as quickly as the last 3 have. 15 and 16 didn't take much editing time, so I worked on them while piecing together 14, which is why I was able to get them out so quickly after 14 was published. I'll try to get 17 out as quickly as I can though.
Keep it metal.
3/11/08
Did Korg Listen To My Suggestions?!?!?!?!?!
In episode 6, I reviewed the PX4D from Korg. In my review, I had stated that I would like to see this unit have USB functionality. This would allow you to power the unit without batteries, transfer fx patches into and out of the unit, and share your patches with ease over the internet. You could also use it as a recording interface.
Seems like they listened!
The PX5D was just recently released, and it has those features!
Korg listening to my suggestions isn't entirely unbelievable, after all I had written them to tell them of my review. I know they listened, because they responded to things I said in the review. So, this means that my ideas may have made it to the design team! That's pretty friggin cool!
I'm going to contact the company to see if I can get one to review and compare.
- METAL!
3/10/08
Radioactive Metal #51 featuring....ME!
I was interviewed on Radioactive Metal yesterday! Check it out!
The audio quality of my voice could've been better. We were doing a double ender, so I was in charge of how my voice sounded. However, I made the decision to use a computer mic to record my voice. The reason for this is that Dario and Snowy do this to record their show. Well, what started out as an experiment to make it sound like we were in the same room turned into something that sounded less than professional. What I should've done was set up a condenser and set it a few feet from me to capture the room sound as this would've sounded more like what I was shooting for.
Eh well. Live and learn. Next time I'll shoot for that.
The audio quality of my voice could've been better. We were doing a double ender, so I was in charge of how my voice sounded. However, I made the decision to use a computer mic to record my voice. The reason for this is that Dario and Snowy do this to record their show. Well, what started out as an experiment to make it sound like we were in the same room turned into something that sounded less than professional. What I should've done was set up a condenser and set it a few feet from me to capture the room sound as this would've sounded more like what I was shooting for.
Eh well. Live and learn. Next time I'll shoot for that.
3/8/08
Interviews, Interviews, Interviews!
Ok, so Sunday will be a bit busy for me. I've got more interviews to do!
After recently interviewing Chris Mara, then appearing as a guest on The VM Underground to talk about the Lamb Of God thing, tomorrow I'll be talking to Dario and Snowy of Radioactive Metal as a guest on their show, then immediately recording an interview with Scott from BOTTOMFEEDER (now of Storm King) about the recording of BOTTOMFEEDER's "In The Name Of Love And Science...."!
Not to mention the jumble of shows I've still yet to produce that have been on the back burner for some time now!!! lol. Should be exciting! Great stuff to bring to you folks! Keep it metal!
After recently interviewing Chris Mara, then appearing as a guest on The VM Underground to talk about the Lamb Of God thing, tomorrow I'll be talking to Dario and Snowy of Radioactive Metal as a guest on their show, then immediately recording an interview with Scott from BOTTOMFEEDER (now of Storm King) about the recording of BOTTOMFEEDER's "In The Name Of Love And Science...."!
Not to mention the jumble of shows I've still yet to produce that have been on the back burner for some time now!!! lol. Should be exciting! Great stuff to bring to you folks! Keep it metal!
Episode 15's Trivia - We have a winner!
Neil McDougall has answered episode 15's trivia question correctly! Way to go Neil! I'd give him a copy of my album, but he's already got it! So in episode 16 I'll be playing his promo for Neil-O-Mac's Music Attack!
You want the answer? Wait til episode 16! lol.
Keep it metal!
You want the answer? Wait til episode 16! lol.
Keep it metal!
3/7/08
Episode 15 - Chris Mara Talks About Data Management
www.chrismara.com
This is episode 15 of The Metal Shop Podcast! In this episode, I speak with Chris Mara about the dangers of not backing up your data.
LAST WEEK'S TRIVIA
Last week's trivia question is about Ozzy Ozzbourne. An effect in the song Suicide Solution from Ozzy Ozzbourne caused him a lot of problems when, In October 1984, a nineteen-year-old shot himself in the head while listening to the song. Upon evaluating the song, The Institute for Bio-Acoustics Research, Inc claimed to have found subliminal lyrics in the song encouraging people to kill themselves. This prompted lawsuits against Ozzy, claiming the lyrics prompted people to commit suicide. What is the message that IBAR claims Ozzy is delivering?
The correct answer is in this video from youtube.
I had several correct answers this week, but the first one in was from Unkle Bonehead. Since Unkle Bonehead has my album already, I played his shows promo in this episode.
THIS WEEK'S TRIVIA
This week's trivia question comes from Chris Mara. "Everyone looks at V/U Meters. What do the initials 'V/U' stand for?
Enjoy the show? If you like it, write me at metalshoppodcast@yahoo.com, or check me out on myspace at myspace.com/metalshoppodcast. Don't forget to check out the Youtube channel at youtube.com/metalshoppodcast! And you can now keep up with my daily behind the scenes activities by reading the Metal Shop Myspace Blog at blog.myspace.com/metalshoppodcast! And finally, you can discuss all things Metal(shop) over at the Metal Shop Forum, which is over at metalshoppodcast.myfastforum.org/!
[All music in this episode was original music that I, Brandon S. Hire, had a hand in writing and recording, except for a short sample of "Suicide Solution" from Ozzy Ozzbourne for the trivia question. The song at the end of the episode is "You" from my album "Orphan". Check out my album at Brandonshire.net. The music bed at the beginning and end of the show was created specifically for this podcast]
Contact Info updated on web site!
Before, I only had my email and myspace listed in the contact section. Well, now I've posted several IM options, as well as my SayNow widget.
So get in touch!
So get in touch!
Youtube Section Of Web Site Now Updated!
I've created two new play lists. One, I've mentioned in the blog, the other I haven't. They are both now on the web site's youtube section.
The new one you don't yet know about is called "Drum Tech Tips", and here's a player for it!
The new one you don't yet know about is called "Drum Tech Tips", and here's a player for it!
Episode 15 should be out today.
With any luck, there won't be any problems keeping me from uploading it. It's almost completely stitched together, and should be up within 24 hours max.
3/6/08
That was quick.
Ok, all the voice-tracking for episode 15 is out of the way. Now I've just got to get together the appropriate audio samples and edit it all together. Gimme a coupla days, and hopefully it'll be up!
Keep it metal!
Keep it metal!
Episode 15 already in production
Ok, so I published #14 last night. Well, you'll be happy to know that 15 is already on it's way. As I've said already in this blog, it'll be my interview with Chris Mara. In it, he asks the trivia question this time! Should be interesting! Hope to have it out to you soon, since the interview is already edited down. All I have left is just the beginning and end of the show.
Stay tuned. Keep it metal!
Stay tuned. Keep it metal!
Forum
Ok, no one uses The Metal Shop Forum......not even me! lol.
So I'm debating wether to take it down and put in it's place on the site a section to download multi-track files from episodes.
Thoughts? metalshoppodcast[at]yahoo.com.
So I'm debating wether to take it down and put in it's place on the site a section to download multi-track files from episodes.
Thoughts? metalshoppodcast[at]yahoo.com.
Radioactive Metal
Looks like Dario and Snowy from Radioactive Metal are asking me to come on their show! Exciting stuff! I like this show, and you should all check it out. I'll let you know if/when it happens!
Upcoming Episode Line-Up
Ok, I asked, and you spoke. Episode 15 will be the Chris Mara interview.
Here's a line-up of what's to come after that (subject to change).
Episode 16 - review of Lamb Of God's Sacrament - Producer Edition
Episode 17 - more mic shootouts (maybe another special guest?)
Episode 18 - episode 1 of Siddius Sessions + BR1600CD review
Episode 19 - Drum micing techniques
Episode 20 - Drum mixing techniques
Episode 21 - Bass recording techniques
Episode 22 - Guitar micing techniques
Episode 23 - Vocal recording 102
Episode 24 - Mixing an entire song
Episode 25 - Mixing an entire album
Episode 26 - Midrange and shaping your guitar tone
Other idea's include:
combo amp vs 1/2 stack: differences and similarities
free plug ins
the loudness factor: volume and your tone
placing stompboxes in the right order for your sound
stompboxes vs. multi-effects units
Gain - how much is too much
Interviews with producers and bands about current recordings
And of course there's a whole slew of potential topics listed on themetalshop.info!
Here's a line-up of what's to come after that (subject to change).
Episode 16 - review of Lamb Of God's Sacrament - Producer Edition
Episode 17 - more mic shootouts (maybe another special guest?)
Episode 18 - episode 1 of Siddius Sessions + BR1600CD review
Episode 19 - Drum micing techniques
Episode 20 - Drum mixing techniques
Episode 21 - Bass recording techniques
Episode 22 - Guitar micing techniques
Episode 23 - Vocal recording 102
Episode 24 - Mixing an entire song
Episode 25 - Mixing an entire album
Episode 26 - Midrange and shaping your guitar tone
Other idea's include:
And of course there's a whole slew of potential topics listed on themetalshop.info!
Episode 15 is a toss up. What do you guys want?
I've got two things I can do for episode 15, and if I don't do one on 15, it'll be on 16. Those two things are:
- My review of Lamb Of God's "Sacrament - Producer Edition"
- My interview with Producer Chris Mara
So which do you want next? Email me. metalshoppodcast [at] yahoo.com (sorry for the email formatting. Trying to avoid spammers)!
- My review of Lamb Of God's "Sacrament - Producer Edition"
- My interview with Producer Chris Mara
So which do you want next? Email me. metalshoppodcast [at] yahoo.com (sorry for the email formatting. Trying to avoid spammers)!
We already have a trivia winner!
I posted Episode 14 three hours ago, and Unkle Bonehead has guessed the right answer for the trivia question! Congrats to Unkle Bonehead! Thanks for listening man!
3/5/08
Episode 14 - Reverse Effects
This is episode 14 of The Metal Shop Podcast! In this episode, I explore using reversed audio to create some interesting effects.
LAST WEEK'S TRIVIA
Last week's trivia question is about Metallica. In the documentary "Some Kind Of Monster", james is talking about blowing his voice out on the black album. What song does he say he blew it out on?
The correct answer is So What, an album B-Side. I had a correct answer from Mike Hickey this time, but since he's won before, I left the poll open. No one else submitted a correct answer to last week's question, so we move on. Don't forget that a winning answer gets you a copy of my solo album "Orphan".
THIS WEEK'S TRIVIA
This week's trivia question is about Ozzy Ozzbourne. An effect in the song Suicide Solution from Ozzy Ozzbourne caused him a lot of problems when, In October 1984, a nineteen-year-old shot himself in the head while listening to the song. Upon evaluating the song, The Institute for Bio-Acoustics Research, Inc claimed to have found subliminal lyrics in the song encouraging people to kill themselves. This prompted lawsuits against Ozzy, claiming the lyrics prompted people to commit suicide. What is the message that IBAR claims Ozzy is delivering?
Enjoy the show? If you like it, write me at metalshoppodcast@yahoo.com, or check me out on myspace at myspace.com/metalshoppodcast. Don't forget to check out the Youtube channel at youtube.com/metalshoppodcast! And you can now keep up with my daily behind the scenes activities by reading the Metal Shop Myspace Blog at blog.myspace.com/metalshoppodcast! And finally, you can discuss all things Metal(shop) over at the Metal Shop Forum, which is over at metalshoppodcast.myfastforum.org/!
[All music in this episode was original music that I, Brandon S. Hire, had a hand in writing and recording, except for a short sample of an as yet untitled song from Neil McDougall, and a short audio sample of "Suicide Solution" from Ozzy Ozzbourne for the trivia question. Some audio excerpts from a session with Siddius were included in the Reverse Effects Segment. The song at the end of the episode is Crashing Down from my band "Day Nine", and the bumper music for the Reverse Effects segment is our song "Through The Fall". The music bed at the beginning and end of the show was created specifically for this podcast]
Episode 14 out within 24 hours.
Likely to be out within 6-12 hours, but just in case, expect it within the next 24 hours.
Also, if you haven't yet, check out Radioactive Metal!
Keep it metal!
Also, if you haven't yet, check out Radioactive Metal!
Keep it metal!
3/2/08
Send a voice comment to The Metal Shop from your phone!!!!!
This cool little widget will go on the website soon, and it's going on the myspace profile in a minute.
You can now call and leave a voice comment for The Metal Shop from your home phone! just enter your home number in the box at the bottom, and SayNow.com will call you back to record your voice message! That message will be placed here, and it may be used in the show!
Your number will remain confidential. In other words, I won't get it. This is a completely free service.
You can now call and leave a voice comment for The Metal Shop from your home phone! just enter your home number in the box at the bottom, and SayNow.com will call you back to record your voice message! That message will be placed here, and it may be used in the show!
Your number will remain confidential. In other words, I won't get it. This is a completely free service.
SayNow is free, but your cell phone carrier may charge you for receiving text messages.
3/1/08
A moment of inspiration? Perhaps just a fluke?
I was in my car today, and here in Bloomington Indiana there is no good Rock Radio. You've got a good station out of Indianapolis that you can barely pick up that plays modern rock, then you've got the local "world class rock" station that plays Dave Matthews and John Mellencamp (loooooots of Mellencamp.....gag!)
Well, I hit a spot while driving where I could barely tell what was on the Indianapolis station because I was very out of range. However, it seemed to be melting into another station, and I heard that Jars Of Clay song from the 90's playing. But I also heard the heavy distorted techno riffs of whatever was on the Indianaplois station that was breaking up. The two of them almost seemed to melt into this fuzzy piece of genius that seemed to make more than a little sense.....they seemed to belong to each other!
I pull my car over in front of my house, where surprisingly enough I can pick up the Indianapolis station clear as day (for the first time in 2 years)! Turns out the song that was blending so perfectly with Jars Of Clay was "Trip Like I Do by Filter and The Crystal Method. I was amazed! It truely seemed like the two should've been in the same recording, melted together by some Hellbilly Deluxe-Era Rob Zombie! It truely was amazing!
Since I'm not much for song remixes, I figured I'd post it here so someone else can toy with it if they want, or maybe I'll look back in a few months or years and decide to toy with it myself. But It definitely should be toyed with!
Working on 3 segments at once guys. #14 will be out soon. Keep it metal!
Well, I hit a spot while driving where I could barely tell what was on the Indianapolis station because I was very out of range. However, it seemed to be melting into another station, and I heard that Jars Of Clay song from the 90's playing. But I also heard the heavy distorted techno riffs of whatever was on the Indianaplois station that was breaking up. The two of them almost seemed to melt into this fuzzy piece of genius that seemed to make more than a little sense.....they seemed to belong to each other!
I pull my car over in front of my house, where surprisingly enough I can pick up the Indianapolis station clear as day (for the first time in 2 years)! Turns out the song that was blending so perfectly with Jars Of Clay was "Trip Like I Do by Filter and The Crystal Method. I was amazed! It truely seemed like the two should've been in the same recording, melted together by some Hellbilly Deluxe-Era Rob Zombie! It truely was amazing!
Since I'm not much for song remixes, I figured I'd post it here so someone else can toy with it if they want, or maybe I'll look back in a few months or years and decide to toy with it myself. But It definitely should be toyed with!
Working on 3 segments at once guys. #14 will be out soon. Keep it metal!
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