From 8.5 to X1

been thinkin bout switchin back?

should I switch back 
 

Just cause Mr. YoYo thinks it's dead here

I like the song, and no you shouldn't switch back too that cluttered old 8.5.3! 

Dan

Sounds like an old sitcom intro song.... kinda like Cheers and Welcome Back Kotter.....

pretty cool. That would work in a commercial too... seems about the right length, and quirky in a good way.

It may be the MP3, but it sound watery if you know what I mean.

Sounds choppy and a little clunky like old school midi.

Did you use the 'Gloss' setting on the EQ? It sounds 'glassy' and a little sharp.

It also sounds like it's in mono?

I've loved everything you've ever posted Tim. That said, in my honest opinion, I would go back to 8.5.3 until you get a little more familiar with X1.

Maybe it's the MP3 from SoundClick, but something doesn't sound right with this. I listened to it on my Yamaha HS-80m's and some cheap headphones.

:)

I use it on bass and kick drum tracks to make them pop a little. It gives it a nice crispy edge without taking away from the low end.

Ok, I'll come clean. I'm still on 8.5:)  Test driving the X1 demo though. 
I just noticed Jamesyoyo's thread about it bein dead around here so...... I thought I'd contribute.

Anyway, this tune was recorded using Cakewalk Pro-audio and an 8 track tape machine about 20 years ago.
Back when men were men and Daws were Daws.....

Thanks for all the comments.

Bapu, Thanks

dke, thanks

try again Beag

Herb, thanks. Yea, any new sitcoms comin around called "thinkin of you"  on Taxi?
Actually, this tune is one of about 12, I did for a music greeting service type thing ("Send a Song"), 
that I was trying to get off the ground.

Ok Bub, thanks. Good ears:)  

Thanks Philz..

timidi

... his tune was recorded using Cakewalk Pro-audio and an 8 track tape machine about 20 years ago. Back when men were men and Daws were Daws.....

My internet provider was down all day and night last night so I was digging through some old recordings I made with a friend back in 83.

The vocals were a little distorted, but in a good way, guitars, bass, all had 'something' to them. No matter how hard I've tried, I just can't match that analog sound. *sIgH* 20 + years later, thousands of dollars in PC's, plug-in's, software ... and my 20 year old recording I did with a Tascam 4-track still has that 'something' that I haven't been able to re-create. Ain't that a ****?

timidi

... and my 20 year old recording I did with a Tascam 4-track still has that 'something' that I haven't been able to re-create. Ain't that a ****?

I know exactly of which you speak Bub... I feel the same way.  So, Pro Channel doesn't fix it?????????

The short answer ... nope. Not by a long shot. But, nothing else I've heard plug-in wise does either. That said, I think the compressor module in the Pro Channel is great. It's not the Sonitus Comp, but it doesn't have to be. Both are great and have their uses. The EQ and Tube Saturation module I could live without. I think we would have been much better served by a nice transparent limiter on the Pro Channel. I mean, if George Yohng's (*) free 64bit limiter sounds just as good as the Waves L1 limiter ... surely Roland could have threw something in there?

(*) Bitflipper mentioned this free limiter in another thread. Can't thank him enough, it sounds great and I haven't touched Boost 11 since.

I like the tune.

I need to upgrade Sonar about the same as I need to upgrade to the latest version of Microsoft Office.  What would I do with all the new tools and toys???    I'm not even scratching everything I'v got now with 8.5.  And the time lost to the learning curve.....

I think I will tough it out for now.  I've got zero latency and more dodads than I can use. 

I have been thinking about a really nice new mic pre for my rack though.

This tune sounds sort of "vintage" :)

Daryl

Beagle

duh.  operator error.  I forgot to turn my soundcard on!

fun little thing, Tim. a little "midi stiff" like bub says.  not my fav of yours...

This 'participation' and 'honesty' thing Robby started in that other thread feels kinda good doens't it Beag? LOL!

+1 on getting more stuff posted here, since you are among the very best on this forum.

I downloaded and installed X1b, but I too am still using 8.5... maybe I'll get around to using it one day...
 
I like your new old tune...

you have the right to be equally crushing on critiques of my songs, Tim...


If I ever start posting any again! 

Wonderful retro feel to this number.  Great sound.
That is you singing ---- very nice indeed.
I can't comment on 8.5 as I have never used it.  I can't really comment on X1 either since I am still trying to learn it and my computer is too old to handle it effectively.  Looks like it's time for a new computer :>(
 
Freddy J