2014/05/22 04:18:46
Rikkie
Thanks for listening ;)
2014/05/22 09:47:15
Beagle
nice sound and mix, Rik!  I like this!
2014/05/22 10:18:13
Rikkie
Thanks reece, glad you like it.
 
Rik
2014/05/22 10:28:08
optimus
Rikkie, I really like the sound of those guitars.
 
Can you describe how they were recorded and any effects used?
2014/05/22 10:49:12
Rikkie
Thanks Optimus, glad you like the sound of the guitars.  I plugged my Lâg electro acoustic nylonstring in a Yamaha THR5A acoustic amp. This amp has some kind of mic modelling which sounds pretty good. I used a little bit of compression and reverb on the amp itself.The amp also has usb so it's also my interface. 
 
In Sonar I doubled,copied, the arpegiated guitar and panned it hard left and right and nudged one track 10ms to create a bit of stereo width. I narrowed the lead guitar with channel tools to leave a bit of space for the arpeggiated guitar. EQ is just a high pass filter on the masterbus.
 
Rik
2014/05/22 11:15:36
optimus
Thanks Rik. I was hoping that you had used mics and could offer me some secret technique :)
 
I've been trying to get that sort of air into my guitars by just using mics, but without success. I have been avoiding the amplified route for the sake of authenticity, but maybe it's something I should try if the results can be as good as what you are getting.
2014/05/22 12:53:46
markno999
Rik,
 
Sounds awesome.  As always, too short;)  Could have listened at least another 3 minutes.   Anyway, love your playing.  Hope you are feeling better.

Regards
2014/05/22 13:54:07
batsbrew
that sounds real nice.
your mix technique is working on this piece...
 
 
you should try adding a nice synth bass pad underneath this,
maybe a few more little ambient guitar sprinkles here and there,
and a soft vocal.
2014/05/22 14:39:31
Rikkie
Hi Optimus,I'm all for authenticity but this Yamaha amp sounds really nice.
 
Hi Mark , thanks, glad you want it to be longer. I can t play much longer than this but at least I'm playing. : )
 
Hi BB, thanks, glad you like the mix. I like your suggestions, especially more guitar parts ; )
 
Rik
2014/05/22 18:43:50
teego
Sounds really good! Pretty piece of music, enjoyed listening to it!
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