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Old 20th January 2009   #6
neon
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Originally Posted by Roc Mixwell View Post
Can you go into further detail about what your expecting of this upgrade?

There is a lot of dough in your list there, and while I want to through out there what "would be awesome for ME" I won't because you've yet to say what you really want out of this device in any way I can identify with. I hear you on the attributes you've already asked for, but for these devices, there is NO wrong ANSWER, and its completely up to YOU to define what you think is a better choice for your music and studio. All of that stuff kicks ass man, to me some are more useful than others, and I'm sure everyone will view a tool set differently, and in that regard, knowing more about what your really looking for will help us give you our experience in a way that helps you. Although, you are the only one who can define this answer in the end.
Yeah Roc, you are right.
Well basically I will try to explain what I do and what I expect...so maybe that will help a bit.

I mix basically Power Pop/Pop Rock/Modern Rock or anything that have a degree of Edge in the Music.

I am not into Hip Hop R&B at all.

I want a vocal sound that sound modern, real, 3D and that have a forward sound and Presence, not necesarely bright...I appreciate all vocal sounds that have a great tonal balance.
I pretty much I like vocal sounds that are fairly dry (at least they sound like that in the Mix)....so that channel strip have to give certain character, mojo, vibe or qualities that just allows the vocal to sit nice in the mix already.
The Eq..I like silky top end , creamy and thick mid and tight low end(but not that type of compressed low end)..I do not like so much those Eqs that are super surgical and precise...I rather want an EQ that is musical and have a vibe.
Compressor: I want the compressor more for his tonal character than to control dynamics....so a super clean compressor that do not impart a tone....mmm not so cool...have to give something..at least a little bit of color and musicality.

I have a MC77/ Hammer EQ/ Trident S40 /Distressor with Brit Mode and a Fatso.
When I mean Modern can be an organic retro feel that can be tweaked to make it sound modern.... I hope tou get this...

Well hope that can help to allows you to provide me some input.

Thanks!
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