I must admit I'm a gearslut II

[delcosmos]

Originally Posted by 5down1up

AWESOME !!! what can i say ? lets see those recall sheets

I have 2 great assistants which I've trained, as you can see, it have to be a detailed recall job, they have templates sheets for all my gear, and they make a great recall job when it's required.
As CLA, some gear remains untouched (some compressors and vintage reverbs).
Best regards.

[stevep]

Originally Posted by delcosmos

I'm in Spain (Madrid) right now, once I return to Mexico, Im gonna take some picts on the back of the racks for you.

Best regards.

Armando Avila
www.cosmosproducciones.com

Cool, thanks and have a great Christmas !



steve

[SoulSpace]

Armando,

I just saw this original and secondary post on your studio and almost just went overboard on a post to the forum.

First) Thanks for posting and being a part of this crazy gearzlutz world. It is much appreciated for you to take time out of working in this incredible studio of yours to even answer questions from your gearslutz brethren. I would probably be working perpetually...Just twisting knobs and seeing what came out.

Second) Where the heck (gearwise) do you START with all of these tools at your disposal?

For:

1) Recording Vocals
2) Recording Bass
3) Recording Drums (either virtual or real)

If this has been answered in previous posts, I apologize.

I could go on with questions, with all of the gear that you have and the credits that you have, but it would become a Rubik's Cube.

Thanks for being a gearslutz.

Happy Hollidays

[delcosmos]

Originally Posted by SoulSpace

Second) Where the heck (gearwise) do you START with all of these tools at your disposal?
For:

1) Recording Vocals
2) Recording Bass
3) Recording Drums (either virtual or real)

If this has been answered in previous posts, I apologize.

I could go on with questions, with all of the gear that you have and the credits that you have, but it would become a Rubik's Cube.
Thanks for being a gearslutz.
Happy Hollidays

Hi SoulSpace,
Well as everyone in this forum, I have to start my answers with... It deppends on the song or project, but I'm gonna answer your questions in that particular order:

1) Vocals: Well vocals always starts by choosing the correct mic, usually I put 3 or 4 mics and listen what fits for the kind of voice and for the song. Lately I'm using a vintage 1073 but before I've used TG channel and before that, I've used Avalon stuff, etc, etc.
It depends on the flavor of the month!!!!! Something that never change is my compressor chain which is alway MIC->Pre-> old Blackface 1176-> AD converter.

2) I love the sound of Avalon 737 on bass, I always use its instrument input then I put a Purple Audio MC77 and some times I split my signal in to a vintage SVT Ampeg with an 8x12 cab and I mic it with an RE20 or some times a Blue Mouse it's magical.

3) Drums... this is a long answer, because I spend a lot of time making my programed drums choosing from a lot of libraries and a lot of sound modules, it's an art that I've developed since the end of the 80's.

For live drums, I use the same mics and pres as most of people here: (BD D112 and 47fet outside) (SD sm57 top, KM84 bottom) (HH Akg451) (Toms 414), what's change on my set is that I love the sound of Beyer MC834 on OH's, its a great underated microphone. on Room I'm using my E47 and lately (After reading recording the beatles!!) I got 3 vintage AKG d19 that Im putting on drummers head and some times on toms, I also got an D12!!!!! For micpres I use vintage 1073's, Brent Averill 1272, Brent averill Api's, Avalon 2022's, Focusrite Red, Amek 9098, Tab V78, TG Channel, etc, etc.

So... all the gear you see in my rack is mostly for mixing.

Best regards.

[lukejs]

Originally Posted by bcgood

Sweet, I'll invite my friend Sofia over and I'll bring a sixer of Negro Modelo and Sierra Nevada...

bcgood

OK... I have to get in on this !! I´m a gringo living in Chiapas Mexico ...very near to the jungle...so make sure to give me a P.M. when you start this venture... Raal... we have a mutual friend... estudios Elith ring a bell ? Why don´t you and Pepe, and Armando come down here and visit ? Great Studio Armando...... stop posting pictures of it, and bragging about all your "exitos"....You don´t need to do that anymore... aren´t you famous yet ? hahahahaha

[raal]

Originally Posted by lukejs

OK... I have to get in on this !! I´m a gringo living in Chiapas Mexico ...very near to the jungle...so make sure to give me a P.M. when you start this venture... Raal... we have a mutual friend... estudios Elith ring a bell?

thumbsup i believe pepe is a GS too.

Why don´t you and Pepe, and Armando come down here and visit ?

the world might tip over!

so what kind of stuff do you do and what's your rig like? hope this isn't too OT. been spending alot of time in cancun lately. not there now but if you're in the area give me a buzz bro!

BTW MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone at GS!

[Watersound]

What in Heaven's name...? That is disgusting- I love it!!! Dude, they may have medication for that- you are my hero

[Jose Mrochek]

Originally Posted by delcosmos

P.S. Maybe instead of buying gear I should get some English training !!

your english is perfect, and most of us know why you post and we love it. It is inpirational for me for sure. I wish more people would share their success with enthusiasm like you do. It's like you said it before, some people buy jewelry and cars. About the drug guy, well.. I'm from Bolivia and when I went to school in the U.S I had more than a handfull of people ask if I had some coke with me. At first it was funny then it wasn't. Many people in America have a preconception of what latin america is like " do you go to work in a donkey " ??? and crap like that, that's why i'm even more proud to know that a studio of such magnitude is available in Mexico.. so post away man.

[taturana]

sure, keep posting away.... i really enjoy those posts....

by the way, RBD is currently in 9th place in the best-seller cd listing in Brazil, while the RBD DVD is 15th in the best-seller DVD listings....

way to go armando!

[lukejs]

Originally Posted by delcosmos

No, no no no, please don't misunderstand this, first, I'm not bragging about all my "exitos", simply I'm just showing in a "GEAR" related forum what I achieve making music, this is not "bragging", also, the first time I show my studio, some guys thought I was a drug dealer with a musical Hobby!!!!

No, I'm not famous, Artists are famous, if you forget that simply detail, you can pass through a lot of pain, and also your carreer can last 5 minutes.

Also, when I post on "The good news channel" when I got a #1billboard hit or #1 record a Grammy nomination, or a Platinum or gold award, is because I'm proud of it, and I want to share it with crazy people like me, that is trying to do the same thing, is like telling GS people: GO FOR IT, IT IS POSIBLE!!!!.

Look, this is why I deleted all my pictures on my first thread, because some people didn't catch that I just want to share what I learn after hours and hours of work and testing gear, 60% of the gear I got for my studio is because I've read something on GS, or because some respectfully member post an opinion that catch my atention.

Best regards.

Armando Avila
www.cosmosproducciones.com

P.S. Maybe instead of buying gear I should get some English training !!

OK... If your not bragging, then why make a post about making a number 1 single, all done in the box.... and then after getting people´s attention about that feat.... telling them...well it´s not really true... I mixed on external analog gear.... BUT then saying .... by the way... " I must say that I wrote the song, played all the instruments, recorded it, mixed it, and now it´s number 1 and has sold X number of copies ..... Smells like bragging to me....... BUT....... YOU DESERVE IT , MANN !!! At first I felt like puking, but after reading more about your love for gear , and all your accomplishments..... and that you spend your money on important things, like family and gear, I take my hat off !! Also, the fact that you take time out to answer other slutz questions with such detail..... makes you a pretty good guy in my book....... Keep on braggin... it´s great to have a member here on Gearslutz with not only your knowledge of recording, but also musical ability....thanks for the posts !! Keep ém coming !!!

[Mario-C.]

ha ha come on Luke, let the man post !

I spoke with Dorio Ferreira Jr. last night and he told me about your recent "little" purchase Armando ... congratulations man ! those hits sure are bound to sound better with the new toy thumbsup

happy holidays to all !

[taturana]

i don't think armando's posts qualify as bragging at all...

[delcosmos]

Originally Posted by lukejs

OK... If your not bragging, then why make a post about making a number 1 single

It's the "Good news channel" a lot of members post their #1 hits there, whats the problem?

Originally Posted by lukejs

why make a post about making a number 1 single, all done in the box and then after getting people´s attention about that feat.... telling them...well it´s not really true... I mixed on external analog gear....

Well I mix on whatever I want, is there problem if I prefer the sound of a real Pultec or STA but want to automate everything on my DAW?

Originally Posted by lukejs

BUT then saying .... by the way... " I must say that I wrote the song, played all the instruments, recorded it, mixed it, and now it´s number 1 and has sold X number of copies ..... Smells like bragging to me.......

Well you can smell what ever you want or feel, but as I previously said, I'm just telling Gearslutz people what I achieved with my Digital Performer, of course I'm proud of it, and I'm gratefully with GS, because I've learned a lot here and obviously I wanted to express it.

Originally Posted by lukejs

I take my hat off !! Also, the fact that you take time out to answer other slutz questions with such detail..... makes you a pretty good guy in my book....... Keep on braggin...

Oh! thank you.

All the best.

[w2w]

Cmon...Leave the guy alone.....even if its just ball bustin....he has obviously worked hard for his success....Congrads Armando.....Hope it keeps coming for you....

[picksail]

In this business, if you aren't braggin' then you're starvin'.

Good on you Armando!!!!

Brag all you want.

[delcosmos]

Originally Posted by Mario-C.

ha ha come on Luke, let the man post !

I spoke with Dorio Ferreira Jr. last night and he told me about your recent "little" purchase Armando ... congratulations man ! those hits sure are bound to sound better with the new toy thumbsup

happy holidays to all !

Hi Mario,
Well thanks, Dorio is a key person in my career since his days as A&R in BMG and now on EMI Publishing, he is also a very close friend.
Best regards.

[delcosmos]

Originally Posted by picksail

In this business, if you aren't braggin' then you're starvin'.

Good on you Armando!!!!

Brag all you want.

Yeah, thats it, let's brag!!!

[Pepe Ortega]

Originally Posted by Mario-C.

ha ha come on Luke, let the man post !

I spoke with Dorio Ferreira Jr. last night and he told me about your recent "little" purchase Armando ... congratulations man ! those hits sure are bound to sound better with the new toy thumbsup

happy holidays to all !

Come on Armando.. more toys??? You deserve a great xmas present but now tell us. A new mixer?? "D"

[delcosmos]

Originally Posted by Pepe Ortega

Come on Armando.. more toys??? You deserve a great xmas present but now tell us. A new mixer?? "D"

Pepe, as you may see, this whole thing is out of control!! my friendly thread has turned bit weird now, maybe I should P.M. you or let's take a breakfast, Because I don't want to mad anyone.

Best regards, and Happy new year to all.

A.

[soundseeker]

Originally Posted by delcosmos

It's the
Well you can smell what ever you want or feel, but as I previously said, I'm just telling Gearslutz people what I achieved with my Digital Performer, of course I'm proud of it, and I'm gratefully with GS, because I've learned a lot here and obviously I wanted to express it.

i dont think he smells whatever he wants armado.

He probably just smells!

Oye Armado (hasta los dientes), en unos dias voy a subir un archivo de mi voz. Y me gustaria que me dijeras con que EQ y compresion la tratarias. Espero que me puedas ayudar.

chao 4 now manito.
saludos de inglaterra

ss

[delcosmos]

Originally Posted by soundseeker

Oye Armado (hasta los dientes), en unos dias voy a subir un archivo de mi voz. Y me gustaria que me dijeras con que EQ y compresion la tratarias. Espero que me puedas ayudar.

chao 4 now manito.
saludos de inglaterra

ss

Con todo gusto.

Best regards.

delcosmos.

[Savernake]

I've seen that rack wall somewhere before.

Awesome. Really genuinely awesome.

[Kore]

Hey armando,

the link is no longer working, have you shut this thread down?

Welcome to Kore Studios, recording studio, West London

[delcosmos]

Originally Posted by Kore

Hey armando,

the link is no longer working, have you shut this thread down?

Welcome to Kore Studios, recording studio, West London

Well those pictures are 3 years old, my studio has changed a lot since then.

I will upload a new one soon.

Best regards.

delcosmos.

[GYang]

Originally Posted by delcosmos

Well those pictures are 3 years old, my studio has changed a lot since then.

I will upload a new one soon.

.

Armando, pls. don't do it!
You are real gentleman and this time it will be just to much for most of us

[delcosmos]

Originally Posted by GYang

Armando, pls. don't do it!
You are real gentleman and this time it will be just to much for most of us

Ok!








But wait... mmm... this is Gearslutz!!!

Stay tuned

[Led]

Más cuadros Armando!

[opentune]

Originally Posted by delcosmos

Stay tuned

Yeah, post an update! May we ask for a a pic that shows the cabling?