we need a mix engineer! - Page 2

Agno · 6th October 2008, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jazzy655

whats up guys. My group is about to start pushing a new single. We're doing a 12 week radio campaign targeting national college radio, and satallite radio. There is a video in the works for this single as well. We mixed the current version we have ourselves, but we're not engineers, and would like a better mix for the version we're pushing.

we're indie, so we don't have a lot of money. If some of you could inbox me some prices on what it'd cost us for you to mix this down for us i'd appreciate it.

The song is called "Red, Green, Blue". It's not typical hip hop, and it's dope.
You can hear the single here: http://www.somobe.com/RedGreenBlue.mp3

Best,
J

btw, we are kinda getting known, so it could be good exposure as well.

Peace Jazzy... I pm'd you.

str1ke4ce · 6th October 2008, 02:44 AM

[quote=jazzy655;3545975]Ok here goes...

TV Mix (Take out all vocals during the verses, leave vocals on chorus)
As far as editing out profanity, there is no profanity in any of our music, so that makes it real easy. The TV mix is scrictly for television purposes, not performance.

Hey, any tips on where/how to pitch music forTV? websites?, addresses? anybody help me?? pm me please

JuelzB · 6th October 2008, 12:20 PM

Oh wow my idea took of quite well, I´m in too! Jazzy, are you still uploading? Or are you sending the download link per PM?

Welcome to the first official Gearslutz mix contest

! haha

kingsize 13 · 6th October 2008, 01:49 PM

[quote=jazzy655;3545975]Ok here goes...

oh, and deadline, we'd really like to have the final by saturday the 11th.

do you mean the final master or mix?

illacov · 6th October 2008, 03:45 PM

What gives? Lol.

We do need some turnaround time here.

Peace
Illumination

bgrotto · 6th October 2008, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by illacov

What gives? Lol.

We do need some turnaround time here.

Peace
Illumination

Fo' sho. Some of us got jobs!!

Seriously, though, are the files almost ready? I might actually be able to get it in there tomorrow (and take my new 550b's for a test-drive!!

).

psycho_monkey · 6th October 2008, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jazzy655

Yes it's just for background music. I thought it was pretty standard, that's how we've always delivered them to production houses.

btw guys, i'm bouncing the files down now, there is about 2.5gigs worth so i think i'm going to put it on a share site. i always get booted off of ftp when upload that much data, don't know why. the song is 32 tracks, so not too bad.

The usual terminology is:

TV track/PA Mix/"Top of the Pops" mix (if you're in England)/Backing Track - includes backing vocal stacks, doubles - and is used for performing over when on TV, at live shows (solo artists or MCs I guess, I think most bands would play live!). Usually just the Lead vocal (and adlibs I guess if it's that sort of track) will be muted.

Instrumental - what you're calling a TV track - no vocals at all, just instruments.

Bgrotto (rightly) questioned the meaning that's all - you're thinking of one thing, but your terminology is normally used to mean something else.

bgrotto · 6th October 2008, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psycho_monkey

The usual terminology is:

TV track/PA Mix/"Top of the Pops" mix (if you're in England)/Backing Track - includes backing vocal stacks, doubles - and is used for performing over when on TV, at live shows (solo artists or MCs I guess, I think most bands would play live!). Usually just the Lead vocal (and adlibs I guess if it's that sort of track) will be muted.

Instrumental - what you're calling a TV track - no vocals at all, just instruments.

Bgrotto (rightly) questioned the meaning that's all - you're thinking of one thing, but your terminology is normally used to mean something else.

That's how I've always done it.

Glad I'm not losing my mind.

illacov · 6th October 2008, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bgrotto

Fo' sho. Some of us got jobs!!

Seriously, though, are the files almost ready? I might actually be able to get it in there tomorrow (and take my new 550b's for a test-drive!!

).

Need to let Illumination borrow some gear!

Just kidding

Man I hate you, now I want a Tube Tech for my drums!

SHIT! I got like visions of running my overheads to the Tube Tech to my reel to reel and back into the DAW. Must you torment me!

On the reals though, I'm doing some research on a mod to my PRO VLA, adding input transformers.

Waiting back for dude to help me with some connections and then I'm slapping some Tamura Transformers in there to bring the funk.

He claims he can ditch his LA2A now because of how good his PRO VLA II sounds.

I plan on doing the same mod. His mod used Stancor WF30s.

Night and day difference by the way.

All I need is 50 bucks, a drill and some fluorescent lights to get me in the zone!

Peace
Illumination

A33 · 6th October 2008, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jazzy655

Yes it's just for background music. I thought it was pretty standard, that's how we've always delivered them to production houses.

btw guys, i'm bouncing the files down now, there is about 2.5gigs worth so i think i'm going to put it on a share site. i always get booted off of ftp when upload that much data, don't know why. the song is 32 tracks, so not too bad.

If you zip them up in folder it should save you a lot of time uploading ....

I am sure you were going to that anyway

but a lot of peeps dont do it when uploading tracks to my server

jazzy655 · 6th October 2008, 07:10 PM

i had them going up overnight and woke up this morning to find that the server won't let me upload files larger than 100mb. anyone got any smart solutions?? I always have a hard time uploading large files!

A33 · 6th October 2008, 07:49 PM

Free File Hosting - File Dropper: File Host for Mp3, Videos, Music, Documents.

allows up to 5gig

matskull · 6th October 2008, 07:50 PM

You should zip the folder that contains everything and upload it on the ftp.
One big (zip) file will upload much faster than multiple smaller files.

Agno · 6th October 2008, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jazzy655

i had them going up overnight and woke up this morning to find that the server won't let me upload files larger than 100mb. anyone got any smart solutions?? I always have a hard time uploading large files!

You could upload it on my ftp with no problem... if you hired me of course.

But definitely zip it and upload using yousendit or something similar.

rickrock305 · 7th October 2008, 01:05 AM

i just double checked the FTP account, you're good to go up to 5 gigs.

as others have said, make sure the file is either Zipped or Stuffit.

jazzy655 · 7th October 2008, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rickrock305

i just double checked the FTP account, you're good to go up to 5 gigs.

as others have said, make sure the file is either Zipped or Stuffit.

ok man, i'm going to zip them up and get them going up again tonight. hopefully to be ready in the morning

chris carter · 7th October 2008, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psycho_monkey

The usual terminology is:

TV track/PA Mix/"Top of the Pops" mix (if you're in England)/Backing Track - includes backing vocal stacks, doubles - and is used for performing over when on TV, at live shows (solo artists or MCs I guess, I think most bands would play live!). Usually just the Lead vocal (and adlibs I guess if it's that sort of track) will be muted.

Instrumental - what you're calling a TV track - no vocals at all, just instruments.

Bgrotto (rightly) questioned the meaning that's all - you're thinking of one thing, but your terminology is normally used to mean something else.

Yeah, every planet I've ever lived on a "TV track" was the whole tune with the lead vocals (or any vocal parts that can be performed live) muted for use on TV or other 'track dates'. If the song fades out we edit an ending on it.

kingsize 13 · 7th October 2008, 01:24 PM

the files are on the ftp server....

now the contest can begin;)

Alxi · 7th October 2008, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kingsize 13

the files are on the ftp server....

now the contest can begin;)

Can we have the link ??

ryst · 7th October 2008, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kingsize 13

the files are on the ftp server....

now the contest can begin;)

Yeah, a link would be nice.

My mind reading skillz leave a lot to be desired.

Mr B. · 7th October 2008, 03:27 PM

yeah count me in guys I think this track is really dope.
Really like the voice

Peace

bgrotto · 7th October 2008, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alxi

Can we have the link ??

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryst

Yeah, a link would be nice.

My mind reading skillz leave a lot to be desired.

Quote:

ok, i set up the FTP account

Quote:

server: ftp.rbmixing.com

user: gearslutz@rbmixing.com

pass: jazzy655

jazzy, just let us know when the files are all uploaded.

ryst · 7th October 2008, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bgrotto

I tried connecting to the server but I'm not able to. That's why I responded. Anyone else having trouble connecting to the server?

Alxi · 7th October 2008, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryst

I tried connecting to the server but I'm not able to. That's why I responded. Anyone else having trouble connecting to the server?

Same here !!

bgrotto · 7th October 2008, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryst

I tried connecting to the server but I'm not able to. That's why I responded. Anyone else having trouble connecting to the server?

It wouldn't work for me when I tried to connect via Safari, but then I just used Transmit and it was fine.

Heezzi · 7th October 2008, 04:42 PM

Can I submit the next mix for round 2? LOL

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6th October 2008, 03:45 PM	#35
illacov Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: USA Posts: 720	Yo its Monday! What gives? Lol. We do need some turnaround time here. Peace Illumination __________________ http://www.myspace.com/clamweezy http://www.gooniesmusic.com

6th October 2008, 07:49 PM	#42
A33 Gear addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Near London Posts: 384	Free File Hosting - File Dropper: File Host for Mp3, Videos, Music, Documents. allows up to 5gig __________________ Nothing ....

7th October 2008, 01:05 AM	#45
rickrock305 Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Miami FL Posts: 6,828	i just double checked the FTP account, you're good to go up to 5 gigs. as others have said, make sure the file is either Zipped or Stuffit. __________________ www.rbmixing.com

6th October 2008, 02:44 AM	#32
str1ke4ce Gear Head Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 39	[quote=jazzy655;3545975]Ok here goes... TV Mix (Take out all vocals during the verses, leave vocals on chorus) As far as editing out profanity, there is no profanity in any of our music, so that makes it real easy. The TV mix is scrictly for television purposes, not performance. Hey, any tips on where/how to pitch music forTV? websites?, addresses? anybody help me?? pm me please

6th October 2008, 12:20 PM	#33
JuelzB Gear nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Berlin Posts: 76	Oh wow my idea took of quite well, I´m in too! Jazzy, are you still uploading? Or are you sending the download link per PM? Welcome to the first official Gearslutz mix contest ! haha

6th October 2008, 01:49 PM	#34
kingsize 13 Gear Head Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 74	[quote=jazzy655;3545975]Ok here goes... oh, and deadline, we'd really like to have the final by saturday the 11th. do you mean the final master or mix?

6th October 2008, 07:10 PM	#41
jazzy655 Gear addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 434	i had them going up overnight and woke up this morning to find that the server won't let me upload files larger than 100mb. anyone got any smart solutions?? I always have a hard time uploading large files!

6th October 2008, 07:50 PM	#43
matskull Gear addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 461	You should zip the folder that contains everything and upload it on the ftp. One big (zip) file will upload much faster than multiple smaller files.

7th October 2008, 01:24 PM	#48
kingsize 13 Gear Head Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 74	the files are on the ftp server.... now the contest can begin;)

7th October 2008, 03:27 PM	#51
Mr B. Gear Head Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Paris Posts: 50	yeah count me in guys I think this track is really dope. Really like the voice Peace

7th October 2008, 04:42 PM	#56
Heezzi Gear maniac Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 239	Can I submit the next mix for round 2? LOL