New Demos Using MOD 50

[EWSEthan]

My band spent the last two weeks working on 2 demos. One of the songs I think some of you heard already, but its been slightly re-worked. That song, called "Do It Again", we wanted to revisit to A) Add some balls and make it more rocking and B) Replace the guitars previously done with a Behringer Ultra G with Eggie. The other track, "Distance", is a dont-call-it-a-modern-power-ballad power ballad. You can hear them in ultra-compressed streaming mp3 here:

https://www.myspace.com/thedancefloorremix

The drums we had done for awhile. Our bass player came in an banged out his track for Distance. But for the most part, it was (RockStar)Nick and I having some fun with the MOD 50, a bunch of modules, and some of our favorite guitars and then spending hours trying to apply basic EQ and mixing knowledge that we picked up on the net and via trail and error.

So, Im sure Nick will correct me if Im wrong about any of this, but here is the breakdown on gear and modules for the tones best I can remember.

Do It Again:
Clean Arpeggios: Tele into BMan Channel A
Gritty Arpeggios: Tele into BMan Channel B, Bright On 1
High Gain Rhythm Left: Suhr Standard (Mahogany / Maple Top) with DSH+ into SL2 Channel A. Gain about cranked.
High Gain Rhythm Right: Les Paul Studio w/ Duncans into E-Rect Channel A. Gain about 2 oclock.

Solo is NOT Eggie. Its from the original session. We liked the performance so we kept it. Probably Behringer Ultra G.

Distance:
All Cleans: Tele into BMan Channel A
High Gain Rhythm Left: Suhr Standard (Mahogany / Maple Top) with DSH+ into E-Rect Channel A. Gain about 2 oclock.
High Gain Rhythm Right: Les Paul Studio w/ Duncans into SL2 Channel A. Gain about cranked.
High Gain Rhythm Center (for pedal tones Tele into BMan Channel 2, Gain pretty cranked
Bridge Raw Part: Suhr Standard (Mahogany / Maple Top) with DSH+ into SL2 Channel A, gain at Noon
Bridge "Wait For Ever" Part: Same as High Gain Rhythm without Center
Bridge Build Out Lead: Tele into SL2 Channel A, Gain about cranked.

Ebow part is NOT Eggie. We liked the performance from a scratch version so we kept it. Probably Behringer Ultra G.

We're going to start work on more demos which will be 100% Eggie on Friday. So, we're curious what you guys all think of the tones and tunes (good and bad please).

PS - These are two of our poppiest songs. We are not a "BREWTALZ" metal band by any stretch, but rock harder than this usually But that said we always concentrate on hooks and melody. So, we're not for the metalheads Just wanted to say that before you all call us a bunch of pussys!

 

[RockStarNick]

The solo and eBow parts were actually done with a (gasp) Sansamp G2 by me, on the first go around on these tracks. But yeah, 99% of the tracks were done with the Mod50. I'm telling you, that amp just records ridiculously well. Even just a SM57 pointed at the center of the cone, dry, sounded pretty damn good.

I'm telling you, this recording session is what completely sold me on the Egnater. Instead of having to switch amps, cabs, pedals, mics, etc... just swap out a module, and GET ON WITH TRACKING. Big, big time saver for me for sure.

Tracking guitars = FUN

Mixing and EQ'ing = BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

 

[EWSEthan]

Wow, 40 views and no responses. Hey Nick, I guess we suck!

 

[RockStarNick]

Matt, I TOLD you we should have gone with our heavier song "Necrophilia Zombie Apocolypse."

Yeah, I'm packin' it in and joining a cover band.

 

[jmgman69]

Wow, 40 views and no responses. Hey Nick, I guess we suck!

Great sound Matt,love the tones!Definitely doesn't suck

 

[jmgman69]

Matt, I TOLD you we should have gone with our heavier song "Necrophilia Zombie Apocolypse."

Yeah, I'm packin' it in and joining a cover band.

Funny shit,would have liked to hear that one

 

[JDA]

Not the type music I normally listen to, but still sounds great anyway. The B'man module sounds better than I expected and fits these songs really well.

Regards, JD....

 

[RockStarNick]

Hopefully we won't receive a "Cease and Desist" letter from Jeff and Bruce to "stop using Egnater Amplification to record commercial pop rock tunes".

 

[broknstuff]

I'd say it sounds pretty good guys. I especially liked the tele parts with the clean and gritty arpeggios. I first heard it through crappy speakers but then put on some good headphones and much beeeettter.

Recording is a bitch and a half man (or at least getting the sound you have coming out of the speaker onto tape...), or at least for me it was, so good job!

 

[blumuz123]

Matt !
great tunage -sounds pro


Dang, I should'nt have traded my SL2 for the SL

Actually, I am really enjoying the SL

you guys rock and should do good on radio

 

[felineguitars]

Nice stuff- well structured recording
Thanks for sharing - shows off the tones nicely and how they can be blended

 

[3 Mile Stone]

Dudes I mostly hit Rig-Talk at work in between stuff, if you know what I mean.

I have to be careful here as not to hit on any forbidden linkage. Been meaning to check it out at home though.

 

[EWSEthan]

Dudes I mostly hit Rig-Talk at work in between stuff, if you know what I mean.

I have to be careful here as not to hit on any forbidden linkage. Been meaning to check it out at home though.

We're gonna get Soundclick going this weekend probably as well so they can be heard in higher fidelity. And, I know what you mean...I cant get myspace at work either!

 

[Jeff Hilligan]

Hopefully we won't receive a "Cease and Desist" letter from Jeff and Bruce to "stop using Egnater Amplification to record commercial pop rock tunes".

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Papers being drawn up as we speak for delivery on Monday. JK

 

[jmgman69]

Hopefully we won't receive a "Cease and Desist" letter from Jeff and Bruce to "stop using Egnater Amplification to record commercial pop rock tunes".

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Papers being drawn up as we speak for delivery on Monday. JK

 

[Doubleneck]

Matt,

It doesn't suck, I don't check this forum all the time either.

They are really catchy tunes. I really like the clean & gritty parts with the B'man. I also liked how you combined the SL2 with the Erect. Sounds nice and thick.

The vocals are great!

Nice job!

 

[Buckeyedog]

I think it sounds great bro!! Very cool indeed and gee, nice tones!!

 

[muudrock]

I think it sounds great bro!! Very cool indeed and gee, nice tones!!

Sounds good! Good production for the most part and catchy tunes. Of course the playing is top notch!

 

[EWSEthan]

Thanks guys. We were tracking a new much more rockin tune tonight and spent alot of time on mic placement. The double tracked combo of EG5 and E-Rect was absolutely huge. Im excited for you guys to hear it for comparison. I think its a big improvement. MOD 50 for recording is unbeatable. Youd have to have so many heads at your disposal to get such varied yet awesome tones.

Thanks for listening and I appreciate all the feedback.

Does anything sound off on these recording? What should we really focus on doing better with the next batch?

 

[blumuz123]

Thanks guys. We were tracking a new much more rockin tune tonight and spent alot of time on mic placement. The double tracked combo of EG5 and E-Rect was absolutely huge. Im excited for you guys to hear it for comparison. I think its a big improvement. MOD 50 for recording is unbeatable. Youd have to have so many heads at your disposal to get such varied yet awesome tones.

Thanks for listening and I appreciate all the feedback.

Does anything sound off on these recording? What should we really focus on doing better with the next batch?

I had the chance to spend a full day with thee "Michael Jackson" back in the day. Also good friends with then pres Don Dempsy of Epic records (MJ's label)and had many conversations. For each CD (album back then) they would have 30-50 masters cut to choose from - and.... each song would have had gone through 4 demos by the time it made it to the master, with the same studio musicians. Thats why when it hits the radio it explodes.

Interesting-when they promoted "Beat iT" they sent the single to all the white rock stations saying that Eddie Van Halen was featured on it. But...... they purposefully Left MJ's name out and said the singer was a mystery artist. The stations loved it like crazy. At that time,Epic knew they would have never played it if the knew it was MJ

Incredibly, Don handed MJ his first royalty check from "Thriller" to the tune of 17 million. My sis got an invitation to that party in NY and the invitation had come in the mail written on a white glove.

Blumuz123