Comments on: Shameless Self Promotion – Rachel James and Band http://routenote.com/blog/shameless-self-promotion-rachel-james-and-band/ The World of Music Licensing and Distribution Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:12:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Darren http://routenote.com/blog/shameless-self-promotion-rachel-james-and-band/comment-page-1/#comment-15431 Darren Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:42:33 +0000 http://routenote.com/blog/?p=1587#comment-15431 I worked on this track and it was an absolute pleasure to record and mix. I understand that the vocals could hold a better position in the overall balance (mostly sonically) but to just slap a "Vocal Rider" plugin on it is seriously lazy, stupid and pointless. If you actually read what the plugin does you'll see it automatically adjusts the track's level...instead of you doing it with a fader or automation. At no time can a piece of computer software musically judge balance and sonic characteristics and adjust levels correctly. From looking at "Sand & Palms Music" website I see you've very little knowledge in the technical area and I suggest you keep these aimless comments to yourself regarding audio technology. And yes Jenny....I really did not want to kill the acoustic integrity of Rachel's voice as we can all hear her amazing ability to sing. I worked on this track and it was an absolute pleasure to record and mix. I understand that the vocals could hold a better position in the overall balance (mostly sonically) but to just slap a “Vocal Rider” plugin on it is seriously lazy, stupid and pointless. If you actually read what the plugin does you’ll see it automatically adjusts the track’s level…instead of you doing it with a fader or automation. At no time can a piece of computer software musically judge balance and sonic characteristics and adjust levels correctly. From looking at “Sand & Palms Music” website I see you’ve very little knowledge in the technical area and I suggest you keep these aimless comments to yourself regarding audio technology. And yes Jenny….I really did not want to kill the acoustic integrity of Rachel’s voice as we can all hear her amazing ability to sing.

]]> By: jenny http://routenote.com/blog/shameless-self-promotion-rachel-james-and-band/comment-page-1/#comment-13582 jenny Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:09:06 +0000 http://routenote.com/blog/?p=1587#comment-13582 I think this track is great as it is, why start 'computerising' it? Having seen Rachel live I can say that this recording shows off her raw talent, and I would hate to see the band's music become over-produced like so many artists are now. Keep voice enhancers for those who need the help! I think this track is great as it is, why start ‘computerising’ it? Having seen Rachel live I can say that this recording shows off her raw talent, and I would hate to see the band’s music become over-produced like so many artists are now. Keep voice enhancers for those who need the help!

]]> By: Sand and Palms Music http://routenote.com/blog/shameless-self-promotion-rachel-james-and-band/comment-page-1/#comment-13257 Sand and Palms Music Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:16:42 +0000 http://routenote.com/blog/?p=1587#comment-13257 Rachel's vocal audio track definately needs improvement using something like the Waves Audio "Vocal Rider" plugin, as explained on RouteNote. Her voice needs to be brought out in front of the background, which overpowers her voice. Rachel’s vocal audio track definately needs improvement using something like the Waves Audio “Vocal Rider” plugin, as explained on RouteNote.

Her voice needs to be brought out in front of the background, which overpowers her voice.

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