WCFIELDS Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 QUOTE (mars_volta @ Apr 9 2007, 09:53 PM) pro tools is NOT the antichrist like some mike make it seem. sure analog tape may have a 'different' sound to it. but have you worked in a studio? worked with tape? the machines? editing? lol its no wonder pro tools and the like are usually the standard in the studio now. there is no reason a session done on pro tools needs to sound 'digital'. ironically, most of rushs clean thin digital sound (PW, RTB, HYF, Presto) was done on all analog equipment. 9 times out of 10 nowdays the mastering is what causes the most unrest. I was just going to post the same thing in regards to the huge ProTools misconception.....Good Post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pleasant Faced Man Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 QUOTE (lunkhead @ Apr 10 2007, 04:00 PM) One tends to wonder why Rush can't seem to get the production quite "right" on some of their albums (compared to status quo of great sounding albums). I can see when you're mixing and mastering you can get tunnel-vision and not see the forest for The Trees, but for example with Vapor Trails, you would think they'd cross-check it with the production of great sounding albums of the day for reference. To me, they haven't really had a great sounding album since MP: sound quality: MP--perfect Signals--similar but without the guts GuP--a little thin Power Windows--very thin Hold Your Fire--bright but full RtB--too bright Presto--way too thin and bright Counterparts--a little dull on the high end T4E--a little thick in the middle but not bad VT--too thick and way hot SnA--a little "toppy"? we'll see... Im Glad my ears are f****d they all sound great to me Different ears hear differnt things (sic) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormtron Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 QUOTE (lunkhead @ Apr 10 2007, 11:00 AM) One tends to wonder why Rush can't seem to get the production quite "right" on some of their albums (compared to status quo of great sounding albums). I can see when you're mixing and mastering you can get tunnel-vision and not see the forest for The Trees, but for example with Vapor Trails, you would think they'd cross-check it with the production of great sounding albums of the day for reference. To me, they haven't really had a great sounding album since MP: sound quality: MP--perfect Signals--similar but without the guts GuP--a little thin Power Windows--very thin Hold Your Fire--bright but full RtB--too bright Presto--way too thin and bright Counterparts--a little dull on the high end T4E--a little thick in the middle but not bad VT--too thick and way hot SnA--a little "toppy"? we'll see... Power Windows sounds amazing to me, probably their best produced album to my ears. Presto and VT are the only ones I would call bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Ludwig Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 QUOTE (mars_volta @ Apr 9 2007, 08:53 PM) pro tools is NOT the antichrist like some mike make it seem. sure analog tape may have a 'different' sound to it. but have you worked in a studio? worked with tape? the machines? editing? lol its no wonder pro tools and the like are usually the standard in the studio now. there is no reason a session done on pro tools needs to sound 'digital'. ironically, most of rushs clean thin digital sound (PW, RTB, HYF, Presto) was done on all analog equipment. 9 times out of 10 nowdays the mastering is what causes the most unrest. True, the mastering on VT is a perfect example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman14 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 QUOTE (-D-RocK- @ Apr 9 2007, 10:02 AM)QUOTE (anchorman @ Apr 9 2007, 10:40 AM) You are most likely in a younger age bracket. I wish. Been a fan for almost 30 years. Anyway, perhaps I can't tell the difference because I've only ever worked with digital recording gear. But like I said, I'm sure this record is going to sound amazing and will tear our socks off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickfree Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 I at least hope we can hear a bass drum. The last record that really had a natural drum sound and didn't seem to take a backseat to gutiars and keyboards was Signals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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