So you read the first of these twin posts and wondered why I extolled the virtues of, and even had you making, Small Drums when the tile was BIG Drums. Am I mad? Well that is possible but my approach is this: if you can make small drums work well and have punch in the mix … Continue reading Compressing Drums
Author: Benedict Roff-Marsh
I believe in Healthy Self-Interest. If everyone does what is rational, then success will be easier for all. Greed is the complete opposite of self-interest as it results in nothing but failure.
Born in Canada in 1969 to English parents. Moved back to England. Lived in Australia since 5 y.o.
Worked in Banking, Entertainment, Sales and Web. I always listen to and make music to keep myself on an even keel.
Why Making Drums Sound BIG is Difficult
and how to win with Small Drums instead Yup, making big sounding drums is difficult. But you say "listen up Lisa, listen up" (as Bart Simpson claps with one hand) but I bet you are about to show me a set of over-EQed, Compressed & Reverbed drums soloed. And when you drop those drums back … Continue reading Why Making Drums Sound BIG is Difficult
Korg MonoPoly RE vs Thor
Korg has just released their MonoPoly as a Rack Extension (RE) for Reason. After being so excited over the MS-20 and reading so much good press on how good the MonoPoly VSTi sounds I was pretty interested. The Poly6 RE didn't grab me but MonoPoly I am led to believe is a cut above. I … Continue reading Korg MonoPoly RE vs Thor
Korg MS-20 Mini vs Reason 7
OK so this looks like a dead lose for Reason right off the bat and if we were talking anything before Reason 7 I'd not bet a cent on the software being anywhere in the race without a good knowledge of routing tricks. The closest I have aver really been to a true analog monosynth … Continue reading Korg MS-20 Mini vs Reason 7
Samplers As Synthesizers
For any of you who read my blog religiously (yes I know who you are and thanks Jim for always stopping by LOL) you know I have a bit of an obsession with trying to get my digital synths to sound like analog synths. This is not an uncommon obsession as many share it so … Continue reading Samplers As Synthesizers
Chisel Revived
I don't go to live bands that often as I am far more of a recorded music guy. Unless the performance is really good I find it frustrating. I can live with a singer who is a a bit out of tune if he is passionate but can't stand mercenaries who are going through the motions. … Continue reading Chisel Revived
Doepfer Dark Energy v.s Reason Thor
I stumbled across this YouTube video of a Doepfer Dark Energy. Honestly I have never paid any attention to this instrument at all. What a doozie! Big, brash and sounds like Larry Fast (or a host of other Moog poking Prog soloers). I had to have one surely - come hither youngest daughter I need … Continue reading Doepfer Dark Energy v.s Reason Thor
Leslie Spring Sings & Swings + Raul Malo
Leslie Spring Sings & Swings Yep that is the title of this fellow's record. Sounds a bit naff but once you see the cover and listen to the music the name is pretty good. This cat sings and swings. Leslie Spring (yep his name but not this Leslie who has a whole other kinda bounce … Continue reading Leslie Spring Sings & Swings + Raul Malo
Making Reason more Analog
This article is an answer to a question someone had on the Reason Forum about emulating the warmth of the new KingKORG and especially the Tube that sits glowing on the left. This instrument interests me already as does making Thor and other Reason instruments sound more lively and "organic". So I took the opportunity to go have a play … Continue reading Making Reason more Analog
Versions
This album is something slightly different from me. In many ways it is actually an EP as most of the tracks are played twice. As the album title suggests the pieces are presented in different versions. Largely the notes are the same but sounds and the way they are handled is different. Drum lines … Continue reading Versions
Benedict Roff-Marsh 