FIRE! Epic orchestra rock

[orest]

The guitars are real and played by me. But I'm no hard rock guitarist, so I'm trying the best I can . I have lower the volume on the guitars, and added some more depth to it now.

[ideascapes]

Alexander,42 channels? Now, that's epic! It's well done. I hear the repetition, but don't think that'd keep it from being used. It does seem to need more depth/harmonic support but think you could build that from here to fill it out (assuming your system can handle it, or you'll have to bounce some). I think the guitars work fine, but could be played with a little more "fire."Vince

[orest]

Well, I'm still working on this piece, and will do some changes before I'm satisfied! It's so great to have you guys/gals pointing out what I've missed, or giving some great ideas as well. When you do everything by yourself, it's easy to get stuck in your own ideas/productions.

[tcaddigan]

I thought I could chime in here, coming from a metal band myself and self producing our album, which of course included thick heavy guitar sounds. Not saying I'm a master or anything, but I've done it.First of all I think this track is excellent - definitely epic.The guitar chords at the end of the track would be better IMO if they were doubled, and panned hard left/right. As in, take 1 panned left, take 2 panned right. This adds a ton of depth. I also would like to hear them an octave lower if possible. Cutting the mids at around 500-800 hz will scoop it out a little and make it heavier sounding (although it's hard to tell where it sits right now because its so quiet).I have a habit of picking apart guitar sounds to death - it doesn't need that much work but I'll always lean toward more polishing...

[orest]

Well, I have the same problem myself. This version has 1 guitar panned hard left and the other hard right with 2 different sounds. Maybe I will record 2 more with 2 other guitar sound as well to thicken it up! Think you have a point regarding the mids as well. I will try that! Thanks!

[tcaddigan]

It's more about doubling the performance. Take the same sound, and record it twice, the exact same way. The subtleties in the two performances is what deepens it. you'll see what I mean...