Apple Logic Pro /LogicExpress Discussion

Thanks again for all the advice, and I'm as lost as ever. I guess the  
sheer number of different options is why everyone has a different view!



Andy





On 30 Nov 2009, at 18:35, logicmixer wrote:

> So, I got the chance to mix an album on Adam s3A speakers earlier  
> this year. All I can say is WOW! I worked all day without ear  
> fatigue and got some of nicest mixes ever. And I, like Man Parrish,  
> have done quite a few "released" albums the past 30 years.  
> Everything from Jazz, to Punkrock, to foreign language Asian music.  
> I have owned/used Auratones (wish I still had a pair), NS-10 (glad I  
> tossed then), Spika Speakers, many types of JBL's (used to call them  
> BLURR), EV's, Altec Lancings (now I'm really dating myself) Tannoy  
> red and blue, Genelec 1030 and 1031, Dyna Audio (ouch my ears hurt  
> already, all digital is distorted, all digital is distorted, ALL  
> DIGI... you get the picture)and my favorite, Meyer HD1's (yeah,  
> yeah, yeah, reverb trails...) And, too many amplifiers to name  
> (that's right the amps colored the sound too). Instead of mixing  
> consoles (SSL, NEVE, AMEK, Trident, Tascam, Yamaha, Euphonix) we now  
> live in a world of A/D converters and PCM algorithms to add to the  
> mix (if you're a Pro Tools user you still "need" a console ... JK)!
>
> My advice: find something you like that's within your budget right  
> now (take your favorite CD of Wheezer, Coldplay or whatever and  
> test), listen to what others have mixed (not mp3's or iTunes crap,  
> get the real CD's) in the genre your aiming for on your new speakers  
> and try to emulate the balance and EQ on your new speakers (with  
> your music). Don't expect to get it right/perfect the 1'st, 2nd, or  
> even 3rd time. You are learning to "paint" with sound which is a  
> process that starts from the first recorded note (maybe you need to  
> change the mic placement, rent a Yamaha C7, or get an Ovation to  
> match the sound...) Speaking of which, microphone use is half the  
> battle to achieving great sounding mixes. Oh yeah, and listen,  
> Listen, LISTEN to everything! We perceive 3 dimensions with our 2  
> dimensional ears (not to mention that we feel the Low Freq with our  
> entire body), your job, should you decide to accept it, is to make  
> an impact on the auditory sense(SP)! Please don't hurt yourself...
>