The Collector

[Chipfryer]

Made on Windows but with Linux modeling.
http://www.myspace.com/chipfryermusic

Boys the road is tough. Npt happy with some mixing issues but this is rc1.
I know you guys will know what that is all about.

[Scary Hallo]

Sounds interesting!
What do you mean 'Linux modeling'?

[Chipfryer]

Bad choice of words, apologies and thank you very much.

I mixed this in Linux for the most part, the MP3 didn't come out as well as I had thought, its much too tinny sounding with high frequencies. Vocals will change it all of course.
Thanks for the reply.

[Jan]

I like it! Sometimes it sounds a bit like Jordan Rudess, especially the beginning. It has an 80's vibe, which I like.

But you are right, it sounds a little thin. I don't know if you know Jamin yet, it could help.

[Chipfryer]

Thanks Jan.
Yeah top end is too high. I'll work on this today sometime. Thanks for you input too.
Best wishes.

I like it! Sometimes it sounds a bit like Jordan Rudess, especially the beginning. It has an 80's vibe, which I like.

But you are right, it sounds a little thin. I don't know if you know Jamin yet, it could help.

[Chipfryer]

If I could keep Jamin open for longer than an hour at a time I might be able to complete this wretched song
Has anyone tried Har-Bal?
It only works on windows, there are no demos.
Just wondering?

Cheers.

[Scot Solida]

Never tried Har-bal. I've heard good things (but I cringe every time I see the name. Y'see, my guitarist is named... "Har"!), but I have no first hand experience with it. I haven't settled on any new mastering tools since selling my beloved PowerCore when I ditched my old PowerMac.

However, I just have to say that I really like this track. I dig good prog a lot and this is good prog. I like the heavy, almost new wave synth sounds in there... it makes for a change from the usual prog arrangements. If I were to compare it to anything, I'd probably say PFM or even a bit of IQ here and there. In any case, this is terrific stuff. The arrangement is excellent, the composition is excellent. It does everything a good prog instrumental should, but without sounding too "retro". My favorite bit is at 5:39. What a great sound! What a great shift in mood! I love it.

[Chipfryer]

Scot what can I say other than thank you very much indeed, I'm glad you liked it and am deeply flattered by what you have said, thank you again.
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Yes I heard today that Engineers hate Har-Bal? That in fact made a friend decide to try it hahahaha
Keep well Scot, very best regards.