Magnetic Ether

Since the voting started exactly one week ago at noon Pacific time, I assumed that it was going to close at noon too, but you're right, that probably should be clarified next time. Sucks that you didn't get to vote .

Hey man, I really liked this entry . I've listened to all the compo tracks many times this past week, so I'm pretty familiar with this mix by now. The opening/closing riffs are cool, and I like how you made them kind of off beat, but the instrument itself sounds really synthetic. Maybe it's just me, but I think a more natural instrument would sound better there. Also, I think the drums could use some work. Since it sounds like you're using acoustic samples, you might want to try making them sound a little bit less programmed. Some more variation would be nice too; repetition is fine, but after a while they get kind of boring. I'd really like to see them get changed up at 0:25, 0:55...basically whenever a new riff starts or instrument comes in. You don't have to go crazy, but little changes in the beat would be nice. Overall it's a very enjoyable listen though!

Ah, I forgot about the extra points you get for voting. That makes sense.

Wow, those were some close scores! Congratulations to the winners . Edit: Also, 27 voters isn't bad considering it was the first round. Hopefully there will be even more next time.

Have you decided if you're releasing the votes or just the final scores yet?

Me too . I hope all the stars got their votes in on time!

I've wanted to remix this in the past (I love this theme) but unfortunately I have no idea what to do with it . I'll definitely be checking out the entries though.

Yeah, I'm definitely leaning toward trying that. Thanks for the help!

It goes away when I unplug it from the computer. It's still plugged into the wall. Also, I make sure to unplug everything else in the room when I'm recording to try and minimize interference, so the only thing that's ever plugged in is the computer.

Just a shitty Epiphone Les Paul Special.

That does sound like it might work. Uggh, so many options XD. Okay, interesting...when you refer to balanced cables, you're talking about the guitar cable and not the laptop power cord yes?

If anyone does want to take this on, I can play tin whistle!

I've looked around, but none of the rental places here seem to rent accessories like that. If I can though, I would like to try it out first if I decide to buy it; I don't want to bring it home and find out that it doesn't fix the problem.

Just voted. It wasn't easy...I wanted to vote for everyone .

Hmm...I might have to try that.

Yeah, it's usb powered. As for your hub suggestion, I didn't even know something like that exists...could you show me exactly what you mean?

Double. Once or twice. Didn't seem to make a difference. Yeah, they're way too expensive. My battery wasn't even very good when I first got it either (Lasted maybe 2-3 hours and recording would just drain it faster). Ideally I'd like to be able to record while it's plugged in. I would be using it on my laptop power cord. I record directly into my audio interface so there is no amp. I don't think it's interference because the noise is there even when the guitar isn't plugged in and as soon as I unplug the power cord it goes away. I was thinking about shielding for a while but I'm really not comfortable opening up the guitar. I may still do it in the future, but the noise coming from the guitar itself is usually quite minimal. I'm almost positive the issue is being caused by the laptop cord.

I was already using ASIO, but thanks for the suggestion.

So...the general consensus is that I should get one of those eliminator things? Uggh, why do they have to be so expensive?

So I figured out that the hum I get whenever I try and record electric guitars comes from my laptop's power cord. Having learned this, I would just record from my battery, but it's so bad that it can only last a few minutes. Just wondering if this plagues anyone else and if there's anything you do to get rid of/minimize it. I know there are things you can buy to eliminate it, but they're expensive...

Ah...possibly. Could that be clarified?

I think this is the way to go. Besides, the final scores are all that matter Also, I agree with SuperiorX and Sir_NutS about the project file thing. I understand what the rationale is for not allowing it, but I think it would just end up being limiting, especially when time is a commodity.

Due to all the issues that have been brought up, I'm thinking, if people are okay with this, that it might be easier and more efficient for everyone if Mindwanderer decides who all the pairs are. That way he could do his best to match people who are in similar time zones and work with the same DAW.

Yeah, I should have been clearer...How about Not to cover-ish, and not too unrecognizable? I guess I'm just not clear on how to evaluate the mixes based on that. Also, in case anyone missed it, these are my sources.

Actually, that brings up a good point...how exactly should we be evaluating source usage? Should it be based on the OCR guidelines (Not too much, not too little kind of thing)?