Category Archives: Music

Compression 101

Hello everyone, here’s a little introduction to how compression and your final mixdown should look. Observe exhibit A: This is good, but it’s a bit soft — see that bit on the right there, at the end of the track? … Continue reading

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Hello Everyone

This is what I’ve been up to for the past few days: And some power supply rewiring that I’m surprised I didn’t shock myself to death with, considering I’ve got no background in engineering. At $1500 with the case, this … Continue reading

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FFAFFFAFFFAF

Tonight was amazing. I went nuts when they played Roses for the Dead; I handed Ern my glasses and went into the pit. Would’ve gladly paid another $85 to experience it all again. Label/Receipt Number: CP89 8005 868U S Status: … Continue reading

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#81

Okay, so more people read this than I thought. I just wonder when I’ll be outed as an indie fraud and stoned for listening to MSTRKRFT and Blank & Jones! Heehee. I was at Peninsula the other day and I … Continue reading

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It's a Job

Last year, Daniel Sassoon (very succinctly) wrote: In Singapore everybody seems to want a freebie when it comes to bands and music. “Oh, can I have a free CD?” “Can you put me on your guestlist?” “Wah, must pay ticket … Continue reading

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Today

Rice and beans for the next 3 months… The only single thing that’s more expensive than this in my rig is my Lakland. But what the heck — if I’m going to be serious about things, I may as well … Continue reading

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Ampegging

This is depressing; I think I might actually have to settle for the industry standard as opposed to having something more unique. The Thunderfunk got sold to someone else, the Musicman head is on hold pending payment for someone else, … Continue reading

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YEAH

It’s going to cost a bomb, but damn if it won’t be sweet.

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NO

OH MY GOD THE SADOWSKY GOT SOLD TO SOMEBODY ELSE This is a disaster.

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Two Reasons why Sesame Street is so Awesome

1: The groove in this one: 2: The insane amount of stop-motion: Sadowsky Sadowsky Sadowsky. Make it work! By Baybeats! – - My knuckles got bruised by the pallet jack today. Not a pleasant experience, having your hand caught between … Continue reading

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#34

I’m feeling the after-effects of Jasper’s party — barbecued lamb steaks, chicken wings, lots of chocolate and a very nice pizza after that at Timbre. Sorethroat.com man, sorethroat.com. Anyway. If you guys don’t know already, I’m selling my red Lakland … Continue reading

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End 2007

I will have you. It’s going to be pushing my budget (7% GST blah), but hopefully the jobs coming in and the fact that I’m 21 this year will convince the parents to subsidize this one some. Can’t wait for … Continue reading

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Can't Fight this Fire

Yes… my band’s in the papers. I look pretty pasty and I have no idea what’s up with my hair either, but I guess we could’ve looked worse :) Godwin — I don’t know why Joe stopped blogging; I don’t … Continue reading

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Pride

I stole this off Joe Ng’s blog: Prior to the mid-70s in Canada and Australia, local music was hardly played on their radio stations. Perception of domestic music was poor. Around that period, several groups of individuals and record labels … Continue reading

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Three Posts And I'm Already Talking About Gear

Today I partnered my Fender with the Aguilar preamp and EBS Octabass and ran it straight into the GK amp. I think that’s pretty much all I need for The Fire Fight actually… will probably throw in the Barber LTD … Continue reading

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