Recording Magazine Review...

Several months ago I posted tracks of mine posing the question about bottom-end presence. I mix down using headphones (and very inexpensive Yamaha monitors), so I always wonder how the bottom-end stacks up to larger playback systems.

That's one of the reasons I was flabbergasted getting this review of "Cutthroat" from Recording Magazine's Marty Peters: http://www.recordingmag.com/tapereviews/2010/05/107.html

Now I feel I can use this track as a reference when listening to future mix downs of mine through the same headphones and cheap speakers. Someday I'll buy a great set of quality speakers for my set-up, but in the meantime I'll rely on feedback from online sources like Harmony Central.

Best, John

Nice review, congrats. Not how I thought this thread was going to go. :-b

-Dan.

Congratulations!

See what happens, kids, when someone listens to this forum?

Thanks guys! Actually your right Ken (is it). I've picked more up from websites like Harmony Central than any other source.

Of course I get good advice from my wife Sandra also. She told me my head was swelling since that review. I'm back down to Earth now.

Best, John

Congrats on the great review. Let me add a modest one of my own: That's quite impressive all the way around. Arrangement, sounds, recording, mix... great job John! :phil: The article said you are "working in Logic Pro 8, and using a combination of East West and NI samples" ; can you tell us a little more about what you're using, and some details about your favorite sounds?

Thanks Phil!

I'll pull the Logic project up later today and add some details. This track was submitted to Recording Mag awhile back. Can't remember all the details. I'll report back later.

Best, John

As requested:

As in all of my projects, I start the writing process on an acoustic piano. This is my favorite part of the process. I write most parts out before heading to the computer. I do get additional ideas (and add parts) during the recording process.

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