In the studio with Brian Baker - acoustic guitar

[Jamminn555]

Fantastic guitar playing mate. Deep in the pocket.

Benjamin Black

Los Angeles, CA

[atractorads]

It's OK. Don't worry about it.

bb

[HANK0000]

Fuck, I was expecting Bad Religion.

NO ONE GIVES A SHIT!

What have you done with the real Brian Baker?

[kopeckat]

do you use real - physical compressor before it is recorded on the computer?

I guess compressor (that's in a computer ) doesn't do anything when recording on the computer.

i get clipping when I record and i don't know how to prevent it.

thanks.

[atractor]

@kopeckat Yes, I use an actual compressor before it goes to the D/A interface. It's incorporated into my mic pre - the one I have is the Joe Meek and it allows me to compress the signal a varying amount, and adjust the input and output levels of the unit so that I'm getting a strong signal into the computer but not overloading. There are plenty of similar units that aren't too expensive but do a great job - Studio Projects stuff is worth a look.

[kieranblacker]

what headphone you using

[atractor]

@kieranblacker Those ones are AKG K141 - recently I've switched to Sony MDR - 7506. Both good, I just like the Sonys better!

[renegade687]

he played guitar for minor threat bad reliigion, and dag nasty?

[XxstuckinajarxX]

different brian baker LMAO

[funkydafunker]

Your advice is excellent and I love yr approach to the tunings and moods and grooves etc.

Thanks for the inspiration.All the time

[PUDDICOMBE1992]

Where Can I Buy This CD Of Yours ?

[NoobX04]

Thanks for the tips!

[ENSERFUD0208]

hello, what sort of microphone do you use to record when you're playing guitar and vocal at the beginnig (3min)?

it's sounds good. thanks for the video

[atractor]

It's a Rodes NT1. Thanks for watching.

[ENSERFUD0208]

hello, just before recording when you are explaining and playing whith the rythm ?

because i can't see any microphone , and i don't think it's the microphone of the webcam . I want to make some vidéos of my band whith one microphone who can reproduce the sound of the room. perhaps you'll can help me. thanks

[rnlirnlirnlirnlirnli]

I have write a song can you possible change some of the lyrics but keep the same meaning and record some music for it please just a trial run for song writting.

[Gtrplyr1]

I use the Presonus Firepod... Its great 8 inputs, 8 mic pres, firewire compatiblity... all built into one and its quite affordable. go for it!!

[crizbo]

i'm looking to buy equipment for a little studio in my room, but i'm stuck for buying an audio interface.

i'm guessing your setup was all bought seperately, like pre-amps, compressors, etc.

i don't have enough money to do that, so i need to buy an all in one, like an audio interface.

do you have any refrences?

thanks a lot

[atractor]

I don't really think you could go past the Pro Tools stuff. I use the 002 rack as an interface, it came with Pro tools LE and a heap of plug ins. The new stuff is even better.

Hope this helps

bb

[dollabillbeats]

i no he has pro tools

his sneaky little 002 is poppin out

[elsewherebeats1]

check out these hot tracks made the same way at myspace(dot)com/elsewherebeats

[Malacia]

Also, can I ask what mic you use to record your guitar parts?

[atractor]

No worries - I'm using a Rodes NT1. I like it because it gives a real sparkle on the top end. I like to record with extra tops on and then take them out, rather than try to wind them in later! Hope this helps and good luck with your setup.

bb

[Malacia]

This is probably old news to you and something you've considered already but you should check out the variax acoustic guitar, makes altering your tuning incredibly easy.

Good video btw, you've got a really nice setup, buying an imac myself soon, will take me a while to save up for logic and some decent recording equipment though :(

[dave2000onlyoner]

Brian, great stuff my man, we see, we hear we learn. thanks, dave.

[bigdeadturkey]

For the drum track do you use a vst plug in if so which one?

[flabby787]

Awesome Thanks

[Drbagu]

Yeah, these videos are all fantastic. I know how frustrating it can be to set up your own mics and then try and do a few takes, but to do that while filming!! Thanks very much for these videos. Ross

[amaurythewarrior]

your vids are really great !very useful !

[atractor]

Thanks for that, glad to be a useful engine. If you feel like it, check out the Upright bass one, it's brand new and kinda funny. (I think!)