Kazoo's. Lots of 'em. A cooperation with https://soundcloud.com/aaronheesakkers

Kazoofest. (aka, "Drunk Beehive")

A short A/B comparison between the MXL R144 ribbon mic and the Shure SM57. The samples were recorded in stereo. The MXL ribbon was positioned directly in front of the cones of the cab, while the Shures were at an angle of 45 deg, pointing at about 1/3rd off center of the cones.
The First half of the sample is the MXL. It sounds much richer than the Shure. This makes sense, because the SM is a dynamic mic where the MXL is a ribbon. The frequency response of ribbons is much wider.
On top of that, the MXL has way more definition in what it picks up.

For reference, the guitar gear: Ibanez JS1000btb guitar, Marshall JMP-1 midi preamp, TC Electronic G-Force effects rack, Marshall 9100 stereo power amp, Marshall 4x12 Classic 30s cabinet.

A/B MIC comparison between MXL R144 And Shure SM57 Blow Me Away.WAV

Our take on "Eleanor Rigby", featuring Chris' amazing Johnny Cash interpretation. Heh. :)

Beastles  2014-01-29 - Eleanor Rigby sneak preview

Afraid

A long jam that we did last monday at bandpractice. It's not spectacular, just very nice to listen to and let your mind wander.

Ask! - 2014 - 11 - 17  - jam bij oefensessie

A jam that happened last monday during band practice. Nothing fancy, just letting our minds drift for a bit.

Ask! - 2014 - 12 - 15 - 02 - Jam2

A jam on our last practice session. Mistakes and all, it is whatit is. Enjoy! :)

Ask! - Jam 2015-01-12

A study of the music we dubbed 'Manic Minister', or rather: a jam that suddenly happened during Ask! bandpractice :)

Ask! - 2015 - 01 - 26 - Manic Minister Jam

A sudden jam that happened during our bandpractice. We had fun exploring this soundscape :)

Ask! - 2015 - 02 - 02 - Jam: Shuffled Eggs

A melancholic jam that happened during bandpractice last monday. Lean back, relax, pour yourself a drink and just let it all glide off.

Jam: Ask! - 2015 - 02 - 09 - Walk By Night

A sample of the drum mix I did with my band, "Ask!" (check us out at www.askfirst.nl ! ;)).

I used the Glyn Johns method of micing the kit.
OH: 2x Samson C02-s pencil condensers
Snare: Shure SM57
Kick:  Sennheiser E902 

It was recorded on a BOSS BR-1600 unit.

"Pijn" a drums-only sample using the Glyn Johns-technique for recording drums

Guitarist and codemonkey. Creator and fixer. A passion for music and for beauty! Check out my band, "Ask!" on www.askfirst.nl !

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