TGF Do Something Weekly Challenge Week 4

[JiveTurkey]

Filling in for Drew so we can keep this train rolling

I don't have drum files because I suck

@Iron1- 6 (wtf jfc no one will ever catch up!)
@sotipay - 1
@Alex Kenivel - 4
@duzie - 1
@FAKA! - *5*!!!!
@metropolis_4 - 3
@TJontheRoad - 3
@SeeD - 1
@Fireproof - 1
@la szum - 3
@Piing - 2
@TheTrueZoltan! - 3
@Jarick - 1
@JiveTurkey - 3
@woody - 3
@Gearzilla - 3
@Whizzinby - 3
@TravisG406 - 4
@fretworn - 1
@Bruce - 2
@DrewJD82 -3


Some of y'all are pretty prolific If I got the counts wrong; just drop me a PM and I will fix it. Get to work \m/

 

[TheTrueZoltan!]

For this week's challenge submission, I recorded my first death metal vocals in about 10 years. Compared to Drew, my vocal "technique" is definitely more of the self-destructive, blood-spitting kind, but to my surprise, the growls turned out better than I expected. Had a lot of fun putting this one together!

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Instruments: Fender MiJ Modern Strat, PRS S2 Custom 22, Fender Player Precision (all w. EMG pickups)
Mic: Røde NT1
Audio interface: PreSonus Quantum 2
Software: Cubase 12 Pro, Valhalla, SIR, PSP & FabFilter plug-ins, Toontrack EZdrummer 3 & Death Metal EZX, Helix Native & Neural DSP Archetype Rabea

 

[Iron1]

Here's this week's track. Feels like the intro to an album to me... YMMV.



Drums: Beta Monkey loops & hits
Bass: 1994 Ibanez EXB445 w/Bartolini pups, Helix preset w/Stupor OD pedal, Soldano Lead Amp, Mesa 610 Bass Cali Cab
Guitar 1-4: 2020 Jackson HT7Pro Series DKNYw/Fishman Classics
Guitar 1 & 3 amp & FX: Helix preset w/Stupor OD, Das Bensen Mega (Deizel), Ola Englund Mesa OS Cab IR
Guitar 2 & 4 amp & FX: Helix preset w/Stupor OD pedal, Soldano Lead Amp, Mesa Cali V30 Cab

Bass Drop: Garageband Synthesizer

DAW: Garageband
Interface: Scarlet 2i2 gen 1

 

[DrewJD82]

Thank you, brother!!

When I get home tonight I’ll slap some drum tracks together….everyone is getting blast beats played on a jazz kit. A REAL jazz kit.

 

[Iron1]

For this week's challenge submission, I recorded my first death metal vocals in about 10 years. Compared to Drew, my vocal "technique" is definitely more of the self-destructive, blood-spitting kind, but to my surprise, the growls turned out better than I expected. Had a lot of fun putting this one together!

- - -

Instruments: Fender MiJ Modern Strat, PRS S2 Custom 22, Fender Player Precision (all w. EMG pickups)
Mic: Røde NT1
Audio interface: PreSonus Quantum 2
Software: Cubase 12 Pro, Valhalla, SIR, PSP & FabFilter plug-ins, Toontrack EZdrummer 3 & Death Metal EZX, Helix Native & Neural DSP Archetype Rabea

Now I need to go dust off my copy of Subconscious Terror.

 

[TheTrueZoltan!]

Now I need to go dust off my copy of Subconscious Terror.

Haha, Transcend the Rubicon would be a better choice, though. And let‘s not forget to give False a spin… ;-)

 

[TheTrueZoltan!]

[…]



[…]

Heavy AF :-O You know what you‘re doing and you constantly deliver the goods. Hats off to you!

And bonus points for the title!

 

[Iron1]

Heavy AF :-O You know what you‘re doing and you constantly deliver the goods. Hats off to you!

Thanks brutha! Right back at you!

 

[TJontheRoad]

Here’s some prog rock with a bonus science lesson called, “Phases Of Matter”.



Gear used in production;

Suhr Modern Satin,
Gibson Custom Modern Double Cut,
Schecter C-1 FR S Platinum,
Boss SY-1000
Fractal FM9,
Toontracks Superior Drummer,
Arturia MS-20 V,
Arturia Synthi V,
Arturia MiniFreak V,
Arturia MatrixBrute,
Sequential Pro3,
ASM Hydrasynth,
U-he Diva,
Tasty Chips GR-1,
Valhalla Super Massive,
Valhalla Delay,

 

[TheTrueZoltan!]

[…]



[…]

Your creativity shows a childlike joy of discovery and playfulness. I admire that very much!

 

[DrewJD82]

I’m simultaneously stoked and jealous that I’m gonna get lapped.

 

[TJontheRoad]

Your creativity shows a childlike joy of discovery and playfulness. I admire that very much!

Yeah, I'm just a kid in a candy store :)

Thanks for watching.

 

[Iron1]

Here’s some prog rock with a bonus science lesson called, “Phases Of Matter”.



Gear used in production;

Suhr Modern Satin,
Gibson Custom Modern Double Cut,
Schecter C-1 FR S Platinum,
Boss SY-1000
Fractal FM9,
Toontracks Superior Drummer,
Arturia MS-20 V,
Arturia Synthi V,
Arturia MiniFreak V,
Arturia MatrixBrute,
Sequential Pro3,
ASM Hydrasynth,
U-he Diva,
Tasty Chips GR-1,
Valhalla Super Massive,
Valhalla Delay,

Within the first 30 seconds I realized I was spontaneously smiling from ear to ear. Can't say much more than that. #FunShinesThrough

 

[JiveTurkey]

Here’s some prog rock with a bonus science lesson called, “Phases Of Matter”.



Gear used in production;

Suhr Modern Satin,
Gibson Custom Modern Double Cut,
Schecter C-1 FR S Platinum,
Boss SY-1000
Fractal FM9,
Toontracks Superior Drummer,
Arturia MS-20 V,
Arturia Synthi V,
Arturia MiniFreak V,
Arturia MatrixBrute,
Sequential Pro3,
ASM Hydrasynth,
U-he Diva,
Tasty Chips GR-1,
Valhalla Super Massive,
Valhalla Delay,

Serious "Mr. Bungle without vocals if they weren't so schizophrenically angry" vibe here. I dig it!

 

[la szum]

Thanks for giving the Challenge Thread some CPR, JT.

 

[JiveTurkey]

Thanks for giving the Challenge Thread some CPR, JT.

My pleasure!

 

[la szum]

Here’s some prog rock with a bonus science lesson called, “Phases Of Matter”.



Gear used in production;

Suhr Modern Satin,
Gibson Custom Modern Double Cut,
Schecter C-1 FR S Platinum,
Boss SY-1000
Fractal FM9,
Toontracks Superior Drummer,
Arturia MS-20 V,
Arturia Synthi V,
Arturia MiniFreak V,
Arturia MatrixBrute,
Sequential Pro3,
ASM Hydrasynth,
U-he Diva,
Tasty Chips GR-1,
Valhalla Super Massive,
Valhalla Delay,

So a watched pot really does boil after all.

Now we know. Myth shattered!

That is insane and epic! No idea how you became who you are, but don't ever change @TJontheRoad .

 

[TJontheRoad]

Within the first 30 seconds I realized I was spontaneously smiling from ear to ear. Can't say much more than that. #FunShinesThrough

Serious "Mr. Bungle without vocals if they weren't so schizophrenically angry" vibe here. I dig it!

So a watched pot really does boil after all.

Now we know. Myth shattered!

That is insane and epic! No idea how you became who you are, but don't ever change @TJontheRoad .

Thanks guys :)

 

[la szum]

For this week's challenge submission, I recorded my first death metal vocals in about 10 years. Compared to Drew, my vocal "technique" is definitely more of the self-destructive, blood-spitting kind, but to my surprise, the growls turned out better than I expected. Had a lot of fun putting this one together!

- - -

Instruments: Fender MiJ Modern Strat, PRS S2 Custom 22, Fender Player Precision (all w. EMG pickups)
Mic: Røde NT1
Audio interface: PreSonus Quantum 2
Software: Cubase 12 Pro, Valhalla, SIR, PSP & FabFilter plug-ins, Toontrack EZdrummer 3 & Death Metal EZX, Helix Native & Neural DSP Archetype Rabea

Doooooooooooooooooooood!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[la szum]

Here's this week's track. Feels like the intro to an album to me... YMMV.



Drums: Beta Monkey loops & hits
Bass: 1994 Ibanez EXB445 w/Bartolini pups, Helix preset w/Stupor OD pedal, Soldano Lead Amp, Mesa 610 Bass Cali Cab
Guitar 1-4: 2020 Jackson HT7Pro Series DKNYw/Fishman Classics
Guitar 1 & 3 amp & FX: Helix preset w/Stupor OD, Das Bensen Mega (Deizel), Ola Englund Mesa OS Cab IR
Guitar 2 & 4 amp & FX: Helix preset w/Stupor OD pedal, Soldano Lead Amp, Mesa Cali V30 Cab

Bass Drop: Garageband Synthesizer

DAW: Garageband
Interface: Scarlet 2i2 gen 1

Man, those Bass drops are sick as fuck! Sounds killer here. I may have to go all Skrillex on a submission sometime.

Dug the heavily gated vibe in a few spots, too. You and your tracks are super consistent in the vibe and style
you are bringing. Seems like one of the hardest things to achieve, too. Can tell you know what you are doing
and have a vision for your music.