Post by wannaplayblues on Jan 31, 2024 14:22:00 GMT -6
Hey all,
It's been a manic 8 months and a lot has happened...
basically, we had the opportunity to make modifications to our home, which we undertook. Added to this was the opportunity for me to build a log cabin (from a flat pack kit) at the bottom of the garden which is now my office and recording studio. I have network and power and a nice desk
Not-to-mention, all my amps are available at short distance/notice and I can crank up some volume without disturbing family members or neighbours
Recently, I bought my first all valve amp head (5watts) - a Bugera T5. Plugged into my VOX 12" speaker cab it sounds awesome! It's nice to see the valves glowing inside it, but I can really hear the difference valves make. Every little touch comes through whereas solid-state seems to loose this IMHO.
Finding it *so* easy to get some blues tones with it - and it takes pedals beautifully, so been throwing my BOSS BD2 at it. Added to that, I've setup a mic and initial recording went brilliantly. Looking to add a second to get a good blend. I'm currently using a TASCAM TM80 Condenser Microphone, but hope to add a Stagg SDM70 (cheaper SM57 type) to see if I can get full blend range using 2 mic recording
I intend to get back into recording *very* soon - and this time, the wooden planks behind me will be real
Here's what the Amp Head looks like - get one if you can, well worth it for a full Class-A style amp
It's been a manic 8 months and a lot has happened...
basically, we had the opportunity to make modifications to our home, which we undertook. Added to this was the opportunity for me to build a log cabin (from a flat pack kit) at the bottom of the garden which is now my office and recording studio. I have network and power and a nice desk
Not-to-mention, all my amps are available at short distance/notice and I can crank up some volume without disturbing family members or neighbours Recently, I bought my first all valve amp head (5watts) - a Bugera T5. Plugged into my VOX 12" speaker cab it sounds awesome! It's nice to see the valves glowing inside it, but I can really hear the difference valves make. Every little touch comes through whereas solid-state seems to loose this IMHO.
Finding it *so* easy to get some blues tones with it - and it takes pedals beautifully, so been throwing my BOSS BD2 at it. Added to that, I've setup a mic and initial recording went brilliantly. Looking to add a second to get a good blend. I'm currently using a TASCAM TM80 Condenser Microphone, but hope to add a Stagg SDM70 (cheaper SM57 type) to see if I can get full blend range using 2 mic recording
I intend to get back into recording *very* soon - and this time, the wooden planks behind me will be real
Here's what the Amp Head looks like - get one if you can, well worth it for a full Class-A style amp
