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Music Appreciation

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9. Wow, that first example (at 1:35, Fixx), I can't quite figure that out, but...

Reply to ProfessorGAC (Reply #8)

Wed Oct 2, 2024, 11:59 AM

Oct 2

...it sounds like it's a pitch transposer up an octave or so. It's a pretty rad sound, that's for sure. The second example (0:11, Satriani) is definitely Fixx-inspired. Those kinds of sounds are fairly easy to get using a DI (guitar through a direct box into the mixing desk, no amp). West-Oram mostly uses active pickups, which also help get that sound. The other tricks used include absolute brickwall compression, EQ, and some kind of modulation effect, most often the Roland Dimension D (especially in the '80s). Another overlooked trick: the Aphex Aural Exciter (yes, they gave it a Spinal Tap name!). That's often where all those high frequencies are coming from.

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Fix - One Thing Leads to Another [View all] marble falls Oct 1 OP

Thanks Figarosmom Oct 1 #1

The Fixx megahertz Oct 1 #2

Fixx that for me, will ya? marble falls Oct 1 #3

Love this song Ilikepurple Oct 1 #4

Cover3d It - For A LONG Time ProfessorGAC Oct 2 #5

See above. Great song. Perfect for a show band. marble falls Oct 2 #6

Jamie West-Oram has always been one of my favorite guitarists from that era. keep_left Oct 2 #7

Interesting ProfessorGAC Oct 2 #8

Wow, that first example (at 1:35, Fixx), I can't quite figure that out, but... keep_left Oct 2 #9

I Use... ProfessorGAC Oct 2 #10

That makes sense. I need to get one of those Boss pedals--I think they are discontinued now. keep_left Oct 2 #11

I Was A Fan From The First Album ProfessorGAC Oct 2 #12

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