Aaaaaahhhhh!!!!!@$#^@^##@

ericthecableguy
Registered User
Joined: 07/09/05
Posts: 1,929
Most frustrating day ever.

Me and the keyboardist skipped last two classes to record with the bad. We miked up the drums and got ready to record. After 2-3 hours we had a full drum track for a song and were ready to start the guitars...

...Then the drummers brother accidentaly kicked out the power cord and, being digital, the whole track was ERASED.

There was a huge bitchfest between thw two, and it just spoiled the whole vibe. The guy's got huge anger management problems...and it all just sucked.

We recorded it again all pissed off, and didn't bother checking levels...the bass mic was moved and it turned out that it was clipping the whole time.

Sunuvabiatch. RRRR

/rant
For life is quite absurd and death's the final word, You must always face the curtain with a bow
Forget about your sin - give the audience a grin
Enjoy it - it's your last chance anyhow.
METOOB
Permalink
# 1
Dr_simon
Guitar Tricks Instructor
Joined: 07/06/02
Posts: 5,021
automatic power backup...you know you want to !

They are not that expensive either.

I used to use one with my D1600 which would also erase anything that wasn't saved properly.
My instructors page and www.studiotrax.net for all things recording.
my toons Brought to you by Dr BadGAS
Permalink
# 2
ericthecableguy
Registered User
Joined: 07/09/05
Posts: 1,929
Sounds like a good idea. It pissed me off too, cause i mentioned saving the track and was ignored...then he bitches about it for the next hour.
For life is quite absurd and death's the final word, You must always face the curtain with a bow
Forget about your sin - give the audience a grin
Enjoy it - it's your last chance anyhow.
METOOB
Permalink
# 3
polansky
Registered User
Joined: 06/20/06
Posts: 327
Ok I know not all of us have specific spaces where to make music, sometimes we hang around basements, garage, mezzanines, anywhere, it;s almost intrusive.

But I have to say, get some privacy, the band and some handy tech it's OK, but visitors tend to be slopy around cables, conections, power cords, you drink over you amp, things like that.

The drummers brother... damn... stay behind the line cuz we are working here!!!.

You know what I mean, you know bout cables, you know your way around them, some people just don't know that, keep them away.
Power corrupts. Absolute power is kinda neat.
Permalink
# 4
Dr_simon
Guitar Tricks Instructor
Joined: 07/06/02
Posts: 5,021
failing that buy a big hammer (even cheaper) and when anyone comes too near to your kit, start nailing their fingers and toes !!

they will sharp get the message !!
My instructors page and www.studiotrax.net for all things recording.
my toons Brought to you by Dr BadGAS
Permalink
# 5
Kevin Taylor
Guitar Tricks Instructor
Joined: 03/05/00
Posts: 4,722
Flog him with a wet tea leaf. Works every time.
Kevin's Guitar Tricks Lessons
Schmange Music U.K./Canada - Home Page
Schmange's iTunes
Permalink
# 6
ericthecableguy
Registered User
Joined: 07/09/05
Posts: 1,929
Originally Posted by: schmangeFlog him with a wet tea leaf. Works every time.


Orane pekoe or green?
For life is quite absurd and death's the final word, You must always face the curtain with a bow
Forget about your sin - give the audience a grin
Enjoy it - it's your last chance anyhow.
METOOB
Permalink
# 7
earthman buck
Registered User
Joined: 10/15/05
Posts: 2,953
Originally Posted by: ericthecableguyMost frustrating day ever.

Me and the keyboardist skipped last two classes to record with the bad. We miked up the drums and got ready to record. After 2-3 hours we had a full drum track for a song and were ready to start the guitars...

...Then the drummers brother accidentaly kicked out the power cord and, being digital, the whole track was ERASED.

There was a huge bitchfest between thw two, and it just spoiled the whole vibe. The guy's got huge anger management problems...and it all just sucked.

We recorded it again all pissed off, and didn't bother checking levels...the bass mic was moved and it turned out that it was clipping the whole time.

Sunuvabiatch. RRRR

/rant


"Feeling down? Future seem bleak? Maybe >THIS< could help cheer you up."


:)
Can't a Captain look at a Queen?
Permalink
# 8
Kevin Taylor
Guitar Tricks Instructor
Joined: 03/05/00
Posts: 4,722
Originally Posted by: ericthecableguyOrane pekoe or green?


Earl Grey. Hot.
Kevin's Guitar Tricks Lessons
Schmange Music U.K./Canada - Home Page
Schmange's iTunes
Permalink
# 9
ericthecableguy
Registered User
Joined: 07/09/05
Posts: 1,929
Originally Posted by: earthman buck"Feeling down? Future seem bleak? Maybe >THIS< could help cheer you up."


:)


I heart You man.
For life is quite absurd and death's the final word, You must always face the curtain with a bow
Forget about your sin - give the audience a grin
Enjoy it - it's your last chance anyhow.
METOOB
Permalink
# 10
acapella
Registered User
Joined: 12/08/05
Posts: 1,617
So, idiots breaking your stuff, huh? I know how that is. Well, hope this helps!
You go outside and practice screaming. We'll play music while you're gone.
Permalink
# 11
ericthecableguy
Registered User
Joined: 07/09/05
Posts: 1,929
Let me in on this mike...you've baited me.
For life is quite absurd and death's the final word, You must always face the curtain with a bow
Forget about your sin - give the audience a grin
Enjoy it - it's your last chance anyhow.
METOOB
Permalink
# 12
acapella
Registered User
Joined: 12/08/05
Posts: 1,617
Okay...here it is!

*support*
You go outside and practice screaming. We'll play music while you're gone.
Permalink
# 13
ericthecableguy
Registered User
Joined: 07/09/05
Posts: 1,929
Laid down the rest of the guitar for the song...all is well. :)

Solo was first take and i liked it, so the first take was kept.
For life is quite absurd and death's the final word, You must always face the curtain with a bow
Forget about your sin - give the audience a grin
Enjoy it - it's your last chance anyhow.
METOOB
Permalink
# 14
acapella
Registered User
Joined: 12/08/05
Posts: 1,617
Hooray. Can't wait to hear it!
You go outside and practice screaming. We'll play music while you're gone.
Permalink
# 15