Domestic Elements Vol. 1 by Papas St Germain at Sampleism
This sample pack was created exclusively from the recorded sounds of household objects.The next few posts will look into how some of this was done.peace papas st germain.
Sunday, 9 February 2014
Astral Acoustics was recorded in more of a traditional sense using microphones and a couple of pre amps.There is a lot of hardware processing on this sample pack but the digital element is just as important,especially when editing and re sampling the recorded material.
My favourite combination for this type of work was the large diaphragm condenser microphone the Rode NT 1000 and the Joe Meek vc3 Channel strip.
The Joe Meek unit is superb for recording acoustic guitars and vocals and i like the large diaphragm condensers for recording acoustics
Getting the source recordings right means that the samples will be of optimum quality and there will be no undesirable artefacts when it comes to the more extreme processing techniques used in creating the abstract acoustic samples.
Here are some more pictures from the loft space i call a studio.
the full studio
The Akai APC 20 and Novation Nocturn
the controllers are great for processing sounds on the fly.I audition and test all of my samples in Ableton and also test how they work with other sample libraries out on the market.
My favourite combination for this type of work was the large diaphragm condenser microphone the Rode NT 1000 and the Joe Meek vc3 Channel strip.
The Joe Meek unit is superb for recording acoustic guitars and vocals and i like the large diaphragm condensers for recording acoustics
Getting the source recordings right means that the samples will be of optimum quality and there will be no undesirable artefacts when it comes to the more extreme processing techniques used in creating the abstract acoustic samples.
Here are some more pictures from the loft space i call a studio.
The Akai APC 20 and Novation Nocturn
the controllers are great for processing sounds on the fly.I audition and test all of my samples in Ableton and also test how they work with other sample libraries out on the market.
Astral Acoustics by Papas St Germain at Sampleism
Astral Acoustics by Papas St Germain at Sampleism
here is the brand new Astral Acoustics Vol 1 sample pack from Papas St Germain.All the samples were played ,recorded,mixed and manipulated to create some unique acoustic guitar sounds, suitable for any genre of production.Enjoy.
Introductory offer of 50% off
here is the brand new Astral Acoustics Vol 1 sample pack from Papas St Germain.All the samples were played ,recorded,mixed and manipulated to create some unique acoustic guitar sounds, suitable for any genre of production.Enjoy.
Introductory offer of 50% off
Monday, 3 February 2014
The Den part 2
This post contains some more visuals of the papas st germain working environment.As you can see there is a fair amount of chaos and cable everywhere which is one of the downsides to using analogue hardware.I still think it's worth it though.My favourite part of the studio is the Akai samplers and line 6 echo unit.This is where i do a lot of processing and sampling then re sampling.Always prefer to look at these samplers as being empty vessels waiting to be filled with any sound possible.I play them almost like an instrument and get so many happy accidents working this way.Checked an interview recently at BoC pages and Boards of Canada still use them from time to time.Built like tanks and so reliable.
http://www.twoism.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11104
This the link to the blog at BoC pages where lots of other artists ask BoC questions.The paragraph below shows the answer to the Jon Hopkins question.
JON HOPKINS
Is there an instrument that has always given you inspiration and what is your relationship with it?
MS : Good question. Probably the Akai sampler. I keep going back to my old Akai. We use them more like synthesizers than samplers we record our own instrumental parts on it and then manipulate them. It’s not really an instrument in the sense that it doesn’t have it’s own sound, it's just a tool. I love the old stuff, the memories they hold and the efforts of memory they require. Also, they look like stuff in Soviet hospitals, which encourages us to do depressing music.
Below are some of the analogue pedals i use to process some of the samples from the Akai samplers back into my DAW (usually Pro Tools)
I love the Electro harmonix stuff it's musical,noisy and extreme everything sound design should be.I use the Vari wah as a filter rather than a conventional wah pedal and the big muff adds grit to any signal, a true classic.That's all for now folks more posts coming this week in the lead up to releasing Astral Acoustics sample pack on Feb 7th at sampleism.com. Peace papas st germain
This post contains some more visuals of the papas st germain working environment.As you can see there is a fair amount of chaos and cable everywhere which is one of the downsides to using analogue hardware.I still think it's worth it though.My favourite part of the studio is the Akai samplers and line 6 echo unit.This is where i do a lot of processing and sampling then re sampling.Always prefer to look at these samplers as being empty vessels waiting to be filled with any sound possible.I play them almost like an instrument and get so many happy accidents working this way.Checked an interview recently at BoC pages and Boards of Canada still use them from time to time.Built like tanks and so reliable.
This the link to the blog at BoC pages where lots of other artists ask BoC questions.The paragraph below shows the answer to the Jon Hopkins question.
JON HOPKINS
Is there an instrument that has always given you inspiration and what is your relationship with it?
MS : Good question. Probably the Akai sampler. I keep going back to my old Akai. We use them more like synthesizers than samplers we record our own instrumental parts on it and then manipulate them. It’s not really an instrument in the sense that it doesn’t have it’s own sound, it's just a tool. I love the old stuff, the memories they hold and the efforts of memory they require. Also, they look like stuff in Soviet hospitals, which encourages us to do depressing music.
Below are some of the analogue pedals i use to process some of the samples from the Akai samplers back into my DAW (usually Pro Tools)
I love the Electro harmonix stuff it's musical,noisy and extreme everything sound design should be.I use the Vari wah as a filter rather than a conventional wah pedal and the big muff adds grit to any signal, a true classic.That's all for now folks more posts coming this week in the lead up to releasing Astral Acoustics sample pack on Feb 7th at sampleism.com. Peace papas st germain
Sunday, 2 February 2014
The Den
Hi again, this post is a quick visual post sharing some of the gear used to write and record the new sample pack.The pictures also show the messy but beautiful environment that I work in.More to follow soon.
The Den
Some true analogue grit n noise
The Den
Some true analogue grit n noise
Ab a cu d top in a beautiful place 80 bpm
Ab a cu d top in a beautiful place 80 bpm
This is another quick post with an example of the type of sounds on the new sample pack
This is another quick post with an example of the type of sounds on the new sample pack
Tuesday, 28 January 2014
Open g abacu G D A blackbird style 80bpm
Open g abacu G D A blackbird style 80bpm
This is an example of the type of work i,ve been doing for the new sample library Astral Acoustics.A fingerpick sequence in open g.This is one of the more conventional sounds on the library.Hope you enjoy peace papas
This is an example of the type of work i,ve been doing for the new sample library Astral Acoustics.A fingerpick sequence in open g.This is one of the more conventional sounds on the library.Hope you enjoy peace papas
Sunday, 12 January 2014
Abstract Acoustics: Hello again from the blog on the creative process ...
Abstract Acoustics: Hello again from the blog on the creative process ...: Hello again from the blog on the creative process involved in making abstract acoustics vol 1. This post is going to look at some of the ba...
Hello again from the blog on the creative process involved in making abstract acoustics vol 1.
This post is going to look at some of the basic equipment used to record the initial samples.The main premise of this library is acoustic guitar so it's important to record the source sound properly.
A few basic bits used well is all that's needed here with a bit of trial and error to get the right sound for acoustic guitar.
I used a couple of pre amps before going into the audio interface and used a simple microphone set up for the recording.I always use condenser microphones and usually a large diaphragm cardioid microphone placed in the right position.I tend to find the best position through trial and error but a lot of this is down to personal taste.I always believe that it is best to avoid going to close to the sound hole and I tend not to have the front of the microphone direct at the sound hole.You want to avoid the bass heavy overtones that can occur from the proximity effect so keep a distance of about 20cm away from the guitar.I find that the area where the neck meets the body is a great starting point for placement and this can be refined to your own taste through trial and error.I use a matched pair of C1000's for stereo placement ,usually in a co incident set up and I use a Rode nt 100 for single set ups.
I use the Joe Meek vc3 pre amp and love this unit for recording.It includes compression and Eq and is useful for getting rid of annoying low end rumble that can sneak into recordings.Used subtly I would recommend this unit.I've seen them on e bay for less than 100 quid.With a bit of time and effort,it is possible to get a good recorded guitar sound anywhere but it is important to take into account the environment you are recording in.Small boxy square shaped rooms are the most difficult to record in due to early reflections,flutter echoes in corners and unusual responses to bass frequencies,standing waves etc.In this situation it is important to check the recorded sound for any issues that can impact on your recording.I' m lucky in that I record in a large loft space so this makes my job easier hurrah!.
That's all for just now.I'll get some pictures up of the gear used in my next post and go into the tunings and guitar style I used for recording the samples,peace love and respect papas st germain.
This post is going to look at some of the basic equipment used to record the initial samples.The main premise of this library is acoustic guitar so it's important to record the source sound properly.
A few basic bits used well is all that's needed here with a bit of trial and error to get the right sound for acoustic guitar.
I used a couple of pre amps before going into the audio interface and used a simple microphone set up for the recording.I always use condenser microphones and usually a large diaphragm cardioid microphone placed in the right position.I tend to find the best position through trial and error but a lot of this is down to personal taste.I always believe that it is best to avoid going to close to the sound hole and I tend not to have the front of the microphone direct at the sound hole.You want to avoid the bass heavy overtones that can occur from the proximity effect so keep a distance of about 20cm away from the guitar.I find that the area where the neck meets the body is a great starting point for placement and this can be refined to your own taste through trial and error.I use a matched pair of C1000's for stereo placement ,usually in a co incident set up and I use a Rode nt 100 for single set ups.
I use the Joe Meek vc3 pre amp and love this unit for recording.It includes compression and Eq and is useful for getting rid of annoying low end rumble that can sneak into recordings.Used subtly I would recommend this unit.I've seen them on e bay for less than 100 quid.With a bit of time and effort,it is possible to get a good recorded guitar sound anywhere but it is important to take into account the environment you are recording in.Small boxy square shaped rooms are the most difficult to record in due to early reflections,flutter echoes in corners and unusual responses to bass frequencies,standing waves etc.In this situation it is important to check the recorded sound for any issues that can impact on your recording.I' m lucky in that I record in a large loft space so this makes my job easier hurrah!.
That's all for just now.I'll get some pictures up of the gear used in my next post and go into the tunings and guitar style I used for recording the samples,peace love and respect papas st germain.
Tuesday, 7 January 2014
Abstract Acoustics Vol 1
Alright everyone, here to start a new blog on my next sample library.This library is going to be concerned with using acoustic instruments as the principal sound source.WHY? I,m searching for a way to create new sounds which can be used in any genre of music.
I,m becoming increasingly bored by using soft synths to create the basis of sounds.These tools are great but variety is essential in creating interesting sound and many of us are using a lot of the same tools available to us.
A lot of electronic music and music in general is becoming dull and totally homeogenised into a bland corporate compromise with no real attempts at individuality.This is strange at a time when musicians in all genres have never been more free in the tools and avenues to create and release music than ever before.
Abstract acoustics vol 1 is going to concentrate on acoustic guitar samples.Many of the samples will be finger picked acoustic guitar sequences in various turnings but the other side of this library will involve re sampling those sounds and creating completely new sounds,unrecognisable from the source. I like the texture of sound that you get with acoustic guitars and many happy accidents occur when playing and recording any type of acoustic instrument.The scrapes twangs and squeaks from acoustic playing can all be used as a basic sound for re sampling and playing using a sampler.
There will be 2volumes for the abstract acoustics series.The first will mainly be straight acoustic finger picked sequences,inspired by Bonobo four tet and BoC .The second volume will use flutes recorders harmonica violin and guitar twisted into new shapes and sound to create totally unique sounds.
I hope to release vol 1 soon but in the meantime will post some more on how I create some of the sounds and the gear I use to create this new series of sample packs.Bye for now peace papas
I,m becoming increasingly bored by using soft synths to create the basis of sounds.These tools are great but variety is essential in creating interesting sound and many of us are using a lot of the same tools available to us.
A lot of electronic music and music in general is becoming dull and totally homeogenised into a bland corporate compromise with no real attempts at individuality.This is strange at a time when musicians in all genres have never been more free in the tools and avenues to create and release music than ever before.
Abstract acoustics vol 1 is going to concentrate on acoustic guitar samples.Many of the samples will be finger picked acoustic guitar sequences in various turnings but the other side of this library will involve re sampling those sounds and creating completely new sounds,unrecognisable from the source. I like the texture of sound that you get with acoustic guitars and many happy accidents occur when playing and recording any type of acoustic instrument.The scrapes twangs and squeaks from acoustic playing can all be used as a basic sound for re sampling and playing using a sampler.
There will be 2volumes for the abstract acoustics series.The first will mainly be straight acoustic finger picked sequences,inspired by Bonobo four tet and BoC .The second volume will use flutes recorders harmonica violin and guitar twisted into new shapes and sound to create totally unique sounds.
I hope to release vol 1 soon but in the meantime will post some more on how I create some of the sounds and the gear I use to create this new series of sample packs.Bye for now peace papas
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