hi
I will lay out my learning curve
After spending some time mixing and failing ,the realization has come with a surprise.
I now have found out that the sounds on the Genos plus Vst do not need a lot of manipulating to get in the ballpark
I just spent so long on trying to get things right only to hear a very clear recording ,but sounding at the bottom of a barrel or encased in a boom chamber even when not applying effects.
I tried out Ozone and neutron for the first time and not a great success.
When i gainstaged myself and went from there it was better.
Using Sonarworks also gives you a false sense of everything going well.
When rendering a final mix you have to turn Sonarworks off and that makes a big difference in what you hear.
So it is back to basic Genos and comparing a studio recording.
I have come to a conclusion that the Genos is almost a radio ready job and only needs slight touches.
I have to get the Genos sounds right first and then the hard work is nearly over.
Now i realise you have to get used to mixing with headphones and monitors and your room.
All what i have learnt so far is beginning to sink in.
Small moves and leave alone if all ok
For all Genos owners , get used to manipulating your songs in the effect department and voice construction as there is a multitude of sounds that sitting in there that is unbelievable. All it needs is experimentation, failing and failing ,then bam you get there.
I find the choirs useless with doo be doo's which sound so childish and NAF!!
Yem is the answer and a combination of layering and effects can save the day.
There is so much to cram in the Noddle that it will be a frustration at times.
Yes ,i find playing a song the easy part, it is the other bits that get me.
There must be others that are like me . SO Near ,But So far!!! LOL!!
I am purposely not putting out songs at the moment as i want to dig a little deeper
I will be 70 next March and that is my deadline for my dreams
All the best
John or Honest John!!!