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    I really hate compressors.

    Sometimes you just need to use a different compressor in order to get what you want. There are freeware ones decent enough to handle the job. As for drums specifically, try out this method (personally it rarely fails me)...
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    Avid's Eleven Rack

    If you can grab a used one for cheap go for it, as long as the expansion pack is installed. Just don't expect wonders in the tightness of the high-gain department (yes it can djent for example, just not as effectively as others). Despite its age, 11r is easy to use and generally pulls out tones...
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    8 string setup

    On a side note, is there a concensus about respecting the fretboard radius on an 8 string? Some thoughts: 1) The common multi-sided radius gauges introduce even more error when placed over the strings due to the string width. 2) The commercially available understring gauges aren't wide enough...
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    Compression on a kick.

    Even for a clicky type of kick this sounds a bit tiny to me. Anyway, no matter what VST or EQ you are using, you'll find this tutorial useful I believe: Drum Compression: Get Your Attack and Release Times Correct - Tuts+ Music & Audio Tutorial I've never been let down by this technique, at...
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    Palm Muting Technique and Scale Length

    For me about 18-19 lbs of tension are enough even for a low E at a similar scale (29.5"). It requires a bit lighter touch and maybe even a tad higher action to compensate (as long as it's less than 3 mm for the 8th string it's ok I believe). Same goes for the 7th and 6th string. Also I would...
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    Each superior drummer cymbal to its own mic?

    I know, guitar pro cymbals sound so much different. You'll need some proper mixing and leveling in order to get the best sound out of superior drummer. It is not common practice to isolate drum cymbals, although you can definitely mess with the bleed of other elements into the overheads for...
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    Help with talking to barber?

    Show him the pic... If you don't want to be perceived as a fanboy, crop the other members first :lol:
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    Deadpool movie! :D

    And Torch from the previous Fantastic Four movie is now Captain America :lol: Green Latern belongs to the DC universe, and the movie was mediocre at the very best, therefore there's no real connection between the character and the actor. Most importantly, from what I gather, Reynolds loves the...
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    SpiderCapo XXL on 6-String

    The spidercapo is cool, but unfortunately the XXL doeesn't fit 6 string guitars. Maybe you'll get more mileage out of a 6 string one, although I occasionally have fun playing with weird combinations on the 8 string.
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    Skervesen Guitars

    Petition for making a thread: "What does this 5A top look like when stoned" :lol:
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    Parametric EQ issues

    Unfortunately you'll have to use your ears. That general area of mids has the characteristic of sounding "buzzy" when boosted more than it needs to. If you use recording software (for example a DAW like REAPER) and you have a solo guitar track (recorded by you or if you found one online)...
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    Trussrod question

    Sometimes it just gets stuck and needs a bit more force to turn (you can use for example a pair of pliers to create additional torque), but since you are tightening, it's not out of the question that you ran out of adjustable range. Depending on the type of truss rod there are some solutions...
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    Game of Thrones

    Jon is smarter than that and has no teenage angst left in him to be pushed into such an overplayed absolutist decision. I'll falcon punch Martin's belly if he does that.
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    Mass Effect: Andromeda Announced - Who is Excite?

    It's still too early to make actual judgements, but I have to say that although it seems they've worked a lot on environments and improving gameplay mechanics like the mako, if the game lacks the emotional attachment that can be achieved through the infamous dialog mechanics, this game will feel...
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    Game of Thrones

    I agree. The truth of how difficult it was for her isn't nearly shown in the show, but on the other hand it also wouldn't make for as good television. The whole stealing a face business is downright retarded, if someone could sneak in the temple and grab all the faces he desired, the faceless...
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