Sonic Wash II - Editing

Having recorded the sounds to separate channels on the multi-track I can now reconstruct the mix in order to begin choosing sequences.

It's interesting to see the differences between the mic recordings. I have boosted the levels to get the maximum amplification of each part. There are 7 independent tracks in total:

Some of the tracks had significant audible noise, especially the one from the mic which was placed outside. I think I can get round this by choosing extracts carefully when it comes to building the instrument.

Sonic Wash II - Recording

The purpose of re-visiting this experiment is to obtain a more detailed recording using additional mics including one located outside.

I'm using the same model and settings as in the first experiment so I may draw comparison at a later date, however unsurprisingly the contents of the drum are different:


Machine:
Model: Hotpoint WD73
Max Spin speed: 1200RPM

Wash:
Programme C: 40 degree wash
Contents of drum: 1 pair of jeans, 4 T-shirts, 11 pairs of socks, 10 pairs of shorts, 2 soap tablets, 1 tablet net.
Duration: Approx 75 mins

Mics & Locations:
1 x Rode NT4 - Channel 1 & 2 (L/R) - Room Mic
1 x Samson Q-Kick - Channel 3 - Drum Mic
1 x Stagg MC07 - Channel 4 - Dispenser Mic
1 x Plate Mic - Channel 5 - Floor Mic (Underneath)
1 x C-Ducer Contact Mic - Channel 6 - Top of machine
1 x AKG C100S - Channel 7 - Pipe Mic (Outside)

The Recording:
As before each mic is recorded to a separate track, only now I'm using more mics and an 8-track recorder. This should give me my most definitive sampled object to date.

Alternating sound

I've found out how to change the velocities of samples and create alternations in Reason. This should make a huge difference to the instruments and give me a wider variety of sounds. I've also now got access to a multi-track recorder that can record onto 8 tracks simultaneously, so I'll have more choice of mics.

Had a play with the washing machine instrument and made some very loud noises which shook my speakers. Should proabably turn things down a bit. Need to find out how to attatch sounds to this blog.