Analysis Paralysis and Modeling

Bob Womack · #1 09-30-2019, 11:39 AM

Looking around I've noticed that many of my friends are struggling with getting started on modeling because of all the choices available. Being that I am on my third generation of modeling I thought I might be able to help a bit so I wrote up some suggestions to help people get past that phase. The article is HERE on my website.

Bob

Poppa · #2 09-30-2019, 12:40 PM

Very cool Bob. Thanks for doing this. I'll look forward to checking it out.

BoneDigger · #3 10-01-2019, 04:40 PM

Great write-up!

steve223 · #4 10-02-2019, 10:35 AM

Nice article!

FrankHudson · #5 10-02-2019, 12:19 PM

Bob's write up makes a good point: just because something can a great many things doesn't mean you need to use it for that.

On my older Mustang III I have three or four patches I use sometimes, but I use one patch on it (a Princeton model) 80-90% of the time. I spend more time getting the "right" sound out of a Mesa Boogie than I do with the Mustang. Turn it on, goes to that Princeton patch I've set as its default, establish volume level. Done.

Similarly, with my DAW I have templates I've setup for various recording situations, and some go-to effects chains/synth/VI patches. It so much faster than the old tweak the knobs and re-patch outboard device workflows for me.

Bob Womack · #6 10-02-2019, 03:10 PM

Thanks, guys!

Bob

redir · #7 10-04-2019, 11:26 AM

Nice article. My only comment about is that white text on the black back ground O.o

I admit I was paralyzed a long time ago, I still stick a mic in front of an amp and call it a day.

Bob Womack · #8 10-04-2019, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redir

Nice article. My only comment about is that white text on the black back ground O.o

Thanks for your comment!!! I spend my days on a computer DAW that is done in reversi. I find reversi to be far more relaxing than white background and black lettering. By the way, you might notice that I chose a grey-based background with the texture of wood siding to further cut contrast fatigue.

Bob

Pura Vida · #9 10-04-2019, 03:48 PM

Good advice. I haven't had enough time to really dig into my Helix LT. I may have some time off next month, so maybe I'll get a chance to immerse myself a little bit.