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Topic: Telonics DI Recording Examples |
Tommy Detamore
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Posted 5 Nov 2016 8:03 am |
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There has been some talk of late concerning the DI in the Telonics combo. Since I have been using this DI lately in lieu of a microphone for both live performance and recording, I thought I might post some audio samples in case anyone was interested in hearing any examples.
I have never been a fan of DI's in amplifiers, as they have always sounded a bit sterile to me. And as such I have gotten some raised eyebrows from live sound techs and studio engineers when I suggest that we use it. But I have to say the reception has been very positive on all fronts. The consensus is that there is definitely some kind of "special sauce" in this DI recipe that sets it apart from others.
I initially started using the DI at other studios to give me a "safety net" of sorts when tracking steel live with the rest of the band. The idea was that if something needed changing or fixing later, the use of the DI would give me a sound I could more or less replicate in my own studio should the need arise. But I have come to rely on it exclusively, actually preferring it over the "usual suspect" mics that typically get put on the amp.
The following are two tracks from the new Jim Lauderdale album, "This Changes Everything". Both are classic-styled country shuffles, one up-tempo, and the other quite slow.
"I'll Still Be Around"- this steel track was done entirely at my studio. I had to play in church the morning it was initially tracked so I didn't get to Arlyn studio in Austin in time for the start of the session.
https://app.box.com/s/r7rn5bw46ix5r6ux51x1c7galw7ygytv
"It All Started And Ended With You"- this steel track was done entirely at Arlyn.
https://app.box.com/s/hry9l608fluvbbiia3217d63ifdjjr60
There is another thread here that contains a quote from Lloyd Green in which he talks about this DI:
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=308456
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www.cherryridgestudio.com
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Last edited by Tommy Detamore on 28 Nov 2016 7:06 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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gary pierce
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Rossville TN
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Posted 5 Nov 2016 11:34 am
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| Dang, sounds like a twin with JBL's. |
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Danny Naccarato
From:
Burleson, Texas
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Posted 5 Nov 2016 4:49 pm
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| Oh man that is killer. Reminds me of "Return of Wayne Douglas". Did you record dry? |
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Tommy Detamore
From:
Floresville, Texas
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Posted 5 Nov 2016 5:47 pm
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Cool Gary! The Fender Twin sound is the "sound in my head" so I guess I gravitate towards it without thinking about it. Glad to know you think it's in the ballpark.
Thanks Danny! I cut these tracks with just a hint of reverb, but most of what you're hearing was added later. There was also a touch of delay added on the slow shuffle.
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James Quackenbush
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Pomona, New York, USA
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Posted 6 Nov 2016 7:53 am
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| Nothin wrong with those tracks !!....I agree , it does sound very much like a Twin with JBL's ....I have one , so I can safely say this ...Great steel playin too !!...Jim |
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Dale Rottacker
From:
Walla Walla Washington, USA
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Dave Campbell
From:
Nova Scotia, Canada
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Posted 6 Nov 2016 2:29 pm
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| not really fair...tommy could probably make anything sound great! |
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Tommy Detamore
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Floresville, Texas
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Richard Sinkler
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aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana
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Posted 7 Nov 2016 9:37 am
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You blow my mind every time I hear you play.
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Ian Worley
From:
Sacramento, CA
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Posted 7 Nov 2016 10:29 am Re: Telonics DI Recording Examples
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| Tommy Detamore wrote: |
| ...there is definitely some kind of "special sauce" in this DI |
The real special sauce is in the signal coming through the wire plugged into the front of the amp. Nice |
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gary pierce
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Rossville TN
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Posted 7 Nov 2016 12:32 pm
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| Telonic's does state that the line out is modeled, but thats all it says. |
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Dave Stroud
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Texas
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Posted 7 Nov 2016 2:25 pm
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That sounds great!
Last edited by Dave Stroud on 14 Dec 2016 8:50 pm; edited 2 times in total |
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Chris Schlotzhauer
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Colleyville, Tx. USA
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Posted 7 Nov 2016 2:49 pm
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Outstanding Tommy.....as usual
wish I could afford a Telonics |
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Bill Terry
From:
Bastrop, TX
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Posted 7 Nov 2016 3:48 pm
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| wish I could afford a Telonics |
Wish you could afford one for me too...  Did you find a Twin or quit looking?
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Richard Sinkler
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Posted 7 Nov 2016 6:22 pm
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| Chris Schlotzhauer wrote: |
Outstanding Tommy.....as usual
wish I could afford a Telonics |
Me too.
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Carter D10 8p/8k, Dekley S10 3p/4k C6 setup,Regal RD40 Dobro, Recording King Professional Dobro, NV400, NV112,Ibanez Gio guitar, Epiphone SG Special (open D slide guitar) . Playing for 55 years and still counting. |
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Tony Rankin
From:
Land O’ Lakes, FL
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Posted 7 Nov 2016 6:45 pm
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Love the tone and your playing is great!
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Chris Schlotzhauer
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Colleyville, Tx. USA
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Posted 8 Nov 2016 5:27 am
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| Bill Terry wrote: |
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| wish I could afford a Telonics |
Wish you could afford one for me too... Did you find a Twin or quit looking? |
I probably won't get a twin just because of weight and size.I love the tone though. |
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Tommy Detamore
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Floresville, Texas
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André Sommer
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Posted 14 Nov 2016 5:00 am
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| Killer tone and as usual, exceptionally great playing by you, Tommy! |
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Jim Palenscar
From:
Oceanside, Calif, USA
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Posted 15 Nov 2016 8:26 am
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| Every single time I hear your playing I smile- thanks Tommy |
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Tommy Detamore
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Floresville, Texas
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Dave Stroud
From:
Texas
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Posted 16 Nov 2016 3:57 pm
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| Tommy, would you share your telonics settings with me? |
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Tommy Detamore
From:
Floresville, Texas
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Posted 16 Nov 2016 7:32 pm
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Sure Dave. Here are some photos I took of the settings I used on the Lauderdale recordings:
Let me say that my settings when using the DI for recording are a bit different than what I use when playing live. For live use I typically run the bass closer to straight up, and the mid and treble levels higher (usually just within the white area that surrounds the knobs).
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Tommy Detamore
Source Audio, Goodrich Sound, and Stringjoy Authorized Dealer
www.cherryridgestudio.com
www.steelguitartracksonline.com
Last edited by Tommy Detamore on 28 Nov 2016 7:25 pm; edited 2 times in total |
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Mark Dunn
From:
Suffolk, England
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Posted 17 Nov 2016 4:14 am
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Thank you for posting those tracks Tommy - lovely steel work and 'that' sound... Wow!
Cheers
Mark |
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Tommy Detamore
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Floresville, Texas
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