saxmanjames7 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 How do you know that they just didnt use an eq, take away all the high end frequencies, amp up all the lower ends, and find a guy with a low soft laugh to begin with?.. Just sayin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishtom Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I would like to hear Dr Phil's take on all of this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrunchyTenor Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 How do you know that they just didnt use an eq, take away all the high end frequencies, amp up all the lower ends, and find a guy with a low soft laugh to begin with?.. Just sayin... Evidently you didn't read the thread where a BD pit member described in detail how it was accomplished. Garry in Vegas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audiodb Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Why hasn't someone who was involved in the design process or knowledgeable about the rule commented yet? Again, BD's pit arranger offered his view in the original thread in September. He was certainly involved in the design process. For someone "knowledgeable about the rule", however, the jury is still out.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 And your conjecture here does not make it untrue. His agreeing with me is what makes it true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Well, because the rules are about AMPLIFICATION and MICS. Not about pitch-shifting and other electronic sound generation. And it says something like 'all necessary equipment' in the rule. If BD wanted to drop the voice 3 octaves, then anything used to do so was "necessary" to generate that sound. As long as it was determined to be illegal at any point in the season, or half-season that it was apparently used, what's the issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I'm not sure if the thread needed more substance, or a gyro. ("I need a gyro. I'm holding out for a gyro 'till the morning light...") I had one for lunch yesterday, with a nice Greek salad on the side... mmmmmmgoooood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 So to make sure I understand your position here: Using electronic devices to change the pitch of an acoustic sound in a drum corps show is not only allowed by DCI rules, but is also in the spirit of the activity? Basically, since it was okay for BD to change the pitch of a spoken voice, it's also okay the change the pitch of anything else fed through a mixing board. Including amplified instruments. That is the precedent being set, and the precedent many people are concerned about. That is the issue being discussed. You don't think that is a valid issue? Absolutely agree that any and all tools to create whatever sounds the corps wants to use should be permitted, electronic or not. That means that no, I don't see it as a valid issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Therefore I agree with Mike D, completely. Mike, this May be a first - please stop it. Oh, I'm sure it's just a temporary condition that will pass shortly with some rest and a nice hot cup of green tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Oh, man.... Ray Charles could sooooooooooooo see the response to this one coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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