Focusrite // Young Guns record with Saffire Pro 40 and Octopre Mk II Dynamic

[@willgaines5269]

That's an amazing drum sound for the minimalistic mic setup that they're using

[@BamChickaChicka]

Shoutout for lining up the video in enough detail to match up the PT session with the song.

[@timmyharbour]

*drums that is. I then mixed some demo guitar and bass stems that the guys gave me and added them into the fold. I won't give all my tips and tricks away but trust me, what you hear is legit. He's a tight drummer too which helps massively. SM58s, Violet design Amethyst overheads (amazing mics) and a c14 placed inside the kick. I think we also used a room ribbon mic for ambience. (Heavily compressed it and added a lil bit of it into the mix)

[@timmyharbour]

I produced the audio in this video. What you are hearing are the drums taken from this video. We used compression in on the snare and kick via the Octopre Mkii D, then mixed the drums in Logic Pro, using a number of different plugins including Camelphat, Glue compression, Distressor, Logic's Space Designer (i think the wooden studio setting tweaked) and a mixture of eq settings. We are posting up the dru un produced mix and the produced mix onto the Focusrite soundcloud page.

[@FocusriteTV]

Thanks for breaking it down, Tim!

[@OllieP2670]

Did this ever get put up on to the soundcloud?

[@RANGDAP]

Hi Tim, what osx is the saffire pro 40 running? thanks

[@MultiDooder]

Interesting, recording snare with an sm58?

[@solitudeguard5688]

MultiDooder ikr, not like anyone else has ever used one of those

[@perikoguevara789]

I have a request, could you guys please make a video showing how to properly physically connect two pro 40s and how to set it up on pro-tools 11 to have them work at the same time? please I know its possible.

[@BigFatCock0]

Rather than use another pro40, why not just use an octopre?

[@daneeehhhh]

Hey, on 2:53 the guy connects the firewire cable with the computer on. I've a Saffire Pro 40 and there's s big red sign that says Turn Computer off before pluggining in Firewire cable.

[@klick2destruct]

2:08 EVERYTHING clips.

[@solitudeguard5688]

klick2destruct ikr 😂😂😂

[@iengineer_247]

I think the Recording is tight!!! I never saw anybody use a sm58 on the snare before but hey what's wrong with being experimental??U did mention it was a E.P. and yall do demos so I find nothing wrong with it.Big sound,I'm going to get the Focusrite to add to my Motu 8Pre soon.

[@icarusdjr]

John is rocking a Kojima sweater! Sick!

[@JordanBazza]

What is the song the drummer was playing? :O

[@TimbragemTv]

What kinda of adapter was that one ? the white one at 2.50 ?

[@MrERICGONZO]

firewire to thunderbolt

[@tenvolt]

So is the audio we're hearing the audio actually recorded with that setup? E.g. SM58 on the snare, no mics on the toms? Probably possible but would like to know if that's what we're actually hearing, otherwise this video is a little deceptive.

It is deceptive. That microphone setup could be good only for a demo. There's no way to get that sound we are hearing with it. I mean... let alone that (possibly augmented) snare sound, achieving that tom(s) sound with just a couple of overhead microphones (in the video at least) is impossible. This is a promotional video done by a product endorsing band.

[@FocusriteTV]

What you're seeing is what you're hearing. Two snares on the snare (one top, one bottom) and a matched patch of mics on the overheads. Mic on the kick was inside it, as it sounded better.

[@FocusriteTV]

İlter Kalkancı I'm afraid you're mistaken! The audio in the video is from that recording. I suppose we should give credit to Tim Harbour of Ounce Studios for the exceptional job he did with the production - it seems to have a lot of people fooled! :)

[@EstudioMantraChile]

friggin a customs sound pristine

[@RapjackLP]

@FocusriteTV is it possible to daisychain 2 Pro 40s and then connect an Octopre to each one of them for 32 I/O

[@pablolachmann7044]

We did it with 2 Pro40s and another Pro40 via ADAT -> 24 channels. I don't think this is possible with the USB interfaces.

[@jevonXman]

"I wish this dog would F'.." FOCUSRITE! Hahahaha,! Priceless... @3:22

[@Senghe]

What made me laugh is I knew it was coming as soon as I saw the dog sitting on the picnic table behind Gus.

[@Casualcarmelo1986]

What's the song called that he's tracking drums to?

[@camfre4k]

We don't know yet, I think it might be a new song on their new album :b but it sounds cool.

[@els1f]

So, I have a question. Can I just mix inside a DAW without ever looking at the mixcontrol interface, or do you have to route things in the Mixcontrol? Can you just choose input 1-8 in Ableton or Logic and forget about it entirely?

[@FocusriteTV]

Hi, You can definitely do everything inside the DAW without using Mix Control. It comes out of the box ready to be used that way actually. Install it and run it once to make sure the proper Drivers and Firmware are installed, then you don't have to open it again if you prefer not to.

[@els1f]

Cool , thanks. I like using the software mixers sometimes, but something gave me the impression that it was required to route things through an AUX.

[@dcp10200]

FocusriteTV Hi, I'm just wonder what is the difference between the saffire line and the scarlett line in terms of spec besides firewire for the saffire and usb for the scarlett

[@LaFusionTV]

+Doug Payne The Firewire to Thunderbolt setup guarantees absolute zero latency as opposed to USB! Its really ms of a difference but zero is always better!

[@andresdacostafaro]

Hi I'm looking for help, buy a 40 focusrite pro and am having a problem. For more than lower the latency I still noise and between cuts, is not it can be, the firewire board is texas instrument 400 as they suggested, the computer is new, powerful and plaque onboard and driver asio4all not have any problem, which may not be the resources of the PC, the use nuendo 4 and to get me doubt probe in reaper, and also has the same problem, and of course take the precautions to put the driver in the daw saffire. I hope you can help me I'm desperate !. Hug!

[@joejonfitzpatrick]

what leads/cables do I need to connect the OctoPre Mk II to my Focusrite 56? Or does the connecting cables come with the unit? Thanks, Joe.

[@larrytate1657]

I have the safire 40. I'm going to be needing more mic inputs soon. I have to buy a octopre not another safire 40 interface??

[@linksauce_1]

Larry Tate Yeah it makes sense to buy the OctoPre MkII Dynamic and just connect it to the Saffire 40 via Toslink.

[@natemtz6661]

Thinking about buying the Focusrite Platinum. What do I need to get it connected to my pc?

[@FocusriteTV]

+Nathan Martinez Hi Nathan. There are a few different products in the Platinum Range (e.g. Platinum OctoPre), but, depending on the unit, you would need an audio interface that is designed to receive either analogue or digital signals. If you have any questions about integrating Focusrite gear into your setup, feel free to contact us through the following link: support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/requests/new

[@jonser1]

What is the mixing board in the bottom left corner of the screen at 2:38? I also plan on buying the pair soon, possibly the road case to if I can find it..

[@AlexAlex-ep3xj]

If the pre-amps in the Saffire Pro 40 are the same as that of the Octopre MKII why would you want them both?

[@larrytate1657]

To have more mic inputs. The safire pro 40 has 8, if your recording a whole band and the drummer needs 7 or 8 alone, you're gonna need 4 or 5 more for guitars and vocals. That's the issue I'm having now. I need more inputs and the octopre

[@MrJinusean90]

yes its great but my outputs on the octopre dont work. what i did wrong?

[@FocusriteTV]

Hi - Sorry to hear about the problems you're having with your OctoPre. I would suggest getting in contact with our support team: support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/requests/new

[@anthonyh2540]

are all these mics and instruments connected to it?

[@FocusriteTV]

Yes all of the mic's and instruments are connected to the Saffire Pro 40 and the Octopre.

[@musicofdarius]

010101Gaming No you can connect your Isa one from xlr to trs 1/4 in (line) to the audio interface.

[@elias66300]

What is the music when he play drums ?

[@camfre4k]

I think it's a instrumental version of the cover they did of adele-set fire to the rain. I don't think it's been released though. But you can hear a live version on youtube haha.

[@lovebumperknows]

professional drummer here for 40 years,,(studio,touring),, when i 1st watched this video,, i listened to the drummer playing and realized what i am heraing is 80% snare and ride being used as a cymbal crash,, bass was way down no toms mic-ed,,, i guessed this was the mix they are looking for and didnt have any after-thoughts about software not be up to grade,,,, i axtually thought the software picked up the overall sound very well considering the mic arrangement,, and to the ones who have harse criticism of this, please post a link of your style and what you think is better,, i would give a honest opinion of the sound not the playing.

[@dcn1651]

3:16 A dog petting a human.

[@cormonauta]

How is latency when using a Mac?

[@MrERICGONZO]

almost non..lol

[@larrytate1657]

None for me. Especially if u use the included safire virtual mixer and hear it back through there and just mute it on your daw.

[@ObsidianmilYt]

What is the breed of that dog?

[@josepholiva9171]

Hey Brandy Castillo

[@SoundBoss5150]

Joseph Oliva answer the ladies question or quench yo thirst elsewhere brah ;-)

[@josepholiva9171]

Dnt no the breed, besides im only say hey, SoundBoss5150

[@SoundBoss5150]

dotn konw how two spehll either :-P

[@josepholiva9171]

I no right lol SoundBoss5150

[@Doug_Diego_Cazadores_Cassidy]

Smooth gain structure, eh? Quite warm, you say? Ok. Well, I see there is a rack of 2 of them, I guess that means you can chain them, for 16 inputs? No, srsly, though...warm means a little dull on the top, with a bit of distortion. So, are you saying these are 'character' pre amps?

[@BigFatCock0]

Warm means something different to everyone. Describing sounds like this is a futile effort.

[@BigFatCock0]

The only word that makes sense to use is 'clean'. Which the preamps in this are.

[@Doug_Diego_Cazadores_Cassidy]

BigFatCock I mean, yabbut...after you distill down what ppl say it means and what they really are describing, in general, for the sake of argument, most ppl mean: 'a little dull on top and a little bit of distortion'

[@BigFatCock0]

+Doug Cassidy Generally...yes. But these guys clearly don't know what they're talking about.

[@Doug_Diego_Cazadores_Cassidy]

So, these preamps are "clean"? Reasonably transparent? Clear highs, clear lows, no distortion? They are therefore *not* "character" preamps and are not "warm". That's what I would expect, great. It just irks me, when I'm tryna get the lowdown on some gear, and there's these spokesmodels talking bullshit!

[@JeffreyMiddelveld]

This sound awfully good for the price.. now I definitely wanna have one.

[@NowyouknowMusic]

cool

[@jlcoronel94]

I'm just asking...how did he get that drum sound without any external compressors or preamps...And just with 3 mics? and sm58 at the snare?? Hahaha Think it's pourshit. Sorry... btw, this interface/prepamp it's fenomenal but, don't lie them like that

[@tekis0]

They didn't. That track is obviously from a big studio. The drummer is playing along with the previously done track. This video is very deceptive.

[@FocusriteTV]

tekis0 I'm afraid you're mistaken. The recording is genuine. Tim Harbour produced it - he explains the process in the comments if you're interested. :)

[@FocusriteTV]

The compressors were on the way in through the Octopre Mk II Dynamic. Nobody is lying. :)

[@tekis0]

FocusriteTV Ok, here's what I meant to say: I believe that is the actual performance, BUT it is heavily enhanced later in the mix (which was done somewhere else). I've used Violet Amethyst's before, and yeah they're good. But THAT drum sound in the video is not the raw tracks that were done in that cabin. And I feel a bit mislead by that slick final mix. The way the music is presented is a bit misleading...

[@Alan_B_Shepard]

Who can recognise the guitar?

[@CarmonaJohn]

Charvel Desolation DS-1 ST - Snow White

[@DeeDubStyle619]

wish i could quit my full-time job to write music full time and still somehow have money to afford all that gear!

[@albertorubatti]

WHO'S THE DRUMMER?!

[@daughterofthesea6713]

It's Ben Jolliffe, who announced his departure from the band earlier this year.

[@guitardude32787]

Damn beanies

[@thedankel1994]

Saffire Pro 40 Metal Recording Hi recording Metal with saffire Pro 40

[@timmyharbour]

*C414 ;)

[@noahchilders909]

What kind of dog?

[@mwothe]

How can anyone think this band has any cred whatsoever when only 4 out of the 5 guys are wearing stupid hats?

[@syntheticlex]

Who is the privileged child in this, to say you get to set up a studio with a wall of speaker cabinets behind the drummer?