Author Topic: OTBOA Stems For Download. (Read 31270 times)

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #70 on:** September 22, 2011, 07:08:24 PM »

I still can't get to download this thing. I click on the iTunes thing, and nothing happens.

WildeSilas · « **Reply #71 on:** September 22, 2011, 07:13:55 PM »

...must refrain from disparaging remarks about MP's absence being evident in the drum mix.

Maybe, um...it would be a good idea for them to have an outside producer to objectively assess the mic setup next time? Hmmmm, why yes, that's a capital idea, wonder why no one has suggested that before?

Mbarak · « **Reply #72 on:** September 22, 2011, 07:25:45 PM »

Oh..my..god! The drums sound friggin awesome! Very musical. The drum stem can be thought of as its own song in its self.

weezul · « **Reply #73 on:** September 22, 2011, 07:31:14 PM »

this. is. awesome. not too sure what i will do with them yet though, they are great for learning the parts as well as messing on with

TL · « **Reply #74 on:** September 22, 2011, 08:23:50 PM »

This is a really cool thank-you to the fans. I have mine downloading now. Can't wait to listen to Mangini's drum part!

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #75 on:** September 22, 2011, 08:25:23 PM »

Quote from: Flacracker on September 22, 2011, 03:58:14 PM

Also the bass stems seems to sound a bit sloppy at parts with Myungs playing.

Myung sounds a little sloppy on his own in the BCASL stems too, but he sounds fine altogether with the band. Every instrument has its little problems like that when you hear it isolated, because you're able to scrutinize it more. As long as it sounds tight as a band, it's all good.

Cranky · « **Reply #76 on:** September 22, 2011, 08:38:15 PM »

They really need to do this for all the other tracks.

7StringedBeast · « **Reply #77 on:** September 22, 2011, 08:46:36 PM »

Started to do a little mixing to them. I was surprised at a few things about the stems.

- How dynamic the stems are.
- How processed JLB's vocals sound
- How freaking amazing the drums sound isolated. It sounds like there is triggering for the snare and bass drums. The snare sounds amazing and the snare reverb is outstanding.
- How many effects are in JM's bass sometimes.
- How calm some of Rudess's keys are over some insane sections.

So far all I've done is punch up and compress JM's bass a lil bit to really make it really groove with the song. Added a lil high end to the drums, and some 4k to the guitars. Then just leveled them out to taste. Really liking it!

TL · « **Reply #78 on:** September 22, 2011, 09:39:43 PM »

I have to say, I'm greatly enjoying this drum track right now.

ResultsMayVary · « **Reply #79 on:** September 22, 2011, 09:51:41 PM »

Still can't download the fucking stems.

Does anybody have any recommendations to help me out? I select CD and then it just loads for an eternity.

Banny · « **Reply #80 on:** September 22, 2011, 09:59:17 PM »

Quote from: ResultsMayVary on September 22, 2011, 09:51:41 PM

Still can't download the fucking stems.

Does anybody have any recommendations to help me out? I select CD and then it just loads for an eternity.

I'd test it out in various browsers. I'm on OS X and it wouldn't work in Safari after installing the Java updates, but it worked no problem in Google Chrome.
And make sure cookies are enabled.

7StringedBeast · « **Reply #81 on:** September 22, 2011, 09:59:31 PM »

Quote from: ResultsMayVary on September 22, 2011, 09:51:41 PM

Still can't download the fucking stems.

Does anybody have any recommendations to help me out? I select CD and then it just loads for an eternity.

You gotta put your disc in the drive. Then refresh the page and start over again.

ddtonfire · « **Reply #82 on:** September 22, 2011, 10:05:07 PM »

Quote from: Banny on September 22, 2011, 09:59:17 PM

I'd test it out in various browsers. I'm on OS X and it wouldn't work in Safari after installing the Java updates, but it worked no problem in Google Chrome.
And make sure cookies are enabled.

I've tried Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. I could only get to the download with Firefox (the other browsers failed validating), but when I'd start downloading, there would be a server error.

EDIT: From the FAQ:

Quote

What is the recommended browser?

On a PC with Windows we recommend you use Internet Explorer 7 or above, but it will work with Mozilla Firefox 3.0 and above too, providing you have Java enabled. On a Mac, we recommend Safari 3 or above, Firefox 3 is also supported. Make sure with Firefox that you are always updated to the latest version, it should do this automatically, please check your version by selecting 'Help' on the Firefox menu and then 'About Mozilla Firefox'. The widget will not work in Chrome, Opera or Safari on the PC or Opera or IE on the MAC.

EDIT 2:
Hooray! Downloaded started. Bedtime now. I'll probably start transcribing OTBOA.

ResultsMayVary · « **Reply #83 on:** September 22, 2011, 10:16:37 PM »

The FAQ doesn't help me. My cookies are enabled and i've tried inserting the CD and refreshing the page for like twenty different combinations with no luck. It just loads for an eternity after I select CD. I can enter my email and select CD or iTunes, but then it just doesn't go any further than that. It's pissing me off.

YtseJamittaja · « **Reply #84 on:** September 22, 2011, 10:56:13 PM »

Is that snare triggered?

I don't really like that reverb.

EDIT: That keyboard stem is awesome!! There is lot of things I didn't even notice until this.

Metropolis Pt. II · « **Reply #85 on:** September 22, 2011, 11:52:12 PM »

I'm wondering if they will release the stem tracks for each song off the album one at a time over a period of days or weeks. That would be phenomenal!

Dreamer81 · « **Reply #86 on:** September 23, 2011, 03:37:48 AM »

i want this stems sooooo bad, unfortunately I've ordered the deluxe box and yet nothing is arrived

novenpeter · « **Reply #87 on:** September 23, 2011, 04:02:37 AM »

cannot not validate my cd

ZirconBlue · « **Reply #88 on:** September 23, 2011, 06:33:10 AM »

Quote from: YtseJamittaja on September 22, 2011, 10:56:13 PM

Is that snare triggered?

I don't know about on ADTOE, but people were speculating about triggered drums on Elements of Persuasion, and Richard Chycki said that, no, Mangini is just that consistent.

The Silent Cody · « **Reply #89 on:** September 23, 2011, 06:43:42 AM »

I'm coming home tomorrow, and I will download it!!

changing_seasons · « **Reply #90 on:** September 23, 2011, 07:22:13 AM »

Surely this means that all the stems will be available at some point? I love stems!

jacksmash · « **Reply #91 on:** September 23, 2011, 07:39:58 AM »

What is a triggered snare? Does it just mean it's electronic?

Lowdz · « **Reply #92 on:** September 23, 2011, 07:58:16 AM »

Finally got it to validate and listening now.
JR's stems are always amazing and I enjoy listening to them in isolation more than the other instruments.
Didn't like the drum sound at all. Kick sounds so feeble!

johncal · « **Reply #93 on:** September 23, 2011, 08:05:19 AM »

Quote from: YtseJamittaja on September 22, 2011, 10:56:13 PM

Is that snare triggered?

I don't really like that reverb.

EDIT: That keyboard stem is awesome!! There is lot of things I didn't even notice until this.

https://www.guitarcenter.com/ddrum-Snare-Trigger-103729232-i1136241.gc

The Silent Cody · « **Reply #94 on:** September 23, 2011, 08:08:40 AM »

Shit I haven't got my ADTOE cd with me now

soulburner · « **Reply #95 on:** September 23, 2011, 10:10:51 AM »

That's great news! Stems were the only thing missing from this release and I loved the BC&SL ones! Can't wait to play with them myself and hear what people can do with them who are much more professional than I am - it would be great if you guys could post your mixes here.

Tumdace · « **Reply #96 on:** September 23, 2011, 06:31:48 PM »

So... what is a stem?

Jamesman42 · « **Reply #97 on:** September 23, 2011, 06:38:28 PM »

It's what holds up a rose's petals, so gather ye rosebuds while ye may, old time is still a'flying.

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #98 on:** September 23, 2011, 07:15:21 PM »

Quote from: Tumdace on September 23, 2011, 06:31:48 PM

So... what is a stem?

Individual instrument tracks.

I tried getting downloading the bonus tracks from the new Opeth album that uses a widget just like that one and it just stood there with the "plug-in downloading" screen, even after updating java in both IE and Chrome. They really could find some other way to do this other than that damn widget.

The Hiryuu · « **Reply #99 on:** September 23, 2011, 07:51:43 PM »

I REALLY don't like this setup. I uninstalled Java for a very specific reason. I'm not reinstalling it so I can get these stems and the MP3s of the new Opeth's bonus tracks.

johncal · « **Reply #100 on:** September 23, 2011, 08:17:06 PM »

Quote from: Tumdace on September 23, 2011, 06:31:48 PM

So... what is a stem?

Something you should avoid smoking OR separate channels for each instrument(alist) that are used to build the final cut of a song. If you have software like some of us do, you can load all of the channels and manipulate them separately to create your own limited mix.

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #101 on:** September 23, 2011, 08:35:34 PM »

Congrats to Roadrunner for making another should be an easily handled download a fucking nightmare.

Been trying for two days now and I still can't get the stems.

Whenever Roadrunner puts something up for download you pretty much know it's not going to work properly.

Edit:

Finally got it. Chrome was the problem. Fuck chrome.

darkshot · « **Reply #102 on:** September 23, 2011, 08:52:46 PM »

Quote from: Perpetual Change on September 23, 2011, 08:35:34 PM

Congrats to Roadrunner for making another should be an easily handled download a fucking nightmare.

Been trying for two days now and I still can't get the stems. Whenever Roadrunner puts something up for download you pretty much know it's not going to work properly.

Edit:

Finally got it. Chrome was the problem. Fuck chrome.

Weird, I'm using Chrome and it worked the first try for me just now. Just got my CD delivered finally so I used that.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #103 on:** September 23, 2011, 10:46:41 PM »

Quote from: The Hiryuu on September 23, 2011, 07:51:43 PM

I REALLY don't like this setup. I uninstalled Java for a very specific reason. I'm not reinstalling it so I can get these stems and the MP3s of the new Opeth's bonus tracks.

Oh wait, it requires Java? Damn, then I won't be able to get it. I purged my system of Java a long time ago, and have zero intention of ever putting it back. I wish they had included these in the boxset like last time. In fact, it's the only reason I bought the boxset last time, so they would have gained themselves an extra purchase.

ResultsMayVary · « **Reply #104 on:** September 23, 2011, 10:49:25 PM »

Quote from: Perpetual Change on September 23, 2011, 08:35:34 PM

Congrats to Roadrunner for making another should be an easily handled download a fucking nightmare.

Been trying for two days now and I still can't get the stems. Whenever Roadrunner puts something up for download you pretty much know it's not going to work properly.

Edit:

Finally got it. Chrome was the problem. Fuck chrome.

I've tried every fucking browser I can think of and it still won't for me. What the FUCK.

News: Track-by-track video for Fall Into the Light: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ezfzdMpRc0

Author Topic: OTBOA Stems For Download. (Read 31270 times)