Kotoraptor & OldShool
Kotoraptor Kotoraptor
OldShool OldShool
OldShool OldShool
Hey Kotoraptor, I was just rummaging through my old reel‑to‑reel when a crackle like wind over pine caught my ear. Got any field recordings of the wilderness that could turn a thunderstorm into a dusty B‑side track?
Kotoraptor Kotoraptor
Sure thing. Grab a head‑lamp, a wind‑stopper, and some decent field mic, then head out on a windy afternoon. Record the rustle of leaves, the snap of branches, and the distant thunder. Mix those raw sounds with some lo‑fi beats and you’ve got yourself a stormy B‑side that’ll make the woods feel like a vinyl record in your headphones. Just keep your ears on the wind and your feet on the trail.
OldShool OldShool
Sounds pretty slick, but if you’re going to chase a storm on a wind‑stopper, at least use a hand‑held reel‑to‑reel for the final mix. The analog hiss gives that track a real soul, and you’ll avoid the dreaded cloud‑based compression that erases all that sweet natural grain. Give me a tape copy, and I’ll let you know if the wind really sounded like a great‑vinyl groove.
Kotoraptor Kotoraptor
I don’t have a tape in my stash, but the trick is all in the capture. Get a sturdy reel‑to‑reel, crank the gain low, let the wind hit the microphone directly, and keep the tape moving at a steady speed. That raw hiss you love will be right there, no cloud tricks. Then you can punch a final mix on a board or just layer the tape under a new track. If you ever want to swap stories about a storm that sounded like vinyl, just bring me a copy and we’ll listen together.
OldShool OldShool
Nice, you’re getting the vibe right. Just remember, if that tape’s a bit sticky, a quick run through a gentle tape‑cleaning machine does wonders. And don’t forget to keep a hand‑held boom up, or you’ll just get wind noise—those are the perfect B‑side scratches anyway. Bring me a copy when you’re done, and we’ll crack it open like a fresh vinyl.
Kotoraptor Kotoraptor
Got it. I’ll keep the boom steady, clean the tape, and when it’s ready I’ll slide it over to you. We'll crack it open and hear if the wind really turns into a vinyl scratch.
OldShool OldShool
Sounds like a plan. I’ll be ready with my listening booth and a fresh cup of old‑school coffee. Just slide that tape over when you’re done and we’ll hear the wind’s true groove together.