Chuggers

[akajim]

Mr. Furto, you have done it again. These GE FDL-12/-16 prime mover sounds are spot on! Anyone that likes U-boats should check out Ron's new sound sets in the file library!
Ron K of Rockford

[ragtimer]

I must second that,they seem really good to someone who has heard a GE only on U Tube videos.Can someone say which models they apply to as I cannot identify via the instructions in the files.Difficult to hear the real thing from this side of the pond!

[BNSFfan]

I dig em, wish I had a source recording from Mr. Furto so I could update them as 441kHz, it'd really emphasize the bass, the barkiness of the non silenced exhaust, and possibly bring out some turbo whistle.

[rockislandfan]

Thanks guys for the compliments. I am happy you are enjoying the sounds. The source files for these are about 25 years old so I did push them to the limit to get the most out of them. I did try 44100KHz and did'nt notice any improvement over the 22050KHz probably because the recordinge are so old. Plus 22050KHz is a much smaller file size than 44100KHz.
Ron

[BNSFfan]

They sound great, Ron! If they sound that good at 25 years old, it makes me want to go record some Boats down at the MNNR shops with a HD sound recorder.

[rockislandfan]

Thanks Anthony. I spent lots of time along side the older GE units many years ago but I never heard any type of turbo sound like I now hear on modern GE's such as the Dash9 and AC4400 units. Not sure why maybe a change in the turbo itself. Of course those units did not have exhaust sliencers so the engine prime mover sound may have just drowned it out.

Ragtimer I sent you a PM.

Ron

[bessemer]

Ron, I'd like to echo everyone else's sentiments. I never know when I'm going to check the file library and find something fresh out of your sound booth. Very good work.

[rockislandfan]

Thanks Jon,
I have a few more surprises to release as time permits.