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>'Ambition' Edition
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good morning, /prod/, how's breakfast
>>64683989
These pancakes sure RTASty!
>>64683692
http://www3.zippyshare.com/v/apIHQs8Q/file.html
tell me what ya think /prod/. because above all i value your opinion and want to get better!
>inb4 not clyp.it durrrrrr
shut up
what's a rosssilcock?
Anyone using Reaktor as a primary "creative environment"?
>>64684071
i think you should upload to clyp.it and make it less than 40 fucking minutes
Happy Music Day
just about finished this track, any feedback is appreciated.
https://clyp.it/uxe34pov?token=55305002733a2c01d40ae51e2dbd154b
>>64684181
i think you should shut up. what's so fuckin special about clyp.it faggots? wats the difference
https://clyp.it/up0xxgsg
what do you guys think
>>64684975
>look at me im special and different! i don't do things the NORMAL way XD so unconventional
>>64685000
drums could be more present in the track, i think they got kinda buried in this current mixing. the intro is kinda strange and not welcoming but once it starts it is pretty nice. i like the synth or what ever that is. some sub bass just to round up the track and fill in the low end would be cool, but i dont know if that was your intention. overall 7/10 has potential.
>>64685493
Thanks for the feedback man
https://clyp.it/tkc2nymo
does the transition work?
>>64685608
I don't think it's anything special, but yes, it does work.
>>64685000
It's messy but it's still pretty cool.
>>64685874
https://clyp.it/sz3fsxf3
so I think this is the semi-finak mix. Any suggestions comments on the track?
>>64685906
not meant for >.>
>>64685874
What's a good 'swiss army knife' audio converter, preferably free or easy to find a crack of. Want high quality flac to mp3 conversions, flac to wav, wav to flac, whatever basically.
>>64685933
>flac to wav, wav to flac
what's the point of converting lossless to lossless?
>>64685997
file size u eejit
>>64685997
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>>64684974
better than your last ones
>>64685000
sounds interesting
>>64685608
this sounds cool, I like the intro
i've been working on this techno/house tune for a while, any comments lads?
https://clyp.it/oaq1g1ud
>>64667459
Continued
Negative criticism highly appreciated
>>64685933
you used 'swiss army knife' in the wrong sense
how retarded can you be really
>>64690173
how did he
>>64690331
ehhh, go to urban dictionary lol
>>64685527
you're welcome broski
>>64690729
i already went to ur moms vagina
i used my dick like a swiss army knife on that puss (i fucked her btw)
>>64692232
i highly doubt it she's with my dad's friend
https://instaud.io/ovm
not mixed but what do you all think so far...
>>64690729
>HAHAHAHA GET IT BECUZ LE EPIC WACKY FAKE SEX MOVES WEBSITE SEZ IT MEENS SUMTHING ELSS???
i remember grade 7
>>64685424
you're a fucking faggot shut the fuck up. christ almighty. no one uploads to another site from clyp.it to stand out. and before you say clyp.it ensures anonymity, every fucking person has a profile and you can go through their entire list of music.
instaud.io is best for anonymity. but really who fucking cares in the first place besides autists like yourself who think everyone that doesn't "follow the norm" is trying to be a "special snowflake" because they don't conform to your stupid fucking made up rules in a production thread on a tibetan singing bowls board
>>64692856
it was 12 years ago 9 months before (skin heh) you were born
>>64693026
#triggered
>>64692967
nice try
/b/ tier thread today
good job guys
>>64693666
Yeah this is pretty awful.
>>64693813
you just don't get it because you're dumb
>>64693892
And this is why I left this thread months ago in the first place.
>>64693955
that's impossible
these 14 year olds really tick me off
>>64694180
do you want to talk about it?
>>64694180
you mean you dont like wacky maymays and urban dictionary and "i had sex with ur mum"?
>>64693892
no, that's why you DO get it
>>64694311
i can appreciate a good fart joke
sue me
what does square wave osc that only goes up to 10 hz?
>it stinks
>>64692898
>https://instaud.io/ovm
The voice thing isn't fully in tune. I can't tell if the track is intended to be humorous ironically it sounds like meme music.
>>64694027
well /prod/ as a whole has really been on the downfall lately what with the shitposting and non-discussion of music. fuck you guys. all of you.
>>64694547
it's a work in progress first off.
second, how does it sound like "meme" music?
>>64694572
oh come on... a little banter is part of 4chan imo.
i regularly post wips and comment on tracks.
its no biggie man.
and if /prod/ fails ill find something else.
but most of the time i really like /prod/ threads.
>>64694479
so can i, but i dont see any around here
>what does square wave osc that only goes up to 10 hz?
>it stinks
the fuck does this even mean? are you having a stroke?
>>64694691
>banter
stop using this word in self defense whenever it gets too teenager-y in here. adults can banter too
>>64694774
go into massive
set the pitch to -64
play C
the sound you get is a farting noise.
if a square wave oscillator would only go to about 10 hz you wouldnt even be able to make melodies with it.
hence, it stinks...
you could use it as an lfo, though.
>>64694817
w/e man. this is not the place for it i got it. ill find another place.
>>64694948
>if a square wave oscillator would only go to about 10 hz you wouldnt even be able to make melodies with it.
>hence, it stinks...
and the punchline is...?
>>64695036
idk man was just from the top of my head...
it stinks in two ways, because of the farting noise and its useless limitation.
if thats not funny to you i get it. i was from the top of my head. im just trying.
hold up so to upload my WIP shit to clyp.it i have to jump trough how many hoops exactly
>>64695389
abbbbout 0
Anyone bought used SM57s from ebay? I know new ones are a no-go due to the amount of counterfeits from China but what about 2nd hand sellers?
>>64689616
lel you got the most negative criticism of all - the ignore
>>64697246
So did i :( oh well
>tfw you finally come up with something you enjoy
how's your day going /prod/?
also where's the best place to get drum samples and the like other than ripping them from other songs
>>64698002
tpb
MAD AS HECK
i'm trying to be four tet
https://clyp.it/fjtglwkt
>>64698030
how?
>>64699082
go to pirate bay
search for samples
download said samples
>>64699082
rutracker has a far better selection of VSTs and sample packs. what.cd is really good for vst's as well.
Does anyone have advice on how to create silky smooth synths for prog house? Also do I make them evolving with oscillators or what have you?
>>64699142
yeah but pirate bay is shit
>>64699142
How do I avoid getting royally fucked with viruses?
>>64699693
buy it xD
really though just be smart they are samples just dont fall for sample.wav.exe
>>64698948
nice track. what are you doing for the drums?
are all the synth sounds sampled?
>>64698948
pretty cool. maybe vary the drums a little more but otherwise i liked it.
I'm going a little crazy trying to mix this. Any suggestions? Sound OK?
https://clyp.it/0ljrlg3o
>>64700088
Drums are a basic kick sample with a bunch of jazz breaks and other percussion loops chopped up. All the synths are samples
hey /prod/ new to producing here. I'm looking to mainly do synthwave/techno on hardware, currently have a volca keys and monotribe looking to get more
any daw better for mainly recording and doing eq and exporting work. Not really looking to do live stuff
>>64701445
>recording, eqing, and exporting
seriously? i challenge you to find a daw that doesn't have all 3 of those as simple 1 step processes that a small child could learn... come on man
has anyone actually gotten a virus from pirating?
i've been pirating things on a daily basis since i was 12 and i've never gotten a virus from it
>>64701687
one time only off kazaa and i was young as fuck and a pleb
should I an hero?
>https://clyp.it/1j1yxyc0
Is it terrible? I have been producing for about a year now, and I get mixed feelings.
>>64701687
got a RAT Trojan once, several times just got adware
pretty easy to remove though
>>64700542
cheers dude. few follow-up questions if you don't mind:
-are you stacking the chopped up loops on top of each other (and if so, how many do you have going at a time)? what kind of processing are you doing here?
-are you running the synth samples through Simpler?
i greatly appreciate it.
Ambient/Chill track, let me know what you think.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IampNk-k_Ag
Gonna have a listen through the thread now.
Hey /prod/, how does this sound so far? I'm trying to go for a decent trance sound.
https://clyp.it/va5mfvpg
>please ignore the shitty loop I use
>>64684974
Like this. I'd cut off the first minute or so though, and I'm not sure about all the synth sounds, but composition wise it's a nice bit of melodic dnb.
>>64703597
Eh, trance isn't really my bag but it sounds like trance alright.
>>64685933
>What's a good 'swiss army knife' audio converter
Audacity.
>>64703597
>https://clyp.it/va5mfvpg
Thats some nice trance ya got there
>>64687632
>i've been working on this techno/house tune for a while, any comments lads?
Beats are good but you need more diversity in the medlody.
wow you are so deluded, this is fucking terrible, what about this makes you think it can contend with the thousands of excellent albums by producers that barely have a career or unknowns? Do you have any fucking shame? Putting out a album with this trash? You really think you can build a career out of this? The only good thing about this song is that there aren't any notable mixing mistakes. That's literally it.
me i'm pic related. I'm the shit. I DJ the world over from Albany to Syracuse and if you think that I would ever waste a morsel of my time with that vibe-killer, then you have another thing coming. I have collaborated with them all, from Richard (oh, you mean Aphex Twin) to Sonny (oh, you mean Skrillex) to Stephen (oh, you mean Black Adults Swim Man), and, ho ho, it would be a grave offense to the world of music if you were to deign to even glance at the ground they walked on the Tuesday before last.
>>64704021
i've never even seen this before and i know it's a pasta
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tZlu4wP4pw
how does one get those rhode sounding piano timbres?
>>64704021
Limiter? Really? Well you should know that as Autechre told me this production tip which separates the men from the boys: there are no limits.
>>64704080
applied acoustic systems lounge lizard vst is a really good one
>>64689616
I liked this.
>>64692898
Nice piano.
>>64698948
Nice rhythms.
>>64700264
>I'm going a little crazy trying to mix this. Any suggestions? Sound OK?
You got some pretty bad signal clipping there, something is too loud in the mixer and distorting. Hunt it down.
I'd slam all faders down to zero and start from there personally.
>>64704141
sounds nice, is there a dl anywhere
>>64704199
i dont crack myself but some other anons posted rutracker or whatcd are good for that kind of thing
>>64701793
It could be used as music for a mobile app game.
>>64704066
>>64704021
and sure enough, upon googling a line from it
https://www.reddit.com/r/edmprodcirclejerk/comments/4hylz2/our_newest_copypasta/
>>64704277
I found one ty for the rec
>>64703519
I think it's the title, along with the lullaby vibe the tune has, is making me think of some kind of, well...
I was originally thinking "maternity ward" sounds (far too sappy on its own, that idea) but then I got to thinking just sounds in general that would be common to most people at one stage of their lives, going from maternity ward to some kind of terminal care ward at the end - just little things, footsteps, babies crying, school sounds, factory or office sounds, then life support machines - anything that says "we were born at the start of this, lived our lives while it played, and we died at the end".
Subtle stuff, not too loud or too obvious that would take away from (or change the vibe of) the tune itself, but things that would, on repeated listening, start to form a picture.
>>64704412
I like the idea you've got of adding ambient background noise to it. It's sparse enough to do so.
The actual theme of the tune for me though is the departure of the nephilim from the earth after the great battle.
So fuck knows what ambient background noises would fit with that.
>>64704525
>the departure of the nephilim from the earth after the great battle
oh god, do you actually believe in all that?
>>64704548
Nah, no more than I believe in lord of the rings. There are somem pretty bitching stories though.
Anyway everyone knows nephilim were actually aliens
>>64704525
Tricky, that one. What would you hear after a battle? Especially one like that?
The only thing I can think of is carrion birds. I'm not sure that the anguished cries of the remaining wounded and maimed would work so yeah, it'll be hard not to make the thing just sound like a lovely day in the country.
>>64704587
well that's good, it's weird as hell to me when people legitimately believe in all that stuff
>>64704845
It's fine, everyone has their faults. Yours is that you're a fedora tipping cunt who thinks he knows everything about this life and the next despite not yet having left his teens.
You'll get over it when you're older.
>>64704906
yeah i can definitely see how you'd get that out of "people who believe in ancient aliens-tier shit are weird"
any more epic maymays for me?
>>64704988
>any more epic maymays for me?
>>64705048
>>64704988
>yeah i can definitely see how you'd get that out of "people who believe in ancient aliens-tier shit are weird"
The thing that ruffled me was when you said
> it's weird as hell to me when people legitimately believe in all that stuff
You find it weird that people have beliefs that you don't? That's just so close minded and intolerant. Basically when you say something like that it smacks of you being a fat fedora neckbeard who thinks because he's an atheist he's the cleverest man alive.
Maybe you aren't that person, but that's just how you come across to me.
>>64705206
that's a whole lot of projecting lol
why are you acting like i'm alone in thinking that ancient aliens is for fucking wackadoos? that's basically its entire reputation in the public eye, you fucking idiot
>>64705206
>You find it weird that people have beliefs that you don't? That's just so close minded and intolerant
and this shit
fuck the hell off with this already
nobody hates the very CONCEPT of different opinions, it's only the ones that are so fucking hilariously absurd that you can't picture someone of sound mental faculties believing it
>>64705254
You weren't talking about ancient aliens originally.
Here.
>>64704548
>>the departure of the nephilim from the earth after the great battle
>oh god, do you actually believe in all that?
That's where your obvious dismissive attitude towards the beliefs of others comes through.
>>64705345
>nobody hates the very CONCEPT of different opinions,
Have you really never been outside? Are you an AI and this is your first interaction with humanity?
>>64705206
you wanna prove me wrong? explain what makes you think that fucking nephilim are real
oh wait, you already said you didnt, so i guess are just being a dumb cunt to be a dumb cunt now
>>64705347
yeah, ancient aliens and nephilim are TOTALLY apples and oranges and are in no way under the same umbrella of unsubstantiated paranormal nonsense
>>64705384
...no? why are you having difficulty with the fact that nobody is actually opposed to literally any differing opinions instead of just ones that are absurd?
>>64705402
You sound pretty mad dude. Why does this trigger you so much?
>>64705435
>...no? why are you having difficulty with the fact that nobody is actually opposed to literally any differing opinions instead of just ones that are absurd?
And let me guess, you think all organised religion is absurd.
Am I right?
>>64705347
>your obvious dismissive attitude towards the beliefs of others
if you believe in a thing that can be backed up even a tiny bit, i have no problem. you're asking me to treat these people's belief that a bunch of science fiction bullshit is literal reality as totally valid and that's hilarious
>>64705461
>UMAD??? HE MAD XDDDDDD
you should try literally adding nothing to the conversation instead of figuratively doing it
>>64705490
and you're name is probably stephen, right? i can tell you things about yourself that have nothing to do with what you just posted
PROVE ME WRONG FAGETS, OH WAIT YOU CANT BECAUSE YOU DONT KNOW FOR SURE THAT ANCIENT NEPHILIMS ARENT REAL YOU INTOLERANT FEDORA
>>64705524
You didn't answer the question.
Use some more caps when you deflect again faggot.
>>64705544
#triggered
>>64705565
>#triggered
you should try literally adding nothing to the conversation instead of figuratively doing it
>s-s-s-shut up!!!!! you dont KNOW for sure that there are no ninja turtles!!!!1 you're really disrespectufkl to my BUHLEEFS
>>64705490
also just because you're using this as sucha jetpack to the moral high ground, yes, i do find it absurd that people believe creation stories as literal fact
>>64705598
RESPEK
>>64705625
get ready guys your about to see some
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because of this post
>>64705598
> >s-s-s-shut up!!!!! you dont KNOW for sure that there are no ninja turtles!!!!1 you're really disrespectufkl to my BUHLEEFS
Here we see, in his natural habitat, the fedora athiest. At home on an anonymous message board, he is always sure of the superiority of his argument, never to be swayed. See him stutter and flail, miss-spell and comedically portray his opponent in obvious strawmanning.
Here he goes again, bending down to the keyboard to hammer his ape-like fists on the keys to composes another caps laden post.
What a complete faggot.
>>64705696
lol called it >>64705671
it's okay, anon, you'll always have /x/ to not laugh at you
>>64683692
https://clyp.it/qifwsycs
be honest
>>64705765
>be honest
It's utter shit.
>>64698948
someones been watching the future 'in the studio with four tet' video
i like it man, i wish there were nicer melodies going on
>>64705724
apart from calling you a 'fedora atheist' what part of his post a meme? he summed you up in a few sentences is all.
Hey anons, i just bought a keyboard, any reccommended for learning to play?
>>64706390
Play along to stuff.
>>64701687
Yea I got a virus from pirating Reason, also got a virus from pirating a game.
>>64706239
holy shit lol 4chan contrarianism really reached such shattering heights that people will stick up for young earth creationists and people who legitimately believe in ancient aliens because MUHFEDORAS?
>>64705765
what the fuck
>>64706828
>See him stutter and flail, miss-spell and comedically portray his opponent in obvious strawmanning.
>Here he goes again, bending down to the keyboard to hammer his ape-like fists on the keys to composes another caps laden post.
you're boring, so boring that you can be accurately described and written off with a copypasta
>>64707529
>if i tell myself he's the stereotype i keep saying he is, then it's like he really is!
lol this whole thing started because somebody couldn't tell the difference between
>"people believing that angels fucked human women to make a race of giants and that they're coming back for some kind of holy war is fucking weird"
and
>"YOUR PUNY MINDS ARE CLOUDED BY THE DOGMAS OF ORGANIZED RELIGION!!! YOU'LL NEVER FEEL THE BLISSFUL INTELLECTUAL EUPHORIA I FEEL LIVING A LIFE OF PURE REASON!!!!"
>>64706828
Listen faggot, I'm posting from Area 51 right now. I'm a Zeta Reticulan (you'd probably call us greys).
Me and the CIA boys are thoroughly sick of your shit. We're gonna park a van outside your house and blast you with microwaves, then probably do a little probing later after lacing your water supply with DMT. You've definitely got it coming.
>>64707732
now THAT'S random XD
>>64707732
o shit waddup!
>>64707706
you're a fool
>>64708183
well that's a pretty lame note to go out on
try harder next time
>>64708624
And if we get a little closer, here amongst the normal flora and fauna of the imageboard we see someone who is obviously a new inhabitant, fresh to the heady ecosystem that makes up anonymous posting. He is under the idea that after he has been severely blown the fuck out, that it was only ever one poster who disagreed with him. On the contrary, numerous posters were united in the opinion that here surely was a complete idiot.
A passing straggler has called him a fool and he has failed to see this as what it is, simply one more voice in the ever growing chorus.
Maybe in a few months, he can hope to fit in. His best bet if he wants to do that, is to stay as quiet as possible, until he really knows the lay of the land. It's doubtful this will happen though.
Is anyone here genuinely trying to "make it big"? How many of you are just hobbyists and how many are hoping they could eventually become (or currently are) professional producers?
>>64698948
Drums and melodies are uninteresting.
>>64709073
I fully intend on making it big. I think I can make uncompromisingly audacious shoegaze-influenced beat music.
>>64709073
Fuck making it big, I'll settle for some money.
I got a gig at the minute doing a soundtrack to a film, that's me happy.
>>64709073
no i just do it because i like to
>>64709202
I'm the opposite. Don't care about money at all (I have a dayjob), but would like to have a lot of fans some day. I doubt I ever will, but I think it's worth striving for. It helps that I can release all of my songs at no charge.
>>64709073
I thought that I could make it big years ago. Now, I realize how much it takes to get ahead. I just have fun doing it as a hobby, and that's fine for me. When people check out my stuff and enjoy it, even if it's one person on a track I've been piecing together for months, I feel good about it
>>64709424
share ur wisdom. how much does it take to get ahead?
How do you guys de-cheese your music if it's getting too bad? I'm currently working on a synth track, and it's all virtual instruments right now. I'm planning on working on different timbres, filters and the like. What approaches do you take if you like what you're working on, but it sounds like cheese?
Track related:
http://vocaroo.com/i/s0N8eGEhQJK4
>>64709576
You need:
- Musical talent, though this is not a strict requirement
- A style that resonates with a particular demographic
- Networking connections to get you airplay and to get people talking about your work
- The ability to play live shows well
- Foresight to not make stupid decisions that will hurt you for as long as you have to stick with them (for example, a local artist's name is KPT, but you're supposed to pronounce it "kept", not "kay pee tee". You wouldn't know that since you only ever read the name and never hear it unless you talk to the musician himself and he'll annoyingly correct you)
- Money (whether it's yours or someone else's doesn't matter though)
- Cool marketing gimmicks
Among whatever else I'm missing
>>64709600
It needs some drums for a start.
>>64709073
I want to make it medium
>>64709764
Yeah. Seeing how far I can get without percussion first
Test
https://clyp.it/v50ipl3y
https://clyp.it/pfwpx2q4
It's far from being finished.
But so far I'm liking it.
Feedback.
>>64711102
sounds like shitty new wave synthpop, like real shitty. Needs better mixing, more low end, less cheap sounding stuff
>>64711126
Gotcha.
>>64703274
Bit of a long shot you're still checking this.
Theres a brushed snare loop, a jazz break, a cajon loop, a snapshot of a djembe loop and a few other oneshot hits sprinkled about to add some more shuffle.
All of these except the brushed snare are fed into a sidechain bus, and then the bus and the brushed snare are pushed quite hard through a tape emulation plugin (satin).
I'm assuming simpler is an ableton plugin? I'm using reaper so it's just the stock sampler reasamplomatic. There's no real magic to the intro synth, it's one single sample I grabbed from the 30gb pack of unlabelled tapes that was floating around a while back
>>64709073
making it big would be amazing, but only because it would mean not having to actually work, because let's face it, since we all like writing music and producing our tracks, this isn't actually hard work. and if i was 'big' i could probably have a lot of time to write music, which is what i fear will be missing from my future. but am i genuinely TRYING to make it big, not really, i am trying to make music that impresses me, but i'm only halfass doing that these days.
Are there any videos on composing downtempo
>>64712219
compose a normaltempo
slow it down
????
profit
>>64712219
4chan won't let me post the links here, so I took the post i was going to write to you, and threw it on a pastebin : http://pastebin.com/KRTWs1xk
it's two links to bonobo making this track : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7m86aMNjlQ
something I was working on the other day
https://clyp.it/3nnpij40
I honestly cant tell if this is shit or not
>>64712247
nice meme friend
>>64712366
thank you!
>>64712462
Mediocre.
>>64712494
I was getting the feeling like the idea was wayy to stretched out.
https://clyp.it/5obnposm
one more I just exported a minute ago.
Radiohead - Pool Fun And Moon Shavings
The production was interesting. Did you notice how quiet the drums were. Thoms vocals loud on the first two tracks compared with the rest. The amount of reverb all over the place. Not too bassy, light over all. Your thoughts?
>>64712621
Feels like the pads are ducking way to much
>>64709073
Buddy of mine and I have always engineered. He has got a job in a studio as an engineer and is trying to get me in there too now.
Would be nice.
Been playing around with this idea. Would love some feedback
https://clyp.it/ybb1y02z
>>64714482
Sounds nice.
>>64708747
>LE NEWFAG BTFO XDDD ANCIENT ALIUMS ARE A TOTALLY RESPECTABLE BELIEF. THE *REAL* RIDICULOUS THING IS THINKING ANYTHING IS RIDICULOUS!!!
>>64714482
>https://clyp.it/ybb1y02z
left it on clyp
https://clyp.it/ouanymea
Liking this so far.
I'm still not sure where it's going.
Feedback, senpai-sama.
>>64716248
>seven nations daft punk
https://clyp.it/u12gfbcw
How to keep a simple driving kick/hat/snare pattern from getting annoying?
I don't wanna add fills or hide it in a clutter of other percs. If subtle automation is key, well I have no idea what to automate.
LP and plain volume reduction have been the most helpful, but I don't really wanna gimp the hihats too hard. Maybe if I find some good round robin hats that'll work, but I dunno.
>>64716970
go really heavy on varied screaming synths like italo disco style
panning might help
i don't see why you're opposed to percussion so much add some rims, cowbells, tambourine sounds clicks whatever don't clutter just a slight pinch here and there
https://clyp.it/loxj1goe
Really basic edm track I did, tell me what you think !
>>64716970
switch it up.
change the pattern after a minute or so.
easy, peasy.
The clyp wasn't really annoying at all. Actually sounded kinda cool.
but I'm assuming it goes on longer than 2:00 minutes.
And hearing the same beat for over two minutes, would get annoying.
You can do more than just an accent on the 2 and the 4.
https://clyp.it/qvyws4uw
thoughts, feelings, concerns?
>>64716433
Never heard of Seven Nations till just now.
Does it honestly remind you of them?
https://clyp.it/0fg5rkxf
Feed me back /prod/. This is a bamboo beat.
>>64717528
Sounds like I'm heading into the...
DANGER ZONE!
A Jap lead would sound cool with this.
>>64717023
Oh, I usually do have more, but this track's more dramatic than usual and I think the stark drums work nicely. And anyway, I run into this issue occasionally and I'm on the lookout for new solutions. I mean, considering how much praise analog drum machines get for the subtle variations, I figured there's be a lot of tricks to emulate that.
Incidentally, any Italo disco recs?
>>64717157
Yeah, I'm thinking of making a big shift later in the track since I've been lazy with song structures lately.
And now that my ears are rested, I think I could find some nicer hat samples anyway.
Thanks, guys.
>>64717254
I'm enjoying it. I think some automation on the lead would help, though. The sound gets a bit samey.
>>64717254
I think the LP fade-in could be a lot better. More resonance, maybe? I dunno, it just sounds all sterile and digital to me. Overall drums could probably use some more grit. For instance, I'd consider adding subtle distortion, but turning the drive up during the fade-in. Dunno, just an idea.
I dig the instrumentation, though. Overall quite cool.
Feeling alright, concerned about antibiotic immunity setting on within my lifetime.
>>64717046
Not really feeling it overall. I could listen to this as vidya bgm, I guess.
The first minute is boring and redundant.
https://clyp.it/x1jf4dhr
listen to dis ting i made... let me know u like it...
>>64717882
Whoops, misquote. First one was for >>64717528.
Does anyone else find it difficult to finish tracks? i always seem to get halfway there then give up and move on to something else...
https://clyp.it/tzamvidj
>>64717906
ye i have started like 200 beats. finished like 15. but i'm got signed so it's all good
>>64717916
dis me jus adding on. . . starting tracks is easy and fun... finishing them is work
>>64712462
>https://clyp.it/3nnpij40
You're getting there. Needs a fatter beat tho.
>>64714482
Nice groove friend.
>>64717906
I used to find it almost impossible.
Now I just force myself to do what needs to be done.
>>64717883
I got really sick of the bass. Percs are eh. Pad is cool though.
>>64717906
Almost always. I mean, I've got the hook, or I've got a cool sample I really like and I'm enjoying the half-done track already. The rest is just for other listeners. Fuck them.
Your track's pretty cool on first listen. I'm not really into the style, but for the 3 minutes it's cool.
>>64718056
>Percs are eh. Pad is cool though.
not digging the percs? why not?
and yeah the 808 kick is repetitive im changing it right now
thanks for listening, i will listen to your track if you want
>>64716248
Sounding alright. I'd change the snare sound but that's just me.
>>64714482
>https://clyp.it/ybb1y02z
good from a technical perspective, thats about it, found it boring otherwise
>>64716970
I'd advise you to split the bass snare and hihats onto different channels and EQ/mix them seperately.
>>64717046
I think the drum patterns need switching up a bit, but the kick drum is sitting really well in the mix.
>>64717254
Nice, digging this.
>>64718081
Nah, I didn't mean they're bad.
Honestly, a lot of it was just the bass distracting me and/or masking them. I like them better on second listen. But I feel like they don't all quite fit together. Maybe some blend reverb, some EQ?
Mine is >>64716970
>>64718138
By bass you mean kick, right?
Already doing that, but I suppose I'm not doing enough. Thanks, man.
>>64717528
I see what the other guy means, it does sound like the danger zone tune a bit.
Work on your mixing, the levels need a little work.
>>64717883
Sounds a little muddy dude, needs a better mix.
>>64718209
>By bass you mean kick, right?
Yeah.
Try EQing each drum to sit in the mix better, and watch your overall levels.
>>64718209
>Maybe some blend reverb, some EQ?
that's a good next step
your track has such a weird timbre, interesting pallet of sounds. i don't think it's that annoying but it's pretty repetitive. if you don't want to change up the kit then change it rhythmically or maybe switch into 5/4 or 2/4
>>64718287
weird in a good way, to be clear
feel like it could be on a 70s cartoon
>>64715890
Thanks for the feedback. I agree about the kick now that you have said that.
>>64718126
Thanks for the feedback. How would you suggest on making the track more interesting?
>>64717906
Nice chilled tune.
I'd slap a little verb on the synth personally, see what it sounds like. There's a point where you have the cutoff turned all the way up, and it just sounds a little flat. When it's turned down though the mix suits that synth.
>parallel comp each drum hit, then subtle comp on entire group
how come you guys never told me about this trick?
>>64711747
I was indeed still checking this. Thanks a lot my man!
>>64718327
elaborate
>>64718309
i dont think you really can desu. nothing about it is interesting. but don't get me wrong it's good from a technical perspective. try samples? idk it's just boring as fuck
>>64718223
>Work on your mixing, the levels need a little work.
I will. Anything specific?
https://clyp.it/azl1hh53
What do you guys think?
>>64718392
Drums need more prominence,
>>64718309
no worries.
gave this a remaster, uploaded but didn't post a while back.
https://clyp.it/jn3a4trj
https://clyp.it/lu0ztcbe
wew update, prob gonna take out the sample tho desu
>>64718554
Alright. Thanks, man.
>>64718497
Sounds very cluttered when it kicks in.
The piano is a little fifthy for my liking also.
>>64718556
Nice version dude.
>>64718595
Yeah piano is kinda a preference thing. Though i could try tightening it up a little and adding some cleaner samples over it.
What should i do to make it less cluttered?
Just remove some instruments or lower them in the mix so there are some melodies that stick out?
>>64718626
>What should i do to make it less cluttered?
>Just remove some instruments or lower them in the mix so there are some melodies that stick out?
I find it's best to start with at least ripping them out and seeing how it sounds. You'd be amazed what turns up if you've got a long line of loops and you play with which ones to mute or not. You;ll find a combo you didn't even know was there, I've ended up making new parts to the songs sometimes that way.
>>64718587
This is really nice and relaxing.
>>64718343
apply heavy compression to each individual drum sample, then set the wet/dry on each of those compressors to 50%.
Then apply a subtle compression at 100% wet/dry to the entire drum kit.
instant crisp and full sounding drums
>>64718703
Thanks it's in major demo mode honestly. I'm probably gonna remove the enter rhythm section which is a sample. I can find something better or make my own
>>64718703
This is very true. The mute button is one of the most useful tools.
>>64718746
>I'm probably gonna remove the enter rhythm section which is a sample. I can find something better or make my own
Yeah, always go with your own beat.
If nothing else, and the sound is eluding you, sample a beat you like that is mixed well then strip out individual parts of it to make your own kit, then make a beat with that.
>>64718787
I don't mind sampling entire rhythm sections. A lot of them sound just fine. Esp on older jazz records. Just gotta add compression and cut off some frequencies.
I'll look through my collection before I go into make my own cause I usually make very electronic glitchy sounding rhythms I want a more natural sounding drum and snare here
>>64718816
>I want a more natural sounding drum and snare here
Are you a bad enough dude...to tap beats in live and NOT QUANTISE?
Can someone explain the advantages (if any) of doubling the tempo speed but recording at a half time?
Noticed this alot with hip hop/trap/dubstep producers... e.g. the project tempo is set to 150bpm, but the drum beat/etc is actually playing at 75bpm
>>64718287
>>64718307
Hey, thanks! Lately I'm taking inspiration from the more mysterious/creepy/srs parts of old video games so 70s cartoon isn't too far off.
>>64719150
crazy as fug hi-hats and arps and shit.
Also, you can put the snare on the 3 instead of the 2 and still have an upbeat sounding pattern.
With like triplet kicks n sheet
>>64719447
You can still do all that at the other tempo, just need to change the grid resolution.
>>64718621
thanks man, just something i did with housemates around 2 years ago
>>64718853
Hey Baths. New music when?
>>64716970
you know there's a genre called krautrock
you should listen to some of that
>>64718726
any specific type of compression?
>>64718246
thats kinda vague would you mind elaborating?
>>64719848
>thats kinda vague would you mind elaborating?
http://doughnutmag.com/tutorials/music-production/what-does-muddy-sound-mean/
>>64719848
any regular compression
>>64720046
how should i set the parameters such as attack release and threshhold
i'm playing around with it now it seems to be working but hard to tell
thanks
>>64720046
not him but here's my settings on a drum sum
slam the ratio
>>64720274
meant for
>>64720141
>>64720141
for the parallel (50% wet/dry) brick wall it. High Ratio, low threshold. Attack/Release might take some adjustment depending on the sampling being used... start with 0ms attack and 75-120ms release.
for the compression on the kit, lower ratio, threshold to maybe 5db lower than your peaks. again, attack/release will depend on how much signal is flowing through and the speed of the tempo etc... ideally for this comp you will want to preserve some of the initial transients of each sample, so you don't want to increase the attack. For the release you'll want it to be long enough to keep the compressor for each hit, and end before the next hits.
