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There's a severe lack of DAW descriptions in the wiki. If you're good with your tool of choice, consider writing a paragraph about it.
lets see what Santa brought you all for Christmas
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help me please, im a pleb i know
i just added a reverb pedal to my setup and all the sounds i send through it come out super quiet, i tried google but found nothing. im pretty sure this is a common problem? can i fix it without spending money?
>>61275630
>ask a vague question on 4 chan giving little or no information. No one answers.
What is your setup?
What are you sending through it and what are you sending it to?
rate muh WIP
https://clyp.it/raqjvesn
>>61276034
Why are you advertising on a /prod/ general?
Did you even read the OP?
>>61276034
>>61275857
it goes from volca to delay to reverb to mic intput
after going through reverb everything sounds super fucking quiet
anyone have similar problems?
>>61274121
>tfw no hardware
>tfw prefer software
stay in 1998 you faggots, i don't care!
>>61276150
but muh analog warmth
>>61274121
>Boxing Day
It's St. Stephens day
I have a microKorg, a Volca synth and a monotron.
I have absolutely no experience with music in general but what do I need (software/hardware) if I want to record music on my computer (mac).
Thanks in advance.
>>61276161
>>61276150
poorfags everyone
>>61276182
First get a real PC. :^)
>>61276186
>poorfags
you probably have $3,000 worth of equipment and make the shittiest beats known to mankind
Lex Luger made a million with the demo version of FL Studio, friend :)
>>61276182
i have a couple months of experience with hardware.
u need a midi to usb cable, a daw and some aux cables. i prefer to record in audacity then master in fl studio.
(i use pc but pretty sure all this works in mac too)
got a $25 Amazon gift card. what get?
>>61276223
i own 150$ worth of hardware & 27 people downloaded my free album
that nigga lex is a sellout, im a true underground artist :^)
>>61276161
yeah theres plugins for that gramps...
>>61276237
I record in FL
My TASCAM MK-II also freezes every other try
I got an Ableton APC mini, AKAI Mpkmini2, LPD8 and LPK25, a legal version of Ableton Live (crazy right) and MPC Essentials.
>>61276300
>this is what poorfags truly believe
>>61276300
There is not a single plugin out there that can emulate muh analog warmth in a convincing way.
>>61276300
what plugin do i use to get the raw unpredictability of an electrical signal?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBwUJMZNOgQ
u think computers can create that kind of timbre on the bassline? sorry they can't
>>61276120
I'm guessing it's the fact that it goes into mic input on your audio interface, again I'm guessing here as it could be a mixer or something else you haven't mentioned? Can you switch your mic input to instrument input? I'm guessing the mic input is set for high output or pre amped mics which are a lot louder than the Volca keys, have you tried turning up the volume on the keys? (I know, but you never know)
What's the reverb is that a spring King or something?
>>61276474
lmao fucking top lad. ive got a friend that needs to see this asap.
>>61276321
>APC mini
>AKAI Mpkmini2
>LPD8
>LPK25
Wtf would you need all this shit? Talk about redundancy.
What's all the hate for hardware here?
Almost every artist will like and own hardware because it's awesome. You know when you go into a studio they won't just have a PC running FLstudio and no hardware...there's a reason for this.
>>61276474
nothing wrong with audacity, fl studio and that behringer dac tho
>>61276637
not at all, the UCA was my first external DAC. It just happens to be the poor ppl's choice of DAC.
>>61276550
yeah its a spring king!!! & yea i had the volca maxed out but i unplugged everything and set it up again. now i'm getting decent volume.
even getting some subtle reverb while typing out this message lol
>>61276704
you need to plug the reverb tank's output into an input with a mic preamp and make sure your phantom power is on (if it has that option)
what audio interface are you using?
Got my first commission, to do a horror movie soundtrack, stressing hard that the director won't like what I got. Any tips on how to please a director? He didn't give me any notes just said do what I want, but I really want this job
>>61276883
>just said do what I want
do what you want
and make it spoopy
>>61276852
What would phantom power help him accomplish? Only mics run off of phantom power.
Also, chances are that reverb already has an output amplifier so he won't need a mic pre anyways.
>>61276883
Show them your progress. They'll use feely words that you'll need to decipher to figure out what they want changed, which is good practice for working in projects like that.
>>61276909
nvm for some reason I read he had a reverb tank. and yeah what I meant to say was to (if he has a mixer) to plug it into one of the mono inpits that are usually in the same channel as mics, since they have an gain control to boost the signal from "weak" gear. Phantom power is irrelevant though
>in 5 years all popular DAWs will require a monthly subscription fee to keep using them
>>61276852
>>61276909
>>61276979
its cool guys its working for me now. idk about audio interfaces and pre amps and phantom power, i just enjoy messing around with cheap gear.
heres a little quick demo thing i threw together just now... https://clyp.it/bbyf3p41
>>61277202
That's fine with me. I'll probably never upgrade from Live 9.
>>61277202
but no daws even do that now
>>61277202
>not coding your own daw
>>61274121
Is that Chris Moss Acid?
>>61276386
Some of the Soundtoys saturation plugins, Waves/UAD emulations of LA-2A/Pultec EQs/Fairchild, tha list goes on
>>61277339
yep
>>61277339
>>61277550
Or as I like to call him, 'Budget Ceephax'
>>61276474
Fucking kek, i have the same speakers, and sample packs.
>>61276257
save it for more expensive hardware
>>61276257
Some notebooks and pens
>>61276474
>mfw don't own anything on that info pic
Where the fuck can I download kekekd Audio Damage's Liquid? All I can find are rapidshare links from about a thousand years back.
>>61276474
>tfw using FL and sometimes even audacity
Anyone here excited about the new Buchla styled blocks in Reaktor 6?
If they sound anywhere as good as the Monarch ones I'm very excited.
(pic related)
>>61277977
It doesn't matter if you can make good shit, I've straight up lied about that before without the client knowing the difference.
>>61277881
http://tempsend.com/6B1ECE2DCF
Where do I get *good* free sample packs
>>61279500
There was some samplebro a couple years ago that had this huge sample pack with like every Roland drum machine ever. No clue if he still lurks or not
>>61279500
what do you mean by good
I personally hate most samplepacks and the only usable samples I find are samples of drums that are unprocessed
everything else I never have a use for and it just sounds bad imo because you have to build your track around the samples and make compromises
Is there anything that sounds off about any of the instruments on here? looking for some mixing practice
https://clyp.it/rdkjsdj4
https://www.soundtoys.com/product/devil-loc/
for free lads
last one I beleive
I'm glad I didn't let /prod/ convince me not to get this, I'm having an absolute blast right now.
>>61280199
this and the tb3 look nice to have
gear is always more fun than software imo
>>61280270
>gear is always more fun than software imo
but also more expensive
>>61280280
And limiting.
>inb4 but muh limiting makes me smarter
>>61280280
I don't care about paying for things music related software or hardware really
>>61274121
Why is everyone who makes acid a neckbeard?
>>61280296
>limiting makes me smarter
no but to some people limits are an enhancement in their workflow
>inb4 pointless discussions about personal preferences and workflows and muh workflow is betta than yours
>>61280296
What's limiting is spending time setting up a bunch of 808/909 samples in a DAW when I could just punch in the pattern I want and toy around with or move on to something else. I have two hands, but only one mouse cursor.
>>61280369
i think so personally
having a very huge choice bogs me down a bit especially in shit like drum samples
>>61280394
I can literally sample anything I want. I'm not stuck with whatever onboard bullshit that machine has.
>>61280436
So can I, but a good portion of the time I want 808/909 drums I can edit, not just static samples. You seem to be under the impression that the only thing I own is a drum machine.
>>61280436
I know in some machines you can load your own samples into them
>>61280436
Were your parents killed by an 808?
Nord Drum 2 + Beatstep Pro = god tier drum machine
>>61280485
808s are played out beyond belief.
>>61280522
I'm sorry for your loss. Whose 808 was it? Soul Sonic Force?
>>61280541
808s are played out beyond belief.
>>61280519
I heard nothing but bad thing about arturias midi gear
>>61280199
nice purchase anon. I had a play with this in my local music shop and really enjoyed it. it sounds amazing and bought a huge smile to my face. Gonna grab one in the future I think.
>>61280558
I know, it was probably an 808 owned by Vince Clarke, I'm sure he's left one or two behind that grew spiteful of successful producers like Clarke and yourself, so it took it's revenge out on you for being famous and successful like Vince Clarke.
Again, I am sorry for your loss.
>>61280622
808s are played out beyond belief.
>>61280583
I wish my local music shop had cool gear. Every local music store I can think of is just guitars guitars guitars.
who knew 808 could make someone so mad
>>61280642
I'm just stating the truth, but some dipshit seems to be more interested in being funny than listening to me.
>>61280685
I like 909 more desu
>>61280685
Or rather attempting to be funny, I should say.
>>61280642
It's probably the same guy who always derails the thread if gear is ever mentioned that he doesn't approve of himself, which is consequently, all gear.
>>61280685
>my opinion is the truth
lmao scrub, the reason nobody takes you seriously is because you don't post anything worth responding to
>>61276161
i use all digital hardware
fite me irl
>>61276314
Might have to get the motors on that tascam oiled senpai (especially the capstan motor)
>>61280571
The Beatstep Pro firmware updates have solved most issues.
I wouldn't recommend the basic Beatstep though, Arturia never bothered to update it.
>>61280630
>>61280558
>>61280522
The jealousy is strong in this 'un. Seriously an 808 is only "played out" as it sounds so fucking good and is really versatile.
>>61280640
I ended up buying maschine studio after playing about with that inshore too. Looking to get some euro rack gear after xmas so I'm hoping they will have some stock of that. Seems like they are just ordering on request at the moment.
>>61280704
Lol. Have fun with your rehashed, marked-up antiquated drum machine. I give you 3 months before you stick it into the back of your closet or you get your mom to return it to Guitarcenter.
>>61280725
Yeah, with modular, I try to order directly from manufacturers as much as possible, otherwise I might never get modules I want/need.
I was tempeted to get that new Novation groove box, but I need to pace myself.
>>61280750
My mother is dead you faggot. She was killed by an Ableton drum rack collapsing on her head.
https://clyp.it/ie2hago5
trying to make a dirty south type beat how's my shit sound?
>>61280770
Someone b salty.
>>61280697
The TR8 has 909 kit built in so its win win in my opinion. I prefer the 606 myself but the 808 makes me nostalgia from early hiphop.
Being able to have an 808, 909, 707 and 606 in one hardware box for £300 odd is an absolute bargain if your after any of those drum machine.
>>61280804
Don't forget the 727, dem Latin sounds
>>61280754
I'm looking at the Pittsburgh modular 10.1 as a start and getting the tiptop DSP with the Valhalla card for those sweet reverbs
>>61280821
Even more reason to buy it
>>61280804
I use samples of the machines cause im kind of broke at the moment
ableton live 9 suite has a classic drum machines pack that sounds decent
606 is great sound I think also I think it just sounds so clean
Is there a magic VST out there that makes any sound you put through it sound like it was recorded with analogue equipment?
>>61280793
Way too many kicks in the beginning portion, try making them less frequent, it just sounded like constant bass at one point
Besides that, pretty good
>>61280833
I tried the Z-DSP, that is one hell of a module. Definitely get the bit rot and bat filter cartridges too
And get a bunch of VCAs, like at least 2.5x what you think you'll need
>>61280859
toneboosters reelbus senpai
>>61280859
Well if you're trying to emulate tape wow and flutter, or analog opto-compressors, there's an assload out there to work with and I don't really feel like getting into the details.
If you're after analog synth sounds, you should look to some of the TAL plugins. Keep in mind, most analog synth emulations worth their salt are very processor hungry, so instead of running multiple instances, bounce the project.
>>61280846
Nothing wrong with using samples of drum machines. It's cheap as fuck and often gives you more ways to be creative with those drum sounds
>>61280876
Can you post a pic of your modular gear pls? Would you say the Pittsburgh 10.1 would be a good place to start my modular journey? I'm really liking the new blocks in Reaktor right now until I decide what modules to buy.
>>61280877
>only 20 bucks
Totally getting this
>>61280846
Pic related
>>61280876
I've been really impressed with sound of the demos I've seen of the Z-DSP the bat filters sound amazing too.
Valhalla reverbs for £60 in a Euro rack module is impressive
>>61280953
not the anon that suggested it but the bundle is a total bargain at around £15. really good sounding reverbs, EQ, etc
>>61280987
>floppies
my nigga
what kind of sampler you use those with?
>>61281037
Emu Esi32 & Esi4000 loaded with the fx board
Pic related.
>>61280931
The 10.1 is pretty solid, as the synth voice can be broken out to do the individual tasks, but you'll find you will want dedicated VCAs and EGs down the road.
It's also missing multiples, but you can make those on your own if you're handy with an iron.
I'm away from home because Christmas, and I didn't bring the modular, so this is the only pic I have. The module is an Odnes Martenot style expression block with a color changing LED inside. I like using it to introduce vibrato into patches. It's part of a synthesizers.com system supplemented with a Moog CP-251
>>61280871
good shit, thank you man I'll work on that
>>61281037
I really don't understand why people get so fucking angry about using floppys with samplers. I mean if your wanting to use instrument that use hundreds of gigs of orchestral samples then yeah, but for drum kits and most other stuff I still use floppys and they're fine
don't copy that floppy
>>61281169
never seen people hating on floppies before like you describe.
they do have legitimate downsides though, the biggest being their rate of failure higher than any modern storage media. im currently looking into getting one of those floppy emulator drives so i can get in at that sick sd card sample storage and not have to worry about my disks dying and loosing all my samples.
>>61281199
im sorry mr double dubs policeman i vow to never copy another floppy again
>>61280713
but audio interfaces don't have motors
>>61281301
shit lol
thought it was a 4-track cassette recorder. should have looked it up before i posted.
>>61281223
One thing I didn't like about floppys was that some machines required the OS to boot from them (looking at you Ensoniq).
>>61281169
my nigga is a positive expression
>>61281153
The 10.1 seems good value as a base from what I can work out, plus enough room to double the modules in the future. pretty much every other way I've looked at getting into modular ends up spending quite a bit of cash on just a case and a few modules.
The expression block looks neat, thanks for posting and your advice.
>>61281223
I meant the hate for not using a hardware sampler if it has a floppy drive, more than floppy disks themselves. with regards to them being prone to failures just copy (ahem) backup those floppies. I'm waiting until i can find some info on those SD floppy emus as I'm not sure they will work with all samplers and there seems to be very little info about which ones work with which samplers. What model are you thinking of getting and for what sampler?
>>61281349
>>61281349
Yes I realise that, although my post wasn't very clear on that
I have an old ass sampler that runs off of Quick Disks
Where the hell am I gonna find a Quick Disk?
>>61281353
>quite a bit of cash on just a case
And that's how Ross Lamond was able to create a business on luxury products for hipsters.
>>61281353
>What model are you thinking of getting and for what sampler?
Been considering a SCSI2SD since it seems to be the cheapest option. It's listed as compatible with the EMU ESI-4000, which is practically the same as the ESI-32 which is the sampler I have.
>>61281448
Ah cool. I've had the ESI-32 for years and just recently bought a 4000. So does that just ribbon connect from the external SCSI inside the sampler?
Gonna look into that model. Thank you anon
>>61281539
>So does that just ribbon connect from the external SCSI inside the sampler?
Seems so, based on this pic. I'm hoping it would also work in place of the internal floppy drive, since I have a SCSI CD drive with some sample discs and I don't want to sacrifice the external SCSI input for the card reader.
Where do I find neat drum samples for wicked rad beat sounds?
I have a BOSS SP 303
>>61281622
Hmmmmm...I wonder if theres a way to mount that in the floppy drive or at least the area. I couldn't have that hanging out the back of my sampler. I guess I could build a case for it.
> I don't want to sacrifice the external SCSI input for the card reader.
When I was doing some work on my samplers I noticed some had an internal SCSI port inside the sampler mounted on the main board. Might be worth checking you have that?
>>61281719
>wicked rad beat sounds?
What is this?
>>61281878
new england
>>61281878
Beat sounds that are wicked rad.
Duh.
So I'm seriously thinking about selling my Korg Electribe Sampler to buy an Akai MPC500 to make shitty rap beats on. I want something portable that I can take to friends' houses and and shit like that.
Am I a retard for wanting to do this? It just seems like the MPC500 has a shitload more support from most internet communities.
What is your /prod/-related guilty pleasure?
For me, it's rapping. My flow is shit and I am sick as a dog right now, but goddamn I have fun rapping stupid lyrics over a beat I've made.
Like, I just get stupid ideas and roll with them. Earlier I did a song where one entire verse was about me and Kevin Spacey being best friends. We robbed gas stations, acted out movies, and he tucked me in at night.
Retarded, I know, but I got a kick out of it.
So what are you guys' guilty pleasures? Whether it's a genre or some element of music that is cheesy as fuck, but you love it.
>>61282455
goa/psytrance
and im not even guilty about it
>>61282436
A wise person once told me to never sell gear to fund other gear, you just lose money that way. Save up and use both.
>>61282455
I read the word tucked as fucked
Make of that what you will
>guilty pleasures
Female rappers
How the fuck do you get better at sound design? Obviously making the same shitty sounds over and over again doesn't make you good at it so how do people learn how to make bass/synth sounds? Just experimentation?
>>61282516
Always start with initialized patches. The worst thing you can do to your sound design abilities is to start with a preset and "tweak" it to get what you want.
https://clyp.it/bulvhbdm
Is this too repetitive? Does it classify as dub?
>>61275996
start with a few chords and add notes that sound harmonious, or that come to mind. Hum a tune that sounds nice with what you've built, that way you don't end up with a dissonant mess, no offense.
>>61280005
I'd make the snare a lot more louder/punchier. Also maybe a doubler on the hihats, If you're working in FL studio this is easily done with fruity stereo shaper and it really enhances the sound and hearability without making it louder.
>>61282516
LFO everything
>>61282573
imo presets are good to reverse engineer
What's better for recording, Ableton or FL Studio?
>>61282662
never used ableton but fl studio worked fine for recording when i used it
if you're just going to be recording and mixing without composing inside the DAW then reaper is the GOAT DAW for that, price and functionality-wise.
>>61282653
Eh. I find it better to start blank, and try to emulate the presets without starting there.
>>61282516
I always do what this >>61282573 anon suggested or more recently just building stuff with blocks in Reaktor.
Personally start with a simple synth like Monark and just use that until you can make lots of different sounds from scratch. Kick drums, snares, hats, pads, bass and lead. Then move onto a synth thats a bit more complex.
>>61282701
for learning synthesis I mean I should be more clear
how to create pads and shit I think presets are nice to understand what is going on within the synth
I got a couple cheep-as-fuck shock mounts for my scm-960s. So finally I packed them both away into a case together with the new mounts. It's kind of a wonky fit but I'm pretty confident they'll hold. It's really hard to find shock mounts that fit these mics
>>61280338
Hard to shave on LSD.
went to banjo Walmart today
They had the prophet 6, holy fuck was that thing amazing. Everything just sounded good on it, and super easy to use.
They also had those Yamaha reface keyboards, those were pretty fun. For the first time I found DX style FM fun to program on a keyboard.
>>61282805
If you find it hard to shave on LSD, that drug you're on isn't LSD.
>>61279168
Thanks.
Tho I'm a bit wary about touching non-scene parts. Will probably end up buing this, as it's only $30.
>>61282574
I'm not in fls, what do you mean by "doubler" on the hats? do you just mean two hat tracks?
>>61282436
The Electribe is just about as portable as the MPC. Trading one for the other just means you're gonna spend more time learning a new thing and less time making music. I would say keep the Electribe save up, buy the MPC if you really still want it, and then if you decide you don't need one or the other, you can sell whichever one you don't want.
Really do a lot of research though (when buying gear in general) and see what needs the MPC can meet that the Electribe can't. I talk myself out of buying 90% of gear I don't need by really just making sure I know exactly what I want and what I would be getting out of a piece of gear.
>>61282516
I think a big part of it is just knowing the synth you're using inside and out, knowing what each parameter does and what that sounds like. From there you can start to recognize common sounds in tracks and figure out how to replicate them. Of course, it gets a lot more complicated when you start stacking synths together and drenching them in effects, so it might not be possible to reverse engineer every sound you hear. So yes, once you know what you're doing with the synth, it's all about experimentation.
>>61280519
is nord drum 2 actually worth it? why use that compared to other stuff?
Please rate my WIP.
https://clyp.it/wpbp514s
>>61282828
>banjo Walmart
what's that?
>>61283745
house
>>61283747
Guitar center
The only music store that isn't just guitars. Granted, the employees will still treat you with disdain if you're not there to buy a guitar or something related.
>>61283776
we have an equivalent chain store in canada called long and mcquade
>>61283776
been to guitar center three times, all times I had what I was going to get in mind already so I didn't really browse. Is it really that shit of a store?
>>61283766
Is this a statement about how generic it is?
>>61283881
yeah. It's not bad though. I dont listen to a lot of house, however, I would play with the kick and the piano (?) a bit, they feel like they're sitting a bit weird
>>61283808
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIgiYvis3OY
>>61283920
is this supposed to show that it's bad? It's literally just a bunch of people playing guitar. Mine has a drum room that I love fucking around in
>>61282875
It's the AIR release, untouched from PAT
>>61283808
It depends. The one near me doesn't have good synths and other gears, similarly, their staff is completely clueless guitarists that somehow wound up in sales.
The one I went to today had really aware staff that actually gave a shit, and way better inventory.
Soundtoys has put up their last offering in the pay what you want sale thing they're doing. So make sure you grab Devil-loc if you want it.
>>61284351
>OSX 10.9+
>>61284453
ahhh it's you again. just move on up to el capitan, bb. the water is nice and warm.
>>61284351
I think soundtoy good company
considering buying the full version one day
I have like 5 of their plugins
>>61284604
yeah this has definitely made me seriously consider buying the full soundtoys pack especially since now with the 5 ones i got for free it's brought my upgrade cost down to 255$
>>61284351
>>61284604
>>61284667
how often do they have those pay what you want deals?
>>61284351
>>61284604
>>61284667
>>61284840
Can you shill your fucking hipster Soundgoodizer/Sausage Fattener VST any harder you fucking shill?
>>61284881
I just wanna grab some free vsts you dumb fucking cunt
fuck off
>>61284930
Well said anon
>>61284004
Without a-*****.zip in a-*****.rar and no checksums?
Huh. Maybe they released that way, don't remember.
Anyway, just to be safe, I'll run the keygen in vm.
>>61284979
It's a lot more eloquent than this post >>61284881
>>61284881
lol youre so mad for no reason
>>61284840
they gave away for a charity this time im not sure when they will again
>>61284667
this is exactly why im considering it because its basically half price now
the only thing I think bad about them is some of the plugins have high latency you need to offset
fuck ilok
>>61285105
No argument here.
Sometimes the LM stops working and won't start up, and I can't fucking activate stuff without reinstalling.
>>61285105
its not so bad really
I have 6 or 7 plugins that use the ilok software activation on your pc and its not even a hassle you just need to deactivate your licenses before you move to new hardware or youll need to contact iloks shitty support team
>>61285140
this happened to me today actually when i downloaded devil loc
I needed to update the license center
>>61285172
Have you disabled zeroconf service (Bonjour on Windows)? I think that was the cause for me.
>>61285232
>Bonjour
REEEEEE
i always uninstall it immediately when i notice it
>>61285272
The technology itself is pretty cool, but why the fuck isn't it a component of Windows already I'll never know.
Oh, right. Because shitty Netbios.
>>61285379
because microsofy thinks apple is just a silly goose
>>61285432
That's probably the least funny joke I've ever heard in a /prod/ thread, and I've heard a lot of bad jokes in these threads
>>61285546
>fractal goose
Spoopy.
>>61285033
Yeah you have a point - I suppose I meant that I hadn't fucked with it after unpacking (I never keep the archives, just unpack and burn to DVD in case I copy it for people), so it's a repack in that sense.
The keygen is the standard AIR multi-plugin one they bundled with all Audio Damage stuff from that era so you'll be able to DL your own if you don't trust the one in the link, no doubt you'll have seen that by now tho.
Does anyone know where I can get some Drum n Bass midi? or a guide to produce classic drum n bass drum patterns?
I made this in FL, how can I make it sound not shit? Any ideas? I have no idea how to compose songs properly either. Just short loops.
https://clyp.it/cbz3eivj
>>61285935
what helped me compose songs is to listen to your favorite songs and go through how each of them progresses. Also learning music theory will help you a lot. just my .02$
I've been working on this for a minute. I've got to the breakdown and don't know where to go from here. thoughts?
https://clyp.it/zhx23pjs
>>61282574
I like your track but it sounds muddy as a mother fucker in the mid and low. maybe its just my speakers. I like the progression. How did you choose other instruments when adding your accompaniment?
so i want to get something that i can load pads on and just play live, i'd love something like an akai mpc or a regular sampler but im really low on cash, would getting an akai mpd32 be a good idea?
>>61286352
i cant talk for that specific gear but i would save and get something more
i regret buying cheap midi gear before
>>61286404
Holy shit this. I bought an Alesis Q49 to replace an Alesis Q49. The second one also broke.
>>61286571
same thing but different company for me
novation
>>61285847
http://music.tutsplus.com/tutorials/making-the-beat-drum-n-bass-drums--audio-8697
Just fug around with this if you want to mix up your drum programming a bit.
>>61277295
>Pro Tools
>>61277202
>not using an mpc
>not using an amiga with octamed
https://soundcloud.com/afferik/xmas-beat-2/s-4RQIb
this is just a small idea for a track but I need some feedback/ideas please /mu/. I'm pretty sure I like the intro (not sure about the shit at 0:30) but I dont know where to go from here. Any idea is welcome
>>61287879
>Remember to use clyp.it to post your tracks/WIP : posting a clyp.it is just providing sound for a question, posting a soundcloud link is making self-advertisement and the thread doesn't need that.
you should probably work on a bass line
that transition is pretty rough, cause there's not enough build up behind it
I'm not at home so can't offer technical advice
>>61288058
I think clyp it sounds better than soundcloud
im not sure if it does really it just seems that way to me
>>61288099
you know what
I get that feeling too
how do i play like boards of canada?
>>61288287
produce alot
daily reminder to add reverb
check velocities
and add sequences to synths
u r whale cum
>>61288099
It does, pretty sure clyp is 192kps and soundcloud is 128kps
>>61288617
I know everything on soundcloud to me sounds louder and way too bassy than on places like youtube or clyp it
Just got a new Audiobox USB, it's fucking fun as hell. If anyone doesn't know what it is, it's basically an xlr/quarter inch input that doubles as an external sound card. The 2ms latency is so much nicer than my old setup. Here's a short thing of me on bass just messing around.
https://clyp.it/xi4fmkaf
Is it possible to play two different synths on two different midi channels in Ableton? My current setup does not allow me to play the second synth via midi in ableton.
More info: I have two midi tracks in Ableton, one for each synth. I want the individual tracks to play the individual synths. My current setup is in the description.
Thanks in advance guise
This is the shittiest thing I've ever made. Ever.
https://clyp.it/pkwuhhwq
Have a listen if you want your ears to throw up :)
>>61289035
Connect the CZ-1 to the JX8p's THRU jack. The input isn't passed through to the OUT jack.
>>61289203
I actually kinda like it, but the main chord is too loud.
I need help!!!
How can I make glitchy sounds like the drums in this? I've been trying to figure it out but haven't had any luck.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fE7hJzq8RJw
>>61288287
sound design
>>61289260
Thank you very much xoxoxox
However, what channels should the devices be set to? When I play channel 3, only channel 3 (JX8P) plays. However, when I play channel 1, both the JX8P and the CZ1 play.
>>61282959
A doubler functions indeed as two seperate instances, with the lef tor right channel being slightly more delayed than the other creating a directional effect. It functions as a different sort of panning, without reducing the volume in either channel. If the delay is too small or too large it will not sound "right", so it requires some tweaking but it definitely adds some depth to the percussion
https://clyp.it/wt2ejuuu
any mixing/composition tips apprecited
>>61289437
Figured it out, "Poly Omni" on the JX-8P set to ON
>>61289437
Set the MIDI receive channels on the synths and use whatever you want.
And take advantage of the 8 part multitimbral mode on the CZ-1 also. Even if you don't want to play multiple parts, it's good for layering sounds.
>>61286258
Probably cause I use more reverb than is acceptable and I haven't EQ'd anything yet. What I usually do is browse through presets of my reaktor factory library synths and see what I can accomplish by messing around with some of the settings. Not to mention the fuckton of sample packs I have gathered over 8 years.
But thanks bro!
You guys got any tips on making complete songs? I can usually get pieces of an idea out, but it's hard for me to completely paint the canvas. I know some theory from playing a bit of guitar, but it's tough. I have so many ideas. like tom rolls, certain riffs, but it's tough to get beyond a loop. Here are some clips:
https://clyp.it/vjuf0r5u
https://clyp.it/dxwrivi4
I'd appreciate any advice. Really trying to take my producing up a notch
>>61289809
make a base melody, go off it (and the key)
>>61289809
Oh and take a simple song and break it down and see what they have
I like using Alanis Morissettes song Thank U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOgpT5rEKIU
It starts with a synth arp, and a very light background piano/pad
Then those end and she brings in the rhythm section (Drums, percs, snares, bass) and a guitar
Then those arps and pad come back (a big part of music of any kind, play with your listener)
Next verse brings in more guitar melodies, but relatively the same
Chorus hits again but this time with a higher snare, more percussion, and cymbals
etc etc etc, It's a very simple song so its easy to break down but it sounds nice. Does your song have all that?
>>61289809
Honestly what makes you better as a producer is time, keep trying to figure out what every function on your DAW/preferred software synth is useful for and keep at it as much as you can and your production quality will improve concurrently.
Here's some controversial advice: get the vengeance sample packs. All of them. Browse through the sounds. Don't ever use them as they are, always fuck around with the samples you utilize, slightly. You'd be surprised how much professional electronic artists take from these collections. Get better samples packs too, try new synths. There's so much out there, FM and analog synthesis is the easiest to start with. As long as you don't distribute your music with commercial intent, piracy is practically legal.
That's all of the tips I can think of while I'm tipsy, apologies.
>>61289952
Thanks dude, yeah I feel you. I'm focusing too much on producing a single melody/chords and expecting the magic to happen, rather than making several pieces that all work off each other. Gotta make it dynamic.
what do you guys think of this? my friend made it, I just played the guitar through an interface. I was kinda pleased with it. Hasn't been mixed or anything
https://clyp.it/3rckfaf0
>>61289035
how do u like ur jx? i just bought one on ebay and im waiting for it? do u use it for pads? thats my plan i was wondering how it plays lol.
>>61290128
The pads are fucking delish. It can get some nice stringy-er sounds too, some pretty good bells, and some OK leads. I did buy the pg controller with it, feels like a waste of cash tho since those things go for 500$ on ebay. Probably will sell and cop an old iPad that can do that and more for significantly less.
>>61289351
Sounds like vinyl static enhanced/compressed and then sequenced, combined with some serious pitch editing, and other sound design tricks. Very nice track, a lot of thought and effort in this.
>>61290110
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTPcOrm_NSs
Thriller is another great song to learn from, most pop music is simple yet catchy and its all cause of the simplicity of it all
Open with sound effects, has a build up melody with some light rhythm in the back
burst open with the main melody synths
Has a drum roll into the verse which starts with the bass line, some background pianos filling the empty spaces, and more sound effects
All of those stop except the bass line and rhythm and then it brings up background synth pads and a guitar rhythm, and the chorus doesn't actually really burst except it simply adds a flangy guitar thing and transitions with a brass fill.
etc etc etc
after the second chorus it has a break down and enters this really cool spoken part
Idk I'm trying to explain it very simply. It's fun to breakdown songs
>>61290440
Worrrd. That was really helpful. I'm gonna run with this. Start with pop and try to copy it. The whiny synth during the spoken part is dope
>>61289618
How much do you pan them usually?
>>61286947
thanks familiar
>about to book some studio time to record a song
>my friend is rapping
>ask him if he has his lines down
>"nah i'm just gonna read off my phone"
>tell him his fucking stupid
>"nah man eminem does that all the time it will work trust me"
fuck me
>>61276257
Mic: http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-Pro-PDMIK1-Professional-Handheld-Microphone/dp/B003GEKXZY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1451199352&sr=8-4&keywords=pyle+mic
contact mic: http://www.amazon.com/Leegoal-Guitar-Violin-Contact-Quality/dp/B008YDTVW8/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1451199383&sr=8-7&keywords=contact+mic
Headphones: http://www.amazon.com/Vivitar-Foldable-Headphones-Compact-Limited/dp/B00NIZAUK4/ref=sr_1_103?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1451199571&sr=1-103&keywords=mixer+recording
>tfw I love audacity
I'm currently using a fresh ableton 30 trial on a new account and I think Im gonna continue making accounts for that all year.
https://clyp.it/vg1tvglt
WIP with drums and organs. Going to try and add in a guitar later.
>>61291716
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPOAeDBH1_U
>>61291785
God dammit
>>61291515
Plz post more good deals
>>61276474
>>61277614
I've never used vengeance sample packs, but I started learning FL studio with those exact speakers too
>>61291497
I don't see why it's stupid, tons of rappers nowadays do this, though most of them actually have an idea of how they're going to flow and stuff while rapping their lyrics, so I suppose it's dumb if you're friend is completely unprepared or not creative.
>>61287874
I used to use octamed back in the 90's. Then I bought an Atari STE
What is the best drum samples? (preferably under 1 gig)
>>61293603
See >>61280987 808 or 606 on 1.4mb removable storage disk
>>61282465
Post clyps.
daily reminder valhalla reverb is best
>>61282455
Power metal
Chiptune
>>61282455
Soundgoodizer
>>61294539
Agreed
Daily reminder that toneboosters pack is always €20 and is an absolute bargain if you're just starting out and don't want to pirate plugins...it's actually a bargain anyway you look at it.
https://clyp.it/gibycbl3
Hi /prod/ do you like Oxygene? Because i do
Anyone here build their own effects or synths using electronic parts?
I'd like to build my own stereo delay unit out of 2 guitar pedal delay kits and add some extra parts maybe a chorus pedal and a distortion amp.
>>61276592
Welp the LPD8 and LPK25 were from last year
I'm >>61295356 forgot to check others
Soooo
>>61289635
I think your kick has a bit too high-end for the track, it should be deeper imo
>>61291716
Your organ is undermixed your hi-hat should be quieter
The whole sounds messy
>>61288998
Nice playing anon
>>61283745
The synth at 2:15 doesn't blend well with the rest of the track
>>61282574
Quite nice
>that sub bass
>Is this too repetitive?
A bit
>Does it classify as dub?
Probably
Vary your vocal samples
On an unrelated point does anyone knows anything about structure for classical pieces?
>>61282455
Eurobeat. I fucking love eurobeat and make eurobeat versions of all my (rock) music, but I don't tell anybody.
>>61295295
>toneboosters
They were free once upon a time though.
post yfw /prod/ is dying
>>61276474
>Call of Duty Advanced Warfare
Pfffff my computer can't play that, not TruPoor™
How do you make drums sound lo-fi and shitty? What VSTs and effects can I dick around with in Reaper?
>>61280199
hate that there aren't any individual outputs for each sound.
anyone know a drum machine like that aside from the acidlab?? cheap especially <B^)
- Got myself this Volca sample and a Behringer Xenyx Q1202USB (not pictured) for xmas
The sample is only 16 step which is mehhh
Trying to sell that volca bass...
>>61298577
the ReaDelay has a resolution slider, I used that once, turn down the dry signal and set the musical length to 0, then fuck around with resolution i guess
there's probably something better though
>>61296202
I'm unfamiliar with eurobeat. Can you post any examples?
>>61298626
>hate that there aren't any individual outputs for each sound.
really? Can't be true
anyone here never completely satisfied with what they make?
Like every time I upload a track to soundcloud, like a week later I notice something that would have made the song from marginally to ten times better, but by then it's too late.
maybe if I become successful I'll go back and release a remix/edit of it
>if
>>61299579
>anyone here never completely satisfied with what they make?
>>61299580
yes, me
>>61299313
it is though
>>61299579
creative works are never "finished", they're like children. you just reach a point where they grow-up and move out. you just have to do your best and hope you've prepared it well to make it in the outside world. it'll never be perfect, it'll always go its own way, and you just have to trust it anon. don't coddle and don't spoil.
>>61280199
That reminds me a lot of Drumazon.
>>61299603
>>61299580
i thought it was alright though
>>61299699
>i thought it was alright though
thanks a lot! i wanted to post it in the analog synths tread originally…
>>61299313
>>61298626
There's a pair of assignable outs, I haven't figured out how to assign them yet. It's not really realistic for me to process every single individual drum track with other gear, I would do that kind of stuff innadaw.
The USB does provide all channels separately to whatever DAW you use if you really think you need that.
Last night I already played a party with it, it was in mono mode the whole time.
>>61299645
that's a beautiful analogy, anon
>>61299765
>The USB does provide all channels separately to whatever DAW you use if you really think you need that.
ah, okay then
>>61299313
>>61299636
yeah, was that sarcastic? lol
unless you midi it into a daw or some other program then it isn't
>>61298626
most things with built in sequencers are only 16 steps. what do you expect for £100? The sample is an absolute bargain!
>>61299848
>midi it into a daw
is this the next thing after mono midi?
midi dat shit inna da daw boy
>>61299867
32 steps would be really cool doe
would've gotten that rhythm wolf if ya could upload samples on it
>>61280199
I am so glad Long and Mcquade has a killer rental program, I rented one of those for 2 months, had a shit ton of fun then brought it back when it started collecting dust, and only out $25
>>61298626
if you want the 808 you can build yourself the yocto. look it up. it's a great clone at a fraction of the price and totally DIY. only for the most hardcore gear nerds
>>61300168
ugh yeah I know.
one day....
why can't you just buy a built one? oh well
>>61300256
hah yeah, knowing me i'd fuck something up or forget a piece in the process. kinda like building lego, you get so far and realize you missed a piece and everything doesnt fit right unless you go back but ur too lazy
I recently acquired a SPD-SX. What is the best way to go about looping a phrase on the fly so I can move to a different instrument or kit? My buddies and I record everything live through logic.
I just got my Christmas bonus, and I think I'm going to get an OP-1.
It looks like a fun toy I could spend a lot of time on.
Does anyone here have one? What do you guys think?
>>61280754
The Novation box is a shitty fucking toy not a musical instrument.
>>61285847
Kick = 0 Snare = x
0---x---0--0-x---
It's all variations of that.
>>61300857
Really fun, beautifully designed but I don't rate the sound quality.
Overpriced imo.
>>61300973
You sound really upset.
>>61296146
Rerecorded the organ bit and made some mixing adjustments like you suggested. I said I was going to add guitar but I replaced it with MORE ORGAN instead. Hope it sounds better.
https://clyp.it/hohgibaf
>>61300168
There's a 909 clone too that's always being touted on eBay - most of the builders for these seem to go for rackmount designs but I'd much prefer to build into a flat desktop box:
http://www.9090project.co.uk/
>>61301469
I care about music and creativity.
It's a pants box that makes shitty music automatically with barely any input from the user.
>>61280833
Pittsburgh Modular is god tier synth company
>>61302085
>It's a pants box
a what?
also if you care about music and creativity so much why do you bother hating on creative tools?
>>61300341
Mainstage is more optimally set up for that - it uses all of your Logic plugins but the workflow is streamlined for performance use:
http://www.apple.com/mainstage/
>>61302132
Because it's not a very creative tool.
It removes the creativity by doing everything for you.
>>61302085
>>61302223
Shouldn't you be in a guitar thread Gramps?
>>61302223
I'd say that the name is a clue, in that it sounds like something a kid would use.
Not that some "pro" gear names sound any better - generally anything that has weapon/aggression or destruction/decay/disease connotations always make me want to hide the name somehow cos it makes me feel like I'm doing the "you bought a guitar, to punish your ma" thing.
>>61302350
he's right though, it's quite useless. get ableton push instead.
>>61302364
aren't we talking about the circuit though? what's wrong with the name circuit?
>>61302223
what, because it has presets and scales? lol
>>61302350
Nah...seeing as I've been making electronic music for more than 10 years I think I'll stay right here.
>>61302402
Ahaha trust me to look at the T.E. box and assume that we're talking about that - disregard.
>>61302402
I played on one, it was gash.
Whatever you touch on it it sounds like tepid music.
It's a whack little walled garden.
>>61302403
It always bugs me when people bring up how long they've been into music. Like who fucking gives a shit besides you.
>>61302446
is this normal regional slang wherever you're from or just some kind of weird affectation?
>>61302496
Just saying that I'm not a guitar guy y'know?
I know my shit when it comes to electronic music.
>>61302498
Yeh.
>>In my production work, I never use plugins. I only use logic and record every sound I make with a Mic and then add eq and reverb. For example, I don't have a bass so I put my guitar down an octave and fuck with eq until it sounds right. Am I missing out by not using preset sounds and more effects? Does anyone do this?
>>61303231
Oops didn't mean to greentext
>>61303231
It's your sound man, do what feels right, experiment when you can. Some people here might not approve of anything you do, but idk if he's posting this morning.
anyone know how to crack fabfilter Saturn or the bundle on Mac? been fucking with an R2R torrent but the keygen doesn't seem to be working
>Mac
>poorfag
>>61299645
Damn...
how do i make this not sound like shit
https://clyp.it/us5p0yda
>>61296146
>>61295356
>mfw nobody likes Oxygene
>>61284881
>hipster VST
>commonly used by industry professionals
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