I find that i realy suck when it comes to just making things sound abit more busy. Instead of adding more leads or more to the percussion i would like to be able to add something else.
So what is some good advice on adding things like background noises and efx that are not melodies.
I know its kinda open ended but im happy to get anykind of answer aslong it isnt some smart-ass asnwer...
Mar-06-2006 08:46
Quinders
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Jun 2004
Location: Armagh, Ireland
Have you tried Absynth? It's very good for adding weird atmospheres, noises ec.
Mar-06-2006 11:29
T-Soma
The Sky Was Pink...
Registered: Oct 2004
Location: Chair
Iv heard the name countless times but never actualy used it.
Will check it out. It is by NI so im guessing it would cost a fair bit of $$ Will check it out but im very low budget.
Mar-06-2006 12:12
Biatchzxz
Senior tranceaddict
Registered: Apr 2004
Location: Living in my own little sanctuary..
Absynth is def good Absynth 3 is out. Spectrasonics Atmosphere is in my opinion the most amazing tool i ever used in my music. yeah its kind of Pricy and all, but sooooo worth the cash. for like white noise and wooshs and things like that. You can get free VST's as well . Crystal is good for things like that also. I believe there as someeone who also posted a link to get the good Woosh VST. ill look around and post it for you.. I had the same problems also. I kept on adding more Percussion sounds more lead arps more backround bass sounds. and felt like still it sounded empty and just not going in any new direction.. You want your tracks to BREATHE. Like Just have that Motion and Build ups... Right now i am have trouble with that. White Noise Helps a lot to fill up that space and is good for transitions. SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS.( X ) TSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHSHHHHHH
Mar-06-2006 17:55
WiKKid sKiLLz
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Mar 2006
Location: The Party, Your Mind
drop $250 in to an Alesis Micron synth and use it for pads, itll serve you nicely
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Mar-06-2006 18:00
persona
tranceaddict in training
Registered: Mar 2006
Location: Amazonian Rain Forest
quote:
Originally posted by Biatchzxz
I believe there as someeone who also posted a link to get the good Woosh VST.
Registered: Jul 2004
Location: Of Earthzen and the Therethen
How about pads? I think that's basically what you're looking for.
How about changing up your melody lines to make them more dynamic?
How about counter melodies and re-harmonizing current melodies?
How about subtle and tasteful FX usage?
Change your percussion up?
Use of the stereo image to its full possibilities will make your mix sound bigger. Keeping the right things dry and the right things wet is what it's all about.
Reverb, chorus, phasers, and delay will all help make your mix sound more spacious and "big" as well.
Just suggestions.
Mar-06-2006 20:02
WiKKid sKiLLz
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Mar 2006
Location: The Party, Your Mind
quote:
Originally posted by djglacial
Oh, that's awesome.
it doesnt have USB, it has MIDI only, as far as I know. You can use it with a cheap little M-Audio Controller though.
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Mar-06-2006 20:21
T-Soma
The Sky Was Pink...
Registered: Oct 2004
Location: Chair
Im remixing a track so i dont want to change the melodies too much but thanks for that sugestion.
That alesis micron looks cool, iv saved up for an axiom so maybe that can be my next thing.