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groovy-tech-house... i value your opinions!
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| SgtFoo |
[THIS LINK]brings you to a clip of a groovy-tech-house style track that I have in the works, and I'd like some local opinions on it. I dunno if it goes under the DDTT category, but perhaps some eager remixers would like to get-a-goin on such a thing??
Anyways, yea, I'd love some input. The clip is just about 900Kb at 96kbps MP3. The track's almost done, but I'd love some input.
If you're interested in the whole track, do PM me.
Thanks gang!!! |
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| Tygon |
| quote: | Originally posted by SgtFoo
[THIS LINK]brings you to a clip of a groovy-tech-house style track that I have in the works, and I'd like some local opinions on it. I dunno if it goes under the DDTT category, but perhaps some eager remixers would like to get-a-goin on such a thing??
Anyways, yea, I'd love some input. The clip is just about 900Kb at 96kbps MP3. The track's almost done, but I'd love some input.
If you're interested in the whole track, do PM me.
Thanks gang!!! |
Pretty cool man. Good experimentation.. not the style I'd expect to hear from ya anyways. This track has a great foundation and excellent flow/programming.
First thing I heard was that your kick and percs are very abrasive... with a bassline like that you'd want to give it a nice warm feel. The sounds you selected sound kind of... artificial. Might be the sound you were going for... but to me it reminded me of some sort of default sound pack for Reason/Fruity Loops. Also, your percs seem to be "stuck in the middle"... almost mono. I'd suggest opening up the high end with some more panning/stereo effects.
The synth you used on top is great! Kind of video gamey... but I like it with the rest of the track! Again, slightly abrasive.. which you'll probably correct through mastering anyways. It'd be nice to hear it with some more unique effects, including some stereo enhancement also.
I think even with a different kick in there this track would come leaps and bounds. This one just seems to "thud" throiugh the track. Tech-House tracks generally have a chest shaking "OOMF" to them.
Don't mean to tear the track apart.. I think it's a great start! I just know honest feedback is always better from a producer's stand point. :)
Good luck with the rest!! I'd like to hear it when it's done! |
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| Cataclysmic |
I actually agree with what was posted above. Your kicks need some work, try using a touch of reverb on them, or a small delay to make them sound a little more natural.
The synth pattern is great, and the sound is almost there. I think it peaks a little too loud, but again, this can be fixed during mastering.
Really descent start to the track |
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| angelgirl |
| I like the tech style you have choosen Aaron. I agree with the comments regarding the percussions. I was going to suggest that your kick needed to be rounded out and less abrasive. I find that tracks in this genre of house, although considered "tech" compared to straight up House, tend to be more successful when they have a less artifical and more organic sound to the kicks. I too really like the synth pattern. Excellent start. |
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| DigiNut |
Off to a good start there. Since I'd want people to cut to the chase for me, I'll do it for you, so here's what I'd suggest to tighten things up a bit:
- Use a kick with less tail or put an envelope on it. Also, it needs more in the "punch" area (~ 250 Hz) and less in the "sub bass" area, as well as a little compression. Those will help to separate it from the bassline more. This should also give you some room to bring out the bassline, which I think would help a lot.
- Use some panning or stereo imaging/delays on various instruments to give the track more of a stereo field.
- I would make the lead sit back a lot more in the mix; lower the volume a bit, cut away some of the low end, and raise the mid/mid-high frequencies to partially compensate. Maybe add some more reverb to it as well to give it some "distance".
- The hats sound harsh, yet they still need to stand out more - I'd suggest compressing them a bit more, using some panning to separate different types of hats/cymbals, and lowering the reverb level on them.
That's my take on it. Good work so far, looking forward to hearing the finished version. :) |
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| SgtFoo |
shoot, I totally forgot about that thread. I'll remember next time.
Thanks all for the input so far!! I'll get to work asap on it |
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| El Kay Dee |
Aren...what software u using now??
i would be interested in workin on a collaboration...if u dont mind...
(yea ur not on msn now..tahts why i posted) |
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| Jer. |
Niiiiice :)
I don't know if DDTT would be the correct dubbing for something like this. Housey and Electro yes, but for me DDTT has always had more of an earthy and more tribal vibe; less synths, more natural. Anyone more versed in the science of Haus can feel free to correct me.
Anyhoo.
I'd agree with pretty much all the feedback that Tim and DigiNut gave, save one.. I'm not so sure that giving more volume to the hats would be a good idea, as if you ramp it up a little too high you're in danger of bleeding out the rest of your high end. It all depends on the vibe you're going for though; and no matter what run with your instinct and what it tells you. I bled the bejesus out of my last project's high end and it ended up giving off a real sick slide-shake feel.. And it rocks out like a mother******, I'm told. bwahahha
Keep us posted! |
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| El Kay Dee |
| quote: | Originally posted by Jer.
Niiiiice :)
I don't know if DDTT |
DDTT does not exist..stop right there... |
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| SgtFoo |
| quote: | Originally posted by El Kay Dee
Aren...what software u using now??
i would be interested in workin on a collaboration...if u dont mind...
(yea ur not on msn now..tahts why i posted) |
Still FL5, my man. Not enough credit goes to the founding synths in this lovely sequencer.
Yea collaborations are tough, considering all the exchange of samples and files and such. It's easier to just spend time in 1 studio for a few months and churn out wikid work that way.
unless you have a solution? |
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| El Kay Dee |
| quote: | Originally posted by SgtFoo
Still FL5, my man. Not enough credit goes to the founding synths in this lovely sequencer.
Yea collaborations are tough, considering all the exchange of samples and files and such. It's easier to just spend time in 1 studio for a few months and churn out wikid work that way.
unless you have a solution? |
well i use FL5 + ableton...just make samples of ur riffs or send the FL scores |
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