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WIP thread (DJRYAN now allowed to post tracks) (pg. 475)
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| chris marsh |
cheers for your comments chaps. ive tried loads of ideas on top but as its so minimal most things dont work with the vibe
funnily enough i made fast progress with it initially and was excited about it, but the last few weeks ive been going round in circles while getting very little done
have changed the kick. lets see if i can do something with it
couple of tunes i was going to listen to have been removed so i cant feedback!
| quote: | Originally posted by TranceLover007
What is your first impression after this short WIP:
Thank guys,
Darek |
my first impression is sounds decent. i think it needs some kind of musical hook, or maybe some more interesting percussion to add to the foundation. maybe a full vocal? |
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| TranceLover007 |
| quote: | Originally posted by gordan100
How is this? Is it interesting enough so far or to samey?
I hope that the main synth is not to sharp, i'm not sure yet.
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Finally when I have time to digest this WIP I see this message "Oops, we couldn’t find that track." :o:eek::eyes:
Next time I will have to be a bit faster man :D
Darek |
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| gordan100 |
| quote: | Originally posted by TranceLover007
Finally when I have time to digest this WIP I see this message "Oops, we couldn’t find that track." :o:eek::eyes:
Next time I will have to be a bit faster man :D
Darek |
You didn't miss anything, it was boring and badly mixed :) |
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| Vernon Wanderer |
| quote: | Originally posted by TranceLover007
Yeah, I can hear you Gordan - I was simply checking out a new version/style for the same track which I'm working on already (can hear below) - I was after more energetic and dynamic vibe which at this moment sound monotone and uninspiring/boring melodically but trust me it would/will change for better :D
Darek |
Its good, obviously the intro has not much to comment on. The sound is pretty glorious, and musically it really picks up with the break buildup and the next section. The arp really picks the track up. Though I feel that the snare takes way too much attention. I can see what you're going for with the snare, but IMO it would be as good if it was at least a bit quieter, I don't think it would lose its function, but it would make the lead and chords more up front and balanced with the snare. |
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| gordan100 |
Few hours into this. Does anything in the mix make your ears bleed?
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| theterran |
| quote: | Originally posted by gordan100
Few hours into this. Does anything in the mix make your ears bleed?
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Nothing in the mids-> highs sounds harsh on my setup.
Good sound selection imo. Obviously needs drumkit, but it's a wip so yeah...
I can hear at the 1:00 mark, the plucks pushing the pad down. Either you have it side-chained, or it's your limiter. Maybe a 5-10% gain reduction on the pads might solve this, and keep them from being as overbearing on the mix.
If you haven't already, might make use of some subtle side-chaining from kick-> pad, so the kick has an easier time cutting through. Might opt for a low attack/release on the sidechain compressor, as to not add any pump to the pad.
It's also a good idea to center your bass. You don't have to, but bass frequencies usually carry much less directional content with them, so panning it to one side or another un-evenly distributes the highest energy carrying frequency (uses up more of one channel's headroom) with no real benefit. It also sounds a bit unbalanced in my headphones. (more ok on desktop speakers)
-edit- Listening through a second time, I can hear that it starts off centered and gets panned left. To me it sounds weird. But I guess I can understand what you were goin' for.
Great start imo. Melodic content is pretty neutral around the 1:20 -> 2:20 mark though, and I feel it would benefit from some more progression there.
Startin' to dig your more recent vibes. Gl man. |
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| gordan100 |
| quote: | Originally posted by theterran
Nothing in the mids-> highs sounds harsh on my setup.
Good sound selection imo. Obviously needs drumkit, but it's a wip so yeah...
I can hear at the 1:00 mark, the plucks pushing the pad down. Either you have it side-chained, or it's your limiter. Maybe a 5-10% gain reduction on the pads might solve this, and keep them from being as overbearing on the mix.
If you haven't already, might make use of some subtle side-chaining from kick-> pad, so the kick has an easier time cutting through. Might opt for a low attack/release on the sidechain compressor, as to not add any pump to the pad.
It's also a good idea to center your bass. You don't have to, but bass frequencies usually carry much less directional content with them, so panning it to one side or another un-evenly distributes the highest energy carrying frequency (uses up more of one channel's headroom) with no real benefit. It also sounds a bit unbalanced in my headphones. (more ok on desktop speakers)
-edit- Listening through a second time, I can hear that it starts off centered and gets panned left. To me it sounds weird. But I guess I can understand what you were goin' for.
Great start imo. Melodic content is pretty neutral around the 1:20 -> 2:20 mark though, and I feel it would benefit from some more progression there.
Startin' to dig your more recent vibes. Gl man. |
Hey, thanks dude! Thanks for analysis and advices, i've noticed the bass, was experimenting with widening filter but i will turn that off probably. Did some sidechaning on pad, i will adjust it more to make some more space for kick. And i agree that it need more subtle progression in 1:20-2:20 mark. Thanks again for listening. Glad you like it! |
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| chris marsh |
| quote: | Originally posted by gordan100
Few hours into this. Does anything in the mix make your ears bleed?
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i like the music sounds really nice and coherent. if you keep on with it and fill it out could be on to a winner :) |
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| evo8 |
| quote: | Originally posted by gordan100
Few hours into this. Does anything in the mix make your ears bleed?
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really nice Gordan i hope you are still working on this - i think its needs some drums obviously but i wouldnt overdo it, some running shakers or a running background arp could work too
important not to let it become too crowded overall, good job, love the kick and bass! |
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| gordan100 |
Thanks guys, didn't really have any progress with that one yet even though i spend pretty much time on it. It's going to get rest now.
Got this but not thrilled. It's anemic mix compared to first version (500).
I've been working on this too
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| gordan100 |
I guess everybody is dead :) It's missing some layer or something in the middle part.
Edit.. i've changed the middle part, not sure if have enough ideas for a longer version right now.
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| TranceLover007 |
Smooth going (pad)synth in the background and don't put too much of reverb on it as you already have heavy layer of it.
Darek |
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