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Started writing again -- am I a bit dated?
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| passionPunch |
| The most dated sounding thing is your samples. The low bit drum rolls really date things for me. It's a fun song though! |
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| William H |
| quote: | Originally posted by passionPunch
The most dated sounding thing is your samples. The low bit drum rolls really date things for me. It's a fun song though! |
Thanks! I used granular FX for the drum rolls (placed on static samples), and it seems to make them sound 8 bit. That was unintentional – I might have to redo them, as it does sound dated.
| quote: | Originally posted by clay
its nothing worse than other stuff today. just keep on doing it if you enjoy it. |
I definitely enjoy it. I hope to make stuff better than the stuff out now. But I hate making stuff that's immediately dismissed as dated, as it can prevent a good song from being heard properly. |
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| passionPunch |
Just work really hard on programming modern sounding synths. Make them your own of course, but thats going to be a huge flaw. Also kicks are so important.
MONO YOUR BASS. Sounds pretty wide in my headphones. Or I'm an idiot..
What music do you listen to? I mean retro is totally cool. To each his own. If all you're listening to is older tracks it's going to be tough for you to get out of writing them. |
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| William H |
| quote: | Originally posted by passionPunch MONO YOUR BASS. Sounds pretty wide in my headphones. Or I'm an idiot..
What music do you listen to? I mean retro is totally cool. To each his own. If all you're listening to is older tracks it's going to be tough for you to get out of writing them. |
The bass is pretty wide. I made it on Korg Gadget which has very limited mixing options, but I plan to multitrack it and part it out to different synths. That should tighten it up. Thanks for the tip.
Is the kick alright?
I'm afraid I listen mostly to old stuff, from 1998-2005 trance, with Ferry Corsten, The Quest, Rank 1, etc. I also listen to Depeche Mode and New Order. So super old.
I've tried to listen to new stuff, but so much of it is devoid of melody. I found one relatively new track that has kick ass melodies, but I haven't found too much else like it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqOUBXDcdlw
Anything you could recommend with modern sounds, but strong themes and melodies without the constant CD skipping stuff on dubstep? |
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| passionPunch |
It sounds a bit flat, it's not too bad. What sample packs are you using?
Shame where Ferry's gone eh? I love his early stuff, and would have to say Twice In A Blue Moon is my absolute favourite dance album to date. I have way to many listens on the Symsonic album.
Music suggestions is tough. I really like the 140 scene right now. Many many subculture (label) artists are doing fantastic stuff, even in the 130 range.
My top three tracks right now are as follows:
JOC - One Special Particle http://youtu.be/1-1HwcdLJJM
Adam Ellis - Mandarine http://youtu.be/El4T2YRQ4J4
Sied van Riel - 8 Decades https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noGPvnvEeJM
Anything by The Blizzard is very melodic, they have a very unique sound. I love artists such as Activa, The Thrillseekers, Sebastian Brandt (https://soundcloud.com/sebastianbrandt/overture) etc etc etc.
Most of these original mix songs won't be very melodic in the begnining (Mix intros) so just give them some time or skip a bit in. Hopefully you like some of these. The great thing about a lot of 140 is that it has an old school trance feel just with new production standards and elements.
If you ever need a few kicks let me know. |
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| William H |
| quote: | Originally posted by passionPunch
It sounds a bit flat, it's not too bad. What sample packs are you using? |
Just the built-in stuff in Korg Gadget. Everything you hear is just from its synths and drum machines.
| quote: | | Music suggestions is tough. I really like the 140 scene right now. Many many subculture (label) artists are doing fantastic stuff, even in the 130 range. |
I like listening to stuff above 130, but I have a mental block making it. It always seems to fast when I make it. Something to work on.
| quote: | | Anything by The Blizzard is very melodic, they have a very unique sound. I love artists such as Activa, The Thrillseekers, Sebastian Brandt |
I checked it out. I think you and I have similar tastes. Affinity by Hydra / Thrillseekers is probably one of my all-time favorites. |
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| lost hawk |
| I quite like the retro influence. Could have a really cool style here if you perfect your synths |
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