Forum Activity for @samuelclouston

Mix feedback

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[quote="Petter"]

That's some groove you've got going there Sam! I like it a lot!

My humble opinion:
Definitely needs some high strings.
Probably some claps?
I would like some soft electric keys to bounce off and support that lovely lead too.
Perhaps a subtle lush pad might be good as well ... very very subtle.

Something like this:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1No43P9wFu5w2iTRsuEiVYNiFL4ffLsGS/view?usp=sharing

(apologies if I didn't get the chords right - I used Bbm Eb Fm Ab - but hope you get what I mean)

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Hi Petter

Thanks for your feedback - I like your ideas!

Respectfully, I am actually content with the elements of the track, it's the mix I need with - how best to balance the levels, compression, EQ etc.

Mix feedback

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https://community.producertech.com/samuelclouston/uploaded_audio/435/hoosed-clip

Hi all

Working on this floaty house track, but there's something amiss in the mix and I've been trying everything to no avail.

Any tips?

Bonus Samples for Members - Jungle Drummer Urban Beats

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Yesss, I missed this one. Love any kind of jungle rhythms

8 TRACK ATTACK! New Member Assignment

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Thanks Rob for your kind feedback - I definitely could have done some more interesting stuff on a few different parts to be honest but I played it in live on my launchpad and liked the live feel of it so left it - but maybe I'll do a new and improved version.

Petter - I really enjoyed your track. The super long intro and build up is commendable, and people don't take as many creative choices as that as often, so respect - and it pays off! Love the sort of dubstep rhythm throughout, and the evolution of the vocal sample with different FX is super cool too. It's actually pretty mad how we're all managing to create all this cool music with just a handful of tracks.

Paddy - super cool and retro sounding. I love the sort of Kavinsky vibe you've got going - sounds like a 'Drive' soundtrack song. Again, cool vocals as well, pretty haunting. Amazed to see you usually do 50-70 tracks and you've got down to 8 - quite the trim! Also happy to hear that you felt it helped and could be a learning curve - I really do suspect that limitation is a key aspect of creating original, good music. 

8 TRACK ATTACK! New Member Assignment

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https://community.producertech.com/samuelclouston/uploaded_audio/432/the-boy-isnt-mine

Here's my entry. Ended up using 8 tracks exactly . 

1. Kick

2. Clap

3. Hats

4. Percs

5. Bass

6. Keys 

7. Lead Topline

8. Vocals

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Wehey! Thanks. Looking forward to showing for the finished product.

New house track - Briannas Musings

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Yes, as Rob says, this is certainly fonky shiz! Great swing on the organ - is that you playing it in live?

I second Rob's comments, and would also like the mix to sound a lot chunkier and fuller. Sounds a bit tinny/thin at the moment.

Still, very musical and enjoyable to listen nonetheless!

8 TRACK ATTACK! New Member Assignment

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Wow this should be fun. I remember a great tutorial I saw on youtube where the guy only uses 4 tracks and the tracks were legitimately so good. 

EQ/Mixing tips for vocals

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Hi all

I have posted about this before and got some good feedback, but I thought I'd ask some more questions.

I do a fair bit of vocal recording with my Rode NT1-A microphone, and the results are pretty good, but I often get a nasal/boxy sound without any EQing. I have been playing around with EQ, Soothe, and other things, but I'm not sure I understand the fundamental technique of making it sound better!

Cheers

Build a Banger - Member Assignment

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Just listened back to everyone's submissions again. Well done everybody, some really impressive entries