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Ambient/Euphoric Breaks Track

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[quote="Petter"]

Cool tune. To my still untrained ears there seems to be a little too much harsh frequencies - especially in the intro which is otherwise very mellow ambient. When the beat comes in, it feels too busy to me. Possibly needing some level adjustments, as it seems everything fights a bit?

I think if you mix it over and give it more of that lovely 'liquid' sound you had on the other track, this would be really nice though. 

If I can humbly give a tip to try; at the breakdown 3:40, wait with the main bass synth, let it settle a bit and then filter it in along with other elements to get a bit more contrast in arrangement. And more filtering + automation throughout. I love automation, it gives such lovely movement through the song, and I'm finally starting to get the hang of it, kind of :D

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Thanks for the really detailed feedback Petter, suuuuper useful!

I have listened to that song so many times I couldn't really hear it for what it was anymore.

You're definitely right about the high end being harsh - I think it's a particular tambourine sample I've layered (I find tambourine samples are always pretty nasty when it comes to harsh high end freqs). I might eq it or just swap it out completely.

Good tip about automation too. If I'm right in remembering, I created this track as a live set, so it's blocked out in a rudimentary way - automation would do a world of wonders to keep a bit more movement and flow.

Again, really appreciate your support and advice. Will remix and get your ears on it again in future. 

Future Rave Tutorial #3 - Making the Drums

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[quote="Petter"]

Guetta is good! 
I love the sound of this set. Massive, lush and still so crisp.  

[/quote]Yeah I grew up with his big hits and still enjoy them to this day. Like many of his companions, it took me a while to realise that they were originally a good underground DJ who capitalised on their success, which is absolutely fair. But once they've completed the mainstream game, they can come back and do what they love best

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I hope this topic picks up... already been introduced to an insane banger!

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[quote="SamuelClouston"]

Nice idea!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHZJu9GAP-Q

Here's my submission to the Hall of BANGERS. This has long been a favourite track of mine, and there's many things about it that I'd like to know how to produce.

Firstly is the sort of general squelchy, warm, bubble bath feeling that this track has. I'm not sure what it is but maybe very subtle filtering? Not sure...

Also, on the drums section you have some breaks, not too complicated, but the beats that precede the breaks (0:47-1:31) - they have a really intersting timbre and I was wondering if they are a sample, a drum machine - they just seem to sound so organic and not rigid.

I'd recommend everyone check out Skee Mask's album Compro - it's a masterpiece.

[/quote] yess skee mask! obsessed with this guy's sound, amazing atmosphere and textures. this tune is unreal - 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9xLk5DPzPM

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ooooo! I hadn't heard that one. I'm clearly a fake fan!

Absolutely gawjus though. I love the mixture of 90s percussion, burial esque pads (but that are even nicer and warmer than Burial), with some of the best mixing/tone in the game. Seriously underrated. You can listen to his tunes in a packed club and on your own in your bedroom or the bath, and they work equally well in both!

updated by @samuelclouston: 04/11/24 11:46:17AM

Future Rave Tutorial #3 - Making the Drums

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[quote="Petter"]

So many things I need to learn properly - drums obviously another one 😅
This is gonna be an epic series! 

Can't wait till I'm creating stuff sounding like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6tLJTwcp1g

(yeah, I'm rather boring mainstream 😂)

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Woah - no mind if you consider that mainstream, it's EPIC. I just listened to the whole thing, proper thumping tracks, and insane desert visuals

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Couple more:

The sound design on this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOOHZeFLQVE i'd love to know a bit more about how you achieve any of those sounds!

Same with this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LOy2bL6ifk the initial sounds are insane and would love an insight into the sound design. (bonus points for awesome music video visuals)

Ambient/Euphoric Breaks Track

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Hi all

I have a large library of tunes that I never release but like to put up on soundcloud, but many of them I made a while back and would like to think I've improved a lot. So in that vein - can you give me feedback on this track? I think it's a bit over compressed and not well mixed but I'd love to hear your thoughts!

https://soundcloud.com/tamlinspeaks/agora-m25-scm1?si=ed4a1f63b6394fa28a1f57222d77aa5f&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Future Rave Tutorial #3 - Making the Drums

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Bosh! I've needed this tutorial in my life for years. Super in-depth as well. I wanna make some stuff like this, I'm sure this tutorial will help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwR8-pkvIEY

Jay Pei set in Bangalore re: latest Blog post

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[quote="UtobiaNZ"]

Great stuff man thanks for the link! very cool fusion. Yes these places get a lot less exposure internationally they are ripe for new underground brews.. its very refreshing from the usual stuff

[/quote] Definitely - I suspect Europe & US should give way to these fresh, exciting scenes - I wanna see what they have to offer.

More Housey' practice - All I Ever Wanted

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I really like this! The thing that stands out to me most is the progression across the track. It feels like there is several distinct sections (that all fit well together), so it keeps it interesting throughout. Good arranging.

I'd say the mix is pretty good, but the whole thing may be a tad muddy. Might be worth looking at the whole track on a spectrum analyser, and I suspect you'll see quite a lot of frequency bunching up around the 3-400 hz mark. Might be worth EQing some of the mid-range synths. That being said, the drums are super smooth, the bass is well balanced as well. Maybe the hats/high end could have a bit more sheen?

Still, really good, and I'm a big fan of all you've been posting recently