Forum Activity for @samuelclouston

SamuelClouston
@samuelclouston
04/03/24 10:02:42AM
266 posts

More Housey' practice - All I Ever Wanted


Let us hear you!

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

SamuelClouston
@samuelclouston
04/03/24 09:59:57AM
266 posts

XLN Life


DAW or Software Questions

[quote="Petter"]

That's Life by XLN not Audio Bloom? Seen a few demos of it. Looks very interesting - just like a lot of their stuff. RC20 is awesome, and XO is also on my list to try at one point. So much to learn, so little time heisenberg

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You're right - changed the title now. Ha! Definitely check out Life.

SamuelClouston
@samuelclouston
04/02/24 05:42:02PM
266 posts

BANGERS


General Producer Chat

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.

SamuelClouston
@samuelclouston
04/02/24 05:34:33PM
266 posts

XLN Life


DAW or Software Questions

Hey all

I just saw a vid of this plugin for making breaks (which I use on almost all my tracks and it looks insane! Has anyone else used it, and if so, what was your experience? 

https://www.tiktok.com/@pluginboutique/video/7309185423283146017?lang=en

https://www.pluginboutique.com/product/1-Instruments/5-Sampler/11740-Life

It looks so insane!


updated by @samuelclouston: 04/03/24 09:59:34AM
SamuelClouston
@samuelclouston
04/02/24 05:26:47PM
266 posts

Tasty Tech House Sample Selection for Members


Announcements

Just downloaded - super snappy and clean. Love it, thanks!

SamuelClouston
@samuelclouston
04/02/24 05:20:33PM
266 posts

Electronic Fusion Genres


General Producer Chat

After seeing UtobiaNZ's post in the forum about loving the Jay Pei set, it reminded me of all the great fusion music there is in the electronic world. And I know a little, which I'll share below, but I'd love to see what other stuff people like. Let's hear your stuff. I know there's a few members from South America and I imagine elsewhere s- let's hear your favourite tunes!

Omar Souleyman - Warni Warni https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVlgMEFu1PI

Tariku Gankisi - Dishtagina https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YVqYuqf850

Panjabi MC - Bheer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RsXyeTPMjM

Acid Arab - EMO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHM7_fkern8

Rachid Taha - Jungle Fiction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMBJ7VToOVo

Maalem Mahmoud Guinia & James Holden - Bania https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRWDMcIIDk4

Peace

SamuelClouston
@samuelclouston
04/02/24 05:12:32PM
266 posts

Jay Pei set in Bangalore re: latest Blog post


General Producer Chat

Yeah, I've also noticed the techno/general electronic scene in India has been getting bigger and better over the last few days. I remember when I initially saw some Boiler Room's being hosted in Delhi & Mumbai I was a little surprised, but pleasantly.

In fact, like a lot of things, I suspect that these new young, fresh regional scenes may be far more exciting and groundbreaking than Europe & the US nowadays - I imagine lots of new fusion genres and ultra-creative music will be coming out of all the places mentioned in the article!#

Not sure if you've heard of Yung Singh, check this out: insanely good set - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWZ5F00eG_k

He's British Asian so mixes a lot of Punjabi songs with Garage and House, Jungle. proper cool!

SamuelClouston
@samuelclouston
03/19/24 06:45:28PM
266 posts

Ableton 12 Courses


Member Content Requests

Hi

I'll be upgrading to Ableton 12 and was wondering when there will be some Ableton 12 specific courses?

Cheers!

SamuelClouston
@samuelclouston
03/19/24 06:44:37PM
266 posts

Microphone Recording


Member Content Requests

Hi Rob, Thanks for your reply!

Everyone online receommends a Rode NT1-A, so I think I'll go for that, especially as you've confirmed Rode is reliable.

Love the coathanger tip ;)

SamuelClouston
@samuelclouston
03/19/24 06:43:16PM
266 posts

SUCCESSION ASSIGNMENT


Announcements

Looking forward to seeing who wins. Loved all the entries! Tone's is my fav so far...


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