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by Alex _ S
Mon Dec 23, 2013 7:57 pm
Forum: The Hole
Topic: Subsekt 2013 - what have you learnt?
Replies: 27
Views: 3553

Re: Subsekt 2013 - what have you learnt?

1. You never stop learning.
2. Don't worry. Be happy.
by Alex _ S
Mon Dec 23, 2013 7:55 pm
Forum: Dialog
Topic: Marcel Dettmann interview
Replies: 11
Views: 1664

Re: Marcel Dettmann interview

I don't know why this guy gets so much flack. Trust me, if he wasn't involved in berghain he'd be bubblin under the surface anyway. I respect how the man does his thing in his own way and doesn't do the commercial techno thing. You only have to look at Whoretits? or Sellout to see what happens when ...
by Alex _ S
Mon Dec 09, 2013 6:34 pm
Forum: Dialog
Topic: Plugin Alliance Advent Calendar. New discounts each day.
Replies: 2
Views: 438

Plugin Alliance Advent Calendar. New discounts each day.

I just want to add a disclaimer first and say first that I dont work for them, but Plugin Alliance are doing this daily discount for Christmas. Its up on day 9 right now and could be worth keeping an eye on.

https://plugin-alliance.com/en/xmasc.html
by Alex _ S
Mon Dec 09, 2013 6:27 pm
Forum: Dialog
Topic: Show us your Subsekt Status
Replies: 152
Views: 12975

Re: Show us your Subsekt Status

And he's going bald. Oh the irony of it all.
by Alex _ S
Mon Dec 09, 2013 6:17 pm
Forum: The Hole
Topic: Controlling layered distortion in tracks
Replies: 22
Views: 3948

Re: Controlling layered distortion in tracks

i have been trying out some of the recommendations and been getting results that I'm happier with using an eq before and after the distortion plugs. This is what I was missing. Thanks to everyone who took the time to leave advice in here.
by Alex _ S
Fri Dec 06, 2013 12:44 pm
Forum: The Hole
Topic: Music Books
Replies: 37
Views: 3846

Re: Music Books

Papen's book is good. Though it had nothing in it that I didn't already know, it helps you put things into context. Always useful that is. I think they ran some of them Computer Music specials before, so these issues must be updated or expanded. Should be able to order them direct of their magazine ...
by Alex _ S
Fri Dec 06, 2013 12:44 pm
Forum: Archive // Classics _ Subforum [READ ONLY]
Topic: Music Books
Replies: 37
Views: 2377

Re: Music Books

Papen's book is good. Though it had nothing in it that I didn't already know, it helps you put things into context. Always useful that is. I think they ran some of them Computer Music specials before, so these issues must be updated or expanded. Should be able to order them direct of their magazine ...
by Alex _ S
Fri Dec 06, 2013 12:42 pm
Forum: The Hole
Topic: Controlling layered distortion in tracks
Replies: 22
Views: 3948

Re: Controlling layered distortion in tracks

Thanks for the replies. Its good to thrash it all out here because its dawning on me that its more often grit or texture that I hear than full all out distortion. It doesn't need to be drenched for your ear to perceive it to be distorted. AnD are definitely not afraid of messing it up or controlling...
by Alex _ S
Thu Dec 05, 2013 3:03 pm
Forum: The Hole
Topic: "Black Friday" sales summary
Replies: 153
Views: 13885

Re: "Black Friday" sales summary

Very tempted to buy something. Its hard not to but I'm more than happy with Ableton's stock plugins for the moment. I'm sure some company will manage to squeeze some cash from me at Christmas when the next plague of marketing is unleashed
by Alex _ S
Thu Dec 05, 2013 3:00 pm
Forum: The Hole
Topic: Drum & Bass Thread
Replies: 221
Views: 31252

Re: Drum & Bass Thread

Just don't call it DOA II. Fresh will fuck you up.
by Alex _ S
Thu Dec 05, 2013 2:54 pm
Forum: The Hole
Topic: Controlling layered distortion in tracks
Replies: 22
Views: 3948

Controlling layered distortion in tracks

Hello, This subject has been talked about before, but I'd like to get some advice on how best to tackle adding grit to my music with distortion without totally fucking it up. I have a couple of examples below as a guide to what I'm trying to achieve. I find it difficult to add the top bit of distort...
by Alex _ S
Thu Dec 05, 2013 2:27 pm
Forum: Dialog
Topic: Levon Vincent's "Bootcamp"
Replies: 51
Views: 4733

Re: Levon Vincent's "Bootcamp"

Nice idea. He's simply doing what record companies and talent scout manager people regularly do and thats developing new artists. He appears to be doing it more lo-fi than them, so good on Levon.
by Alex _ S
Wed Dec 04, 2013 7:45 pm
Forum: The Hole
Topic: Drum & Bass Thread
Replies: 221
Views: 31252

Re: Drum & Bass Thread

ashley BORG wrote:Ram is a prime example of how a label can go from hero to zero.
The Ram Trilogy EPS were top too. Will have a rummage when I get home.
Sell out fucks :lol:
by Alex _ S
Wed Dec 04, 2013 6:44 pm
Forum: The Hole
Topic: Toms
Replies: 20
Views: 4123

Re: Toms

Toms are a thorn in my side. I like the sound of them, but rarely enjoy using them. My tip would be that if you have a nice pattern, strip it back to find the sweet spot. Swap the toms for a basic saw or square with the same pattern then sculpt. Quite similar to audiocats advice, but with some tweak...
by Alex _ S
Wed Dec 04, 2013 6:32 pm
Forum: The Hole
Topic: Bussing / Mix advice
Replies: 26
Views: 4014

Re: Bussing / Mix advice

A buss is essentially a channel that you send the outputs of other channels to before they get to the master. You possibly use an effects buss with a reverb? Thats an effects buss with an amount sent via the send controls. The other type of buss is where you route the main output of the channel to t...
by Alex _ S
Wed Dec 04, 2013 6:15 pm
Forum: The Hole
Topic: Drum & Bass Thread
Replies: 221
Views: 31252

Re: Drum & Bass Thread

Ram Trilogy was big man. Those records were a real soundtrack for me. Its a crying shame to see them go so commercial these days with Chase & Status and Wilkinson, but hey-ho, whatever pays the bills.

youtu.be/4u0c769Y_bM