Brunswicked (Electronica)

[MonoTeksist]

Exceptional melodic overload this time, controlling the arp by turning it on/off through automation repeatedly (more than I want to remember) was a nightmare I'd rather not relive.
It wasn't just "insert note and enable arp" though, lots of notes were used, it was interesting.
Another handy bit is when you stop playing any notes the arp does its own thing.

In the end it was another case of using a bunch of new techniques, something I try to do often.
More like ... with every new project.

You can download if you want (people still do that nowadays?).

[illit_]

Ye cool, I like the robotic highend, got that shuffle going good. The lead itself is a bit muddied and probably too loud tbh (if it's intended as a dance track, low end is a bit lost) could be a tad crisper.

[2latuile]

Nice composition, the arp work is quite good. I'd just second Illit on the lead being a bit muddy, could do with some gentle cleanup in the low mids.

[jordanneke]

One thing is is that there is nothing driving the track forward. Nothing hits enough and signal when to dance.

The drums aren't impactful enough. The industrial kick should poke through the mix and signal the start of a new beat. I would put a bit more emphasis on that.

Have you checked out the compression guide?

[dubdub]

I agree with Jordan, the kick doesn't really hit at all.

The arp feels a bit static. There's also a touch too reverb on it, makes the mix feel a bit swampy. Mix overall could be a bit drier.

[MonoTeksist]

Hey thanks for all the tips guys, but I see a problem here.
If I were to implement each and every change, would it not be impossible for the mix to be the way each of you want it to be?
Plus: like I myself want it to be too?

That seems like a very tall order but I'll dive back into it, I already got my "1-song-a-month"-plan sorted for this month.



[edit]
Live 11 acts WEIRD, volumes seem to change as you mix and stuff, wth ...


[edit2]
On the lead I do a filter sweep so is it not normal it sounds muffled in the beginning? If it sounds bright right at the start I got nowhere else to go with it freqsweep-wise.

[MonoTeksist]

I got to study me this:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_ ... ick+louder

Because when I added compression to the kick, it made it sound SOFTER.
Plus I also can't hear mild changes, I'm technically an old fart already with old ears.

[MonoTeksist]

One thing is is that there is nothing driving the track forward. Nothing hits enough and signal when to dance.
The drums aren't impactful enough. The industrial kick should poke through the mix and signal the start of a new beat. I would put a bit more emphasis on that.
Have you checked out the compression guide?

I don't really aim at music for anything really, most of my current music can't be danced to at all.
I purchased the compression vst and will check out the guide.
Thanks for the tips.

A tip of my own: I usually create a .txt file inside my Live project folder and put stuff like you guys' tips in there.
It's handy to see what you've done/still have to do and you have a visual on your progress which helps staying motivated.

[jordanneke]

One thing is is that there is nothing driving the track forward. Nothing hits enough and signal when to dance.
The drums aren't impactful enough. The industrial kick should poke through the mix and signal the start of a new beat. I would put a bit more emphasis on that.
Have you checked out the compression guide?

I don't really aim at music for anything really, most of my current music can't be danced to at all.
I purchased the compression vst and will check out the guide.
Thanks for the tips.

A tip of my own: I usually create a .txt file inside my Live project folder and put stuff like you guys' tips in there.
It's handy to see what you've done/still have to do and you have a visual on your progress which helps staying motivated.

My advice was nothing about being danced to, it was rather based on the fact that there are drums present, and the sole purpose of drums is to be impactful and drive the rhythm.

Maybe try the mix around that industrial kick. Have that running, making sure that you can feel it hitting, maybe evn just by turning it up.

[MonoTeksist]

My advice was nothing about being danced to, it was rather based on the fact that there are drums present, and the sole purpose of drums is to be impactful and drive the rhythm.
Maybe try the mix around that industrial kick. Have that running, making sure that you can feel it hitting, maybe evn just by turning it up.

Regarding the drums: well I think yes and no, it depends on where you want to put the stress, it shouldn't be ALWAYS the drums when there's no lyrics.
But generally yes, although I've done songs where they weren't too much upfront in the mix.

Yeah I could bring the 2nd kick more forward (I usually use more than 1 but they don't play at the same time), but I'll sink my teeth into that compression guide first.