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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,125 ✭✭✭mordeith


    SteveDon wrote: »
    Its been a while....

    http://soundcloud.com/steve-donaldson/diffraction-isle-of-dogs-sc

    Bit of a live set im working on. TBH this is the first track i have made since i left ireland. I didnt bring my monitors with me which is really annoying me, so this is mixed on a ****ty pair of headphones, and i mean a really ****ty pair.

    Let me know what you think, especially with reference to the mix.

    I am keeping it quite basic and minimal so that it is easy to play live.

    (I'm typing this as I listen) That kick and sub are sweet. The shaker/hh sounds a teensy bit dull though, might need a little eq boost.
    You have a crash/fx hit that first comes in at 2.16 that feels a bit too loud in the mix.

    I really like the little stabs that fade in as well, although again they are a tad harsh when they're in full at 5.20 (you have a filter envelope on the fade in as well?)
    Great drop though and loving the warp noises after the drop.
    Top stuff :)
    Other than that it's wicked. Really had me nodding along here :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,125 ✭✭✭mordeith


    Been working on this the last few days would love some feedback
    https://soundcloud.com/seanc/mehring-2/s-jSoaW

    I'm quite partial a bit of staright-up techno. After an initial listen I have that little repeated melody playing back in my head :)
    I think the kick has a bit too much of a tail on it though and it dominates the mix a bit too much. Like the ride that comes in (maybe you could bring that out in the mix a bit more, adds a nice groove to the track).
    Might need a little bit of variation here and there just to keep the interest up.
    I would also consider layering the clap (nice reverb on that btw) with a nice tight snare, just to give it a bit of added punch


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,607 ✭✭✭VinylJunkie


    Cheers for listening - this is the first track Ive made in the 5 months or so that Ive been at this that I actually like ha. I hear what your saying with the variation I'm working on that now and will bring up the ride in the mix.

    Cheers


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,607 ✭✭✭VinylJunkie


    Reuploaded with modulation on the synth and a new subtle perc line.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,125 ✭✭✭mordeith


    Definitely a better flow to this version. Love the little effected vocal that comes in on the drop at 2.30. Track is getting inside my head man. Wouldn't mind a download! ;)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,607 ✭✭✭VinylJunkie


    Yea cool man Ill PM you actually Ill open up the download link on soundcloud.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭kunst nugget


    How's it going everyone. Haven't put one up in a while so here's one that's been sitting in the background for a bit that I finished a draft of this evening. Let us know what you think.

    https://soundcloud.com/four-bear/patterns


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭kunst nugget


    Reuploaded with modulation on the synth and a new subtle perc line.

    Really working well. That's a sweet tune.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭kunst nugget


    SteveDon wrote: »
    Its been a while....

    http://soundcloud.com/steve-donaldson/diffraction-isle-of-dogs-sc

    Bit of a live set im working on. TBH this is the first track i have made since i left ireland. I didnt bring my monitors with me which is really annoying me, so this is mixed on a ****ty pair of headphones, and i mean a really ****ty pair.

    Let me know what you think, especially with reference to the mix.

    I am keeping it quite basic and minimal so that it is easy to play live.

    I so want to hear that in a club. Fantastic stuff. Stabs have a nearly industrial sound to them. Very tasty.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭kunst nugget


    mordeith wrote: »
    Well I finally got round to finishing my latest track.
    https://soundcloud.com/subbed/echo

    (shed head is going to have a field day :D)

    I think I'm in agreement with most of the rest in terms of the kick, it sounds a bit lightweight in relation to the track. I'd like to hear some of the more background parts brought more to the fore and I think the lead synth works nice when you use it as a stab but not so sure of it when it plays that melody. I think the bass works well on it.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,125 ✭✭✭mordeith


    I think I'm in agreement with most of the rest in terms of the kick, it sounds a bit lightweight in relation to the track. I'd like to hear some of the more background parts brought more to the fore and I think the lead synth works nice when you use it as a stab but not so sure of it when it plays that melody. I think the bass works well on it.

    Sound.
    Yeah I think I'm definitely gonna have to rework or replace the kick altogether. Might do an alternate version at some stage and use some of your suggestions above.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,125 ✭✭✭mordeith


    How's it going everyone. Haven't put one up in a while so here's one that's been sitting in the background for a bit that I finished a draft of this evening. Let us know what you think.

    https://soundcloud.com/four-bear/patterns

    Great bassline. Really gives a nice bit of movement to the track. Nice use of the old skool 'pong' hit as well. I think the crash is a little bit short, maybe could use a extra bit of reverb. I'm not a massive fan of the kind of 8-bit jittery sounds. They seem to just sit out a little too much from the rest of the track.
    Like the 303-style melody that fades in every now and then, although personally I would probably add a bit of distortion to it just to give it a bit more menace. Nice lush pads as well.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,607 ✭✭✭VinylJunkie


    How's it going everyone. Haven't put one up in a while so here's one that's been sitting in the background for a bit that I finished a draft of this evening. Let us know what you think.

    https://soundcloud.com/four-bear/patterns

    Really like that acid line - cool track, sorry I can't give much more feedback seems nicely mixed to my ear. The only thing that stuck out to me was that high hat, you obviously have swing on it but maybe a fraction too much?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 552 ✭✭✭whiterob81


    Been working on this the last few days would love some feedback
    https://soundcloud.com/seanc/mehring-2/s-jSoaW

    That track's really good fun. Would love to hear it out in a club. Love the arp stabs that come in after a minute or so. Deadly stuff.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 552 ✭✭✭whiterob81


    Here's a new dubstep type yoke I'm just after doing. Any feedback is appreciated.

    http://soundcloud.com/robthetrustysteed/death-dance

    Thanks


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,413 ✭✭✭Stab*City


    Hey guys back after a spell away here is what im working on at the moment:

    https://soundcloud.com/carlitobriganti/carlito-briganti-future

    All feedback welcome!! :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 936 ✭✭✭bassey


    First post here, just recently enough got Ableton and been messing around making some stuff, would appreciate any feedback on any of these.

    www.soundcloud.com/caburkie

    Also just disregard the shìtty dubstep, that was more of a learning exercise


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,607 ✭✭✭VinylJunkie


    Stab*City wrote: »
    Hey guys back after a spell away here is what im working on at the moment:

    https://soundcloud.com/carlitobriganti/carlito-briganti-future

    All feedback welcome!! :)
    Nice sounds


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,607 ✭✭✭VinylJunkie


    Back again with something a bit darker - really starting to find my sound now.

    https://soundcloud.com/seanc/shifting-lights/s-H8kE3


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,125 ✭✭✭mordeith


    whiterob81 wrote: »
    Here's a new dubstep type yoke I'm just after doing. Any feedback is appreciated.

    http://soundcloud.com/robthetrustysteed/death-dance

    Thanks

    I like the sections with the gritty bassline playing through and the pre-delay snare is cool. I was really waiting for a big kick to come in at some stage though. The synth loop that comes in a the start of the track isn't an interesting enough 'sound' in my opinion. Could do with being a bit fatter.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,125 ✭✭✭mordeith


    Stab*City wrote: »
    Hey guys back after a spell away here is what im working on at the moment:

    https://soundcloud.com/carlitobriganti/carlito-briganti-future

    All feedback welcome!! :)

    Really like the synth on this. Kick is nice and chunky but maybe stands out a tiny bit too much in the mix. I'd like to see more progression on that synth line. It's almost just a tease to have to return the same after the drop. I think the cowbell is a bit too bright, maybe a little filter on it would be nice. Good work though.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,125 ✭✭✭mordeith


    Back again with something a bit darker - really starting to find my sound now.

    https://soundcloud.com/seanc/shifting-lights/s-H8kE3

    Really nice groove on this one. I think the toms that come in around 2.30 are a bit too high in the mix. Not much but they stood a bit too muh for me. I like the modulated metallic sound but it is present in pretty much the entire track. I might drop in in and out every now and then just to mix things up a little. Solid techno though.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 552 ✭✭✭whiterob81


    mordeith wrote: »
    I like the sections with the gritty bassline playing through and the pre-delay snare is cool. I was really waiting for a big kick to come in at some stage though. The synth loop that comes in a the start of the track isn't an interesting enough 'sound' in my opinion. Could do with being a bit fatter.

    Sound, thanks for listening mordeith. Aye, the kick and the low end in general need a good bit of beefing up. Gonna have another look at this in the next day or 2


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,607 ✭✭✭VinylJunkie


    mordeith wrote: »
    Really nice groove on this one. I think the toms that come in around 2.30 are a bit too high in the mix. Not much but they stood a bit too muh for me. I like the modulated metallic sound but it is present in pretty much the entire track. I might drop in in and out every now and then just to mix things up a little. Solid techno though.

    Nice spot again, thanks very much will change that up a bit now. Its funny how lazy my ears get when I listen to something over an over.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,184 ✭✭✭shane9689




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,125 ✭✭✭mordeith


    shane9689 wrote: »
    some really nice bits here. that deep bass judder is real menacingng. i don't like pitch automation on the synth near the start, just sounds weird. nice second half although there are some level issues with the mix at times.
    Thumbs up.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,184 ✭✭✭shane9689


    mordeith wrote: »
    some really nice bits here. that deep bass judder is real menacingng. i don't like pitch automation on the synth near the start, just sounds weird. nice second half although there are some level issues with the mix at times.
    Thumbs up.

    yeah i began to notice that too.
    yeah, i was delighted with that part. i took alot of bass out of the synths at the start to give the drums room but i think i over did it and messed up the balance.
    i guess tweaking everything to perfection is the hardest part about all this.

    Thanks man, youre always on here giving advice, its awsome


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,184 ✭✭✭shane9689


    Back again with something a bit darker - really starting to find my sound now.

    https://soundcloud.com/seanc/shifting-lights/s-H8kE3

    loving the sound, love the march beat to it. no complaints really about it, personally i find it abit long, but then again, i always find tracks long


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,125 ✭✭✭mordeith


    shane9689 wrote: »

    Thanks man, youre always on here giving advice, its awsome

    That's only cos I don't get the time to get my own tracks done in any reasonable amount of time! :)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 160 ✭✭simon0brien




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