Dave Vader Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 [quote name='urb' timestamp='1361007297' post='1979608'] Any thoughts feedback on [url="https://soundcloud.com/munkio/trippy-tundra-oslos-revenge"]my tune[/url] would be massively appreciated - I have no idea whether I've suceeded in getting something half decent together or if it sucks big time - thanks again Mike [/quote] Managed to find a few minutes to listen to this (apologies to everyone else, Mike asked really nicely will squeeze you all in later) I really like it, beautifully insane, I like the drum and bassy beats towards the end. It's like Charles Mingus in a dubstep tent. Which is a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urb Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 [quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1361302751' post='1984279'] Managed to find a few minutes to listen to this (apologies to everyone else, Mike asked really nicely will squeeze you all in later) I really like it, beautifully insane, I like the drum and bassy beats towards the end. It's like Charles Mingus in a dubstep tent. Which is a good thing. [/quote] Thanks Dave - very kind of you - Mingus goes dubstep will do for me... again I think the track could go further but I'm getting inspired to get recording another tune, not for the comp, but an old one of mine that has never actually been committed to 'tape' as it were... so this whole exercise has been of great value to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Have something lined up but went to add vsts and spent 2 hours trying to authorise my new software. Still not there but closer. Will be late but will post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol303 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Ok, here's mine for this month: https://soundcloud.com/skollob/aurora I had a different idea for this track initially, but realised early on that I wouldn't have time to finish what I had in mind. So I simplified it and I think it's actually better as a result. I also turned a few corners producing this one, such as: - Experimenting with a quirky time signature (rather than the standard 4:4 I normally work with). Bonus points if you can work out what it is - Creating a DIY synth using vocal notes sung by Mrs Skol and yours truly. A more hilarious process than I'd expected. - Playing a nimble baseline, at least nimble by my clunky standards! (you'll probably hear it and think "meh"). Took me bloomin' ages to nail it and even then I only managed 12 or so bars worth using - with lots of string noise - but my dexterity has improved with all the practice. So I'm happy. Anyway, hope y'all dig it. I'll be posting feedback on everyone's entries next chance I get... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Just started mine tonight, so will post up tomorrow afternoon. Had several false starts this evening I found it very hard to get away from the [my] typical Ambient approach that usually goes with this type of image. See you all at the other end..... Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Houghton Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 [quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1361394995' post='1985417'] Ok, here's mine for this month: [url="https://soundcloud.com/skollob/aurora"]https://soundcloud.com/skollob/aurora[/url] I had a different idea for this track initially, but realised early on that I wouldn't have time to finish what I had in mind. So I simplified it and I think it's actually better as a result. I also turned a few corners producing this one, such as: - Experimenting with a quirky time signature (rather than the standard 4:4 I normally work with). Bonus points if you can work out what it is - Creating a DIY synth using vocal notes sung by Mrs Skol and yours truly. A more hilarious process than I'd expected. - Playing a nimble baseline, at least nimble by my clunky standards! (you'll probably hear it and think "meh"). Took me bloomin' ages to nail it and even then I only managed 12 or so bars worth using - with lots of string noise - but my dexterity has improved with all the practice. So I'm happy. Anyway, hope y'all dig it. I'll be posting feedback on everyone's entries next chance I get... [/quote] Nice track as usual and the production is top notch, I need some lessons in production from you me thinks I think you should be banned, you are getting too good at this for the rest of us Love the ideas and the vocal synths are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol303 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 [quote name='Stephen Houghton' timestamp='1361405806' post='1985657'] Nice track as usual and the production is top notch, I need some lessons in production from you me thinks I think you should be banned, you are getting too good at this for the rest of us Love the ideas and the vocal synths are great.[/quote] Thanks Steve! Very kind of you mate. I'm always happy to give pointers on production. I'm no expert myself, I just stick to a fairly limited set of tools and have got to know them well through repetition. Maybe you should have a try at the mixing challenge one month? There's a lot of good advice being offered on the back of it. Have a read through [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/192016-mixing-competitionlearning-resource-january-poll-added/"]last month's thread[/url] for starters if you're interested - there's some useful info towards the end of it. I'd also recommend these two books: [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/ZEN-Art-Mixing-Mixerman/dp/1423491505"]Zen and the Art of Mixing[/url] [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mixing-Secrets-Small-Studio-Senior/dp/0240815807"]Mixing Secrets for the Small Studio[/url] ... think of the first book as being the 'heart' (how to approach mixing and production) and the second book being the 'head' (the more technical details). I learned a lot from reading them myself and still refer to them often. And please don't ban me from the challenges! I'm too addicted to them and would end up on crack or something to fill the void. Let that play on your conscience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 That's another great track Paul! I think for next month I'll send you some WAVs & you can pit the track together for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockfordStone Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I hate you paul for being so good.... i don't want to play anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 I'll start the voting tomorrow. Unfortunately I've got a family member ill so I didn't manage to finish mine (again ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol303 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 [quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1361439899' post='1985870']That's another great track Paul!I think for next month I'll send you some WAVs & you can pit the track together for me. [/quote] [quote name='RockfordStone' timestamp='1361455654' post='1985923']I hate you paul for being so good.... i don't want to play anymore [/quote] Awww guys! You're making me feel like the school swot I always think there's a degree of "grass is greener" when listening to other people's compositions. I hear the entries on here and I'm constantly envious of / impressed by people's creativity, playing and songwriting. You're all better musicians than I am - so I have to rely on other skills like production and synth programming, etc. Trust me, these skills can be learned much more easily than playing chops! Anyway it's great that you like my stuff. This'll sound corny, but the feedback I get from Basschat is always the most valuable to me, so cheers PS: I've said it already, but I'll post some feedback on everyone's entries ASAP. [quote name='charic' timestamp='1361456209' post='1985933']I'll start the voting tomorrow. Unfortunately I've got a family member ill so I didn't manage to finish mine (again )[/quote] Ah mate, sorry to hear that. What you posted earlier sounded really promising... Still, can't be helped. Family first, always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 [quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1361457344' post='1985955'] Awww guys! You're making me feel like the school swot I always think there's a degree of "grass is greener" when listening to other people's compositions. I hear the entries on here and I'm constantly envious of / impressed by people's creativity, playing and songwriting. You're all better musicians than I am - so I have to rely on other skills like production and synth programming, etc. Trust me, these skills can be learned much more easily than playing chops! Anyway it's great that you like my stuff. This'll sound corny, but the feedback I get from Basschat is always the most valuable to me, so cheers PS: I've said it already, but I'll post some feedback on everyone's entries ASAP. Ah mate, sorry to hear that. What you posted earlier sounded really promising... Still, can't be helped. Family first, always. [/quote] I might get a chance to do a late entry, I'll do my best to get it done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 My take on the picture. http://soundcloud.com/garrycribb/magical-lake Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockfordStone Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 going to have a good listen through these when the voting is up, heard good ideas so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 The disadvantage of getting entries in early is that you can't wait to get to the end of the month to start the next one , and that makes the month drag , this is the loooooooonnnnnnggggesssssstt February I can recall for a very long time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Sorry guys didnt get a chance when on computer. Will try to put up voting tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Phew! That just gives me time to get [url=https://soundcloud.com/bigredx/february]my entry[/url] in. Composed/improvised/performed live on the Tenori-On. Not 100% happy with the final performance/mix, but there's only so many times you can do this and there's lots of fiddly buttons that need to be pressed in the right place... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Houghton Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 [quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1361439122' post='1985853'] Thanks Steve! Very kind of you mate. I'm always happy to give pointers on production. I'm no expert myself, I just stick to a fairly limited set of tools and have got to know them well through repetition. Maybe you should have a try at the mixing challenge one month? There's a lot of good advice being offered on the back of it. Have a read through [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/192016-mixing-competitionlearning-resource-january-poll-added/"]last month's thread[/url] for starters if you're interested - there's some useful info towards the end of it. I'd also recommend these two books: [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/ZEN-Art-Mixing-Mixerman/dp/1423491505"]Zen and the Art of Mixing[/url] [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mixing-Secrets-Small-Studio-Senior/dp/0240815807"]Mixing Secrets for the Small Studio[/url] ... think of the first book as being the 'heart' (how to approach mixing and production) and the second book being the 'head' (the more technical details). I learned a lot from reading them myself and still refer to them often. And please don't ban me from the challenges! I'm too addicted to them and would end up on crack or something to fill the void. Let that play on your conscience [/quote] Cheers for the recomendations I will deffo invest in these they look good, any pointers are appreciated I really dont have any idea what I am doing, cheers mate I am just going to change DAWs from Ableton to Pro tools 10, so this will be a really good move or a really bad one, time will tell. Any thoughts on the move anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 [quote name='Stephen Houghton' timestamp='1361581015' post='1988045'] Cheers for the recomendations I will deffo invest in these they look good, any pointers are appreciated I really dont have any idea what I am doing, cheers mate I am just going to change DAWs from Ableton to Pro tools 10, so this will be a really good move or a really bad one, time will tell. Any thoughts on the move anyone? [/quote] I have orderd these 2 books aswell , cheers Skol, but for DAW I am sticking with Reaper for a few reasons really , firstly it seems to produce some great results in the hands of a few talented types on here , so advice is a plenty and very kindly offered, secondly, I have just started to get my head around the way it works and how it can do stuff, and thirdly , probably most important for a tightwad like me , is that I have paid for it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Good little read here on composing with MIDI, and making things sound more human/natural. http://garyewer.wordpress.com/2008/09/06/making-a-midi-orchestra-sound-real/ Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldG Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 [quote name='Stephen Houghton' timestamp='1361581015' post='1988045'] I am just going to change DAWs from Ableton to Pro tools 10, so this will be a really good move or a really bad one, time will tell. Any thoughts on the move anyone? [/quote] I'd seriously urge you to download [url="http://www.reaper.fm/download.php"] Reaper[/url] before hurting your wallet with PT. It's a 6.5 meg download that is the full program which won't expire - what's to lose? It's so good that I paid for it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 [quote name='Stephen Houghton' timestamp='1361581015' post='1988045'] Any thoughts on the move anyone? [/quote] If you use Ableton - whats missing that you need ? First you must think what [b]you[/b] want from a DAW............ Do you want a x64 sequencer, gives you all the extra RAM in windows [Mac not a problem] Pro Tools is not x64 [will run on a x64 windows machine - but with limited RAM usage] Your work flow needs, what suits you Do you want bundled sounds ? The quality of the sounds - saves you shelling out later. How much MIDI work are you going to do. Drag and drop...etc Notation/Video... Plug ins.... Floating windows Docking List goes on and on and on. Most ofl the DAWS have fully [30 days ?] functioning Demo's - Try them all if you can, do a project in each. Everyone will chip in with [i]this[/i] is better than [i]that[/i] etc........But they are not sitting in your chair. [In no preference order by the way] Reaper Sonar X2 Cubase 7 [or Artist 7] Nuendo 6 Samplitude Pro/Samplitude Pro X Suite Presonus Studio One v2.5 Magix Samplitude Music Studio 2013 Reason Logic Digital Performer Pro Tools More than likely that there are more. Big selection.... They all do a fantastic job - [i][b]Spend time and get to know your DAW.[/b][/i] Jumping from one DAW to another in search of the holy grail of sound, is usually pilot error. Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I whole-heartedly agree with everything that lowdown has said above. IMO unless your current DAW is missing a feature that you know is essential to your workflow you would be better off looking at improving your audio interface, getting some decent microphones and more accurate monitor speakers, and investing in some plugins instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1361618427' post='1988291'] IMO unless your current DAW is missing a feature that you know is essential to your workflow you would be better off looking at improving your audio interface, getting some decent microphones and more accurate monitor speakers, and investing in some plugins instead. [/quote] All this is great advice, seriously worth thinking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldG Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Audio interface is an essential purchase imho - I didn't realize just how bad the onboard sound was in comparison. All Decent DAW's should sound identical - It's more about which one works best for you. I find Cubase to be to convoluted, for instance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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