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Samples/Plugins/Software/Gear / Mono Maker/Stereo Widener plug in

« on: March 15, 2016, 09:00:00 pm »

Hey guys. Interested in some plug ins or advice/reviews on some plug ins that help make low frequencies mono. Looking for something with flexibility. I'd like to be able to adjust at what frequency things become mono and also something that could possibly widen some of the higher end frequencies. I have looked at Brainworx digital V2 & also Mono Filter by Nugen Audio. Mono filter looks like its pretty simple to use. I haven't used either but just watched vids.

Would appreciate some feedback on these or other plug ins to check out. Not looking to break the bank on buying anything crazy expensive.

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Finished Tracks / October - Nico Hartt (uplifting trance track)

« on: March 01, 2016, 10:00:02 pm »

Finally finished up my 3rd track. Still have a lot I need to improve on but wanted to finish this one so I can keep moving forward and learn even more with the next track. Any constructive criticism is greatly appreciated.

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Mixing/Mastering / Mastering engineers?

« on: March 01, 2016, 03:20:16 am »

Do most people mix and master their own tracks completely themselves or do some of you mix your track then send off to a mastering engineer? If so, what is that process like and how has your experience been with that? I feel like it'd be a good way to get a good master on your track as well as learn from all the feedback the engineer gives you until you learn how to do it well enough on your own to be happy and comfortable with.

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Samples/Plugins/Software/Gear / Thinking of purchasing Spire...

« on: February 10, 2016, 06:15:18 pm »

Thinking about spending the money on aspire today.
What's everyone's thoughts about that synth?
Would love some feedback from you guys as oppose to just reviews you see online. Would like to get a feel for your experience with it.
I'm a beginner trance producer so I'd be using it for those style sounds.

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WIPs / Uplifting Trance WIP

« on: February 10, 2016, 05:10:29 am »

I was able to put this together in the past 2 days. It's my third track. Hoping to finish soon and move on. Don't want to get stuck in trying to make one track a top charter when it's not going to be and just end up slowing down overall progress and growth as a producer. Thought before I mix and do some other changes and tweaks I'd post in here and get some of your guys advice on things wrong, things to try and just any overall constructive criticism. Hope you enjoy and I'm looking forward to some feedback!

Take care!

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Samples/Plugins/Software/Gear / Your preferred sampler to use with Logic X?

« on: February 06, 2016, 12:10:57 am »

Sorry if this is a duplicate, I didn't see a topic on samplers.

Right now I usually either drop the file right into the arrangement or I use the Ultrabeat.

Looking for a better, or just other ways to go. I'm curious what samplers you guys use in logic and WHY you guys use those samplers.

Looking for something that when you drop a sample into it, it doesn't mess with the original sound of the sample (unless you want to tweak it and then would have the option to).

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Samples/Plugins/Software/Gear / Home Studio room acoustics: Hard wood or Carpet floors?

« on: February 03, 2016, 08:54:04 pm »

Hey guys!

I have a basic home studio set up. iMac, HSM80s, nothing fancy but have been trying to learn more about room acoustics and treatment in order to get the most out of the space I'm working with which brings me to a very short question.

Is carpet floors or hard wood floors better for the overall sound in a room, especially when it comes to mixing? Or is there really any noticeable difference in the way sound travels through the room?

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Samples/Plugins/Software/Gear / What's your go to soft synth?

« on: January 15, 2016, 09:02:25 am »

With the vast array of soft synths available, what's your favorite or go to synth?
I'm curious as to why
Sound engine?
GUI?
Complexity, simplicity?
Certain features?
What sounds/genres do you like to create?

Right now I have been messing with Alchemy in Logic X.
I love Sylenth and am currently looking into Spire.

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R&A Graveyard / Notifications

« on: January 13, 2016, 02:53:19 am »

I haven't noticed anything but it'd be cool if you got a notification when someone replies to any of your posts directly or your threads. Sorry if this was mentioned already

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Samples/Plugins/Software/Gear / Best (your favorite) Kick samples?

« on: January 13, 2016, 02:45:20 am »

Hey, guys.

I know Kicks are one of the most over discussed topics, but it is after all the foundation of most tracks.
Curious where you get your kicks and what some of your favorite drum and percussion sample packs are.
I'm looking into getting the Dave Parkinson Trance Essential sample pack (link if you want to check it)

http://www.freshlysqueezedsamples.com/dave-parkinson-trance-essentials.html

I love the quality of kicks I hear in tracks by guys like MarLo, Mark Sixma, Orjan Nilsen, Gareth Emery,Markus Schulz

Some great quality, tight but big kick drums.

I know it all starts with a great sample but also how you use it in the mix and procress/EQ.

Also interested about other percussion samples you guys love!

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Finished Tracks / Nico Hartt - Firestar (this is my second track.)

« on: January 13, 2016, 02:34:50 am »

This is the second track I've finished. Let me know what you think (especially constructive criticism so I can improve B) )

https://soundcloud.com/nicohartt/guilder-original-mix

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WIPs / My first Trance Track

« on: January 13, 2016, 02:22:46 am »

It's a finished piece but I still consider WIP as there's still much that needs to be improved when I revisit it after more learning and progression of my skills. Let me know your thoughts. The mix isn't too great.
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