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Sound Design / Any tips for recreating this punchy synth bass?

« on: February 08, 2016, 04:28:56 pm »

It can be heard starting at 0:05. I would like to try to recreate it in Massive or FM8, but if I could just get some advice on the main characteristics you think this bass has, I can try to go from there. My guess is no attack, and very very short release, perhaps two oscillators (one sine, one saw), but I can't figure out where to go from there.

Also I'm not so much concerned with creating the exact same bass in the song, i just really want a punchy bass that will sound somewhat similar.

Thank you so much!!

Composition/Arrangement/Theory / Drum Programming

« on: January 22, 2016, 10:28:53 pm »

Anyone have success stories of going from being really shitty at drum programming to very good at it? I'm not a drummer so it's not natural for me. I'm trying to get better at creating more interesting patterns, learning where to properly place toms/cymbals in respect to kicks/snares, programming velocities that sound typical for an actual drummer, programming a natural sounding groove without resorting to presets, and even identifying quality samples that fit the style of the song (I usually write pop/hip-hop crossover songs and am terrible at finding proper samples for them). Any advice for what I should study/read/listen to?

Mixing/Mastering / Producing for the mix??

« on: January 20, 2016, 10:07:04 pm »

Does anybody have some specific tips for making sure your production is suitable for a clean mix? Once I get to the mixing stage of a track I usually realize I have too many mid-range instruments, and I'm not sure how to avoid this. I know the obvious answer is "stop using too many mid-range instruments," but does anyone have a method they use to keep themselves in check while composing their track? Like for instance, how many instruments per frequency range are in a typical track of yours?

Sorry if my question is a bit unclear–wrote this in a bit of a rush. Thanks!

WIPs / 80s type prog pop/rock WIP

« on: January 14, 2016, 04:17:37 am »

This is a track I was working on a few months ago but kind of gave up on. I never really started mixing it so it's a bit unbalanced. Thoughts? Is it worth finishing?
Here's the link :
https://soundcloud.com/dom_n_que/backwheniseeyou-draft1/s-51Bhj

You Might Like... / Tennessee - kiiara (Prod. by Felix Snow)

« on: January 11, 2016, 08:18:08 pm »

My favorite by kiiara, but all her stuff is really good.

WIPs / WIP: Need Feedback/Advice On Mix

« on: January 06, 2016, 02:21:10 am »

Hey there, I'm working on a mix for a cover I'm making of Travis Scott and The Weeknd's "Wonderful." I'm kind of new to mixing but have spent about 10 hours on it and it's sounding close to how I hoped it would. It'd be great if someone could take a listen and tell me if they hear any issues or have any advice for improving the mix, especially with my vocals, which I especially had some trouble with. Thanks so much.

https://soundcloud.com/dom_n_que/wonderfulcoverversion3/s-UfR16

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