Paulstretch and Valhalla Shimmer are my go-to methods for making cool ambient pads!

What does Paulstretch do? Can you elaborate on that? I've never heard of that synth before :0

Depends on your workflow, the result you want and the amount of processing you use, and thousands of other variables. I don't see why you want want to use the number of layers in a track as a usefull 'aim'.

Also; About getting rid of the crowdiness. Use as little layers as possible, but as many as needed. EQ everything properly and give it its own space in the L/R and stereo field. Layering synths with different textures reduces the amount of layers you need and can create new textures.

sounds good bud

thanks for the article Jay I really appreciate it

I think that characteristic bass sound you're talking about is a picked electric bass processed quite heavily with a distortion unit. A sample library from Native Instruments played with Kontakt combined with Guitar Rig for example. You can hear a lot of these sounds on Alesso's older productions.

I think a great starting point for you is to watch this video of Dubvision going through Turn It Around. Make sure to enable subtitles on Youtube.

I agree with this.There's definitely a bass guitar in there and not a only 'simple' waveform like a square or saw.

I had this problem a long time too. Don't worry though. Finishing tracks will come naturally when you improve your production and song writing skills. Its all about learning as much as possible and then it will come naturally. Don't force yourself to finish stuff.

Hi everyone!

I'm having some problems in mixing the bassline with the sub-bass. I usually put a high pass filter on the bass around the 150-200 hz range and cut the highs and mids in the sub "don't know if this is right but the it sounds good" the problem is that sometimes the bass sounds too weak. How can i get the bassline to sound strong and driving without getting a muddy mix?

I would suggest high-cutting your sub above 130- 150 hz.
For a powerful sub, just take sylenth. Take a sine or square, 1 voice with retrig on. slap on some sausage fattener and apply the eq. thats literally all there is too a good sub.

This song is perfect and has been op repeat since it came out. So sick man. 10/10 imo