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Future Trap/Bass hybrid. Need thoughts and feedback!
« on: January 12, 2016, 07:06:17 pm »
First time with this kind of music, it seems to be going alright, and I would love to make this one good!  I would love to hear what you think!  Mix feedback is especially welcome.

I also just noticed the sub overlap/distortion in the first drop.

https://soundcloud.com/seafarer1/never/s-2NByS

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Re: Future Trap/Bass hybrid. Need thoughts and feedback!
« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2016, 08:03:37 pm »
I just listened on my laptop speakers.

Sounds good. Very full spectrum range, mix of textures, interesting use of stereo that kept me on my toes. Not sure if I have any suggestions for the mix.

Composition-wise it felt incomplete, like it was going to go somewhere after the soft part at the end...but then it just ended. You could easily add on an even "bigger" part to give it a kind of "grand finale".

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Re: Future Trap/Bass hybrid. Need thoughts and feedback!
« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2016, 10:27:04 pm »
I just listened on my laptop speakers.

Sounds good. Very full spectrum range, mix of textures, interesting use of stereo that kept me on my toes. Not sure if I have any suggestions for the mix.

Composition-wise it felt incomplete, like it was going to go somewhere after the soft part at the end...but then it just ended. You could easily add on an even "bigger" part to give it a kind of "grand finale".

Oh for sure, it's entirely incomplete, I started this last night and I dont plan on finishing it for another week or two if that even... so I will be adding another verse and chorus and bridge or outro.  Thanks for the feedback!

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Re: Future Trap/Bass hybrid. Need thoughts and feedback!
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2016, 01:06:19 am »
Cool, good luck.

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Re: Future Trap/Bass hybrid. Need thoughts and feedback!
« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2016, 07:29:40 am »
Cool, good luck.
Thx m8. updated version coming soon

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Re: Future Trap/Bass hybrid. Need thoughts and feedback!
« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2016, 07:54:35 am »
Nice song.  Enjoyed the chill intro and the change in pace at the first drop.  Really cool sounds throughout.

I noticed an issue similar to another post I just commented on, I'll just copy paste it here: I feel your Sub "808 trap" bass can be beefed up.  It seems quiet in relation to the rest of the track and it doesn't have that signature trap "impact".  Also, I noticed your Kick tick that you layered above it is quite thin and doesn't offer much punch.  Here's a random trap song I found that has what I'm talking about: https://soundcloud.com/partythieves/party-thieves-lazy-boyz-rise

Also, I feel like your percussive work in the intro could use a bit more variation.  Everything seems centered and a bit lifeless; try panning to add some movement and interest on your cymbals.  Also, the snare/cymbals could use a bit of an EQ cut in the mid range--I feel in certain areas it is competing too much with your plucks in the background.  You don't have to cut a whole lot, a short narrow cut in the appropriate range (I want to say from around 200-800hz) can give more space between the elements.

Speaking of your percussion, it seems a bit oversaturated and harsh.  Your percussion definitely stands out in the mix--albeit a bit too much and it takes a lot of the attention away from your other sounds (plucks/vocals).

Great work.  Looking forward to hearing more.

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« Reply #6 on: January 14, 2016, 06:18:45 pm »
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Nice song.  Enjoyed the chill intro and the change in pace at the first drop.  Really cool sounds throughout.

I noticed an issue similar to another post I just commented on, I'll just copy paste it here: I feel your Sub "808 trap" bass can be beefed up.  It seems quiet in relation to the rest of the track and it doesn't have that signature trap "impact".  Also, I noticed your Kick tick that you layered above it is quite thin and doesn't offer much punch.  Here's a random trap song I found that has what I'm talking about: https://soundcloud.com/partythieves/party-thieves-lazy-boyz-rise

Also, I feel like your percussive work in the intro could use a bit more variation.  Everything seems centered and a bit lifeless; try panning to add some movement and interest on your cymbals.  Also, the snare/cymbals could use a bit of an EQ cut in the mid range--I feel in certain areas it is competing too much with your plucks in the background.  You don't have to cut a whole lot, a short narrow cut in the appropriate range (I want to say from around 200-800hz) can give more space between the elements.

Speaking of your percussion, it seems a bit oversaturated and harsh.  Your percussion definitely stands out in the mix--albeit a bit too much and it takes a lot of the attention away from your other sounds (plucks/vocals).

Great work.  Looking forward to hearing more.

Lots of great stuff here, thanks man! Big fan of your tunes.

I agree with all and I will be trying all of it out.  one of my kicks is actually just a kick sample with a crispy tick so maybe I will try to separate it out more with EQ and mix.

Very much appreciated sir!
« Last Edit: January 14, 2016, 06:57:30 pm by iamseafarer »

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Re: Future Trap/Bass hybrid. Need thoughts and feedback!
« Reply #7 on: January 15, 2016, 07:17:05 pm »
Wow. This is really good. What's the sound you use around 0:50 seconds? super dope.

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Re: Future Trap/Bass hybrid. Need thoughts and feedback!
« Reply #8 on: January 15, 2016, 11:56:21 pm »
Wow. This is really good. What's the sound you use around 0:50 seconds? super dope.

Serum bass I made from a preset!  Modulated over 16th notes ofc.
Thanks!

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Re: Future Trap/Bass hybrid. Need thoughts and feedback!
« Reply #9 on: January 16, 2016, 04:24:53 am »
Wow. This is really good. What's the sound you use around 0:50 seconds? super dope.

Serum bass I made from a preset!  Modulated over 16th notes ofc.
Thanks!

tut? preset download? lol

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Re: Future Trap/Bass hybrid. Need thoughts and feedback!
« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2016, 07:41:07 pm »

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tut? preset download? lol
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Use the preset Digimod or something under the factory hard bass presets and it's only a few steps from there haha. mainly messing with envelope, effects, some WTpos. Just mess around with it, it's close enough to hear.