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UsernamesGiveMeAnxiety

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trap + ambient stuff = ???
« on: January 13, 2016, 12:30:18 am »
(updated version as of jan 13 evening)
https://soundcloud.com/elliotwwww/1089-that-carries-us-7-011212016/s-FV7vV

What do you guys think?
« Last Edit: January 14, 2016, 03:00:12 am by UsernamesGiveMeAnxiety »
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Re: trap + ambient stuff = ???
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2016, 12:45:07 am »
Links dead. Is it a private track? If it is than you have to use the share button to copy the link properly
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Re: trap + ambient stuff = ???
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2016, 12:48:15 am »
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Re: trap + ambient stuff = ???
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2016, 02:28:24 am »
this is a really cool idea. so for I think you're executing it very well.
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Re: trap + ambient stuff = ???
« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2016, 03:41:04 am »
Sounds very good. I recommend extending the intro a bit and dropping a few slices of the drop bass just so that the transition is easier for the listener.
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Re: trap + ambient stuff = ???
« Reply #5 on: January 13, 2016, 06:46:56 am »
Really neat style choices here.  That descending bass is sick.
I would say variate the drum beat/pattern a little more, add some FX and maybe filter it in for the intro or something!  Mess with some more syncopation changes perhaps. 
How did you make that trap lead if you dont mind me asking?

Great work so far, I am excited to hear the outcome.
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Re: trap + ambient stuff = ???
« Reply #6 on: January 13, 2016, 06:55:53 am »
Quote from: iamseafarer on January 13, 2016, 06:46:56 am
Really neat style choices here.  That descending bass is sick.
I would say variate the drum beat/pattern a little more, add some FX and maybe filter it in for the intro or something!  Mess with some more syncopation changes perhaps. 
How did you make that trap lead if you dont mind me asking?

Great work so far, I am excited to hear the outcome.

Thanks! The original lead sound was made by another producer. I resampled it, repitched it, duplicated it with an octave underneath, and messed around with a close verb till it sounded kinda glossy. Then I rewrote the original riff and added variations. TBH I probably couldn't make that sound from scratch, still working on my Serum chops. :)

https://soundcloud.com/elliotwwww/that-carries-us-january-2016/s-Kn1HI This is an updated version, I incorporated samples from Young Thug - Hercules and added some more variations. Its close to being finished, probably.

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Re: trap + ambient stuff = ???
« Reply #7 on: January 13, 2016, 07:24:47 am »
send me this when its finished please!
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Re: trap + ambient stuff = ???
« Reply #8 on: January 13, 2016, 09:03:21 pm »
Not totally sold on that chopped up fill thing around 1:12 - it doesn't keep the rhythm of the track. If you know what I mean.

After 1:48 there's an extra kick every bar that sounds just a bit *too* out of time, seems a bit unnatural. Like it comes slightly early but should be slightly late maybe.

Overall I like this though man. Nice contrast of harsh/heavy beats and soft melodic stuff.
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Re: trap + ambient stuff = ???
« Reply #9 on: January 13, 2016, 10:39:34 pm »
ohhhhhhhhhhhh shit man. This was SO NICE. I love it. Great job. At first i didnt like that top kick over the 808 because it sounded muddy but yo it actually works. I think the 808 needs to be slightly louder as it isnt really mixed with the lead. Sweet lead btw. Ah, great job man :)
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Re: trap + ambient stuff = ???
« Reply #10 on: January 14, 2016, 01:54:36 am »
Quote from: Bertie South on January 13, 2016, 09:03:21 pm
Not totally sold on that chopped up fill thing around 1:12 - it doesn't keep the rhythm of the track. If you know what I mean.

After 1:48 there's an extra kick every bar that sounds just a bit *too* out of time, seems a bit unnatural. Like it comes slightly early but should be slightly late maybe.

Overall I like this though man. Nice contrast of harsh/heavy beats and soft melodic stuff.

Thanks man, I really appreciate the advice! I tried swapping out a few things instead of that lead fill you mentioned, nothing else really sounded better so I'm going to keep it how it is for now.
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Re: trap + ambient stuff = ???
« Reply #11 on: January 14, 2016, 03:00:40 am »
Quote from: 2FiveFour on January 13, 2016, 10:39:34 pm
ohhhhhhhhhhhh shit man. This was SO NICE. I love it. Great job. At first i didnt like that top kick over the 808 because it sounded muddy but yo it actually works. I think the 808 needs to be slightly louder as it isnt really mixed with the lead. Sweet lead btw. Ah, great job man :)

https://soundcloud.com/elliotwwww/1089-that-carries-us-7-011212016/s-FV7vV Thanks for the feedback man! Is this better? What do you think of the new ending?
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