Hey everyone! I'm a new member to this forum and thrilled to be a part of this awesome and talented community of producers!    Anyways, I'm working on a new track, not sure what to label the genre but I would really appreciate any kind of input on the composition so far ( How it is, where it can go, what I can do better etc...) I would rather not discuss the mix because I'm really not at that stage in the song yet, but any helpful advice on the music itself will be greatly appreciated

https://soundcloud.com/noose-jenner/j-so-far

0-1:15MIN, is louder than the actual verse.

Your drums aren't mixed well.

your instrumentation is fighting the drums. I get jazz is suppose to be not so drum heavy, but i think you could of  done a better job.

I don't think side chaining would of been the way to go with the kick.

that kick is pretty bad too, it really sticks out like a sore thumb.

Sounds like cheap tricks just to get things to project in the mix with out actually making them sound good.

I don't know about those hi hats being panned either, i first thought that was over compression, then i realized you do have to much compression and you have those hats auto panning lol.

honestly, the best sound out of that song are your intro and the break that goes into the second part. Mostly because you don't have drums involved in those sections.

it's tough to mix on bad headphones, and it's even tougher mixing on good headphones unless you spend like 2000$USD.

I would suggest you save up for speakers ASAP, don't skimp on them. There's a few topics on the forum about purchasing and tons of stuff online about it.

PM me if you have any other questions.

I'll give you some real genuine and good feedback.

Great composition. It definitely does stick in your head (idk what that other guy is talking about.)

I'm assuming based on this that you haven't had much experience mastering. You DEFINITELY need to do some hard work and learn how to master well. It's so crucial. I can help you along if you want just message me and I'll help you with what I can. Song is catchy, positive, with a little bit of funk in it. I like it.

Mastering is a huge thing to learn right off the bat. I can't stress enough how important learning to master is!

Sounds design is good as well. (Idk if you did it yourself or presets, but the sounds all fit eachother so well done on that.)


Sorry that guy above me was such a downer. Let me know if you want/need help with anything! I'm willing to do what I can.

My critique wasn't genuine enough?

I wasn't being a downer it was the feedback that i got from it. no use in sugar coating if you want to get better.

you have some good points to bring up, there's no need to down play the advice i've given as being mean spirited.

The only reason my case was said in such a way was because the person above me has high lighted the good parts about the track.

and if you see, it was mostly on the production and not the song content.

and as i read more, my tired eyes at the time didn't read the subject of OP'S wants as carefully as i should have.

I'll let Marrow be more of the critique from a mixing perspective considering it is not my strong point.

I will say this though. I LOVE how pretty your chords are. They are absolutely beautiful. <3 Everything that I love to hear in music from a harmonic perspective.

Yea, it is a good song, it would just sound better if it was  mixed well!!

I'll give you some real genuine and good feedback.

Great composition. It definitely does stick in your head (idk what that other guy is talking about.)

I'm assuming based on this that you haven't had much experience mastering. You DEFINITELY need to do some hard work and learn how to master well. It's so crucial. I can help you along if you want just message me and I'll help you with what I can. Song is catchy, positive, with a little bit of funk in it. I like it.

Mastering is a huge thing to learn right off the bat. I can't stress enough how important learning to master is!

Sounds design is good as well. (Idk if you did it yourself or presets, but the sounds all fit eachother so well done on that.)


Sorry that guy above me was such a downer. Let me know if you want/need help with anything! I'm willing to do what I can.

Thank you! I like creating 95% of my sounds from scratch, so no presets in this one. I think the only sounds I didn't design myself were the kick and snare, which were from a random sample pack I used. Sound design to me is one of the most fun parts about making music