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trap wip
« on: January 07, 2016, 05:42:12 pm »
hi guys,

please leave any feedback you have on this - mix wise, sound design wise, overall idea pointers.

no such thing as bad feedback.

much appreciated

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Re: trap wip
« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2016, 06:30:19 pm »
A link could be better...

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Re: trap wip
« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2016, 07:15:12 pm »

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Re: trap wip
« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2016, 07:24:12 pm »
So, let's start this.

First intro, nice progression. I like the voice in the background. Fit to the genre, i guess.
Breaks are actually surprinsigly good. I like the violin, and the piano is very good.

Drop, The kick is good, but it seems like your 808 is a sample. If so, try creating a real sub bass. It will make it more powerfull. The synth/lead is very cool, in both drops. (First and Second)

The main ideas are pretty well executed, most of the track sounds good.

PS : there's a clicky thing at the start of the track. Needs to be removed, if it's not wanted.

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Re: trap wip
« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2016, 07:35:11 pm »
So, let's start this.

First intro, nice progression. I like the voice in the background. Fit to the genre, i guess.
Breaks are actually surprinsigly good. I like the violin, and the piano is very good.

Drop, The kick is good, but it seems like your 808 is a sample. If so, try creating a real sub bass. It will make it more powerfull. The synth/lead is very cool, in both drops. (First and Second)

The main ideas are pretty well executed, most of the track sounds good.

PS : there's a clicky thing at the start of the track. Needs to be removed, if it's not wanted.

right on. i'll try the sub idea :) thanks

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Re: trap wip
« Reply #5 on: January 07, 2016, 07:38:39 pm »
So, let's start this.

First intro, nice progression. I like the voice in the background. Fit to the genre, i guess.
Breaks are actually surprinsigly good. I like the violin, and the piano is very good.

Drop, The kick is good, but it seems like your 808 is a sample. If so, try creating a real sub bass. It will make it more powerfull. The synth/lead is very cool, in both drops. (First and Second)

The main ideas are pretty well executed, most of the track sounds good.

PS : there's a clicky thing at the start of the track. Needs to be removed, if it's not wanted.

right on. i'll try the sub idea :) thanks

try using an LFO or an envelloppe to make it pitch down. ;) (like a real 808)

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Re: trap wip
« Reply #6 on: January 07, 2016, 07:43:38 pm »

try using an LFO or an envelloppe to make it pitch down. ;) (like a real 808)

how would you normally do that? i feel it loses some power once it goes too low.

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Re: trap wip
« Reply #7 on: January 07, 2016, 07:55:32 pm »

try using an LFO or an envelloppe to make it pitch down. ;) (like a real 808)

how would you normally do that? i feel it loses some power once it goes too low.
I'm not saying that you actually pitch it down, but if you look at a 808 sample you can still that it fades out. the LFO or the enveloppe will allow you to do that.

What DAW are u using ?

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Re: trap wip
« Reply #8 on: January 07, 2016, 08:12:34 pm »
ah so i just automate the volume? ableton.

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Re: trap wip
« Reply #9 on: January 07, 2016, 08:19:53 pm »
ah so i just automate the volume? ableton.
It's not really the volume. but could work.

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Re: trap wip
« Reply #10 on: January 07, 2016, 09:02:15 pm »
I like the orchestral feel of the track, makes it seem quite refreshing.

The only part I would alter would be the sub bass. It seems quite short and punchy, I was expecting a longer release/smoothness to it.


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Re: trap wip
« Reply #11 on: January 07, 2016, 09:51:19 pm »
I rly dig the track,but I cannot feel 808 at all... :(
Try layering two same samples of 808 and put some distortion on them,so u can hear it well on small speakers too...
Put the 808 in mono and cut unwanted highs and u have it :)
I hope this helps ;)

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Re: trap wip
« Reply #12 on: January 07, 2016, 09:56:01 pm »
Reminds me a lot of a LOUDPVCK track, I'd use some of theirs as a reference.  Also check out Brillz's 808 guide on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ItsBrillz/posts/596389447123285)
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Re: trap wip
« Reply #13 on: January 08, 2016, 05:27:11 am »
I rly dig the track,but I cannot feel 808 at all... :(
Try layering two same samples of 808 and put some distortion on them,so u can hear it well on small speakers too...
Put the 808 in mono and cut unwanted highs and u have it :)
I hope this helps ;)

right on! thank you - i'll layer the 808's so i can hear them on laptop speakers.

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Re: trap wip
« Reply #14 on: January 08, 2016, 05:53:22 am »
yoo that lead is hella cool! really liking the trap "hits" as well.
Imo the lead could be a bit louder, especially considering it's supposed to be an energetic track.
The bongos at 1:52 could be a bit more louder and dominant as well, they are very nice just a bit too highpassed and removed from the centre.

Add some 808 snares to your build with different rhythms and processing (ie a slower one in the middle, and the other one panning left to right with a higher tempo)