halisray Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I've only really produced Ambient/Drone music, why? Because I find it easy. I wanted a challenge, as well as something my friends could listen to on a shitty pair of speakers. Took me about 30 minutes to create the sounds then about 20 minutes for arrangement. I think its shit but I'd like some feedback. Trying to get into the dance/trance field. Some good criticism would be lovely :) http://soundcloud.com/halisray/harsh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YO303 Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Kompakt Diet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kokeboka Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I'm in no way an expert on trance, but I think the kick would improve with more low end and less mid-range resonance. On the other hand, the bass feels like it could be a bit more aggressive/mid-rangy, to cut through the mix easier. It kind of feels like the rhythm section is lacking punch, in general. As far as the programming goes, it feels a bit repetitive some times - maybe you could add more hi hats complementing the main beat, a few fills and subtleties here and there to keep things interesting. Small things in the right places, progressing as the track progresses - keep building stuff around the foundation. Again, I'm an absolute ignorant about trance music so I might be wrong about all this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mischjok Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I think the kicks in trance and techno have less low end that the kicks in house songs. I usually tend to hate this kind of beat patterns. Here´s something that is both complex and danceable: Notice how massive the kick sounds. I think the bass doesn´t fit with the other sounds. It´s like the sine synth, the noisy saw and the synth were playing in different keys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halisray Posted November 19, 2011 Author Share Posted November 19, 2011 Yeah I'm working on a more low end kick (something with more "kick" lol) as well as my bassline blows I know. Really appreciate the feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mischjok Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Try "smackbox". It´s got very heavy kicks. The trick is achieving a kick sound that is both punchy and pleasant to the ear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cryptowen Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I like the bassline & the sound of the harshish saw that comes in halfway through. Track feels pretty sparse at the moment though, particularly in the first minute. I think some more layers of stuff would make it feel less repetitive & drawn out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mischjok Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I agree with criptowen. I am not a huge fan of dance tracks, but I like those with lots of layers and ambience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halisray Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share Posted November 20, 2011 Alright thanks! I'll keep re-hashing it Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendly Foil Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Didn't like it. The drums are boring and flat, and the synths sounds like plastic. sorry dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halisray Posted November 21, 2011 Author Share Posted November 21, 2011 No need to be sorry, its my first attempt. Dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chim Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Not sure what I expected, but for a first attempt it's not half bad, keep at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halisray Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 thanks chim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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