Heck yes to that chord progression. And that beat. And the choice of pads. This is insanely cool.

Heck yes to that chord progression. And that beat. And the choice of pads. This is insanely cool.

EXCELLENT work. I'm glad to see you adopting the crunch time production approach 8| 2 hours well spent.

EXCELLENT work. I'm glad to see you adopting the crunch time production approach 8| 2 hours well spent.

Sounds great! Good samples are inspiring

Sounds great! Good samples are inspiring

You have an ambitious plan, but I bet it will pay off dividends.  Keeping the studio space organized is a real issue for me, but I'm not great at keeping anything organized honestly.  But yeah, it sucks when you avoid using something because it's "inconvenient".  I'd be down for a collaboration sometime.  I could always use some cool drum beats to build on.  This track came out awesome, too.  You seem to be making the most out of your technical limitations at the moment.

You have an ambitious plan, but I bet it will pay off dividends. Keeping the studio space organized is a real issue for me, but I'm not great at keeping anything organized honestly. But yeah, it sucks when you avoid using something because it's "inconvenient". I'd be down for a collaboration sometime. I could always use some cool drum beats to build on. This track came out awesome, too. You seem to be making the most out of your technical limitations at the moment.

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good idea danceable, maybe more abrupt stabs, separating mixing would make it HUGE

good idea danceable, maybe more abrupt stabs, separating mixing would make it HUGE

ooo tell me more about this idea - like panning all the various elements?

[quote=gesceap]good idea danceable, maybe more abrupt stabs, separating mixing would make it HUGE[/quote] ooo tell me more about this idea - like panning all the various elements?

Thoughts when listening
Stabs short decay, same length all
Mix the stabs mid range bandpass, maybe lofi filter?
Drums need low some highs, some stereo sep
Bass fill the low freq
Compress master etc

[quote=orangedrink][quote=gesceap]good idea danceable, maybe more abrupt stabs, separating mixing would make it HUGE[/quote] ooo tell me more about this idea - like panning all the various elements?[/quote] Thoughts when listening Stabs short decay, same length all Mix the stabs mid range bandpass, maybe lofi filter? Drums need low some highs, some stereo sep Bass fill the low freq Compress master etc

Glad you can put together great tunes like this in a couple hours, that’s a hefty list of goals, I hope you will still have time for weeklybeats.  Great use of samples on this one, like how everything has a chugging along momentum.

Glad you can put together great tunes like this in a couple hours, that’s a hefty list of goals, I hope you will still have time for weeklybeats. Great use of samples on this one, like how everything has a chugging along momentum.

Mmm I really dig this. I agree with gesceap's feedback - it sounds a bit chunky. But I still dig it.

Mmm I really dig this. I agree with gesceap's feedback - it sounds a bit chunky. But I still dig it.

Also I really respect your conscious efforts to become better at your craft. I would like to do the same but I haven't committed to anything yet.

Also I really respect your conscious efforts to become better at your craft. I would like to do the same but I haven't committed to anything yet.

This track really starts to pop when the kick/snare come in. That's a very satisfying groove. I was expecting more motion/variation in the chords though over time especially because they're so jazzy - maybe a changeup to a major section. There isn't really a melody - not exactly necessary on a groove-based track like this but even three notes in the middle suggesting or implying a melody can go a long way especially if they're REALLY spaced out. For this I imagine a pretty minimalist melody.

There's so much to do with music theory. I really enjoy learning it but also learning how and when theory basically doesn't apply.

This track really starts to pop when the kick/snare come in. That's a very satisfying groove. I was expecting more motion/variation in the chords though over time especially because they're so jazzy - maybe a changeup to a major section. There isn't really a melody - not exactly necessary on a groove-based track like this but even three notes in the middle suggesting or implying a melody can go a long way especially if they're REALLY spaced out. For this I imagine a pretty minimalist melody. There's so much to do with music theory. I really enjoy learning it but also learning how and when theory basically doesn't apply.

This made me move! Love those synths. Good feedback in the comments here. So much goodness here on WB. Nice goal list, goals and some target milestones are really good for moving forward. Exciting your studio is getting some improvements, that should feel great!

This made me move! Love those synths. Good feedback in the comments here. So much goodness here on WB. Nice goal list, goals and some target milestones are really good for moving forward. Exciting your studio is getting some improvements, that should feel great!

Bangin drums! Jazzy color to the chords sounds great against the rhythm.

Bangin drums! Jazzy color to the chords sounds great against the rhythm.

Thank you and thanks to Machinedrum for his chords!

Learned it from you, Obi-Wan!

Thanks so much!

Thanks, I know the more organized I am, the faster and more ambitious I can be - hopefully with some quality of life improvements like lights, electrical sockets, AND A COMPREHENSIVE INSECT DEFENSE SYSTEM - I can do more!  I got you down on the collab list!

Wait that seems like a bad idea, no?

Thanks for all your tips, I realize that there is a lot I can do with mastering software once I move back into the basement!  Great notes, I really appreciate it.

WeeklyBeats is priority #1!!!  Thanks, this felt dancey to me.

I'm definitely not perfect at meeting any of these goals, but I'm trying! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Thanks so much!  Yeah, unfortunately the chords are samples - I would have loved to have changed a note here and there to create a new section.  BUT I think I want to go back and pitch shift some of the chords to make a new section.  That could be cool.  I also wanted a melody but ran out of tracks!  I have an idea for a chiptune melody line that I would overlay.  Thanks for your ideas and listening!

Thanks!  Yeah, WB crew is the BEST (yourself included, buster!)  Hopefully this is the week!

Thanks my man!  Machinedrum did those chords and had them on a sample pack - his chord choices are so exquisite; he inspires me to learn music theory!

[quote=Reilly Farrell]Heck yes to that chord progression. And that beat. And the choice of pads. This is insanely cool.[/quote] Thank you and thanks to Machinedrum for his chords! [quote=spry]EXCELLENT work. I'm glad to see you adopting the crunch time production approach 8| 2 hours well spent.[/quote] Learned it from you, Obi-Wan! [quote=7506]Sounds great! Good samples are inspiring[/quote] Thanks so much! [quote=CosmicCairns]You have an ambitious plan, but I bet it will pay off dividends. Keeping the studio space organized is a real issue for me, but I'm not great at keeping anything organized honestly. But yeah, it sucks when you avoid using something because it's "inconvenient". I'd be down for a collaboration sometime. I could always use some cool drum beats to build on. This track came out awesome, too. You seem to be making the most out of your technical limitations at the moment.[/quote] Thanks, I know the more organized I am, the faster and more ambitious I can be - hopefully with some quality of life improvements like lights, electrical sockets, AND A COMPREHENSIVE INSECT DEFENSE SYSTEM - I can do more! I got you down on the collab list! [quote=Ipaghost][url="https://i.imgur.com/E73or4G.mp4"][img]https://media2.giphy.com/media/kdp4UNrO57LWsE2fvK/giphy.gif[/img][/url][/quote] Wait that seems like a bad idea, no? [quote=gesceap]Thoughts when listening Stabs short decay, same length all Mix the stabs mid range bandpass, maybe lofi filter? Drums need low some highs, some stereo sep Bass fill the low freq Compress master etc [/quote] Thanks for all your tips, I realize that there is a lot I can do with mastering software once I move back into the basement! Great notes, I really appreciate it. [quote=Jason Nijjer]Glad you can put together great tunes like this in a couple hours, that’s a hefty list of goals, I hope you will still have time for weeklybeats. Great use of samples on this one, like how everything has a chugging along momentum.[/quote] WeeklyBeats is priority #1!!! Thanks, this felt dancey to me. [quote=license]Mmm I really dig this. I agree with gesceap's feedback - it sounds a bit chunky. But I still dig it. [/quote] [quote=license]Also I really respect your conscious efforts to become better at your craft. I would like to do the same but I haven't committed to anything yet.[/quote] I'm definitely not perfect at meeting any of these goals, but I'm trying! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ [quote=Arcana]This track really starts to pop when the kick/snare come in. That's a very satisfying groove. I was expecting more motion/variation in the chords though over time especially because they're so jazzy - maybe a changeup to a major section. There isn't really a melody - not exactly necessary on a groove-based track like this but even three notes in the middle suggesting or implying a melody can go a long way especially if they're REALLY spaced out. For this I imagine a pretty minimalist melody. There's so much to do with music theory. I really enjoy learning it but also learning how and when theory basically doesn't apply.[/quote] Thanks so much! Yeah, unfortunately the chords are samples - I would have loved to have changed a note here and there to create a new section. BUT I think I want to go back and pitch shift some of the chords to make a new section. That could be cool. I also wanted a melody but ran out of tracks! I have an idea for a chiptune melody line that I would overlay. Thanks for your ideas and listening! [quote=miraclemiles]This made me move! Love those synths. Good feedback in the comments here. So much goodness here on WB. Nice goal list, goals and some target milestones are really good for moving forward. Exciting your studio is getting some improvements, that should feel great![/quote] Thanks! Yeah, WB crew is the BEST (yourself included, buster!) Hopefully this is the week! [quote=NWSPR]Bangin drums! Jazzy color to the chords sounds great against the rhythm.[/quote] Thanks my man! Machinedrum did those chords and had them on a sample pack - his chord choices are so exquisite; he inspires me to learn music theory!

Love how the chord stabs interweave with the beat.  I envy your to-do-list.  I need to organize myself a bit better.  The desk gets messy and then the actual computer with the desktop oof even more of a mess!  (Untitled folder2, Untitled folder11ty)  Here's to knocking some of those off that list!

Love how the chord stabs interweave with the beat. I envy your to-do-list. I need to organize myself a bit better. The desk gets messy and then the actual computer with the desktop oof even more of a mess! (Untitled folder2, Untitled folder11ty) Here's to knocking some of those off that list!

dude this is a straight banger!

this is me trying to breakdance to it:

dude this is a straight banger! this is me trying to breakdance to it: [img]https://media.giphy.com/media/fYYpNdX624AAU/giphy.gif[/img]