/prod/

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Here's what we have confirmed on the /prod/ album for the RPM challenge

1) wookiepop https://clyp.it/xiq14rjw
2) purplesound https://clyp.it/z510pnzp
3) memecore https://clyp.it/u5wnio5q
4) emo https://clyp.it/azcdwzuj
5) dark atmosphere d&b - Dark Nasty-Alleyway https://clyp.it/indiaymx
6) future house
7) bog bap? (7kt)
8) sawcore https://clyp.it/230ugodo
9) horror trap https://clyp.it/jlom200s
10) experimental-Plundered Patter 4 https://clyp.it/zudryok3

you have til noon March 1 to finish. Good Luck

>>70744945
What do I have to do to be there?

>>70745056
you want in? lets see your clitypit

>>70745056
go back and post yesterday

>>70745075
https://clyp.it/i5sdm5oy

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>tfw fell for the ableton meme
why can't you even mono a track in this shitty daw jesus christ, not even speaking about the piano roll is ableton the ms paint of daws?

>>70745126
>https://clyp.it/i5sdm5oy
nice good job, what genre do you go by?

>>70745172
There's a device called mono, you fucking mongrel.

>>70745126
you get the 6th spot

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>>70745172
>fruitymeme
he will not device us

faggot

>>70745177
Thank you, I'm not sure honestly, I'd say old school lo-fi tropical house? Most of my tracks have this gritty vibe.

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working on this, would appreciate feedback

https://clyp.it/asvvbimf

>>70745204
I'll go by the alias 'bicicross', thanks m80.

>>70745250

6) old school lo-fi tropical house- ELC wahwaj-https://clyp.it/i5sdm5oy

dig the vibe you should take a stab at adding a cumbia element. I like it, I cannot tell a lie when the shit is poppin

>>70745321
>6) old school lo-fi tropical house- bicicross wahwaj-https://clyp.it/i5sdm5oy

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>>70745268
>>70744945
these threads really went to shit long time ago

>>70744945
we just need 7kt to tell us what genre he's going to submit @ #7

>>70744814
>>70743326
>>70743124
i didnt get to the last thread in time to call these people retarded so i'm doing it now

you're all retarded

>>70745417
all me

>>70744825
https://clyp.it/acls5orn

Opinions /prod/?

Just started producing again

>>70745321
Thanks man, I'll try adding a guiro next time, that'd sound amazing.

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Hey guys I need help here. Two threads ago (pic related) someone had a decent example >>70704398 on how to do this beat. But they used a FL daw. Thanks for the help but I need the same info in Ableton live. I tried it in live and it just sounded weird

here's the beat in question

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqfIvPQ8Dgo

>>70745649
>blocks
I don't hear any blocks in there senpai. Sounds more like jazz swing snares.

>>70745649
>>70745708
Not that guy but I made a midi file from those drums and tried different drum sounds to no avail. Looks like a bunch of snares all jumbled up. Could it be made from loops some how? I'm looking all over google right now.

>>70745649

That's an Ableton Live screenshot - is that related to the clip the other anon posted?

>>70745363
people seem more interested in shitalking each other's DAWs than actually making any goddamn music

>>70745912

Armand Van Helden came from more of a hip hop background so it's likely that he will have sampled most of his drum sounds from records, in any event the snares he's using are buried in comparison to the clap sounds, with the snare and clap samples cut short in most cases and the snares sounding like brush jazz snares as >>70745708 points out.

>>70745649
>ableton user is too retarded to copy a simple drum pattern
hmm, really reverbs my sends

>>70746987
are they stock sounds?
need better id than just rev snare
also blocks is incorrect.

>>70746987
>hurr you can't do a thing, it must be because you use a daw i dont liek
omg le fl masterrace amirite XDD

>>70745172
there's a built in plug in called utility that does just that

>>70747453
butthurt disableton

>>70745172
>>70745417
>making the same shitty bait post two threads in a row
is it really that hard to not feel inferior for using fl studio? other daw users never act this way

>>70747514
it must be very much fun to post your epic memes and your pun that you've absolutely murdered through overuse lol

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>>70745649
>https://clyp.it/acls5orn
Did I get memed?

>>70747556
actually, i find you getting mad very amusing, thank you very much.

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>>70747556
>>70747522
>>70747453

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>>70745172
>https://clyp.it/bs2pct0l
My song after 5 years of Ableton, I want to kill myself.

>>70744825
I'm the guy who was having a static issue with my focusrite device.

Thank you to the anon who told me to get a usb hub, solved the problem. I love you guys :).

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https://clyp.it/zudryok3

So I converted images into sound and have used nothing but the sample in this piece.
Aside from being another minute longerany ideas where to go with this one? I feel like adding drums but that would defeat the purpose of the track.

Anyone know any tips to turn harsh sound into a drum pattern?

https://clyp.it/abtvkfrs

>>70747563
>>70745649
whoops wrong clyp

https://clyp.it/qbaaykja

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Audacity>your DAW of choice

>>70745172
>wanting to make a song in mono
Yeah, fuck all the advances since 1955

>>70748957
are you autistic? Mono is still better than stereo for frequencies under 125Hz as they can disrupt the phase.

Made the shortest doom metal song ever lads

https://clyp.it/fc2zzssy

>>70747214
nah, those names are just titles for chains of sounds on the drum kit... its one of those super drum kits that can swap out samples by turning a macro.

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>>70748957
>he doesn't use mono

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>>70749068

How do you guys organize your samples? My folders are a mess

>>70745172
I like this image

>>70749342
drag them all to the trash

>>70749068
Sorry, I don't make brostep, so I don't care about "sick bass frequencies". Good for you though

>>70749867
You're cringe as fuck, what do you even make?

go back to comp faggot

Hey, new to electronic production.

I was wondering how producers achieve that effect you find a lot in Lo-Fi hip hop, and specifically the song Creepers by Kid Cudi. The effect is like a kick that quietens down the rest of the audio. That's a pretty bad description, but I think it'd be fun to play around with it if someone helps me figure out what it's called.

Can any one guide me on what sort of computer I need hardware wise to in to music recording/production. I understand interfaces and peripherals etc but how badass of a computer do I want?

>>70749960
sidechain compression with the kick drum as the sidechain

>>70749960
sidechain, it's used in most electronic music

>>70750005
>>70750004
Thanks for the help!

>>70749989
newer than 2nd gen i5 or i7
8gb ram, a shitload more if you want to use a lot of huge libraries like VSL or orchestral stuff in general
big enough SSD for OS, programs and project files
HDDs for samples and other audio
external drive for backups

pretty basic

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>>70749989

I'm using a PC I put together 6 or 7 years ago. Depends on what VSTs you plan to use, any modern cpu should do just fine.

https://clyp.it/nmpi0mas

shat out this little jib over lunch today. How's the solo?

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>>70749867

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Is it bad to use the stereo/mono knob on the mastering channel to master a track? So the sound isn't as spread out?

>>70750317
there's more delicate ways to control your mid/side signals on the master bus, but if it works why the fuck not

>>70745126
>dat waveform
Mixing needs some work, think dynamics.

>>70745268
dead genre. Move on or gtfo

>>70745600
you have to be 18 to post here

>>70748305
Oh you fell for the image to sound meme. I've tried this before and it disappointingly always seems to turn out like shit. No amount of processing can redeem all those those unpleasant artifacts. I'd just trash it.

>>70748625
kinda cool actually. Clipping fetish very obv. You should listen to isqa to draw some inspiration. Get some more bass sounds in there other than that main thing. Plus moar percs

how do I make sick-ass electro like Jodey Kendrick and Dave Monolith

>>70749342
I have one big mega folder where I put all my packs in, and that's basically it.

>>70748305
I reckon the beat before it gets really noisy has potential, but it's just too busy and loud.

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>>70749342

>>70750783

This helps mate, thanks

>>70747697
get some new content, you've posted all of these a thousand times already. but then again, here you are UMADBROing me >>70747616 so you're clearly not concerned with putting in effort

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>>70749927
>tfw a child who makes brostep calls you cringe

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>>70750951
Sure

>>70749733
This. In fact, just give the computer to your mom so she can email me.

>>70750840
don't steal my system you fucking faggot

>bitwig is gonna start charging for upgrades
What the fuck, are they hemorrhaging money or something?

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>>70751212

too late senpai, you know those niggas from philly be

>>70749989
Look at a new MacBook Pro as your base line, then build a PC with as good or better specs.

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https://clyp.it/jqos2ruk

roast me boys. do your worst

>>70751369
>build ups that go nowhere
>unneeded modulation
>production that can't decide between wanting to sound ultra clean or gritty
>no true feeling of rhythm
Don't worry though, I know you can do better

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First-time user testing Ableton Live, so I have no idea what I'm's doing, and I'm essentially only using presets. I'm sorry.

https://clyp.it/4t34siti

Do your worst, and try to tell me how exactly I fucked up. Keep in mind it's supposed to sound somewhat generic

does anyone have a link for the rock band stems? ive been looking but every link i find in a forum is down or has been deleted

>>70751476
>build ups that go nowhere
makes sense.
>production that can't decide between wanting to sound ultra clean or gritty
extremely accurate on this one. This song was surely a challenge. I literally had two completely different songs on the same session file and tried meshing them together.

>unneeded modulation
>no true feeling of rhythm
with these I'm not sure what you're talking about, especially the former.

>>70751018
so you "le disableton XDD" people just respond to posts that aren't directed at you like some kind of meme-fueled hivemind?

>>70750982
da fuck's up with your chords, can you atleast resolve them.

>>70752491
who actually listens to this?

>>70751922
The opening sample/synth (I dont know which it is) has a chorus or phaser on it that's unnecessary. Plus the synth has a bend in it when leading to some notes which I wouldn't do
For the rhythm, once the track gets going it seems... off? The hi hats feel a little le weightless and I can't tell if you want the keys or the drums to carry the main rhythm. I struggle to find a "pocket" in it

If I was you, I'd go towards the gritty side and maybe slap a reverb with a slight modulation or use a distortion/saturator instead of vinyl crackles. And then I'd rework the hi hats and maybe the bass.

>>70752582
>little le weightless
I didn't mean to write that >le. I'm not a memer I swear

>>70752384
Don't forget to buy a Push

Maybe musics not my thing.. fml
https://clyp.it/bzjc4oww

Any production tips? How do I get rid of the nasal sound off the acid synth?

>>70752768
>Any production tips
You're not doing anything completely wrong or terrible, but what I will say is that your song could use some space. Use some reverb and maybe a pad to push things outwards a bit. I'm not familiar with acid so I don't know if they like using pads, so double check and feel things out. Your kicks could use a little oomph and there's a billion ways to achieve that so maybe watch a couple youtube vids
For the nasally sound I'm not 100% certain. Check the resonance of the filters or if you have an EQ if the higher mids are boosted or anything like that
Overall it sounds damn promising, just keep working and practicing

>>70752899
OMG

Those little fuck ups you hear in the middle of the riff.. My bad. Those are arpeggiated notes and they fuck it up if i hit render and dont just record the thing while it's playing.. sorry i'll see if i can upload a better version

thanks for the advice. i really needed to hear this right now

>>70752899
i just found out it was this flanger that was making the nasal sounding noise and i turned that off

>>70752958
>i'll see if i can upload a better version
I'll wait

>>70752582
>opening sample/synth (I dont know which it is) has a chorus or phaser on it
It was izotope vinyl, pitch mod. I bet it was probably overkill. Thanks for both posts anon super helpful of someone on this site to actually explain themselves every now and then.

>>70753065
here it is

https://clyp.it/jp1wi2op

>>70753235
i just turned up the kicks a little bit andi added some reverb to the.. well you'll notice

perfectly not releasable but it is something i guess

>>70753109
I'm gonna start getting into my own productions over the next months so I'll be in these threads more often, just always practice and be open for coaching/criticism
>>70753235
This actually sounds pretty damn good. Not lying.
Experiment with changing the sound of the main synth. It would definitely benefit from some beefiness, and synthesis is where most producers make their own signature sound. Also, seeing as this is dance music, try to imagine how someone would actually dance to it. Little one offs and things to change up the beat can help A LOT. You already understand this (the little jangles/bells in the track) but keep improving that strength of yours.
Also mixing. Mixing will make a 5/10 track sound like a 10/10. As you get more and more comfortable with production make sure to start practicing mixing

>>70753516
how would you say i can make this longer? 3 minutes is not really that good imo.. maybe like 6-7 minutes long?

also what do you mean the main synth? do you mean like the riff, like the main riff? or is there something else im missing? i can change the tone of it i guess but honestly the main riff or synth is just waspXT but i'll definitely experiment with it some more

>>70750982
Does this sound like brostep, bro?
https://clyp.it/yo3aj114

>>70750369
Thanks for your feedback, I added more bass and a buildup. Want me to give you feedback on any of your stuff?

>>70753516
>https://clyp.it/jp1wi2op

thanks for your feedback btw :) i'll experiment with it some more and post back results here sometime in the future

>>70753606
>how would you say i can make this longer
Go and listen to some dance songs and check out how they distribute the sections in their songs. Intro, Dance Section, Breakdown, Dance Section, Refrain, Outro/Ending: those sorts of things. There's a bunch of ways to do it and that's ok because it gives you room to experiment and learn!
And yeah, I mean the main riff part. I'm not savvy with waspXT but definitely learn how to use it. Also learning one synth will help you learn others, they all share similarities.
You should a saturator and/or distortion vst too. Their pretty simple to utilize and learn, and they can really help make the track sound better overall when applied to your synths. You can also apply them in small amount to drums
I have to go to bed now though, but KEEP PRACTICING! Also don't be afraid to watch some youtube tutorials on various things, they can be helpful

>>70753792
thanks!

>>70753637
>feedback on any of your stuff?
>>70751369 is me

>>70752747
lol do you ever run out of stupid things to get triggered by?

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>>70754149

lads, this is very boring isn't it?
https://clyp.it/cj3klyd4

I just bought Superior Drummer and have no clue what I'm doing. Playing with a real e-kit btw.

does anybody have some basic tutorial links/vids?

>>70755082
if you want me to check you out don´t start with calling it boring

http://www.factmag.com/2017/02/02/faderfox-pc44-midi-controller/
>$600 for a bunch of knobs
why is it so much?

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https://www.kvraudio.com/kvr-developer-challenge/2016/#dc16-12774

>>70758652
that's literally one of the most annoying things about being around a drumset lol

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>>70758652
Hey look that guy who's always complaining about not being able to do microtuning in a daw could use this

Anyone done syntorial

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so guys i had IM live like month ago and now i´d have chance to see dash berlin / benny bennassi or paul van dyk and tiesto, they play on different nights. worth 60€ or should i save my cash?

oh yeah and here´s the beat i´ve been making. ambient intro into a memetrap beat, feedback would be great coz then i know what to change before playing stuff live

https://clyp.it/rst2axop

>>70758924
no, but you can learn how to use a synth in less than an hour desu, theres old videos from some synth school in new york that used to get linked alot, if you're interested in those.

>>70744825
i really want that girl to bounce on my dic

any /modular/ here?

how do i get into it? where do i start? do i really have to know voltages?

>>70758924
i have it sitting on my computer but haven't done it, maybe i should do it today

https://clyp.it/arpvx5w0

how's this guys?

>>70749867
if you don't have the bulk of your kick drum and most of your bass in mono your mixes probably suck.

you can add stereo effects to the top end and midrange of either but you'd need to separate the frequency bands into different tracks. Reverb, chorus, or other stereo widening effects sound shit on low frequencies that should remain mono. We cannot perceive a sound's motion or placement very well in the low frequencies so while a high frequency pad would sound wide and full with lots of detail and added dimension, a bass would sound smeared and phasey, because it lacks the unity of both speakers, it loses its phantom center. We don't gain any relevant stereo information because we can't perceive down there. So all you're doing essentially with your lows and low mids in stereo, is weakening them by applying differences in both channels that phase cancel.