My First Real Attempts @ UK Hardcore - Thoughts?

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Karthy Senior Member United Kingdom 337 posts Joined: Jun, 2011	Posted - 2013/10/28 : 02:24:54 As others have said, very decent considering you have little experience! Mostly though it's down to you. Do you like the tracks the way they are? I could tell you what I would change about them (fatter leads, cymbals too high on Stay, bassier kick drum, making the bass sit much better in the mix) but I mean that's just me. Definately a good start though! My first tracks sounded like shit! hahaha If you have any questions or anything feel free to drop me a message, I'll help out more where I can! :) Alert moderator
SmashingTheSirens Junior Member United Kingdom 126 posts Joined: Mar, 2013	Posted - 2013/10/28 : 07:06:25 Yeah I do do like them, but the more I listen to them the more I would change if I did the tracks again. But you've got to look forward so it's all about trying to get the next track sounding better. One of the things that I am working on is trying to get fatter leads, that seems to be the thing I struggle with the most, but I'm plugging away. And I think I've conquered the bass and symbols. I was using pants speakers and headphones but I've recently upgraded them. And the kick drum I'm split on. When I listen to hardcore on some tracks the kicks are barely recognisable and have very little bass, but on the other hand some have booming kicks. So I guess it's personal preference. Cheers for the comments :-) Alert moderator
Karthy Senior Member United Kingdom 337 posts Joined: Jun, 2011	Posted - 2013/10/28 : 21:47:20 quote: Originally posted by SmashingTheSirens: Yeah I do do like them, but the more I listen to them the more I would change if I did the tracks again. But you've got to look forward so it's all about trying to get the next track sounding better. One of the things that I am working on is trying to get fatter leads, that seems to be the thing I struggle with the most, but I'm plugging away. And I think I've conquered the bass and symbols. I was using pants speakers and headphones but I've recently upgraded them. And the kick drum I'm split on. When I listen to hardcore on some tracks the kicks are barely recognisable and have very little bass, but on the other hand some have booming kicks. So I guess it's personal preference. Cheers for the comments :-) Yeah I think that's just the way it is though, it's exactly the same for me... I could constantly improve a track if I didn't release it and I'd always find improvements over time but it's exactly like you said. Release and make sure you're next tracks even better. If it isn't, you're probably doing something wrong hahaha As for my leads I just layer them up until it sounds fat enough then start hacking away at it to make sure it doesn't overpower the mix but I don't think I follow any set rules when I mix my leads in, it's different for any sound I use. As for the kick drum yeah I know what you mean. It is completely down to preference and also down to the song. I like a bassy kick, and it's usually the way I want to do it in all the tracks I make but some just don't suit it. Alert moderator
AceofSpades_Lorenzo Average Member United States 241 posts Joined: Aug, 2013	Posted - 2013/10/28 : 22:23:16 multiband distortion to bring out the mid-highs then a similar sound underneath it. ;) that'll give you a "phatter lead" Alert moderator
Pure Mad Mental oriental raver Starting Member United Kingdom 17 posts Joined: Oct, 2013	Posted - 2013/11/10 : 19:35:14 ive been attempting to produce for the past 6 months and I cannot make music like this mine just sounds empty and thin most of the time, so nice work man. __________________________________ please ignore my username... it wasn't part of my intentions... Alert moderator
Gisbo Average Member United Kingdom 237 posts Joined: Aug, 2009	Posted - 2013/11/11 : 02:28:15 loving that stay track :) __________________________________ http://www.soundcloud.com/gisbo Alert moderator
Brooky90 Starting Member United Kingdom 14 posts Joined: Nov, 2013	Posted - 2013/11/29 : 17:28:55 I think your tracks are wicked, wish mine were that good lol Alert moderator