WIP Feedback? New Producer

[DyCastMusic]

Good afternoon everyone,

I started dipping my toes into producing earlier this year. Currently working on my 6th or 7th attempt at a track, and hoping to actually finish it.

I've uploaded a clip of the track, it's only a snippet of the first 1/2 of the track (before the breakdown). This is still rough, but I would love to get some feedback in case there's things I need to fix or tweak heavily before continuing. I'd rather nip any issues in the bud earlier rather than later. Any insight is very much appreciated!

Good to meet you all!

December Project Clip

Trance/Tech/Prog

on.soundcloud.com

 

[Jetflag]

Good to meet you and welcome to the forum,

for a 7th attempt at producing i'd say this is pretty good! you clearly seem to be going for a more uplifting style and manage to pick samples and sounds that suit that particular niche quite well.


your mixing/mastering is still quite rough, but this is a skill that, for ears, usually takes a while to develop, even with the right equipment so i'm not going to comment to harshly on that.

one thing I would focus on for this production for now is the fx/ transition pieces/ effects /crashes ffcts etc. and maybe post the whole arrangement as its a bit hard to judge now. it starts with 6 kickdrums, then a roll, and then the sub bass kicks in.. which is fine and all but i now have no idea how the track starts or builds.

nice job overall (Y)

 

[Hensmon]

I enjoyed listening to that. It has a modern and clean feel, but doesn't go into steroid territory and the synths sound nice. To some degree it has a classic touch. For 7th attempt it is really good. I like the melody you have now, but see it more as a build-up melody. I am hoping your full version moves into its next direction when the breakdown and rest of the track follows. Otherwise the track might feel a little safe and repetitive, so I would reccommened trying to continue to build it up and find ways to change direction, even if it is just subtle. Nice one!

 

[DyCastMusic]

Good to meet you and welcome to the forum,

for a 7th attempt at producing i'd say this is pretty good! you clearly seem to be going for a more uplifting style and manage to pick samples and sounds that suit that particular niche quite well.


your mixing/mastering is still quite rough, but this is a skill that, for ears, usually takes a while to develop, even with the right equipment so i'm not going to comment to harshly on that.

one thing I would focus on for this production for now is the fx/ transition pieces/ effects /crashes ffcts etc. and maybe post the whole arrangement as its a bit hard to judge now. it starts with 6 kickdrums, then a roll, and then the sub bass kicks in.. which is fine and all but i now have no idea how the track starts or builds.

nice job overall (Y)

I would actually be open to hearing about my mix issues. 100% it's just gonna take time, but if you have certain critiques or tips, I'd love to hear them honestly.

Also, can you elaborate on the fx/transition stuff? Is it too much, too loud? What exactly is your suggestion?

 

[DyCastMusic]

I enjoyed listening to that. It has a modern and clean feel, but doesn't go into steroid territory and the synths sound nice. To some degree it has a classic touch. For 7th attempt it is really good. I like the melody you have now, but see it more as a build-up melody. I am hoping your full version moves into its next direction when the breakdown and rest of the track follows. Otherwise the track might feel a little safe and repetitive, so I would reccommened trying to continue to build it up and find ways to change direction, even if it is just subtle. Nice one!

Thank you, that's encouraging! And yeah, this is all just a buildup essentially. The second melody that comes in around the 2:30 mark (the sort of "call and response section) is going the be the main riff/melody for the climax. I'm still messing with the structure, but wanted to get the buildup at least decent sounding first. I dislike the idea of "finishing" a track and then having to go back and fix a million things wrong with it. Rather get a little section somewhat solid and then wrapping up the rest.

 

[Jetflag]

Also, can you elaborate on the fx/transition stuff? Is it too much, too loud? What exactly is your suggestion?

When a section of the song changes or a new element is introduced, I would suggest making more use of sweeps, reversed cymbals, crashes etc. And other “transition guiders” that you often hear in uplifting trance of this type

 

[bolledimusica]

Good afternoon everyone,

I started dipping my toes into producing earlier this year. Currently working on my 6th or 7th attempt at a track, and hoping to actually finish it.

I've uploaded a clip of the track, it's only a snippet of the first 1/2 of the track (before the breakdown). This is still rough, but I would love to get some feedback in case there's things I need to fix or tweak heavily before continuing. I'd rather nip any issues in the bud earlier rather than later. Any insight is very much appreciated!

Good to meet you all!

December Project Clip

Trance/Tech/Prog

on.soundcloud.com

welcome here and bravo for this work, i think it's good the bank sound is nice, good quality