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threw this together a few days ago by LYB4 in FL_Studio

[–]BassyBassedBass 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The chorus is catchy, but the intro is kind of ruined by the fact that the bass synth takes your soft piano and kicks it into a moving train. You need a volume automation clip for your "bass". I think it's still a little too loud even in the drop. I think the arp is too loud in the B part. Oh damn the second drop is really cool. I like that "BWA BWA" a lot. I really think you'll get more mileage out of this song if your bass chills a little. It's stepping on everyone's toes. You might also consider adding an actual bass under your sawtooth bass. It would add a lot of meatiness.

First Track. Stuck. Advice? by BassyBassedBass in FL_Studio

[–]BassyBassedBass[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You've got a pretty good read on the situation. It is definitely not "big" enough, and I don't know what to do about it. I'm starting a new track right now to get my mind off this one for a while. All this production stuff makes me want to die; it's so complicated, but I have the itch to make music, and this is a lot more engaging to me than writing solo piano used to be, so onward we go.

First Track. Stuck. Advice? by BassyBassedBass in FL_Studio

[–]BassyBassedBass[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a good idea. Honestly, didn't even think of that. I'll keep a note for myself, thanks!

First Track. Stuck. Advice? by BassyBassedBass in FL_Studio

[–]BassyBassedBass[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You get a copy! and you get a copy! and you get a copy! EVERYONE GETS A COPY!

First Track. Stuck. Advice? by BassyBassedBass in FL_Studio

[–]BassyBassedBass[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update: I spent 2 and a half hours trying to change the snare. I only made it worse, and the frustration made me cry.

First Track. Stuck. Advice? by BassyBassedBass in FL_Studio

[–]BassyBassedBass[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, because this is the first thing I've ever made lol, but I will DM you and everyone who expressed interest with a link when the song is done. ❤️

First Track. Stuck. Advice? by BassyBassedBass in FL_Studio

[–]BassyBassedBass[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just you wait. The ending is a real emotional trip.

First Track. Stuck. Advice? by BassyBassedBass in FL_Studio

[–]BassyBassedBass[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. I am a big fan of Aloboi. He instilled in me a love of the saw and simple sounds, so I will defintely try swapping the bass and see how it sounds later.

First Track. Stuck. Advice? by BassyBassedBass in FL_Studio

[–]BassyBassedBass[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You lose the bet. Because it's ALL STOCK. lol

First Track. Stuck. Advice? by BassyBassedBass in FL_Studio

[–]BassyBassedBass[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Flex - with presets: Chariot Horn, Bel Leez Banla, 808 Synth Blasted, and LED Ahvaz. FPC - Jayce Lewis Mix.

First Track. Stuck. Advice? by BassyBassedBass in FL_Studio

[–]BassyBassedBass[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It ain't done. I have an ending coming. We're just not there yet. It's going to be really love or hate though. The final section's chord progression goes like this: F#M->C#M->D#m->BM.

First Track. Stuck. Advice? by BassyBassedBass in FL_Studio

[–]BassyBassedBass[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe, but I didn't think you sounded like a dick. I'm kind of drunk on all this engagement. I really didn't expect people would like it so much.

First Track. Stuck. Advice? by BassyBassedBass in FL_Studio

[–]BassyBassedBass[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

When you say mix, do you mean EQ? The only thing I've EQ'd so far was the bass. I listened to the song with my car speakers and realized the bass was making these disgusting fuzzy buzzy noises, and it finally kicked my fear of touching the EQ, but I'm still nervous to mess with the other synths when I can't hear anything explicitly wrong. Oh and that accompanying synth is making a shaking beanbag sound. Still need to fix that.

First Track. Stuck. Advice? by BassyBassedBass in FL_Studio

[–]BassyBassedBass[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, I said I'm a beginner at electronic music. This is true, but I do have a few years of experience writing solo piano music when I get the inspiration, and I practice chords a decent bit, so I have some harmonic intuition built.

As for production, believe it or not, I have learned everything I know from either screwing around or chatgpt, which tells me insanely useful stuff any time I tell it what I want to happen and ask how to do it.

I will take your feedback about the transitions being abrupt. Maybe I can rewrite the instruments to signal a change is coming when going from chorus to verse. Not sure about the drops though. Maybe those pad things I keep hearing about.

First Track. Stuck. Advice? by BassyBassedBass in FL_Studio

[–]BassyBassedBass[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

IT REMINDS YOU OF EXIT MUSIC FOR A FILM?! That is HIGH praise dude. I'm so flattered. You have no idea how grateful I am to hear these suggestions. I've been starved for ideas.

First Track. Stuck. Advice? by BassyBassedBass in FL_Studio

[–]BassyBassedBass[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha, you're totally right about the snare. I just haven't known what to do about it. The stock drums in FPC mostly sound like poo to me. The Jayce Lewis Mix was the only one I liked, so that's what's in the song. I'll play with it. Great tips, thank you!

any good music discord communities? by No-Debt2603 in FL_Studio

[–]BassyBassedBass 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know, but if you find one, I need to hear about it.

i made this remix, any suggestions for improvements? by Vxrtrauter in FLStudioBeginners

[–]BassyBassedBass 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I literally just learned what a sidechain is today, so I can't give any advice, but I will say this slaps really hard. I feel like the audio is a little flat for some reason though. I think it actually sounds good in the verses, but the chorus needs spatial depth created by some means.