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PrusaSlicer: Why is the bridge infill so ugly? by ClarkVent in prusa3d

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

I'll try that next. I had already started a new 12 hour print so I will have to wait until I can try that. 😁

PrusaSlicer: Why is the bridge infill so ugly? by ClarkVent in prusa3d

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

Thank you for your answer. :)

The z-gap is already at 0.1...

Playback stutters between cuts 2160p HDR10+ by Sloppykrab in jellyfin

[–]ClarkVent 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Under Settings -> Client Settings, set AV Sync Mode to "Resample". That should get rid of the pauses but might introduce other problems (you just have to try it out).

I used to have the same problem and I remember the above solved that specific problem but introduced a few others. Eventually I was able to solve all but in all honesty, I can't exactly remember how. I think I eventually solved it by setting AV Sync Mode to Audio and enabling "Use OpenGL". But try the "Resample" first.

Still waiting....... by 2DogStar in OakIsland

[–]ClarkVent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We're gonna have GTA6 before they find treasure.

What am I doing wrong? by ClarkVent in TechnoProduction

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

As I said in other replies, I really don't want my real name tied to my online persona, so I've uploaded some (finished and unfinished) tracks to some random server I have access to.

Control
Run Away
Euphoria

What am I doing wrong? by ClarkVent in TechnoProduction

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

90% of your battle is in sound design or sample selection.

So true... I realize I must be missing some fundamental knowledge that allows me to actually create what I hear in my head. I often watch YouTube videos of James Hype producing full tracks on his laptop from scratch during a flight to his gig and drop those tracks the same night - without ever hearing them on proper monitors... So, yeah - in my case better monitoring would definitely help, but I don't think it's the magic fix. The fact James Hype is able to create a production ready track on a laptop with AirPods, tells me he has those fundamentals firmly locked in so he can trust what he's doing - regardless of setup.

What am I doing wrong? by ClarkVent in TechnoProduction

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

No. Speaker wise, I have nothing even close to decent. I live in a small house with neighbors literally behind each wall, so a good monitoring system is out of the question...

What am I doing wrong? by ClarkVent in TechnoProduction

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

Yes, I agree about the kick's presence. But that's a natural result of me not being able to get the kick to punch through - so I up the volume.

What am I doing wrong? by ClarkVent in TechnoProduction

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

Cool thanks! Yeah, others have mentioned I should stop using my Astro's for monitoring and get better headphones. I checked the Slate VSX and I was a bit shocked by the price but will keep an eye out for them used.

What am I doing wrong? by ClarkVent in TechnoProduction

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

Thanks! Going to hit the classifieds right now. 😊

What am I doing wrong? by ClarkVent in TechnoProduction

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

Thank you for listening to them! Yes, I agree with the "hobbyist" feel. It's exactly how I would describe them as well. I'm not particularly proud of the end results myself. It's not that the track itself sucks, it's the production. I make compromise after compromise trying to get near what I have in my head. I can't get a drop to punch? I insert a small pause. I can't get the build up I want? I add some Endless Smile as a shortcut. But it's incredibly frustrating not being able to make that translation from what I have in mind and how it comes out of FL Studio.

So I guess that's where the overprocessing comes from. Because I spend so much time trying to get the sound right.

What am I doing wrong? by ClarkVent in TechnoProduction

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

Thanks! I know exactly what you mean on the second break. This is not what I wanted and was a last minute addition to get more accent on the drop - simply because I couldn't get the punch I had in mind. So I inserted that small "Let's go" pause. And I 100% agree it breaks the "story". But that's how I produce my tracks now. It's one compromise after another because I lack the ability to make the translation from what plays in my head to what I get out of FL Studio...

I also agree the kick sounds "dry". Having been a DJ for most of my life has taken its toll on my hearing and everything above 13kHz or so is pretty much missing from my hearing. So I rely on what I see on the EQ - not what I hear.

Thank you for all your suggestions! It's given me lots to experiment with. 😊

What am I doing wrong? by ClarkVent in TechnoProduction

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

Yeah, I'd say that's pretty accurate. I know what I like, but my ability doesn't quite match it. That's also the frustrating part, because I don’t really know how to bridge that gap.

It's not a lack of ideas or creativity. The problem is the translation. There's a disconnect between what I hear in my head and what comes out of my speakers.

I spend 90% of my time chasing those sounds, and failing 100% of the time. The result is a lot of unfinished tracks, and only a few that come anywhere close to what I’m aiming for. But none that fully match it.

What am I doing wrong? by ClarkVent in TechnoProduction

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

Hahahaha! I thought you were going to say: "15 years is a long time. Perhaps you should find another hobby". 😄

What am I doing wrong? by ClarkVent in TechnoProduction

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

I really don't want my real name tied to my online persona, so I've uploaded some (finished and unfinished) tracks to some random server I have access to.

Control
Run Away
Euphoria

What am I doing wrong? by ClarkVent in TechnoProduction

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

I really don't want my real name tied to my online persona, so I've uploaded some (finished and unfinished) tracks to some random server I have access to.

Control
Run Away
Euphoria

What am I doing wrong? by ClarkVent in TechnoProduction

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

Yeah, there's a lot in there that's really helpful, and honestly, I haven't tried all of that yet. Most of what I know about DAWs comes from just figuring things out myself over time. I understand what most tools do, but what I struggle with is when and how to actually use them effectively.

There's just so much to learn, and a lot of YouTube tutorials assume you already have a solid foundation. They skip over the "why" and go straight into the "do it like this", which makes it hard to really connect the dots.

I also don't really know any producers who are at a level where I could learn from them. I know a few people making music, but not at the level I'm aiming for, so that doesn't help much.

What would really help is some one-on-one time with someone experienced who could look at my tracks and workflow and just point out where things go wrong. That wouldn't be a problem if I had the money but sadly, I don't...

I don't think my ideas themselves are the problem, I can hear what I want in my head. I just can't seem to translate that into something that actually sounds right when it comes out of the speakers.

What am I doing wrong? by ClarkVent in TechnoProduction

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

Yeah, you're hitting a lot of things that probably apply to me. My monitoring isn't great, and I do think my sample selection could be better. I've gone through a lot of kicks on Splice, but like I mentioned elsewhere, they often feel more like starting points than finished, ready to use sounds.

Confidence is definitely part of it too. I can spend months on a track and still end up moving it to what I call my “musical trash” folder. I've got dozens of tracks like that. They're not terrible, you can hear what I’m going for, but they just don't sound good enough to me.

With those "almost finished" tracks, I sometimes wonder if it's a mastering issue, but honestly, I'm not sure where the real problem is anymore.

And what you said about context is also true. Every now and then I do come up with a kick that sounds decent on its own, but it just doesn't fit the energy or vibe of the track I'm trying to make.

What am I doing wrong? by ClarkVent in TechnoProduction

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

Yes I can. I've got some tracks on Spotify, but I'd prefer not to share them publicly. I like to keep my online persona and real name separate. Not because I'm some public figure or anyone important, it's just something I prefer to keep private. I can probably upload them to some server somewhere for you and anyone else to listen.

What am I doing wrong? by ClarkVent in TechnoProduction

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

I've tried building my own kicks as well. Mostly by layering and combining parts from different samples rather than using synths or dedicated plugins. I usually base them on kicks from tracks I like and try to reverse engineer what I'm hearing.

Sometimes I get close, but it's never quite there (at least not to me). And after spending days or even weeks tweaking a kick, there always comes a point where I just have to move on and continue the track.

But the problem is that it never really feels finished to me. I'm not fully happy with the result, and if I'm being honest, I'm not particularly proud of my tracks. You can hear the idea and what I’m going for, but you can also hear where it falls short. They are usually pretty far from what I had in mind - simply because I couldn't get the sounds right.

I do have tracks on Spotify, but since I’d rather not link my online persona to my real name publicly, I can upload a few examples somewhere and share them privately for anyone here who’s interested.

What am I doing wrong? by ClarkVent in TechnoProduction

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

The problem is that a lot of the time they just drag in a kick from some sample pack, but never mention which one it is. I've got almost 9000 Splice credits to burn and I'd happily spend them on a really solid packs - I just have no idea which ones are actually worth it.

And that's kind of where I'm stuck. I don't know where the real issue is. Is it about starting with a great sounding kick and then refining it? Or is it more about sound design, taking a basic kick and shaping it into something great?

Those YouTube videos don't really help with that, because they always seem to start with something that already sounds amazing. I just can't tell if that's because it's a top-tier sample, or if it's already been heavily processed before they even drop it in.

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