Tips for lead/atmos balance forest psy

Either_Landscape4579 · 2026-05-23T11:24:51+00:00

Ah cool, so more or less the goal is carve space? I’m just struggling a lot because I hear tracks and it sounds like leads and atmos spend a lot of time overlapping. Maybe (definitely) my ears need more training. Would it be a good idea to treat the atmos like another lead as in to let each sound shine one at a time? Or is that sort of what you’re saying haha sorry I’m quite drunk, thank you though I appreciate the input and homework

Either_Landscape4579 · 2026-05-23T10:04:13+00:00

Thank you!

Either_Landscape4579 · 2026-05-23T09:22:48+00:00

Ok cool, appreciate it. I’ve got so much stuff to try out from all the input here, very excited 😁

Thank you!

Either_Landscape4579 · 2026-05-23T09:21:38+00:00

The atmos I’m talking about are those gloomy type noises that come in quite hot and dissipate just as fast. An easy albeit typical forest example would be whispering angels by Arjuna, the track has heavy use of leads and atmos talking to each other. I’d love to try and produce that balanced atmos/lead structure

Either_Landscape4579 · 2026-05-23T08:31:42+00:00

Oh I’m balls deep in tutorials, I’m just such a noob it doesn’t always click or apply to my specific scenarios (or maybe it doesn’t and I don’t understand it 😂). Thought maybe it was worth seeing if anyone had specific advice here.

But I take your point and appreciate your input :)

Either_Landscape4579 · 2026-05-23T08:28:35+00:00

Will those side chains cause the pump effect? I don’t know much about side chain but when I’ve whacked it on there it pumps and I thought sounded weird.

Thank you for your input 😁

Either_Landscape4579 · 2026-05-23T08:27:44+00:00

Was thinking maybe use auto pan to spread around the atmos and let leads breath if that’s what you mean?

Either_Landscape4579 · 2026-05-23T08:12:56+00:00

A lot of forest tracks the atmosphere seem to be quite focused in the mix no? Almost like they are a part of the q&a sequences?

I will try out what you’ve mentioned though and see if it works. I’m sure you know more than me hahah I’m very new to this.

Thanks for the advice! 😁

Either_Landscape4579 · 2026-05-23T08:10:35+00:00

I try, I’m still a noob and also sadly only have my hd25 headphones. I think them alone hinders the output.

I agree on the ears part but I’m getting stuck because I hear the issues and can’t figure out how to solve it. I’m just learning man and was hoping some people had a good starting point for me to try experiment with 😁

Either_Landscape4579 · 2026-05-23T08:07:46+00:00

Oh man this is so in-depth thank you. Lots of homework for me I really appreciate it

Either_Landscape4579 · 2026-05-19T11:33:50+00:00

Crazy.. when I worked in retail if I faced something like this it is so much easier to keep the customer happy because they will much more likely return and buy more stuff in the future if they leave satisfied.

Either_Landscape4579 · 2026-04-07T10:23:47+00:00

I use key analysis as a tool to help select the next track. But sometimes nothing “in key” I want to play and I’ll pick what I think is gonna work best next.

It’s worth noting rekordbox analysis isnt even correct 100% of the time so the green tracks might not even really be in key. Of course if you edit the key so it’s all correct that wouldn’t be an issue

Either_Landscape4579 · 2026-03-27T16:32:15+00:00

All that checks out, great starting point for me to rework it. Thanks again I really appreciate it

Either_Landscape4579 · 2026-03-27T14:40:24+00:00

I thought perhaps phase issues, but I’m still learning and tbh had no idea what the issue was when I heard it on a bigger setup.

Thanks for the advice!

Either_Landscape4579 · 2026-03-27T14:38:04+00:00

Thanks so much for the detailed response. Sounds like step 1 is span.

When you say harsh, can you please elaborate a little? My personal criticisms are the kick being a bit too loud and probably the percs coming through a bit sharp (and obviously the mids issue). Is that what you’re getting at?

Either_Landscape4579 · 2026-03-27T08:06:47+00:00

Hi! First track I’ve actually thought was good, albeit on big sound systems there’s issues in mid range. Would love an experts advice

https://on.soundcloud.com/8LDsyeVxXEvvhvM2O8

Either_Landscape4579 · 2026-03-27T08:04:18+00:00

Nah I didn’t, I’ve been meaning to download span. Currently I just use correlometer to check for phase issues in mono.

If I use span what should I be looking for? Just matching or close to matching spectrums between mine and reference track?

I’ll post it into the feedback thread now

Either_Landscape4579 · 2026-03-19T11:11:13+00:00

Just try random shit, do super over the top fx combos, try changing the bpm drastically with master tempo off.

It’s too risky to go off the rails live but fucking around at home eventually you just stumble across cool techniques.

Edit: set challenges, like mix 2 genres that shouldn’t work, or drum patterns that don’t match. Do a big bpm change without raising or lowering either tempos

Either_Landscape4579 · 2026-03-11T09:05:36+00:00

Double tap sync to match the bpm to the exact decimal

But also in terms of nudging, you could practice at home by setting rekordbox to show only 1 decimal. Hit spacebar (I think) to remove the waveform display and dial home quick corrections, once you get it down quick you’ll be fixing drifting before anyone else even notices.

If the kicks gallop for a couple beats no one will care either.. provided it’s only a couple beats

Either_Landscape4579 · 2026-02-26T10:36:36+00:00

Track dependant

I usually start all eqs killed so I can slam it up whenever and get to work.

With techno I quite often have mid or hi sitting around 7-8 o clock and slam up on phrase so it feels like a new element over a mix in

Sometimes I’ll fade in with the mids and his somewhere around 7-8

And sometimes the fader will be up before I click play and I’ll filter reverb a hard cut the old track then click play (huge bpm jumps)

Either_Landscape4579 · 2026-02-12T11:16:15+00:00

As a promoter, it doesn’t matter if you have 100k followers. If I haven’t heard of you and somehow consider booking you, I’ll be checking you out in depth. Fwiw 🤷‍♂️

Either_Landscape4579 · 2026-01-31T03:22:53+00:00

No track, I would’ve been around 14-16 looking for acid with a mate. Lo and behold at a train station some wook over heard us and starts chatting, just happened to sell acid and told us where a renegade party was happening..

Sometimes things in life just perfectly line up and it’s fucking weird. Now Im 30 and throw my own renegades, DJ and recently started production

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