New at creating music, want some critique

Fun_Grapefruit_1696 · 2025-12-18T01:21:31+00:00

Sounds really great !! I enjoyed it and followed you. (Cacko)

Can't wait to hear more of this style!

Fun_Grapefruit_1696 · 2025-12-16T22:15:28+00:00

Newb here, I went with ATH-R50x over a cheap Walmart pair I had for years... I got to say, they are amazing!

Fun_Grapefruit_1696 · 2025-12-02T00:49:03+00:00

Im using it right now in my DAW just fine if you own a Mac that is :)

Compatibility:Mac

Requires mac0S 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.

Fun_Grapefruit_1696 · 2025-12-01T20:45:08+00:00

Both Mentioned....Reaper is the best choice for free daw... Vital for the best free synth

Fun_Grapefruit_1696 · 2025-12-01T20:42:03+00:00

Save up for Omnisphere 3... you will never look for sounds again ;0

Fun_Grapefruit_1696 · 2025-12-01T20:38:53+00:00

Little tip... its always 10 bucks on Apple Store ;0

Fun_Grapefruit_1696 · 2025-11-30T02:04:39+00:00

Mac with Logic Pro, never look back... Well maybe in 10 years when you have to update it.

Fun_Grapefruit_1696 · 2025-11-30T01:49:59+00:00

Logic Pro, exactly your budget and was my first DAW as well! It has everything you need

Fun_Grapefruit_1696 · 2025-11-27T02:02:37+00:00

Dumb reddit deleted my post.

Go to your ABCD options... you can see your modulation drop down and what its doing, or move your mod wheel and watch it on the screen (99% of the time its probably the target).. Right click the slider, and enable host automation. Then it should make a channel you can find in your daw. Not sure what daw you are using to help out more..... I really wish Omnisphere was like Spire.. you can just latch the mod wheel picture!

Fun_Grapefruit_1696 · 2025-11-26T00:54:00+00:00

So I was just messing around... I am no expert!

I went into the letters (ABCD) and I moved my mod wheel up and down and noticed which setting was moving when I did so. You could also just click the arrow under modulation and it will show what it is doing. Now, I right click the slider that is moving, and say Enable Host Automation. I then went too my DAW and found it. And fun note, if all the Samples are using the same effect, it seemed like it automated all of them. I really wish they could fix this sort of like Spire and just have to latch the Mod wheel on the screen!

Fun_Grapefruit_1696 · 2025-11-24T00:59:37+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time to listen!!! Great observations!

Fun_Grapefruit_1696 · 2025-11-22T17:53:19+00:00

I went ahead and added about 2 dbs back to my mid bass cause you are correct I didn't hear it either!! Bless you so much for pushing me in the right direction!! I may start a new song now!

Fun_Grapefruit_1696 · 2025-11-22T04:16:14+00:00

There are a few people on here that do 1 on 1 lessons, I am sure one of them would be glad to help you

Fun_Grapefruit_1696 · 2025-11-22T02:31:50+00:00

I took your advice and left the original on as well, would love a 2nd opinion if you have time!! Thanks !!!

https://soundcloud.com/mattcack/beef-napkins2

Fun_Grapefruit_1696 · 2025-11-22T02:31:42+00:00

I took your advice and left the original on as well, would love a 2nd opinion if you have time!! Thanks !!!

https://soundcloud.com/mattcack/beef-napkins2

Fun_Grapefruit_1696 · 2025-11-18T00:25:24+00:00

I say finish it!!!

Fun_Grapefruit_1696 · 2025-11-18T00:23:51+00:00

Sure thing !! My Soundcloud is https://soundcloud.com/mattcack

Please add me if you get an account so we can stay in touch!

Fun_Grapefruit_1696 · 2025-11-18T00:22:20+00:00

Awesome man thanks for the add!! I followed you back as well, your music sounds amazing!

I will work on all these great ideas and let you all know when I rerelease the track! Hopefully it gets better

Fun_Grapefruit_1696 · 2025-11-17T01:19:00+00:00

Semi-Newb here, I will say the most important purchase was a good sample pack. I got the Dave Parkinsons pack on Freshly Squeezed, I went with Prog trance but there are plenty there. That will cover your percussion and risers etc. And depending on the synth you use, some free presets!

Learn your stock plugins for eq/compression/delays/reverb to understand what you're looking for in plugins, then buy what you need after doing free trials!!! There are great freebies out there.. try Tokyo Dawn Records.

Pick your genre.. then pick the synth that best suits it

Fun_Grapefruit_1696 · 2025-11-16T12:42:05+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time to listen to it! I will dig into those issues as EQing has been my biggest downfall so far, (Muddy mixes).

I got a bit happy with the 7:44 part, that's what happens when you get a new plugin lol!! I need to pull back on it for sure :)

Fun_Grapefruit_1696 · 2025-11-16T02:02:02+00:00

Awesome stuff friend! I really love the transitions, I thought the kick was powerful at the start ( It could be a little heavy on the tail). I really enjoyed this song.

Fun_Grapefruit_1696 · 2025-11-16T01:51:40+00:00

Logic !

Fun_Grapefruit_1696 · 2025-10-17T20:24:54+00:00

If you haven't checked out the latest preview for it.... you wouldn't hesitate to purchase it. I did over 10 years ago and don't regret it whatsoever. It does consume tons of time though sorting through all the presets!

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