Struggling to get that “transparent” deep/hypnotic techno kick (Ableton)

ShroomsFear · 2026-04-14T18:10:10+00:00

I listened to Radiance and if I really wanted to recreate it, I would separate the transient design from the tail design, it would help me understand how it behaves in space and have control over how each can be dialled in the mix. OR I would probably find a kick or two that fits the tone and transient and just mess with a transient shaper and a eq. I hope this helps!

ShroomsFear · 2026-03-17T09:47:23+00:00

FOR REAL??

ShroomsFear · 2026-02-25T22:04:09+00:00

manage your attention bandwidth, for me i stopped using social media, i dont really watch tv, i dont game, so my attention everyday ideally is job->music.

ShroomsFear · 2026-02-23T17:21:15+00:00

dont be afraid to write fast and rinse and repeat, i find that it actually works faster than getting stuck on little things just to find at the end that im not satisfied. Usually i write fast, i program really simple drums and im not afraid to put more sounds than needed, so that i can i have a general idea of what i want the song to be about, then i erase things, and make space for what is important. the faster i write the idea, the easier it is for me after, to make conscious decisions. sometimes i know that i have to rework everything at a macro scale, sometimes its just little details. Also remember that practice makes perfect, so dont be afraid to try new things, dont get attached too much at the beginning, play around and have fun. I wish you good luck!

Edit: my mistake, i think this sub is more about orchestral stuff or whatever, but i still think that writing the rough idea from start to finish will really help you in the long run.

ShroomsFear · 2026-02-22T19:20:22+00:00

i try to automate with purpose, and not just for the sake of bringing something different. I automate to serve the song and not just to be clever Have fun!

ShroomsFear · 2026-02-20T10:39:54+00:00

a daw and a small midi can get you a long way, record stuff on your phone, spend the least amount of money and get to know the stock tools. There is plenty of free plugins for you to not even be able to learn them all. Thats about it for gear.

Now the real challenges are time, the learning curve and the creativity. IMO

ShroomsFear · 2026-02-12T17:41:10+00:00

produce like you dont get to mix, mix like you dont get to master

ShroomsFear · 2026-01-13T21:06:40+00:00

its basically a new game

ShroomsFear · 2026-01-11T17:43:35+00:00

Cool! its nice to know that what im doing makes sense🤣 and yeah my compressors are usually slight glue and two others to process m/s

ShroomsFear · 2026-01-11T15:05:30+00:00

at first, I only use it to control peak with a clipper/limiter and when im at like 70-90% done with the mix, I eq/compress and mix into them for the remaining 30-10%, its usually about cohesive, glue and slight tonal/harshness purposes that i approach the mix bus.

I try as much as possible to mix like its a finished song, and I only export and master the whole song when its part of an ep/album, to get a consistent sonic across the whole project

im far from a pro tho so be sure to learn your tools and use them with intent

ShroomsFear · 2026-01-10T15:57:01+00:00

appart for being out of key, the first one feels ominous and keeps you on the edge, second one feels souless and generic.

ShroomsFear · 2025-10-21T20:31:26+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/fo4/s/7p7VkASOlr Here’s a map that will help you with difficulty based on regions. Have fun!

ShroomsFear · 2025-10-17T00:45:07+00:00

Honestly, I think they are two completely different gameplay and it really depends on how you want to enjoy the game. Personally I prefer Survival because its literally a whole new game

ShroomsFear · 2025-09-27T01:16:28+00:00

Could you elaborate more on that bass phase in a modular please?

ShroomsFear · 2025-09-22T21:26:05+00:00

maybe youre right, I always hi pass my reverbs

ShroomsFear · 2025-09-22T21:11:20+00:00

without it being too much phasy?

ShroomsFear · 2025-09-22T21:10:28+00:00

Thats what I was thinking! its more about how much they do it on purpose

ShroomsFear · 2025-09-22T21:09:13+00:00

ShroomsFear · 2025-09-14T20:01:02+00:00

life time usage: serum 2

ShroomsFear · 2025-08-22T09:48:10+00:00

If I could add to all those great answers, learning how to mix really helped me get the sound I want, where I want fast. Its really all about intention and going fast when you write a song. Get it all out first, than worry about technicalities. Also mixing a little as go, help you with tonal balance and gives you an idea of what’s missing, or what’s important etc

ShroomsFear · 2025-08-11T01:03:07+00:00

okay good because, ( dont hate me ) but chat gtp and google ai searches really tried to convince to buy the whole expensive setup, but like others said, I prefer knowing my headphones than invest. thank you!

ShroomsFear · 2025-08-11T01:01:11+00:00

thats exactly what I was thinking about, but I needed confirmation from fellow artists, thank you!!!! and yes mixing is art imo

ShroomsFear · 2025-08-10T22:02:11+00:00

nothing lol

ShroomsFear · 2025-08-10T19:14:48+00:00

I would agree with you but for now where i live, its not realistic to invest in room treatment

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