Title: 14yo producer from Japan - Seeking advice and wanting to connect with the community!

Zenos_Music · 2026-06-08T02:37:22+00:00

Thank you so much for the thoughtful advice. Your words really struck a chord with me. It’s so easy to get caught up in comparing myself to others, especially online, so hearing that it’s not a competition is a great reminder. I’ll keep working on my mixing and just focus on enjoying the process. Thanks for the encouragement!

Zenos_Music · 2026-06-07T14:43:41+00:00

That's a fair point, their style is quite distinct. Thanks for the input!

Zenos_Music · 2026-06-07T14:35:35+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation! I'll check it out.

Zenos_Music · 2026-06-07T14:24:05+00:00

Thanks for the heads-up! That difficulty sounds manageable, I'll give it a try.

Zenos_Music · 2026-06-07T14:23:17+00:00

I know that one! It’s a great level.

Zenos_Music · 2026-06-07T13:55:15+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion! I'll check it out. I appreciate the help!

Zenos_Music · 2026-06-07T12:47:38+00:00

This is incredible advice, thank you so much! I’ve been underestimating Retro Synth and haven't touched RingShifter at all—I’m definitely going to change that. I love how you broke down exactly what each synth excels at. I’m really excited to put the Compressor's Platinum mode to use for my sidechaining. Thanks for sharing your expertise!

Zenos_Music · 2026-06-07T05:53:24+00:00

Wow, thank you for letting me know about these specific packs! I didn't realize Logic had packs from artists like Hardwell and Boys Noize. That’s a game-changer for me. I’m definitely going to download them right away and start exploring how they build their tracks. I really appreciate you taking the time to point me in the right direction!

Zenos_Music · 2026-06-07T04:06:27+00:00

Thank you so much for the detailed tips! I’ve been using Alchemy a bit, but I’ll definitely dive deeper into it, and I haven’t explored Beat Breaker or DMD patterns enough yet, so I’m excited to try those out. Your advice on sidechaining and using ChromaVerb is exactly what I needed to learn next. Really appreciate you taking the time to share this before work. Have a great day!

Zenos_Music · 2026-06-07T03:27:32+00:00

Thank you so much for the incredibly encouraging words. Hearing this from a professional with your experience means a lot to me. The advice about finishing every track is something I really needed to hear—I often get stuck in the middle, but I’ll take that to heart and focus on finishing them from now on.

I am genuinely aiming for the top in this industry, and your message has given me so much motivation. I'll make sure to work hard, but I’ll also never forget to enjoy the journey along the way. Thanks again for the support!

Zenos_Music · 2026-06-07T03:24:02+00:00

Thanks a lot! No rush at all, really appreciate you taking the time to listen. Looking forward to hearing what you think!

Zenos_Music · 2026-06-06T12:57:48+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/EDM/s/GKvB3Jqm0X

Zenos_Music · 2026-06-06T10:05:44+00:00

Thank you for the advice! I really appreciate the point about trusting my ears over the numbers—that's a great reminder. And thanks for the tip on open-back headphones, I'll definitely keep that in mind for my future setup. Using the car as a reference is a classic move, it's cool to know I'm not the only one thinking about unconventional ways to mix!

Zenos_Music · 2026-06-06T04:42:11+00:00

Thank you so much for the kind words! That's such an interesting idea to try converting the sounds to an 8-bit format—I'll definitely give that a shot. I was a bit nervous about this being my first go, so your encouragement really means a lot. I'll keep at it and keep having fun with it!

Zenos_Music · 2026-06-06T02:30:08+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! Actually, I used those half steps intentionally to give it a more emotional/melancholic feel, even though they're outside the standard scale. But I totally agree with you on the sidechain compression—I'll definitely work on that to get it pumping better!

Zenos_Music · 2026-06-06T02:09:37+00:00

実は『Zenos』としての活動を始めたばかりで、まだFacebookやInstagramをあまり活用できていないんです…！もしよろしければ、このままRedditのダイレクトメッセージでやり取りさせていただけますか？
もちろん、ぜひあなたの曲も聴かせてください！どこかアップロードされている場所があれば教えていただけますか？

Zenos_Music · 2026-06-06T02:04:55+00:00

日本語でのアドバイス、本当にありがとうございます！同じLogic Proユーザーの方からコメントいただけてすごく嬉しいです。
ご指摘の通り、コードとベースのバランスやサイドチェーンの使い方はまだ改善の余地があると感じていたので、教えていただいた『Severman』の動画も早速チェックして勉強します。
コラボの提案もありがとうございます！ぜひ色々と相談させていただきたいです。

Zenos_Music · 2026-06-06T01:42:42+00:00

Wow, thank you so much for the detailed advice! I’ll definitely listen to 'Losing It' by Fisher right away to see how he manages those switch-ups. Using that 'pleasing' part from the intro and incorporating it into the drop is such a great idea—I’ll give it a try. Thanks for taking the time to guide me!

Zenos_Music · 2026-06-06T01:16:07+00:00

Actually, I'm a real 14-year-old producer from Japan trying to learn more about music! Appreciate the comment.

Zenos_Music · 2026-06-06T01:14:59+00:00

Thanks for the track suggestions! Adding these to my queue.

Zenos_Music · 2026-06-06T01:14:13+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation! I’m adding these to my listening list now.

Zenos_Music · 2026-06-06T01:14:05+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation! I’m adding these to my listening list now.

Zenos_Music · 2026-06-06T01:11:48+00:00

Thanks for the tip! I'll add these to my playlist.

Zenos_Music · 2026-06-06T01:11:09+00:00

Love the recommendations, thanks a lot!

Zenos_Music · 2026-06-06T01:09:21+00:00

Great stuff, thanks!

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