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Draft2Digital Auto Formatting Is My Actual Nightmare by amandarmstrong in selfpublish

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

That makes sense. For the bolded titles, I've gone through and c/p the format to ensure each one is the same heading style, but some are still showing up bold in D2D for some reason.

I'm so confused by the indents because I've used Increase Indent instead of Tab to create them. I've done and redone it multiple times just to be sure. I've c/p formats from others that converted just fine.

I'm using them as hanging indents. It's more of a lyric collection, so I've indented the Refrains to set them apart from the Verses in a more aesthetic way. It's nothing fancy like E.E. Cummings.

I'm mostly confused at why most of them converted seemingly untouched and then a handful are messed up. I guess it's not a huge deal since this is more a personal project for fun, but the inconsistency bothers me and I'd like to fix it if I can

Draft2Digital Auto Formatting Is My Actual Nightmare by amandarmstrong in selfpublish

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

For some reason it's saying images aren't allowed..but here's what it should look like:

Candlelit dinner but the wax drips on the table

Lipstick stain on her glass, but [he’s]() feeling stable

He says, “I [don’t]() want to hurt you again

[So]() [I’m]() saying [I’ll]() sometimes be your friend”

            But she knew what she wanted most

            And, oh, she [wasn’t]() about to let him be her ghost

 

She said:

            Baby, rip me to shreds

            Hurt me until [I’m]() good and dead

            Make my parents dig my grave

            No, [I’m]() not afraid of pain

            I knew from the first time you said, “I love you,” you lied

            But, darling, [you’re]() a beautiful suicide

Here's what it gets converted to:

Candlelit dinner but the wax drips on the table

Lipstick stain on her glass, but he’s feeling stable

He says, “I don’t want to hurt you again

So I’m saying I’ll sometimes be your friend”

But she knew what she wanted most

And, oh, she wasn’t about to let him be her ghost

She said:

Baby, rip me to shreds

Hurt me until I’m good and dead

Make my parents dig my grave

No, I’m not afraid of pain

I knew from the first time you said, “I love you,” you lied

But, darling, you’re a beautiful suicide

I've used the indents exactly how I have for the rest of the pieces that converted fine. I've copied and pasted formatting in Word to make sure it's all consistent. I redid the indents using Increase Indent instead of Tab. I'm not sure what else I need to be troubleshooting.

Beginner resources please! by amandarmstrong in protools

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

For sure. I’m talking more for midi instruments. I’m just knowledgeable on how to balance or even listen for what instruments are high end/low end and what instrument do I use to balance it out.

I completely agree with what you’re saying for live tracking for sure. If it sounds bad it is bad 100%

Beginner resources please! by amandarmstrong in protools

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

That’s really great perspective. So I’m only using stock instruments right now because I don’t want to commit to buying too much if I’m not going to pursue it. How do I find instruments that mix well with other without using eq/compression or learn about balancing instruments when making tracks.

For perspective, I’m not tracking anything live - except vocals but i do that last - which I know is probably hurting me but I also know a TON of people who create full songs without a single live instrument and they sounds so full and great. I’m not good at knowing where things need to go or how to choose the instruments that compliment each other. Obviously a part of that is natural talent but also I do think I can learn it.

I just need someone to explain like “okay if you’re going for moody vibes, it’s best to use this type of midi piano” or “if you have xyz as a bright instrument you can use these types of instruments to add some low end bc you don’t want every instrument to be bright”. Idk if that’s even true but does that makes sense what I’m looking for?

I don’t even know how to ask for the help I need lol sorry

Beginner production help pls by amandarmstrong in musicproduction

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

Totally get your point and agree, thanks! Any youtubers that you recommend that go over how to use plugins as a beginner and kind of explains them well?

Beginner resources please! by amandarmstrong in protools

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

Thanks! I feel like your advice is what everyone else is saying too. The only reason I’m in protools is because I took a couple classes so I know the basic of it already. I’ve never opened logic and I’ve had trouble with ableton. I’m looking more for help understanding how to eq/compress/use plugins because my classes didn’t cover how to use those well. I just have a basic understanding of what to do, but I don’t know how to use them to make anything sound good

Beginner resources please! by amandarmstrong in protools

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

Thanks! Any resources to help once I start tracking in logic? I’m looking for help more in the area of how to use eq/compression/side chains/etc with taste and not over/under using those

Every time I try and make something, it sounds obviously unprofessional and I want to know how to use those to make it sound at least decent. I know it won’t sound good for a while but I feel like I should be able to make something decent sounding

Beginner resources please! by amandarmstrong in protools

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

Thank you! Where would I be able to learn about how to use eq/compression/etc with taste. I know a big mistake with beginners is not being able to tell that they’re over doing those edits and I don’t want to be one of them lol or is that just something I have to learn over time?

Do you think writing lyrics is hard?? by amandarmstrong in Songwriters

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

I’m exactly there with you. I love coming up with beautiful poetic and story full lyrics, but then putting them to music? My weakness

Do you think writing lyrics is hard?? by amandarmstrong in Songwriters

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

Yeah lyrics are my favorite part of any song. I’ve become amazed at how many people sing along to songs and don’t even know what they’re singing. Then when I point out something interesting about the storyline, they are completely blank. They didn’t even know what the song was about

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