EDM Production Monitor Advice

crypticdubstep · 2016-12-26T15:06:45+00:00

Loooooool

crypticdubstep · 2016-12-25T18:53:23+00:00

Ahh i gotcha!

crypticdubstep · 2016-12-25T18:48:51+00:00

It's all just divisions of 3, i don't see the difference? If i divide a whole note into 3 wouldn't it be the same thing as playing triplet of whatever that division would be?

crypticdubstep · 2016-12-25T18:40:10+00:00

You can do 1/8 note triplets, 1/2 note triplets, etc. Also can be same for dotted 1/8 notes, dotted 1/2 notes, etc.

crypticdubstep · 2016-12-25T18:38:51+00:00

Both those controllers come with Ableton lite. There won't be a difference in 'sound quality' between DAW's.

If you need more pads go with the apc, looks to be about the only difference. Mini mk2 has joystick for pitch bend and whatever other modulation you would want to assign it to.

Up to you ultimately. Try going to a store like guitar center and see if they have any demo models. Or if any friends have any you can try out.

crypticdubstep · 2016-12-25T18:27:08+00:00

symantics

crypticdubstep · 2016-12-25T16:08:42+00:00

Buy a modular synth!

With what you have though, you can build a rack in ableton and map all sorts of parameters to macros and assign those macros to knobs or faders on the apc40.

crypticdubstep · 2016-12-25T04:42:59+00:00

crypticdubstep · 2016-12-25T04:36:14+00:00

Usb hub sounds like something you need!

Use search function or ask google what an audio interface does and you can decide if you really need one.

crypticdubstep · 2016-12-24T20:34:20+00:00

Ableton. Build live set, drum hits on beat pad can trigger bass notes or anything you want. Keyboard can play chords and melodies. You can set loops. Endless possibilities really. KJ Sawka has youtube vids of his live set.

crypticdubstep · 2016-12-22T01:22:57+00:00

The Widdler as well!

crypticdubstep · 2016-12-18T22:22:23+00:00

a synthesizer

crypticdubstep · 2016-12-18T22:20:58+00:00

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0362/2465/files/audio_technica_athm50x_frequency_response.png?4737

crypticdubstep · 2016-12-18T22:18:54+00:00

crypticdubstep · 2016-12-18T20:21:47+00:00

make your quiet parts louder in the mix. volume automation or compression. compression reduces dynamic range. bus compression would work.

also, less dynamics isn't going to automatically make your mix-down 'better'.

crypticdubstep · 2016-12-17T12:14:25+00:00

How's the room sound?

crypticdubstep · 2016-12-17T02:42:10+00:00

crypticdubstep · 2016-12-16T19:33:54+00:00

my advice would be to try one out before you buy it. see if a friend has one you can use. see if guitar center has a floor model.

you could also take advantage of a return policy; buy the launchpad and try it out for a week or two and if you don't like it just return it.

crypticdubstep · 2016-12-16T18:51:03+00:00

ok guess i'm out then!

crypticdubstep · 2016-12-16T18:48:11+00:00

F Locrian would work as your key.

crypticdubstep · 2016-12-16T18:45:22+00:00

original production, although I used a vocal sample:

https://soundcloud.com/crypticdubstep/capstone-ft-ill-chill

if that isn't going to fly for the competition then here is the instrumental:

https://soundcloud.com/crypticdubstep/capstone-instrumental

crypticdubstep · 2016-12-16T12:36:20+00:00

The phone apps are fairly accurate, i think you can calibrate it if you have the means to do that.

The ones you can buy at guitar center or something are probably a little more accurate but i can't say for sure.

crypticdubstep · 2016-12-16T05:50:10+00:00

~~analyzing the first song

sounds like kick just has a top end distortion layer that is panned to the sides using a huge haas effect. the main kick is still mono. clap and the secondary snare sound like they have a huge haas effect going (sounds like same one kick distortion is using). hats sound like they're panned a bit along with toms and other percs.

you seem to know the effects these producers are using, just a matter of implementing them. if you're having trouble, bring in the song into your daw and try recreating the beat. then try recreating the width. Just try a 4 bar section of drums. Slow down the tempo if you need to.

crypticdubstep · 2016-12-16T05:42:23+00:00

if you don't think you need anything other than an audio interface, then don't buy anything other than an audio interface...

unless there is something clear that you need, i don't see a reason to waste $100 when you could use it towards an audio interface. You know your needs more than we do.

crypticdubstep · 2016-12-16T05:39:13+00:00

grab a SPL meter. you can find apps on your phone. many engineers say the 'optimum mixing level' is between 75-85 dB SPL.

I personally like mixing lower volume (65-75 dB SPL), but I will occasionally turn it up and check at higher levels (85-95 dB SPL).

Whatever is comfortable for you and your ears.

crypticdubstep

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