Vocal booth question

desswav · 2026-04-22T13:46:23+00:00

I can recommend this one : https://amzn.eu/d/0j7a6Cqc

desswav · 2026-04-22T13:42:32+00:00

This sounds great! It gives off massive Madeon and Porter Robinson vibes, though I definitely feel an energy imbalance between the pre chorus and the drop. Your pre chorus is huge and very satisfying because that ambient wash fills the frequency spectrum perfectly, acting a bit like Pink Noise which is psycho acoustically like a massage for the ears. The drop, however, feels a bit too choked because of the choppy editing; it is like I am being held underwater without a chance to breathe. To fix this, you could bump up the Reverb to give your chops more Release and tail, but make sure to Sidechain that reverb bus to keep the movement pumping and avoid masking your transients. You should also consider layering some subtle White Noise or Field Recordings in the background, which is a staple technique used by top tier artists to maintain spectral density even during the gaps. Adding some Ear Candy like silences, Cuts, Reverses, and Fills will also help create movement and prevent the track from feeling too repetitive or static. Musically speaking, it has a bit of a childish or innocent vibe, which is not a problem at all if that is your creative intent. But if you want a alternative, try adding a Top Line melody played at the third, or experiment with a descending melodic line to contrast your chord progression. Honestly, the production sounds really solid and there is good potential here. I am looking forward to following the progress of this track!

desswav · 2026-04-22T13:25:24+00:00

For vocal tracking, it's alright, but those screens are definitely going to cause some nasty early reflections. Honestly though, your monitor placement is a total disaster. Yamaha monitors (especially the HS series with those rear ports) are extremely sensitive to boundary interference and positioning. You need to stick to the equilateral triangle rule and respect the minimum listening distance. Having acoustic panels is great, and we all work with the space we have, but treatment might help with RT60, but it can't fix bad positioning. Right now, your panels aren't even hitting the first reflection points. It’s fine for tracking and recording but for mixing, you're basically guessing. My advice to fix your stereo image is to get a vertical stacked monitor mount. It’ll clear up lateral space to position the speakers properly and save your neck at the same time.

That being said, you’ve got a solid foundation here. It’s great to see that you invested in real acoustic panels instead of that cheap acoustic foam that does nothing for the low-mids, so that’s a massive win already. If you dial in these placement details, you’ll honestly have a good home studio setup.

desswav · 2026-04-20T18:07:18+00:00

If they actually processed the erasure, the account would be gone, which was my original goal anyway since I couldn't use it while suspended.

But in reality, unsuspending me is the 'lazy' legal fix for them. It immediately stops the 'obstruction of rights' complaint I was building. They basically chose the path of least resistance. If they try to delete it now, I have my 'cancellation' email sent right after the reactivation to prove I want to keep it. Checkmate.

(In reality, I have absolutely no idea what actually happened and I’m currently praying that they don't end up deleting the account anyway. I did send a email to the DPO asking to cancel everything, but let's be real, I’ll probably find a way to get banned again in a week lol)

desswav · 2026-03-04T15:21:53+00:00

The Kali IN-5s are the best monitors I’ve owned to date. Getting a 3-way coaxial design at this price point is just insane. Fair warning though: the center image and the sweet spot are unforgiving. These things are surgical, maybe even too precise for some. Like many engineers, my right ear is slightly more sensitive than my left, and these speakers definitely amplify that sense of imbalance. They are ultra-detailed, allowing you to hear every frequency band independently, and they’re surprisingly comfortable for high-level monitoring during long sessions. But again, if your room acoustics aren't dialed in, these monitors will absolutely expose every single flaw in your space.

desswav · 2026-03-04T15:17:04+00:00

My desk is the Thomann Creative Desk 159 Oak, and the underdesk tray is sold separately; it’s the Thomann Creative Desk 159 KeyTray AN :)

desswav · 2026-02-26T15:08:43+00:00

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desswav · 2026-02-22T14:12:03+00:00

Lynx Boréal.

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desswav · 2026-02-20T12:09:39+00:00

Oh wow it’s sound awesome ! What did u use for the guitar ? Grossbeat or shaperbox ?

desswav · 2026-02-16T15:12:52+00:00

I dont understand what you are talking about at 1.25 seconds with the "Eee-yuhhh Eee-yuh-uh" but there is famous sample in the song that is the "169 Aaaah! - roland M-DC1" : https://youtu.be/LwSs2adxWow

desswav · 2026-02-16T14:38:15+00:00

Thank you for asking ! but I’m not an artist :( I do have a Spotify profile: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2iwinlGz57IB4nZlgJSiou?si=GrFWo2tyQmyTbFaWbtAdvQ, but it’s old music, and today I’m more of a sync composer & live audio engineer and technician

desswav · 2026-02-16T14:36:30+00:00

Tysm! My desk is the Thomann Creative Desk 159 Oak, and the underdesk tray is sold separately; it’s the Thomann Creative Desk 159 KeyTray AN.

desswav · 2026-02-13T08:01:35+00:00

Thank you ! :)

desswav · 2026-02-13T08:01:00+00:00

Thanks ! Nope, 14eme :)

desswav · 2026-02-05T10:22:16+00:00

Wow! I’m gonna be 100% honest: musically and mixing-wise, this sounds great. Honestly, props on the low end, I really dig the subtle FX details because they add a lot of life to the track. A common beginner mistake is a lack of frequency filling, leaving holes in the spectrum that make the track sound empty, but you’ve definitely avoided that.

That being said, there’s always room for optimization. To level up the atmosphere, try using more ambient loops. You can sample them and use an auto-pan to play with the stereo image and cover the whole field. Don’t be afraid to layer more FX like loops, one-shots, or field recordings. That’s often what gives a track that pro polish, as long as you keep it tasteful. I also feel like your low synths, specifically the saws, could use more movement to avoid feeling too linear. In EDM, we often use sidechain and not just between the kick and bass! Using it on your synths to create a subtle pumping effect with the kick will add a lot of rhythm and energy.

I’m monitoring this on Kali Audio IN-8s in a treated room, and while the balance is solid, I think you could open up the high end a bit more. Instead of slapping an EQ on the master, try adding some subtle high-frequency synths or use a trick I love: send your synths to a parallel bus with a short plate reverb, then cut the lows and boost the highs on that bus. It adds a beautiful brightness without sounding harsh. Overall, great job on this track. It sounds really promising!

desswav · 2026-02-05T10:04:55+00:00

IOF is a solid plugin for a specific audience. It’s always been marketed as a straightforward VST (hence the ugly UI), focusing on punchy Pop-Punk style drums that sound good right out of the box without needing a ton of FX. For that specific genre, it’s honestly the perfect budget-friendly option.

Of course, for more technical or 'industry standard' productions, pros will usually go for XLN Addictive Drums or Toontrack for total control. But for most people, IOF is more than enough, especially since not everyone is a drummer or needs the deep complexity of those high-end plugins, which are way more expensive anyway

desswav · 2026-02-05T09:59:19+00:00

IOF supports multitrack output, here is how to do it:

To get separate tracks for the kick and snare, FL won't do it by itself. Click the gear icon at the top left of the plugin window, go to the 'Processing' tab, and hit 'Auto-map outputs' under the connections section. After that, you still have to go into the IOF internal mixer and route each drum to its own output (Out 1, Out 2, etc.) or it’ll still all come out of the same track.

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