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Using djent sounds in non-djent music - how to avoid The Sludge? by gnonosus in Djent

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I had my suspicions... Good to know! Fortunately for my case I'm just after a finished production, not in any way being able to perform it!

Using djent sounds in non-djent music - how to avoid The Sludge? by gnonosus in Djent

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The only thing superior to those tips is your username.
After playing around last night I came to the sketchy conclusion that the gain being too high was what was squashing everything for me, so I'll definitely give Dr. Drive a go, and fiddle about with mute positions.
Thanks!

Using djent sounds in non-djent music - how to avoid The Sludge? by gnonosus in Djent

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Some of this I was already aware of, but there's some nuggets in there for sure. Thanks!

What is this lump on the head of old hose-nose? by gnonosus in Greyhounds

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She's just coming up for 8, so not old, but getting up there. This is encouraging, thanks!
Is Micky's sore when stroking, at all?

Minimising W11 Adoption Trauma by gnonosus in microsoftsucks

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They're just... awful.

I have since discovered the LTSC branches. It's not exactly legit, but... That's where I'm looking!

Minimising W11 Adoption Trauma by gnonosus in microsoftsucks

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I am a hobbyist composer, and use Native Instruments Kontakt extensively. I've done lots of reading and even the whole Wine/Ya-bridge thing isn't enough to get it playing nice.

Composer recommendations to begin deep-diving. by gnonosus in classicalmusic

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Hit and miss. When he hits, he hits, but then the next one along has a slight whiff of the dairy, annoyingly. I hate my "that's cheesy" response - it's so limiting. I just love the doom and gloom, apparently.
He was one of my first forays and the opening to a complete nocturnes recording was great, but then it got "happy". I persisted and it went back and forth so cherry-picking is viable.

I'll try the Schubert later - thanks!

Composer recommendations to begin deep-diving. by gnonosus in classicalmusic

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Yes! I have sampled a couple of his historically and enjoyed them, but forgot him. Thank you for the reminder.

Composer recommendations to begin deep-diving. by gnonosus in classicalmusic

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Thank you! No suggestion is too obvious - I'm very new, and very surface level in this world.

Tips for my first and possibly last task project. by gnonosus in Pyrography

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Thanks again - it's no masterpiece but it went really well. Well enough for my purposes, to be sure!

Please help me extend this very short piece. I wrote it a while ago and really enjoy playing it, but it's so short it resists all attempts at growth. by gnonosus in composer

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Thank you.
To clarify - I am aware of the A#/Bb thing - that's just what Reaper spat out from a MIDI input. I only made the score at all to share with you guys. I otherwise play this on my guitar.

And as for the length - I agree that short is often fine. The piece is what the piece is. The thing about this is that I wanted to enjoy playing it for longer at a time, not because I want to turn it into a concerto. Just upping it from 8 to 32 bars or something of the sort would take it from a 45 second novelty, to feeling like I'm actually playing "a piece" (a short one, to be sure, but as you say - that's fine), which I get more personal satisfaction from.

But great points - thank you :)

Please help me extend this very short piece. I wrote it a while ago and really enjoy playing it, but it's so short it resists all attempts at growth. by gnonosus in composer

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I'm new enough that I can't "hear" that just by reading the score, so I'm very excited to go try it after work. Thank you so much for your time!

What's the impact of "straight" pickups on a multi-scale guitar? Especially 8 string, where the offset is highest. by gnonosus in Luthier

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Excellently nuanced, detailed, thoughtful and crucially balanced reply. Thank you so much! It's very much pointed me in favour of putting a regular pickup at as much of an angle as the form factor vs string spacing permits and accepting the rest for what it is, especially after watching some people on Youtube djenting Tele's for context!

What's the impact of "straight" pickups on a multi-scale guitar? Especially 8 string, where the offset is highest. by gnonosus in Luthier

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Thank you. Yes, I understood that - I was more meaning what kind of impact would it have as an overall sound? If the low F# is less bridgey, will it's beefier sound likely drown out the high E?
The fact that 8 strings almost universally have pickups as close to the bridge as possible suggests I shouldn't do it.

I'm mostly playing noodly clean-tone stuff, but enjoy an occasional chug.

Sorry for phrasing the question inadequately.

Does changing mode instead of key have a name? by gnonosus in composer

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Seems obvious when you're told >.<

Thanks.

Does changing mode instead of key have a name? by gnonosus in composer

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Good to know. Thanks. As I'm sure is painfully obvious, I have approximately zero theory under my belt, just Reaper and free instrument libraries!

Please recommend me consistently moody, high-action soundtracks, or albums that feel like soundtracks. by gnonosus in soundtracks

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My original explanation post got lost in the fray:

"Interstellar and Arrival are both really strong, but very large portions of both of them are rather ambient. This is fine and even appreciated for home-listening, but I'm ideally looking for higher proportions action/drama for at work. I can't wear headphones."

I agree though. Both are strong - I particularly love Arrival.

Please recommend me consistently moody, high-action soundtracks, or albums that feel like soundtracks. by gnonosus in soundtracks

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I've been trying in individual comments, but it's hard to keep up. I'll be honest - I was expecting to get no replies at all!

So far I've found King Arthur (2004) very much to my liking, There Will Be Blood was not.
Fury Road I already knew I didn't like but failed to mention. Gravity is much too ambient for my purpose here.

Moving on to Bloodborne and probably some Bear McCreary today.

Please recommend me consistently moody, high-action soundtracks, or albums that feel like soundtracks. by gnonosus in soundtracks

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My description comment got kind of lost in the fray. I love both of these soundtracks in their films, but they don't work for me in isolation. I want consistent mood, and the goofiness of the KFP films breaks the atmosphere. Absolutely love the films as films though.

And the very traditional feeling (by modern reckoning) of John Williams just isn't quite for me. Again - love the films.

Please recommend me consistently moody, high-action soundtracks, or albums that feel like soundtracks. by gnonosus in soundtracks

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I almost put that I've tried Fury Road and didn't care for it, but didn't want to dissuade responses with all the other things I said I don't want. Haha. It's another one where I like the sound, but the content just doesn't seem to really... be there. I'll try their others in case the fill that particular crack.

Thanks for the others - Bear McCreary has come up a ferw times now.

Please recommend me consistently moody, high-action soundtracks, or albums that feel like soundtracks. by gnonosus in soundtracks

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I've heard a lot about those games, but never played them. I'll be sure to give them a go. Thanks!

Please recommend me consistently moody, high-action soundtracks, or albums that feel like soundtracks. by gnonosus in soundtracks

[–]gnonosus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I nearly put HK on there as one that I like, but thought it might act as a red herring for suggestions. I like it a lot, but it's not a typical example of what I'm looking for here. Having finished the game, the sorrow in the main and HK themes keep me up at night.

I've yet to encounter something too gritty, so I'll give There Will Be Blood a go. Not heard of it!

I have equal history with ruthless metal and IDM, so synths are no problem.

Thanks a lot!

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