This is on its way to be mastered. I'm gonna bring the vocals forward just a bit (they're a little too quiet). I'd appreciate any feedback on this one:
http://www.betarecords.com./player.php?songid=65614
Feel free to submit a repsonse in the poll
"You See" pop/rock
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- KVRist
- 37 posts since 29 May, 2006
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- KVRian
- 756 posts since 23 Mar, 2004 from New Zealand
Wow, nice intro, kinda reminds me of U2 for some reason, far out that is triipy.... f**k that is really really beautiful. This is leaps and bounds since I got that CD from you a while ago... When you get so bloody pro....
I'm really impressed with these vocals ah, has a very european sound....
I'm really impressed with these vocals ah, has a very european sound....
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- KVRian
- 756 posts since 23 Mar, 2004 from New Zealand
Drums could afford to be more prominant, maybe in the highs, just needs a bit of eq going on...
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 37 posts since 29 May, 2006
I've been spending more time on mastering and Reason 3 has been a massive help (good compressors at last).
Thanks for the tip on the Drum EQ's.
I've started writing stuff that is more rocky now (ie.e beck, gomez influenced). Starting a band has alos been a bit of a help. I'm writing with a four-piece in mind now, rather than just layering up with a million synths . . .
My http://realmusic.co.nz/memorial site has more of the accoustic/ rock stuff. Have a listen it's all mostly 1 minute sample tracks there.
Thanks for the tip on the Drum EQ's.
I've started writing stuff that is more rocky now (ie.e beck, gomez influenced). Starting a band has alos been a bit of a help. I'm writing with a four-piece in mind now, rather than just layering up with a million synths . . .
My http://realmusic.co.nz/memorial site has more of the accoustic/ rock stuff. Have a listen it's all mostly 1 minute sample tracks there.
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- KVRian
- 756 posts since 23 Mar, 2004 from New Zealand
Yeah well I'm impressed, you keep this up and the likes of BFM will be childs play... 
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 37 posts since 29 May, 2006
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- KVRian
- 756 posts since 23 Mar, 2004 from New Zealand
OH BFM.... Um RadioActive, Radio ONE, Radio Control, 95BFM in Aucland and a few others around the country, otherwize knows as the BFM Network....
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 37 posts since 29 May, 2006
Oh right. I haven't had hardly any contact with that crowd. . . I think I had one track played about a year ago . . . Need to pursue them a bit more perhaps.
My guitar player is kinda chummy with Mr Havoc, might send him a demo, but I'm always waiting until it's perfect before I send it, which never happens
My guitar player is kinda chummy with Mr Havoc, might send him a demo, but I'm always waiting until it's perfect before I send it, which never happens
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- KVRian
- 756 posts since 23 Mar, 2004 from New Zealand
That guy owes my mate heaps of money for a sheet of ACID!!!! He just ripped him off, this was years ago though! Yeah they are a good crowd to get to know....
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- KVRAF
- 19156 posts since 13 Feb, 2003 from Vancouver, Canada
Nice track! I love the U2-esque 16th note layered instruments. Great atmosphere in this song, reminds me of lots of fave British acts! I really like this song. My recommendations:
Those drums gotta go. Are those the Reason Factory Sound Bank drums? They just aren't cutting at all. You'd be either better off without them or getting a better soundonft collection or something. Or at least send those samples through Scream, EQ and a compressor. Is this all in Reason?
They could use a bit more depth in programming too, like I'm hearing just a kick and snare at one point? Sounds like the "drummer" would be more "excited" in real life, bashing on some toms, or 16th notes on the hats or ride.
Vocal can come up more, especially in the more filled-out sections.
The mix sounds a little boxy, could definitely use some air on the mix, but I think it sounds like something a masterer could deal with. I would love to hear better, brighter drums though, before you submit it for final mastering...
Anyway, great tune! Good job. I'd be most interested to hear more. Another KVR find!
Those drums gotta go. Are those the Reason Factory Sound Bank drums? They just aren't cutting at all. You'd be either better off without them or getting a better soundonft collection or something. Or at least send those samples through Scream, EQ and a compressor. Is this all in Reason?
They could use a bit more depth in programming too, like I'm hearing just a kick and snare at one point? Sounds like the "drummer" would be more "excited" in real life, bashing on some toms, or 16th notes on the hats or ride.
Vocal can come up more, especially in the more filled-out sections.
The mix sounds a little boxy, could definitely use some air on the mix, but I think it sounds like something a masterer could deal with. I would love to hear better, brighter drums though, before you submit it for final mastering...
Anyway, great tune! Good job. I'd be most interested to hear more. Another KVR find!
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 37 posts since 29 May, 2006
I agree with you on all these points. Thanks!!bduffy wrote: Those drums gotta go. Are those the Reason Factory Sound Bank drums? They just aren't cutting at all. You'd be either better off without them or getting a better soundonft collection or something. Or at least send those samples through Scream, EQ and a compressor. Is this all in Reason?
They could use a bit more depth in programming too, like I'm hearing just a kick and snare at one point? Sounds like the "drummer" would be more "excited" in real life, bashing on some toms, or 16th notes on the hats or ride.
Vocal can come up more, especially in the more filled-out sections.
The drums are the Reason kits. I actually only put them in as a 'guide' for my drummer, hence they are way too basic (my drummer is very energetic). I'm not sure what I will do for the recorded version, but as it stands they are inadequate.
Vocals will be brought forward, point already noted by others.
I've got some other material at http://www.realmusic.co.nz/memorial
It's mostly just 1 minute samples but the range is fairly diverse if you have time to listen.
Thanks again for the input. Much appreciated.
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- KVRAF
- 19156 posts since 13 Feb, 2003 from Vancouver, Canada
Oh! Did you say those were temp drums?? sorry if I missed that. 
I'll check out your other tunes, thanks for the link.
I'll check out your other tunes, thanks for the link.
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- KVRian
- 756 posts since 23 Mar, 2004 from New Zealand
Hay bro... The gig ain't this Fryday, just went to Modules site, its next friday or saturday. I might be wrong but my mate and I went online had a looksky.... Um hay if not, no big deal, heaps of other shet going on.... Still keen as f**k to catch up, wnt be in til about 7 or 8.....
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fateamenabletochange fateamenabletochange https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=8029 - KVRAF
- 3062 posts since 13 Jul, 2003 from outer rim
has what I call a British sound.Good tune.
I would like the vocals bigger and wider,which would give it more of an anthem feel,but that might be just me,see what others think.
choice.
I would like the vocals bigger and wider,which would give it more of an anthem feel,but that might be just me,see what others think.
choice.
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- KVRist
- 336 posts since 7 Nov, 2004 from New Zealand
wicked tune...
guitars & vox are nice... as are the delays/fx etc... the percussive thing behind the guitar is nicely stated too
agree with what everyone else says regarding the guide drums - a real drummer could make this a killer!
i feel like the mix is a little soft - maybe needs to be hotter... some valve magic perhapps?
i'd buy your record!
guitars & vox are nice... as are the delays/fx etc... the percussive thing behind the guitar is nicely stated too
agree with what everyone else says regarding the guide drums - a real drummer could make this a killer!
i feel like the mix is a little soft - maybe needs to be hotter... some valve magic perhapps?
i'd buy your record!