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seismic1 · Post by **seismic1** » Mon Oct 13, 2014 12:48 am

Excerpted from the Everyman Universal Dictionary (2195 Edition):-

"acid groove (ˈæsɪd ɡruːv)

A channel or ditch-like etching in a solid surface, sometimes caused by secretion of bodily fluids (typically blood) from xenomorphs known to inhabit LV-426, a satellite of Calpamos, in the Zeta Reticuli star system."

This one took 16 weeks (on and off, typically off). Every time I sat down to work on it, I seemed to get an idea for another project. I finally resolved to see it through last weekend.

EDIT:20220621 Removed mp3 link

on SoundCloud:-

https://soundcloud.com/whatsisname/lv-426

EDIT: 20141015 Added filter modulation to the main synth during the chillout section - re-mastered

Bits and bobs:-

recorded/mixed and pre-mastered in EnergyXT2.7

Sytrus
Replicant
RedTron_SE
EVM Ultrasonique
Rapture
z3ta+
EnergyXT drum loops
Audacity
EnergyXT Drum Sampler
Microtonic
Stutter Edit
IK CSR
EnergyXT reverb
Nugen Stereoizer3
Satin
T-Racks Linear Phase EQ
T-Racks Opto Compressor
T-Racks Vintage Equalizer
T-Racks Brickwall Limiter

DR - 10

EDIT:20220621 Remixed in October 2021 - I made some EQ, panning and levelling adjustments. I also added a new Microtonic drum track. The track was then mastered in T-Racks5 for a future album release.

https://soundcloud.com/whatsisname/lv-4 ... ks5-master

Recorded and mixed in EnergyXT 2.7
Mastered in T-Racks 5

Sytrus
EnergyXT drum loops
EnergyXT Drum Sampler
RedTron_SE
EVM Ultrasonique
Rapture
Microtonic
z3ta+
Replicant
Stutter Edit
IK CSR
EnergyXT reverb
Nugen Stereoizer3
EQuivocate
Satin
T-Racks Linear Phase EQ
T-Racks Opto Compressor
T-Racks Vintage Equalizer
T-Racks Brickwall Limiter

DR - 10

EDIT:20241126 - over 10 years later, also on YouTube as a static video

Bubbamusic · Post by **Bubbamusic** » Mon Oct 13, 2014 5:27 pm

I thoroughly enjoyed that piece. Isn't four on the floor an amazing thing? Thank you. Don't change a thing.

sbj · Post by **sbj** » Mon Oct 13, 2014 5:39 pm

Great uplifting track Tim

I think it is fine as it is but as a matter of taste
I would have loved to hear some "crazy" modulation
on the main synth when the break comes in at 2.00.

The change at the 4.00 minute mark is really working
well and brings some new attention which is always
a good thing.

Cheers

seismic1 · Post by **seismic1** » Tue Oct 14, 2014 1:12 am

Bubbamusic wrote:I thoroughly enjoyed that piece. Isn't four on the floor an amazing thing? Thank you. Don't change a thing.

Thanks very much for listening, Bubba, Glad you liked it

This was one of those tracks where the music came together quite easily. Getting the sounds together was a little more tricky. That rhythm seemed to be an obvious choice here. Glad it worked out

seismic1 · Post by **seismic1** » Wed Oct 15, 2014 12:49 am

sbj wrote:Great uplifting track Tim

I think it is fine as it is but as a matter of taste
I would have loved to hear some "crazy" modulation
on the main synth when the break comes in at 2.00.

The change at the 4.00 minute mark is really working
well and brings some new attention which is always
a good thing.

Cheers

Thanks very much for listening and for the great comments, sbj. Glad you liked it

I added some filter modulation to the SoundCloud version earlier tonight.

sbj · Post by **sbj** » Wed Oct 15, 2014 8:23 am

seismic1 wrote:
sbj wrote:Great uplifting track Tim

I think it is fine as it is but as a matter of taste
I would have loved to hear some "crazy" modulation
on the main synth when the break comes in at 2.00.

The change at the 4.00 minute mark is really working
well and brings some new attention which is always
a good thing.

Cheers
Thanks very much for listening and for the great comments, sbj. Glad you liked it

I added some filter modulation to the SoundCloud version earlier tonight.

Sounds awesome

I forgot to ask what synth did you use for the main riff ?
It really delivers some nice "acid" vibe.

Cheers

layzer · Post by **layzer** » Thu Oct 16, 2014 3:34 pm

great mix, great sounds, great composition. that acid 303 really cuts through the mix. sweet choir sounds via ultrasonique and the beat is solid without being overbearing. good one Tim

CH4NCE · Post by **CH4NCE** » Thu Oct 16, 2014 11:53 pm

Weird song, weird sound design... But that's my opinion because i don't like the style... Maybe other people could like it a lot!

seismic1 · Post by **seismic1** » Fri Oct 17, 2014 2:05 am

sbj wrote:
seismic1 wrote:
sbj wrote:Great uplifting track Tim

I think it is fine as it is but as a matter of taste
I would have loved to hear some "crazy" modulation
on the main synth when the break comes in at 2.00.

The change at the 4.00 minute mark is really working
well and brings some new attention which is always
a good thing.

Cheers
Thanks very much for listening and for the great comments, sbj. Glad you liked it

I added some filter modulation to the SoundCloud version earlier tonight.
Sounds awesome

I forgot to ask what synth did you use for the main riff ?
It really delivers some nice "acid" vibe.

Cheers

Thanks again, sbj

The synth used for the main riff was Sytrus with one of the factory 303 arp patches.

D.H. Miltz · Post by **D.H. Miltz** » Fri Oct 17, 2014 3:57 am

Not my usual fare, but I enjoyed it, especially 4:18-4:50 or so. Thanks, seismic1.

layzer · Post by **layzer** » Fri Oct 17, 2014 12:44 pm

D.H. Miltz wrote:Not my usual fare, but I enjoyed it, especially 4:18-4:50 or so. Thanks, seismic1.

acid is indeed not for everyone. its abrasive and irritating to some sensitive ears... an aquired taste, like beer!

seismic1 · Post by **seismic1** » Sat Oct 18, 2014 1:07 am

layzer wrote:great mix, great sounds, great composition. that acid 303 really cuts through the mix. sweet choir sounds via ultrasonique and the beat is solid without being overbearing. good one Tim

Thanks for the great comments, and for listening, layzer. Glad you liked it

The mix was not really very difficult, given that there were only 6 non-percussion instrument tracks on here (and their FX). This was the first time I have used the Stereoizer on individual instrument tracks. I had to keep an eye on the frequency cutoffs for the bass/kick, but I think it certainly helped the mix here.

I want to try layering Ultrasonique with a couple of my FM synths sometime soon. I have a feeling that could work out nicely.

seismic1 · Post by **seismic1** » Sun Oct 19, 2014 12:49 am

CH4NCE wrote:Weird song, weird sound design... But that's my opinion because i don't like the style... Maybe other people could like it a lot!

You think this is weird, you should see my slippers

Thanks very much for listening, CH4NCE

Allomerus · Post by **Allomerus** » Sun Oct 19, 2014 9:26 am

Enjoying this Tim. I love the glitchy (squelchy) lead. Goes really well with the choir.
The whole thing sounds like someone strutting happily through sticky mud in a 1950s SciFi movie, something is about to happen! Well done Tim!

seismic1 · Post by **seismic1** » Sun Oct 19, 2014 11:42 pm

D.H. Miltz wrote:Not my usual fare, but I enjoyed it, especially 4:18-4:50 or so. Thanks, seismic1.

Thanks very much for listening and commenting, DHM. Glad you enjoyed it

The next track is certainly gloomier in mood, composition and sonics.

LV-426 - ElectroProg (Seismic Corrosion)