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Posted: **Fri Sep 01, 2017 10:58 pm**

So I recently released this EP, Radiance. While I think it's pretty good, I want to improve for my next songs uploaded to BandCamp. Can anyone take a listen to a few songs and tell me what I need to improve?
https://jolechallinor.bandcamp.com/releases

Posted: **Fri Sep 01, 2017 11:14 pm**

For me personal the drums don't sound right.

Cant explain it.

Could be because I am listening with a headphone.

Posted: **Sat Sep 02, 2017 12:14 am**

My opinion as an amateur:

I think that the whole production chain deserves to be improved, from composition to mix.

That said, this EP is quite homogeneous, the same instruments from one track to another, a similar sound from one track to another, an enthusiasm that is maintained from beginning to end.

As a critic, I would say that the piano plays too mechanically. And since it is the central element of this EP, it deserts it.

But, how can you improve yours tracks? I don't know.

I would say to continue, over and over, to gain more experience at every stage of production. Ask yourself specific technical questions, find answers, and solve the problems that will arise at every moment.

Posted: **Sat Sep 02, 2017 12:24 am**

D.Ipsum wrote:
As a critic, I would say that the piano plays too mechanically. And since it is the central element of this EP, it deserts it.

Thank you!

Hmm, any idea how to make it less "mechanical"?

I'm using the MDA synth, if it helps. An answer would be greatly appreciated, as it would help to make this next song even better!

Posted: **Sat Sep 02, 2017 12:59 am**

I do not really know.

Some ideas:

Quantizing the notes, placing them on the grid accentuates this mechanical side. A pianist would be unable to play as a metronome.
You can also play on the notes velocity. A pianist can not play each note with the same velocity.
Another trap, if I may say so, is to copy and paste the patterns, or the blocks written in the piano-roll. A pianist can not play the same melody twice in the same way. There will always be some variations in how to reinterpret the same passage.

What could help, for example, is to use the recording function, and record your performance in the piano-roll.
After that, if necessary, you will be able to correct any errors or shifts that are too great.

Posted: **Sat Sep 02, 2017 1:13 am**

D.Ipsum wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 02, 2017 12:59 am
I do not really know.

Some ideas:

Quantizing the notes, placing them on the grid accentuates this mechanical side. A pianist would be unable to play as a metronome.
You can also play on the notes velocity. A pianist can not play each note with the same velocity.
Another trap, if I may say so, is to copy and paste the patterns, or the blocks written in the piano-roll. A pianist can not play the same melody twice in the same way. There will always be some variations in how to reinterpret the same passage.

What could help, for example, is to use the recording function, and record your performance in the piano-roll.
After that, if necessary, you will be able to correct any errors or shifts that are too great.

Hmm-

I'm confused about how to do this. Would you like me to send you the file so you can have a go yourself? Just on one or two bars for example, it'd help a lot!

Synths you'll need: http://mda.smartelectronix.com/synths.htm
and http://www.dskmusic.com/dsk-overture/

Link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxIpp ... nEyTFhVOVE

Posted: **Sat Sep 02, 2017 1:33 am**

Sorry for the confusion.

But I do not think I can do better than you, on your track. As I know myself, I would work on it again and again until I can no longer listen to it. And then I would start a new track

Well, I'll look your project.

Which of the following mda syths?

Posted: **Sat Sep 02, 2017 11:18 am**

D.Ipsum wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 02, 2017 1:33 am
Sorry for the confusion.

But I do not think I can do better than you, on your track. As I know myself, I would work on it again and again until I can no longer listen to it. And then I would start a new track

Well, I'll look your project.

Which of the following mda syths?

Mda piano.

And I only really need to see one bar done as an example, just to see how I could do it!

Posted: **Sat Sep 02, 2017 8:23 pm**

noba wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 02, 2017 11:18 am

D.Ipsum wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 02, 2017 1:33 am
Sorry for the confusion.

But I do not think I can do better than you, on your track. As I know myself, I would work on it again and again until I can no longer listen to it. And then I would start a new track

Well, I'll look your project.

Which of the following mda syths?
Mda piano.

And I only really need to see one bar done as an example, just to see how I could do it!

OK.
I'm looking the project. Really, I don't what to do with the piano ... and as expected, I'm doing more than you ask ... damned.
I'm playing with the drums, and I add a bass, and a horn, damned ....

Can you send me by MP your mail ? More easy for me to send you the project.

Posted: **Sat Sep 02, 2017 9:54 pm**

D.Ipsum wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 02, 2017 8:23 pm

noba wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 02, 2017 11:18 am

D.Ipsum wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 02, 2017 1:33 am
Sorry for the confusion.

But I do not think I can do better than you, on your track. As I know myself, I would work on it again and again until I can no longer listen to it. And then I would start a new track

Well, I'll look your project.

Which of the following mda syths?
Mda piano.

And I only really need to see one bar done as an example, just to see how I could do it!
OK.
I'm looking the project. Really, I don't what to do with the piano ... and as expected, I'm doing more than you ask ... damned.
I'm playing with the drums, and I add a bass, and a horn, damned ....

Can you send me by MP your mail ? More easy for me to send you the project.

Sure!

Jolechallinor3@gmail com

obviously, add in the dot

And maybe I can change the synth? I'm also slightly considering changing over to Reaper... Which has some automatic velocity changing stuff. Unless I do it randomly in LMMS? That could work too.

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