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by Crabclawfajita
Tue Mar 25, 2014 8:20 pm
Forum: Music Sharing
Topic: A song I wrote....any advice for future songs
Replies: 6
Views: 1810

Re: A song I wrote....any advice for future songs

The bass that comes in at around a minute or so is a little jarring and muddy. Maybe try messing around with that by shifting it up an octave. The last note of the run doesn't really seem to sit well. You could also try rolling off the hi hats on the eq at around 19k or so to see if that makes a ...
by Crabclawfajita
Tue Mar 25, 2014 3:08 pm
Forum: Ableton Live
Topic: BitWig Studio bought - check out the video
Replies: 34
Views: 9701

Re: BitWig Studio bought - check out the video

I was not sure what Bitwig was until I saw it on here yesterday. Glad I have good timing, nice video man. :lol:
by Crabclawfajita
Mon Mar 24, 2014 9:22 pm
Forum: Music Sharing
Topic: A song I wrote....any advice for future songs
Replies: 6
Views: 1810

Re: A song I wrote....any advice for future songs

The bass that comes in at around a minute or so is a little jarring and muddy. Maybe try messing around with that by shifting it up an octave. The last note of the run doesn't really seem to sit well. You could also try rolling off the hi hats on the eq at around 19k or so to see if that makes a ...
by Crabclawfajita
Mon Mar 24, 2014 9:00 pm
Forum: Music Sharing
Topic: first attempts at a track (New track added)
Replies: 4
Views: 1322

Re: first attempts at a track

Sounds like you got a good handle on things! I dig that bass line. What kind of gear are you using?
by Crabclawfajita
Mon Mar 24, 2014 4:57 pm
Forum: Ableton Live
Topic: newb question about compressors and limiters
Replies: 2
Views: 1015

Re: newb question about compressors and limiters

Yes, limiting is a form of compression because you are squashing the signal. This will give you a bit more insight. Also compression is essentially reducing the difference in volume in a clip. This might help you...

http://www.ovnilab.com/articles/limiter.shtml

There are tons of articles and ...
by Crabclawfajita
Mon Mar 24, 2014 4:42 pm
Forum: Ableton Live
Topic: Question about Groove Template Behavior
Replies: 4
Views: 1391

Re: Question about Groove Template Behavior

This might be helpful:

https://www.ableton.com/en/manual/using-grooves/

I don't think Ableton specifically picks out a frequency to add groove to. I believe it is more based off of the 'base' setting in the groove pool which can be changed between 1/4, 1/8, 1/16th notes ect. This generates groove ...
by Crabclawfajita
Mon Mar 24, 2014 4:18 pm
Forum: Tips & Tricks
Topic: Non-drummer using ableton: Drums never sound human enough!
Replies: 18
Views: 7608

Re: Non-drummer using ableton: Drums never sound human enough!

You need to think like a real drummer which is covered very well in the second post. Velocity and groove being the most important to breathe life in your percussion. The key is to make your hits sound varied. This takes practice so make sure you practice and even things like watching real drummers ...