*New disco-tech house track using Ableton. Comments PLEASE!*

[housemunky]

This is a work-in-progress- I'm looking for a vocalist.

(latest)
http://soundcloud.com/housemunky/nothin ... bber-remix

(original)
http://soundcloud.com/housemunky/nothing-to-lose

Completely reprogrammed drums and added swing
Shortened breakdown by 8 bars
Rebalanced bassline
Reduced bassline spread

Latest mix:

http://soundcloud.com/housemunky/nothin ... ibal-remix

Vocal test:

http://soundcloud.com/housemunky/vocal-test (Shakira Remix)

[GrooveNinja]

Sounds good to me! The only problem that I noticed was that the bass that enters at about 0:30 is too soft and buried in the mix. There are some minor issues with other instrument levels being a bit out of balance, but nothing really big.

[housemunky]

You're right about the bass. Funnily enough I actually I actually reduced the bass because it seemed to loud. Seems my Mackies are a bit bass-heavy..

I think I've over-listened to this track over the last 24h. I can tell things need balancing but I can't pick them out- which instruments do you think need tweaking?

[GrooveNinja]

You're right about the bass. Funnily enough I actually I actually reduced the bass because it seemed to loud. Seems my Mackies are a bit bass-heavy..

They have that reputation...

I think I've over-listened to this track over the last 24h. I can tell things need balancing but I can't pick them out- which instruments do you think need tweaking?

I listened to it again, and I can't point to anything specific. I think that it may be that the eq/filtering on the whole mix that keeps moving around is confusing my ears. At times, it sounds like the midrange is really boosted, making it a bit fatiguing. At others, is seems muddy, and at still others it is too shrill.

I really like the Rhodes, but it plays just a single chord. I think that you should try alternating that with a II V I progression. The synth that enters at about 1:00 and builds to a crescendo at about 2:00 gets too loud by about 1:30. I think that the mix gets a bit muddy at about 2:00. There's too much low frequency content by that point, and I still can't hear the bass.

[housemunky]

http://soundcloud.com/housemunky/nothing2lose

Version 2

I listened to it again, and I can't point to anything specific. I think that it may be that the eq/filtering on the whole mix that keeps moving around is confusing my ears.

I removed and toned down a whole lot of the filtering/eq and the mix sounds a lot cleaner I think.

really like the Rhodes, but it plays just a single chord.

Added another chord. I tried II V I but it sounded a little too cheesy/happy.

The synth that enters at about 1:00 and builds to a crescendo at about 2:00 gets too loud by about 1:30. I think that the mix gets a bit muddy at about 2:00. There's too much low frequency content by that point, and I still can't hear the bass.

Removed the eq on the mid-range synth - seems to have improved things a little.

Thank you for your comments so far- feedback really appreciated!

[jharling]

Sounding good man. My only thing is maybe the kick drum in the first minute or so is a bit much? My mackies are exploding every quarter note. Maybe just tone em down a bit. The horns are a nice touch. Nice song overall

[amigo]

Housemunky, Housefunky.
Very nice track. Plenty going on to keep me interested with a great break down and build up. That sax sound just works.

Thanks for sharing.

[housemunky]

My only thing is maybe the kick drum in the first minute or so is a bit much? My mackies are exploding every quarter note. Maybe just tone em down a bit.

2db quieter and sits much better in the mix.

I've also removed some of the rumble with a low-pass so should not sound as muddy.

Thanks for the feedback everyone!

[housemunky]

Latest version up.

[GrooveNinja]

The link appears to be broken.

[housemunky]

Yep, deleted it to make way for this.

http://soundcloud.com/housemunky/nothing-to-lose

Should be working now.

[GrooveNinja]

Dude, sweet track!

[jharling]

I listened to your edited version. The kick is perfect now. pretty pretty pretty good

[housemunky]

I reprogrammed the drums completely. Added swing and boosted kick.

Comments really appreciated.

[jonsloan]

Hey, nice track. Like the horns and the overall mix.
Personally, it's a helluva long track so the build to the first drop seems to take an age to get there, and I think that's true of each section. I know you've added little FX bits to keep the movement going though. I generally like a punchier kick than the one in the current version too but that's just personal taste also.
It'd be cool to hear a masterred version.