Pinkie Pie's Power Play <Balloon Party> <wip>

[vladnuke]

http://soundcloud.com/vladnuke/pinkie-pies-power-play-wip
This is what I've been working on for baloon party, all I have to do is mess with the melody and add in dem vocals and I'll just let it sit and add on to it as I get better at doing this stuff.

[the4thImpulse]

I strongly suggest that you put the kick and snare in the ceter of the mix, it makes it hard to listen too when they are panned in any way and it will translate very poorly to a mono system. EQ every sound and give them their own space in the frequency spectrum. An idea about
the sound at 1:38: Instead of it just being panned to the left try making it bounce from left - right -left - right quickly ( an oscillation every half note)

Its a good start, this song has potential!

[vladnuke]

I strongly suggest that you put the kick and snare in the center of the mix, it makes it hard to listen too when they are panned in any way and it will translate very poorly to a mono system. EQ every sound and give them their own space in the frequency spectrum. An idea about
the sound at 1:38: Instead of it just being panned to the left try making it bounce from left - right -left - right quickly ( an oscillation every half note)

Its a good start, this song has potential!

Kick and snare in center of mix: easy enough

EQ every sound: err, eqing individual sounds? *quickly searches on google how to do that with FL*

"wobble" pan: can probably do that with an automation clip

Thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it!

[the4thImpulse]

EQ every sound: err, eqing individual sounds? *quickly searches on google how to do that with FL*

"wobble" pan: can probably do that with an automation clip

Yes every sound, it will take some time but will make an average mix turn into an almost professional one trust me its worth it.

An automation clip is all you need for the "wobble" pan.

[North Kozar]

Agreed with what Impulse has said. As well, it's cool because there's a lot of odd changes in it that make it a confusing and chaotic sounding piece (which I'm assuming you're going for). But the transition at the beginning needs to happen without the wubwubwub I think. Right after she finishes saying "PROMISED!" hit the kick and go from there. Otherwise the buildup is lost within the wubs right before hand. And it will make the transition from the two different beats less awkward (at least in my theory). The transition at 0:48 works pretty well, I think. You said there's going to vocals so I imagine they'll go in that middle area to some degree.. Otherwise it sounds kinda empty. At 1:43, well, the transition is good.. But the section is a little odd and doesn't really make much sense when the synth comes in at 2:08 (of which I don't think should be panned so far left, if I'm hearing it correctly). I'm all for chaotic sounds and whatnot, but it just kinda feels like it's getting jumbled and lost amongst itself there near the end. Also in the clip of Rainbow Dash shouting Pinkie Pie is some clashing background music.

With that out of the way, I do like what you're going for with this and think it's shaping up pretty well. There's a lot of my opinions in the paragraph above, so don't let them change your creative direction. If something is the way it is due to an idea fitting within your theme/evil plans of evil, then keep it as is. I look forward to hearing more of it!

[vladnuke]

How do you get rid of the background music anyway?

[vladnuke]

http://soundcloud.com/vladnuke/best-pony-wars-balloon-party
fixed it up

[Freewave]

How do you get rid of the background music anyway?

Ahhh i can be of help here. check out this thread and the link within, its an amazing resource.
viewtopic.php?f=11&t=1174
Once you have samples w/o background music you can make them louder in the mix.

That weird beat in 1:45 is just awesome and I love it.

I like this track but it does need some serious EQ'ing to fix the frequency issues. Sorry but the additional rap does nothing i think. If you love it keep it but i think it hurts the track. You got a little more work but you're on your way.