<Pony-inspired> <House> <WIP>

[Polarlys]

https://soundcloud.com/starlex-1/house-attempt-wip
Altough it's short, I am somewhat content with the outcome.. But that's just me and my sick tastes.

So, how what do you guys think about it? Is the melody a little too complex for what I'm able to handle? Should I add some perc, or is it fine without? What about the mastering? I'd also love some tips from anyone who has some to give me.. Please

[Strezzkev]

The bass sounds great, I've always had a hard time trying to make my bass loud but not overpowering. One thing I could suggest is that I've noticed a lot of progressive house songs will have cymbals on the down beat with the kick, maybe you could put them in at 0.38? also this is a preference (mainly cause I just learned) study up on nice build-ups. the drop is already great, but the build-up could be a lot more fun. Though simple build ups can just be a style of a song. BUT! if you have a second drop, make sure the build up to that one is bigger.

cheers!

[TheMalenEst]

The kick is really muddy. I would recommend that you eq the kick or get another one. Did you sidechain it to the bass?

[Polarlys]

The bass sounds great, I've always had a hard time trying to make my bass loud but not overpowering. One thing I could suggest is that I've noticed a lot of progressive house songs will have cymbals on the down beat with the kick, maybe you could put them in at 0.38? also this is a preference (mainly cause I just learned) study up on nice build-ups. the drop is already great, but the build-up could be a lot more fun. Though simple build ups can just be a style of a song. BUT! if you have a second drop, make sure the build up to that one is bigger.

cheers!

Yeah, about the build-up.. the kick is sidechained to pretty much everything in the mix, and I made the build-up before adding the highpass filter. I guess I got lazy

I'll take a look at the cymbals you've mentioned though.. Just have to find some nice samples. My current open hat sample is a reversed swell <.<

The kick is really muddy. I would recommend that you eq the kick or get another one. Did you sidechain it to the bass?

Aye, I did. I'll analyze, and eventually EQ/replace the kick.. But just to ask, you asked whether it was sidechained or not because it might distort if it ISN'T sidechained (cause it might overlap the bass), right? I'm honestly really bad at this, so I'm not sure if sidechaining the kick can somehow make it muddy.. I don't see any reason for it to do so though..

EDIT: The kick sample is already compressed, so I suppose that's why it's getting muddy; got Maximus in the master mix.. Looks like I'll have to hunt down some proper samples in not too long.

[Polarlys]

https://soundcloud.com/starlex-1/house-attempt-updated-still

Updated it, and made it a little longer (for better or for worse.. I mainly did it to not replay the same mp3 too many times).

How's it sounding now?

[Xane]

Kick is a little better, but it needs some compression/EQing to bring it out in the final mix.. One thing you do NOT want to do, is rely on Maximus for mastering. One thing I'd suggest, is what Strezzkev suggested. After the little break in the kick around the :25 mark, I'd add a little ride sample on top of my kick.

[Polarlys]

Kick is a little better, but it needs some compression/EQing to bring it out in the final mix.. One thing you do NOT want to do, is rely on Maximus for mastering. One thing I'd suggest, is what Strezzkev suggested. After the little break in the kick around the :25 mark, I'd add a little ride sample on top of my kick.

Lovely to hear people giving out feedback and hints. I'll try adding some rides. The Maximus thing though is here to stay a bit; I don't want to make this all too overwhelming just yet. I'll give proper mastering a try once I feel sure about melodies/drums and whatnot