Showcase - January 17-23, 2022
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DeadBassRecords
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Rah.sool
Beatmaker
@DeadBassRecords Very nice job. I really like the 808s and hi hat rolls. The sound selection of the ambient elements was also very nice. awesome Job.
Here's my upload for the week. Thanks in advance for all feedback, i'll get ya'll back later in the week.
Here's my upload for the week. Thanks in advance for all feedback, i'll get ya'll back later in the week.
Hadoq
Producing weird shit since 2002
@DeadBassRecords not my cup of tea tbh, musically, but if I can help I will try
mix wise, it's a bit muddy, especially the chords in the background, hats are a bit too much "in yo face", snare is a bit weak and one dimensional
also, everything sounds too centered, which doesn't help with the muddy parts
maybe it lacks a melody in the highs too
@Rah.sool
more up my alley, very nice drums, loving the bass too
good variations and small elements here and there
at the filtered part right now, pretty cool
I wish there would be more variation towards the end
I don't have these on Youtube as they're not officially released yet
anyway, here's my beat
mix wise, it's a bit muddy, especially the chords in the background, hats are a bit too much "in yo face", snare is a bit weak and one dimensional
also, everything sounds too centered, which doesn't help with the muddy parts
maybe it lacks a melody in the highs too
@Rah.sool
more up my alley, very nice drums, loving the bass too
good variations and small elements here and there
at the filtered part right now, pretty cool
I wish there would be more variation towards the end
I don't have these on Youtube as they're not officially released yet
anyway, here's my beat
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DOPE
Delta Skeltah
ILLIEN
Not really Into lofi study beats but this is one I wouldn't mind listening to this in the whip. Very soulful. Nice swing on the drums. Buttery bassline, nice 404 type filter. Not sure if the tape hiss is emulation or real tape but I like it.
Hadoq
Producing weird shit since 2002
thanks ! I really appreciate the comment, there's a lot of people doing lo-fi, so it's easy to get lost in the noise, but there are incredible artists out there (definitely recommend NK music or Mujo, mujo especially if you're in the more loop based / classic hip hop vibe)
Hiss isn't tape although I do use tape on occasion, I didn't here. This comes from exporting daw audio into the SP303 and back into the daw so it is compressed natural circuitry and cable noise. Some emulations sound real nice tho (cymatics origin comes to mind, free plugin btw)
the piano is also a very cheap plugin from an actual producer (imagiro's piano)
Really like this! Very smooth, all fits well in the mix. Maybe i'd also place a hi-hat on the forth to glue the drums together (for more continuation). I Know it's Lo-Fi genre, but have you tried putting in some high frequency texture? Some chimes or something like that would really finish it IMO.
Again, nice work!
hosie
ILLIEN
Battle Points: 9
@DeadBassRecords Hey, this isn't really my vibe either but I appreciate the effort put in to making this. I feel there should be a harder hitting snare or clap in there as it feels like there isn't a pay off from the hi-hats / drum.
@Rah.sool This is nice. I like the drums but would have liked a change-up / breakdown somewhere to give it a little more listenability.
@Hadoq Love the vibe of this. Drums are nice and simple / spaced so they have to hit hard because of how they sit and they're bang on with the vibe - my only grievance is when they get drowned under the piano at about 40 seconds. I assume this is done on purpose to let the keys shine, if so, I'd like hear it with the drums just completely dropped. Really love the vibe and you've really eeked out all the groove from that piano bit. Nice work.
@Rah.sool This is nice. I like the drums but would have liked a change-up / breakdown somewhere to give it a little more listenability.
@Hadoq Love the vibe of this. Drums are nice and simple / spaced so they have to hit hard because of how they sit and they're bang on with the vibe - my only grievance is when they get drowned under the piano at about 40 seconds. I assume this is done on purpose to let the keys shine, if so, I'd like hear it with the drums just completely dropped. Really love the vibe and you've really eeked out all the groove from that piano bit. Nice work.
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jaakkopenttilae
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Me and my mate tried out a new concept with already existing track and us live tracking over that. This is what came out:
nonameswifi
Member
I made this beat playlist (3 beats) overnight in vegas...
produced and mixed on my laptop speakers using the good ol' qwerty!
Lmk your thoughts!
thinking about doing a couple more of these "playlist" uploads where Its theme based like this one!
produced and mixed on my laptop speakers using the good ol' qwerty!
Lmk your thoughts!
thinking about doing a couple more of these "playlist" uploads where Its theme based like this one!
ahh, the fine art of keeping it simple and completely interesting and dope throughout, really like it a lot. Good to have you around.
nonameswifi
Member
Thanks so much @2GooD Productions I really appreciate that! The more experienced I become as a producer I realize how much of an artform simplicity truly is.. I decided about a year or two ago I will maintain the most minimal approach to my creativity.. from production to collabs.. artwork etc..
Thanks again man!
its an art I admire and have yet to achieve, I always go full blown overboard, doesnt often leave room for the rapper
nonameswifi
Member
@2GooD Productions Interesting I def used to have that problem.. I realize its very psychological.. It wasnt until I began slowly restricting how many tracks I would use per tracks I began getting very creative..
I started with 20 then dropped to 15 now Im at 12 tracks max haha!
Its amazing how restrictions lead to high creative output..
Unfortunately in todays world there is soo much excess.. Even the ability to "undo" settings leads us to almost never finish things and get hung up on minor details.
Start limiting everything from vsts to tracks per session and so forth and you will get there super fast.
I started with 20 then dropped to 15 now Im at 12 tracks max haha!
Its amazing how restrictions lead to high creative output..
Unfortunately in todays world there is soo much excess.. Even the ability to "undo" settings leads us to almost never finish things and get hung up on minor details.
Start limiting everything from vsts to tracks per session and so forth and you will get there super fast.
When you have less to work with you have no choice but do more with it, I havent made a beat in a few weeks, been busy learning how to make vsts, but might make some music tomorrow and try that philosophy l and see if it works
nonameswifi
Member
Wow thats hella interesting! Keep me updated with your VST endeavors! I've got a background in cybersecurity I've got my CCNA cyber ops cert right before the pandemic. And for sure feel free to send me anything you create! Would love to hear!
Delta Skeltah
ILLIEN
@nonameswifi , that second beat hit me hard bro. Oh wait the third beat just came on......that clap tho....
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