Hi, nice start on this. You have a couple of key elements you need to pull together a song, but there are parts you need to take it to the next step.
Start with finding a kick and bass combo that works, and that work nicely together in the mix, then layer in percussion such as off-beat hats, on-beat rides and every-other-beat snares. This will give you a more solid foundation to use when structuring a song layout. I hope this helps you on your production adventure!
Yes thanks!
Love the arrangement. Great work on this. I do feel like it could have done with some of the lighter more floaty sounds you might here in equivalent tracks by Justice just to break up the heavy hook. Nevertheless, this is badass
Nice ideas in here. You've done a nice job of structuring a track and sound-setting. You've not overpopulated the mix with samples and sounds that needlessly muddy the production.
So now that you have a set of sounds and a structure, try seeing where you can take it to add an energy to the track that it might be missing. You have a cool 4/4 beat on the drop, so add a nice ride to the kick. Alternatively, find a percussion loop to gently layer to have a more complicate pre-made percussion solution. Trim the tail of the kick (the bassy offshott that starts to clash with the bassline) to make it more punchy. You have a nice bassline, but it's a bit safe. Try layering it with a saw to provide depth and add a little more air to the mix (other than hats and the acid sound, there's not a lot of high end. The acid lead is quite overpowering, so consider dropping it into the mix a bit more by reducing the volume, and play with automation to verify the sound and keep it interesting.
I hope that helps! Lots of great ideas, and these suggestions are what I would do if I were in your boots :)
Wow, thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed, thorough review! You have great suggestions. You sound like an experienced musician. I definitely will keep them in mind. :)
Lots of nice ideas in here, and I'm a lover of the big long-tailed kicks from the 90's. The snare flutters really compliment that too! I think the vocal could use more processing to blend it into the mix. Possibly some equalising and reverb and delay to bed it in.
Also look at an off-beat stab to sit between the kicks. In modern Hardcore, this is where the bass stabs would sit, but in older Hardcore, the a saw stab really helped add the energy.
Thank you for your comment! Im really excited to finish this thing. I will defiantly make a stab!
As always, beautiful music that takes a listener on a audial journey!
Very nice, and it reflects it's namesake with some very cool subtle touches. The white noise sound crush effect was a bit too raw, and at about 1:30 I think there's an automation error, but the mix-down is otherwise lush. Nice work!
This is really nice! Lovely riffs and a really nice structure. Really enjoyed the progressive nature of the track, adding new exciting elements!
If I could offer some mix down advice, shave off the low-end from the snares used in rolls and build-ups. At some parts, like 2:55, they are combating with the kick.
Nice to see a familiar name on NG! Great work on this track! Great to see Archari's name back next to a Hardcore track too. I'm looking forward to hearing more!
Thanks, I've been on newgrounds for years! Always lovely to see archari around, we'll definitely be working on more stuff together.
Really nice work on this. I'm this kind of lighter-toned Hardcore always brings a smile to my face
Good work arranging this. I think the biggest learning curve for you with the next track you work on will be the mix-down, and finding a good balance between synths, percussion and the kick-bass combo.
Start with the kick and bass. Get a bar sounding right. Add hats, a ride, a snare, then add some saws to get the super basic mix established, then expand that into a track. I hope you find that advice helps!
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