mark skinner Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 (edited) Here's a new one still in the works. First experience with Addictive drums. I damaged a finger on my fretting hand so I'm leaning pretty hard on my one handed midi controller. I've done all I can do with guitars , may try a backing cello track. First time using the pc leveling amp , and I'm really liking the simplicity of it . I'm using basic included plugins, and nylon strung guitar. All crits and suggestions are welcomed. I know it's pretty basic . Thanks for the listen .. mark (The link now reflects remix #1) https://soundcloud.com/user-810058643/fairfax-198 Edited July 2, 2021 by mark skinner 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sprouse Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 Ad is great. I liked the stuttering feel here. refreshing and minty is how I'd describe it...thanks for that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornpdx Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 Mark, this is really nice. I like how you used the cello in a couple of your other songs and it would sound great in this one too. So, "Fairfax" as in the drum kit in Addictive Drums? Maybe you've already seen this, but Creative Sauce has a great tutorial on ADhttps://discuss.cakewalk.com/index.php?/topic/31039-how-to-use-addictive-drums-2-in-cakewalk-by-bandlab/ -Bjorn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark skinner Posted July 1, 2021 Author Share Posted July 1, 2021 Thanks David and Bjorn. I only downloaded the free AD version to check it out , I'm definitely going to purchase it. I love how the cymbals take So long to decay. I've watched Mikes video a few times , as usual very informative. The song now sounds to me like backing tracks with the main instrument left out. I started a cello track early this morning , It's filling it in nicely. Thanks .. mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookiee Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 Can I say whilst the drums are interesting I, and this is just my own personally furry opinion, they are to forward once the instrumentation come in. Thye feel like they need to mixed like and organ with a swell pedal. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSband Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 This is a very cool sounding track. The drums are a bit too frantic for me and I agree with Wook, too out front. I like your idea though. I have recently been thinking of trying either addictive drums or ezdrummer 2, I feel like my Jamstix is limited in its flexibility. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhonoBrainer Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 The bass (excellent!) sounds like a blend between an upright and a fretless, which I know an upright is fretless! But it played like an electric fretless bass - pretty cool! I would agree the AD drums have their advantages, one of which is they are the easiest drums to program well. Love that interface. I'd also agree to take them out of the front of your mix on this one. Sometimes the newest tool shines the brightest in the mix, because we are enamored of it. Your composition grooves for days, as yours usually do - always a pleasure to check out your latest! cheers, -Tom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bush Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 Ive got to say I loved the keys in this and then everything else joined in and well, it sounded great maybe the drums a bit too busy at times would`ve been nice to have a break in there somewhere cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark skinner Posted July 1, 2021 Author Share Posted July 1, 2021 Thanks to Everyone for your comments and suggestions . It seems like everyone is in agreement about the drums. I'll definitely work on them before I finish the cellos. @PhonoBrainer Believe it or not the upright is from Cakewalk Sound Center. I used the pitch wheel a lot and EQ'd to try and get a little fretless buzz. I'll keep plugging on , Thanks .. mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark skinner Posted July 2, 2021 Author Share Posted July 2, 2021 Hello , Remix #1 , I settled the drums down and moved them back a little in the mix. I'm not really sure if it was enough or too much. I also added cello on the chorus(s) and a few other spots. I feel better about it now. Thanks for getting me this far. Any more crits and suggestions ane more than welcomed. Thanks again .. mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnbee58 Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 I like this a lot. The rather freestyle "swing" to the drums especially stands out as different. Many would opt for a more "stable" sound, but this works good. 🙂 John B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajan Blue Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 great freestyle track - enjoyed it a lot Great work Nigel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Kirby Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 I liked Nigel's description of this as being a cool freestyle tune - lots going on in the mix and it works. Addictive Drums has been my go-to drum vst for a long time, and I'm still perfectly happy with it. Well done - good song. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hidden Symmetry Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Reminds of my 70's fusion listening days. The Mahavishnu & Klugh vibe makes for a nice track, enjoyed it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Carzola Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Brilliant work, Mark. Full stop 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwnicholson78 Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Beautiful. The nylon string sounds amazing. Really well played and the composition is top notch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeringAmps Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 👍's! Your versatility amazes me man. t 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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