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Hey Jack! Last I remember you were having a bit of trouble getting you vocals to cut through. Sounds like you solved the issue. Everything is sounding much better. Merry Xmas

Thanks KSband. Apparently so. Had a look and forgot to set the LUFS input gain in my mastering plugin. It automatically runs way above the standard streaming limits for some dumb reason. Thing was set at -8.5. I bumped it down. My headphones don't seem to mind hot and my ears are no longer sensitive to loud noises. Fixed and a new link. Thanks!

Thank you Jack!

Hello one and all. A recent & previously published work now featuring my long time friend and collaborator Homestudio Kurumin (Marcelo) on drums. Download a free copy if you like. Dean. Thank you

No it does not. And I just checked it again to make sure I am not wrong. I have specified where the global Audio is located using the DAW preferences. Preference/Audio Data-"Global Audio Folder" option. After doing so, I attempted to load a project that has no per project audio file. The DAW immediately informed me it could not find the audio data and asked me if I wanted to create one. I answered no. At which point the DAW asked be to find the audio rather than look in the global audio file specified in preferences. I already told the DAW where to find it in the preferences. Therefore, it isn't automatically looking at the location I told the DAW in my preferences/Audio Data-Global audio option. If it had looked in the location I set in my preferences it would have found the audio and never prompted me for a location. That is what I'm talking about. If the file was saved per project the DAW is going to look for a per project file. If it doesn't see a per project file it will prompt the user and never look at the Global Audio File indicated in preferences. It will prompt the user creating a bunch of unnecessary steps. The DAW already knows where the Global Audio file is. It simply will not look there after discovering there is no per project audio. It will ask the user to direct it rather than chance the possibility the audio may be located in a global audio folder.

Hello Jam Pro. I think I know what you want to do, but I'm afraid it is not possible. The DAW is going to look for the audio at the last location the project was saved. In preferences you can specify where the global audio file is stored on your computer, but the DAW will not look there or save files there unless the last time you saved the project you "unselected" the per project option. You don't have to change the files name, but you will have to open every project file you have and resave it according to your preference (i.e. per project or global audio) Unfortunately, I moved all my audio to a global audio file before realizing this. Now every time I open a file that was saved per project the DAW cannot locate the audio file, and I have to direct it to where the global audio file is and then resave it. Again. You don't have to rename the project file. You just have to tell the "Project" where the files can be found the "Next" time you open it. Apparently, the last location where the files are saved is also saved with the "project". The DAW doesn't have a clue where the files are. IMO it would have been a good idea to program the DAW to look in the global audio location specified in preference if the audio cannot be located in the per project location before asking the user where the files are. If they are also not found in the global audio file, then ask the user where the files are, saving the user a step. But it is what it is. I hope this clears up the confusion.

Hi Wookiee! Very nice stuff. Very Floyd-ish. Can't tell you how much I like this one. Again, didn't seem like 6 + min. Pulled me in immediately and didn't let go. Really nice atmosphere that seems to resonate with me. Could use some Gilmour guitar and Floyd-ish lyrics and vocals. ;-)

Interesting keys. You have the vocals out front in this one and I can understand them just fine now. Maybe take a stab at some harmonies in your next project. I agree with Bajan about the hissy cymbals . Good work otherwise.

Pretty cool song and video. 70% unemployment-wow! You have a big heart helping these youngsters out. Awesome work upfront and behind the scene! Kudos!

I heard this before. I liked it on soundcloud a while back. Its a very good cover for sure. Well done!

Ha! Damn Jesse! You are turning me into a big fan. This is so absolutely crazy out of the box stuff and I love it! I double dipped again-Oh dear!

Not a genre I feel I'm qualified to comment about, but I like the guitar tone. I can't help but sense the fusion of heavy metal in this rap effort. Kudos for taking a stab at it.

I have a suggestion. When my projects get large I use the track manager in CW to organize and recall groups of tracks. You can save the groups so you can easily recall them. I'll make a group for each instrument track and all related buses, I also make groups for mixing. You can make any kind of group you want. Thus, you do not have face a wall of buses or tracks and get to the specific tracks/buses you need to work on with just 3 clicks. You may already do this, but incase you don't, it really helps eliminate the clutter of huge projects. Dean.

Sounds nice. I like the Motown vibe, I agree with Jim. A little tambourine would fit easily into this mix.

Penny Loafer Shoes is a song about a comical character I created who takes account of all the things he's "Got". He finds he's got charm, education, high-minded goals, people around him that care, and a passion for security. Nevertheless, life is an unpredictable roll of the dice, and sometimes you miss your ship or come up short one lucky shoe, a sock, or a glove. Be forewarned, this tune has some minor explicit lyrics, which some may think of as "unnecessary BS", and thusly they are copiously identified as such. The tune's birthday was September 24, 2014, and it is part of the FEC 2014 Collection. My lord, it's been nearly 10 years already. This is a revised version with a modified bassline, drums and vocals. Some minor adjustments to the lyrics, as well. The guitar work is the same, as I'm now way too old to play the crazy riffs contained herein. Sort of Frank Zappa-ish in style. Some will likely suggest I cut the beginning slow build, but when I tried that, it seemed too sudden, so I just left it in. You can jump forward 45 seconds to get to the meat. Wow! This one is 7:13 long, but don't let the length scare you away from this carefree and fun tune. Ingredients: SI Bass AD2 Drums. Guitar Rig 6 Pro-channel Rematrix Fender Strat with modified pickups and a maple neck Remixed and Mastered with Neutron 4 and Ozone 10. I hope this puts a smile on your face!

Oh yes! This is very well done. Ready for Nashville's country music circuit. Stunning vocal harmonies. Wonderful mix and clean in your face sound quality. It has everything I expect in a good country song. Very impressive. Much enjoyed!

@noynekker @garybrun @Larry T. Thanks so much, everyone. Really happy you enjoyed this adventure. I appreciate all the feedback. It was my pleasure to share it. Stay well ! Dean.

Really nice. Has a John Mellencamp vibe. Reminiscent of the 80's pop rock era. Everything sounds good on my end sound wise. Good storyline. Well played. Vocals sitting nicely in the mix and performed well. Pretty good job, Paul.

I like this. Loved the piano/horn combo. That was nice. Everything sounds nice and clear. It took a little to pull me in (15 seconds), but once it did I was sold. I just love the laid back tempo. Good vocals and lyrics too! Really nice!

Funny. It didn't seem like 6 min. Sounded alright to me. You got some nice percussion going on. Much enjoyed.

Nice.

@Bajan Blue Thank you for your kind words and feedback, Nigel! Comparisons are golden compliments. Musically and atmospherically speaking, this track always catches my attention,. For now, I seem satisfied with the overall outcome. @Wookiee Hey, Wookie! I'm incredibly grateful for the feedback! It is always a pleasure to hear your thoughts and reactions. @mark skinner Hello, Mark! Thanks for the tasty compliments! Re-mark- ably, I edited out the vocal fades I originally had in place at the very end. When I took the matter into consideration, I remembered a previous listener who recommended I remove some of them. In any case, there seems to be something at the end that triggers a reaction. Good to know! @jack c. I'm glad you enjoyed the track, Jack! @AndyB01 Hello, Andy! Thank you, kindly! Tasty appetizers before the main course; long intros @EnglandBross Thanks, EnglanBross!

You have a good voice and a good song. Needs some more editing. I'd place/pan the guitar plucks 30-40 degrees left & right and throw the strings very wide and to the back. Main Vox dead center and harmonies wrapped around 15-20 degrees left & right. This would give you a balanced presentation. Another option is place the strings and guitars opposite. One to the left and the other to the right. Adjust the volumes to establish depth. You could use volume automation to achieve movement. Louder to be more upfront and quite to move the instrument back. The rest is artistic choices you'll have to make. You have enough material to work with, and not everything needs to be playing at the same time. Create certain spots to bring a certain instrument forward or move it to the back, or just rest. Harmonies are very nice but don't overdue them - a personal fault of my own. Pick the best spots and get rid of the rest.

Wow! Computer generated vocals have come a very long way. First, I like the melody. Perfect choir song. As for the vocals, they sound too good, and perhaps that is the dead give away. They seem to lack random vibrato and ever so slight variation in pitch. Nevertheless, they do have enough of a realistic gloss n terms of character. Cool project! Can't help you with the YT issue. Dean

Really creative, Jack. I love the entire arrangement. Well thought out and played. The pace, the subdued standup bass thumping gently along , the flute and horns filling the air, the key changes. There is a lot going on here to appreciate and enjoy.