mark skinner Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 Hello , here is another dropped "d" funk instrumental. Same old instruments , acoustic/electric and lap steel. First project in "Sonar" just checking things out and trying a few different things. No static panning except for the drums and bass. Everything is moving around gently. (headphone help). This is also the first time using "channel tools" for widening or mono to stereo conversion. Special thanks to @David Baay for his comments in the tutorials section in the "converting mono to stereo thread". Anything sticking out that need attention , let me know . Thanks .. mark https://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=15048216 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeringAmps Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 👍's 👏 t 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bush Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 I really liked the acoustic tones and overall feel of the song i thought maybe the drums were a tick too loud (present) great guitar riffs cheers P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark skinner Posted July 7 Author Share Posted July 7 @DeeringAmps , Thanks Tom , Always nice to get a thumbs up from you .. @Paul Bush , I appreciate the listen and comment and Yes .. I definetely need to work on that snare. Going back in .. ms 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Walsh Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 I love everything you've ever posted. This is no exception. Wonderful mix and just great playing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Smithe Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Outstanding work Mark, groovy jam and nice production! 😎👏👏🎶🎶🎶🎶 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T. Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Nice jam. Great work 🎶 🎵 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesha Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 Sounds great love the layering. Clean and dense, not easy to do ! Great playing. I did use headphones and will check out the post you mention. Talent and skill the only thing sticking out. Congrats on your first sonar song working out well ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark skinner Posted July 13 Author Share Posted July 13 Special thanks to @Kevin Walsh , @Ross Smithe , @Larry T. , @treesha , for the listen and further comments. I'm on my second Sonar project now and having some minor problems , hopefully I'll sort them out. Thanks .. mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
equality Posted July 14 Share Posted July 14 Awesome! Sounds live with excellent mix and arrangement. Very tasteful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve@baselines.com Posted July 15 Share Posted July 15 Nice funky groove Mark, good work. Did you sign up for Sonar or are you using the free one? I just upgraded to a win 11 computer, and installed the latest free version on it. Pretty impressive. I was able to go to the old Cakewalk site and get the extras, like Dimension Pro, Z3ta, Rapture, etc. So far so good. The delayed startup at the beginning is a bit of a dick move, but overall, a good quality release. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark skinner Posted July 16 Author Share Posted July 16 Thanks @equality for the listen and comment 👍 @steve@baselines.com , I'm presently using the free version of Sonar. I am having a few problems with pro channel modules (UI) and transport issues where the cursor just stops where it is when using the spacebar , instead of returning back to the now time. Yes the countdown is annoying . I work "offline" so I also get a "can't login" message that I have to clear after that. I remember the same countdown was present in CbB for a while. Hopefully this won't last forever. ms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaps Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 2 hours ago, mark skinner said: I'm presently using the free version of Sonar. I am having a few problems with pro channel modules (UI) and transport issues where the cursor just stops where it is when using the spacebar , instead of returning back to the now time. Have you checked the On Stop, Rewind to Now Marker in the Track View Options? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark skinner Posted July 16 Author Share Posted July 16 (edited) 1 hour ago, Chaps said: Have you checked the On Stop, Rewind to Now Marker in the Track View Options? Yes , and I've turned it off then back on several times. (Good question) .. I've compaired my settings against CbB and haven't found anything different. When I press play or use the spacebar it jumps back to the beginning then plays. I'll do some further troubleshooting and open a thread in the proper place if I can't get it resolved. Thanks .. ms Edited July 16 by mark skinner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaps Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 6 minutes ago, mark skinner said: Yes , and I've turned it off then back on several times. (Good question) .. I've compaired my settings against CbB and haven't found anything different. When I press play or use the spacebar it jumps back to the beginning then plays. I just checked my latest project in Sonar free and it works as it should. Very curious. Might the problem be some Now Time setting? If it were me, I would reinstall the program to see if that had any effect. But that's one of my first go-to problem solvers, like rebooting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subvibe Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 Hi Great song Love that funky feel amazing guitar playing & a really tight arrangement the mix is wide & crystal clear subvibe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajan Blue Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 Hi Mark I tried to have a listen, but I couldn't get past the security check page - kept saying I had got the answers correct, but then just put up another page of pictures!! I'll try again a bit later weird Cheers Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajan Blue Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 1 minute ago, Bajan Blue said: Hi Mark I tried to have a listen, but I couldn't get past the security check page - kept saying I had got the answers correct, but then just put up another page of pictures!! I'll try again a bit later weird Cheers Nigel Hi Mark I just tried getting into Pete Laramee's track, had the same issue - might be me or Soundclick Will definitely try later Nigel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Seymour Posted July 21 Share Posted July 21 Man, when I grow up I want my recordings to sound like this. Everything is super clear, blends together so well. Lots of great textures, great groove! Just needs a singer! 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJH Posted Monday at 11:04 AM Share Posted Monday at 11:04 AM Really nice track Mark! Audio production sounds excellent! If I could suggest one thing it would be maybe drop the level of the hi hat slightly. Other than that tiny thing I think it's excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now