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At 4/30/14 02:50 PM, Rahmemhotep wrote: I have become disappointed with the sound of my drums, because they have no ambiance. This is because they are electronically sequenced samples.

I've always been into dub, lounge, chillout and trip-hop kind of musics and I'm trying to go in that kind of direction with my music.

Do y'all have any suggestions for either creating a synthetic ambiance through a technique, or maybe some good drum kit VST that has a bunch of ambiance that I can use? Other ideas are welcome.

Check out something called "Reverb Slap", basically you just send you drums to an aux channel whit a short (0.5-07 seconds) reverb.
You could always check out some transient shapers to give your drums a bit of artificial sustain (put it on the drum master) that way you could get some pretty sick Gated - reverb effects:D

Further reading/Watching:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwnOx3BDMSg
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jul07/articles/dubmixing.htm
http://www.interruptor.ch/dub_fx.shtml

At 11/30/13 02:22 PM, StrawberryKnock wrote: Anyway, any thoughts on combining animation with 3D sound? Would it work? Would it be interesting? Has it already been done?

Id say you have to be careful what sounds you use, for example: How would you animate something thats behind you?

At 11/9/11 11:06 PM, Tydusis wrote: I've made a few videos using music from the AP and made somethings that border the line between machinima and music video and uploaded them to Youtube. I didn't ask permission, but I gave full credits and links for all the songs I used. Have I done it wrong? I know something similar happened with one of my songs recently. But I was happy about! I made a film credit for someone's animation school project. I felt good that day. But I digress; would it be ok if I made more videos with NG music as long as I give credit or should I stop and ask permission first next time?

As long as no profit is made and you credit the artist, then you have all the right to do so under the standard Creative commons license used here on Newgrounds, but I do suggest giving the artists a heads up before uploading.

At 11/10/13 02:25 AM, SteakJohnson wrote: http://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/bundles/komplete-8-elements/

Komplete 8 Elements $49.00

I'm extremely cheap, and at this price im tempted to just throw money away.
But are these sounds worth it? How delicious are the orchestral samples, if at all?

Reaktor is the only plugin you will ever need, for 49$ buck that is awesome.

At 11/9/13 04:52 PM, MetalRenard wrote: Ever considered Absynth?

Yeah, I have a copy but it just doesn't give me enough control.

Logic Pro 9 as a daw, Absynth and Battery 4.

At 11/8/13 07:24 AM, Omegeist wrote:

At 11/7/13 09:20 PM, Rahmemhotep wrote:

At 11/5/13 07:57 PM, Blackhole12 wrote: Guitar Rig is needlessly convoluted and half their products have a giant raging hard-on for module-based UI even when it is laughably inappropriate.

Guitar Rig is fucking gay.

Guitar Rig is just overall mediocre.

Hey, I really like some of the effects in Guitar rig, but as an amp simulator? yeah, its pretty bad.

Hi! So ive been saving up some extra cash and lately ive been really into the idea of sample-based synthesis, some research into the topic narrowed my interest to two plugins: izotopes "Iris" and Camel Audios "Alchemy", while I do own a copy of Alchemy Player (And a few plugin packs) I am etting more and more interested in Izotopes approach to the subject.

I was wondering if anybody owns these plugins and what do you guys think about them?

One More Thing

I haven't been here in a while, but is there no Halloween contest this year? I was inda looking forward to it...

At 10/21/13 10:39 AM, Yoshiii343 wrote:

At 10/21/13 10:24 AM, Quarl wrote:

You didn't try 3rds and 5ths? Power chords? Triads? :/

I know very little of music theory, but the last time I made ska/reggae sounding chords was through trial and error, and I don't remember/know the chord pattern for it...

Usually when i make dub/reggae stuff i Stick to a !-V progression meaning if you are playing in C you get C-G (this works in minor too, but thats more moody-dub like), my way of playing this is to go DOWN to the G instead of UP, give the whole thing a nice cadence, no?
Also, play it using triades on the highest strings (For the precussive sound).

At 9/9/13 05:49 AM, TroGaul wrote: Havent found a topic that deals with Problems in Logic Pro 9 for MAC.

Does anybody have a good way on how to create a HipHop-like Baseline?

Hmm, depends on what style you are looking for, but if you need a cheap way of making a groove I suggest checking out some Groove Templates, I have an MPC1000 one that im using constantly.

At 9/5/13 12:17 PM, AyoTom wrote:

At 9/5/13 06:55 AM, Troisnyx wrote: Do we know which charity this is going to? Before I say anything, I want to be sure I know where the proceeds are going.

because you know, it's always good to know what cause you're fighting for

Child's Play. :)

Sounds cool :) I might have something (My artist name is "Tarlung").

At 8/27/13 07:47 PM, MrMaximus wrote: after dropping over $500 for 9, they guy the price and make it, essentially, Garageband Pro. No upgrade pricing or anything. I feel jipped.

But I'm sure it's pretty good. 8)

THAT expensive? I got my copy for about 100$ on the App Store...

Putting your reverb on an aux channel allows you to route several different channels into it giving you a bit more flexibility during your mixing process.

At 5/28/13 07:27 PM, Usernamemyarse wrote: This might have already been answered, but what if the CC license of the image does not allow derivative works?

I just realised how stupid this sounded.

Nvm, its late where im at :/

This might have already been answered, but what if the CC license of the image does not allow derivative works?

At 4/15/13 06:06 PM, lasse wrote:

At 4/15/13 05:59 PM, Usernamemyarse wrote:

At 4/15/13 05:25 PM, Mich wrote: New subject: Boston.

Go.

Strangely, THIS showed up in my spotify playlist.

wow that's hilarious, great thing all those people died amiright?

you're such a funny guy

Look, Im sorry if I offended and i really didnt mean any disrespect.

At 4/15/13 05:25 PM, Mich wrote: New subject: Boston.

Go.

Strangely, THIS showed up in my spotify playlist.

Im getting some major 22nd July flashbacks....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22160691

At 3/11/13 02:15 PM, SineRider wrote: I'm interested in seeing what Monark is. I doubt I'll pick this up as I just got Komplete 8 last year. Also how Battery terrible? That seems like an overreaction.

From what ive seen "Monark" is some type of monosynth that put a lot of weight on getting an analog type of sound.
http://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/producer/power ed-by-reaktor/monark/

Also, Battery 4 seems to have had a heacy re-design to fit the Maschine styled-graphics NI seems to push and the deo tracks actually sound pretty damn good.
http://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/drums /battery-4/

So about half an hour ago, Native Instruments uploaded this to youtube, any thoughts?

The Highpoint for me has to be the new Battery since ive been using it for some time and it LOOKS like they might do an update to Massvie, other then that they announced "Monark" that is supposedly a new synth.

(Since I cant seem to load links) The video is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=L_6sF GZ2stA

At 3/2/13 02:56 AM, The-iMortal wrote:

At 3/2/13 01:48 AM, Breed wrote: I coulda sworn there was a thread specifically for this that mentioned something like 30 different books before dying off.

Cant find it though.

I'm useless

http://www.newgrounds.com/bbs/topic/1315539

Right, sorry :)
I didnt know there already was a thread like this :D

At 3/1/13 01:10 PM, DavidOrr wrote: Depends on what you're looking to improve. Are you after more knowledge about the inner-workings of music (how to write better melodies, good harmonies, interesting chord progressions, etc.), or are you looking for ways to improve the sound of your mixing (using compressors, EQs, spatial mixing, etc.)?

The two are very different, but equally useful topics. They have practically no overlap in study -- so a little more clarification of what you're after would be useful!

Currently im looking for some books about mixing and mastering, but if you know about any good books about composing then feel free to post them here :)

Hi, ive been producing for a few years now and i feel like I have made some great progress during that time, but now I feel like I need to step it up and Youtube videos just isnt doing it for me anymore so I have started to browse for books about the subject, but i just dont know wich ones to buy.

So... Any suggestions? I have had my eye on "The Producers Manual" for a while now but the pages Amazon gives out isnt really helping.

At 3/1/13 01:16 AM, frootza wrote: The sound you are referring to is comprised of a few layers. I think you could accomplish a similar sound like this..

1. Mandolin sample (or similar sound) played in a pizzicato. (Might have cut/muted part of the soundwave)

Sounds mor like a music box to me :)

At 2/12/13 01:00 PM, MrSaint wrote: Okay, guys, I need help. How do I fight depression, again?

Get help, trust me.

Getting back in the saddle.

So I havent touched my guitar for at least 3 months and I could use some tips/exercises to help me get back into the groove of playing.
Any help?

Honestly?
I dont think you will get that many submissions whit out giving away at least SOME stems, hell, even a midi file would do nicely.

At 12/23/12 12:40 PM, sugarshades wrote: Where do you guys get your royalty free samples from?
I'd like to have complete rights to do with them whatever I want, and all sites that sell sample packs
look pretty... identical? Anyone have a suggestion on where to get some good samples that might
work with FL studio and won't get me jail time? :)

Depends on what you want, theres tons of free drum samples out there and I know for a fact that NTS audio gives you rights to use any demos on their site for free (They have pretty much anything on their site), I have to admit that I really ont use samples that often since i pretty much rely on my VSTs to do the work, but you should find something royalty free samples simply by googling them.

Ive been playing around with it since yesterday, and it sounds pertty good, the side.chaining aspect of it is really welcome in my productions, but I find the controls to be a bit... finicky... anyone else having the same thoughts or am I just too much of a n00b to understand the complex nature of distortion?