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Response to: Chiptune help?! Posted November 28th, 2012 in Audio

Noichan.org
Great place for chiptune artists too.

Response to: Fattest synths I've heard Posted November 26th, 2012 in Audio

At 11/26/12 05:50 AM, Syztm wrote:

:Not sure if I want to dish out $30 for a plugin with only 2 knobs. Then again, I've heard some good things about it. Is it really that worth investing in?

Not sure, haven't tried it myself. The amount of knobs doesn't really dictate the potential of any device though... and I've heard nothing but good things.

Plus they supposedly use it on their own tracks... and frankly I love their stuff. lol

Response to: Fattest synths I've heard Posted November 26th, 2012 in Audio

maybe...
http://www.dadalife.com/sausage-fattener-3/

Response to: Constructive critisism? Posted November 26th, 2012 in Audio

I WISH this was a good place for constructive criticism. It's like the door is open for it, but people are so afraid of being reported for trolling or something.

The only thing we can go on, is rating. According to rating, I'm progressively getting worse. Which means that instead of seeing constructive criticism and growing from it; I can only assume that I need to unlearn recent things, use less instruments, and not spend any real time on tracks.

Response to: Audio Advertisements! Posted November 24th, 2012 in Audio

Tried at Hardstyle, failed. Don't care. lol

  • Fireball
    Fireball by Ectohelix

    Hardstyle-ish shrieking nonsense

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Response to: Music needed for adult videos Posted November 21st, 2012 in Audio

bow chica wow wow

Response to: Fattest synths I've heard Posted November 14th, 2012 in Audio

FATTEN YOUR SAUSAGE!
http://www.dadalife.com/sausage-fattener-3/

No I have no clue why such a weird angle, but this vst kills it. Fat n greasy.

Response to: Alieno Doomsday Posted November 14th, 2012 in Audio

Here I thought I was going to see a license link pop up asking me to purchase the product....

OR

maybe they're planning the release of a new VST?

Response to: Composer Web Posted November 12th, 2012 in Audio

At 11/11/12 04:43 PM, octaviosantos wrote:

:<iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="http://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.so undcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F66925653&show_artwork=true&auto_play =false&show_artwork=false&color=ff9600&callback=reqwest_0&_=

1352669793802"></iframe>

I agree with this completely.

Wait... iframe code! WTF D:

Response to: Looking for music Posted November 12th, 2012 in Audio

With proper attribution... use whatever the heck you want of my stuff (if you want).

If I sound bitter, it's because I just drank a half pint of lemonade. >:(

Response to: How do you write your music? Posted November 12th, 2012 in Audio

At 11/12/12 01:59 PM, GFRetro wrote: I'm basically the same. I don't really write music because I can't. I'll hear random melodies in my head and try to make them. That's basically it lol

Yeah, this basically. Probably for a lot of us. :)

Response to: How do you write your music? Posted November 12th, 2012 in Audio

Up until recently I've just been doing 'what sounds good' on the piano roll. Lately though I'm learning a bit of music theory (piano teacher), and using a maestro app on my media player (android) to compose melodies, then transferring them to the piano roll via midi. This way it sets the rules in place for music theory, however if I want to bend them, I still can.

It's not perfect, but it works OK I guess...

Response to: Commissioning prices? Posted November 10th, 2012 in Audio

Tree fiddy

Response to: All things in moderation Posted November 10th, 2012 in Audio

At 11/9/12 09:44 PM, redskylullaby wrote: New to Newgrounds, decent site
Had some audio tracks up for a couple of weeks and looking to get them moderated
Anyone out there that can help with that?

You have to bake a cake and post a picture of yourself holding it.
(No I really have no clue what you're even talking about)

Response to: N00b looking for coach and guide Posted November 10th, 2012 in Audio

At 11/9/12 10:14 PM, BlackOrWhit3 wrote: Ecto, why are you asking help at my thread? XD you should start your own

Not trying to be rude. My request just falls under the relevancy of the OP.
"N00b looking for coach and guide"

Yeah well, that's me too (exception of different DAW), lol

Response to: Difference between Mixing/Mastering Posted November 9th, 2012 in Audio

Mixing= Engineering
Structure, design, flow, melody, etc.

Mastering = Testing
Headphones, studio speakers, volume levels, etc.

Yes, Compression & EQing (and other things) can play a part in both. From what I understand anyway.

Response to: Audio Advertisements! Posted November 9th, 2012 in Audio

Space Captain tried to steal my bacon. Looks like he's in trouble-

  • Trouble on EC7-0
    Trouble on EC7-0 by Ectohelix

    Touble on EC7-0 feat. Space Captain

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Response to: Newgrounders on Soundcloud Posted November 9th, 2012 in Audio

I just noticed I joined, but didn't post my soundcloud in this thread.
How silly of me.

Here it is-
http://soundcloud.com/ectohelix

Follow me, I'll typically follow you back.
I'm a bit of a social bug who enjoys listening to everyone's music. :)

Response to: N00b looking for coach and guide Posted November 9th, 2012 in Audio

I should've made a thread like this. Anyone a jedi at Ableton that wouldn't mind coaching me?

Response to: Rapper Looking For Trap Beat (free) Posted November 9th, 2012 in Audio

This the hardest beat! This the hardest beat anybody ever heard, it's made out of GUNSHOTS! Gunshots are the beat! Ya ain't get no harder than that...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrU_ef7DQgs

Response to: Free guitarist! Posted November 9th, 2012 in Audio

I'm curious on how to start the process. Do I just send you stems & you send me recorded wav files?

Response to: Dubstep <3 Posted November 8th, 2012 in Audio

At 11/8/12 03:02 PM, BostonJax wrote: I'm really into Dubstep these days & I'm looking to hear some fresh new stuff.
Anyone out there have anything juicy for my ears? I need a new Eargasm beat to listen to.

This-
http://music.monstercat.com/album/monstercat-010-conquest

Not all of it is dubstep. But, you're welcome.

Response to: Some over loud volume mumbojumbo Posted November 8th, 2012 in Audio

I don't even know what you're referring to "Cracked L1"... but yeah, earbuds suck.

It's obvious I'm not a pro (according to newgrounds ratings, I've actually gotten worse), and The artist I was referring to that seems to buzz around -7.5 is Ephixa, but I'm sure he's gone louder too. I asked him about it and he says "You must first know the rules before you can bend them." Which is a polite way of saying, "You're a noob, piss off."

How to bend spoon Neo?!

Response to: I'm looking for samples! Posted November 8th, 2012 in Audio

http://www.drivenmachinedrums.com/

You gotta buy them, but they give you 60 (I think) samples for free.

Response to: Audio Advertisements! Posted November 8th, 2012 in Audio

Had these two on my soundcloud (I do remixes there that wouldn't be allowed on Newgrounds) and I could've put them here, but kept forgetting. Anyway, here they are-

Sign Eyed - Which I was hoping to have in time for the Halloween Contest (alas, no dice, oh well)

  • Sign Eyed
    Sign Eyed by Ectohelix

    Spooky Dance Song

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Poke'n Beans (feat. KeyDemon) - Which is a mix a RL friend and I did, Country Music + Dubstep

  • Poke'n Beans (feat. KeyD)
    Poke'n Beans (feat. KeyD) by Ectohelix

    Dubstep vs Country

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Enjoy! :)

Response to: Some over loud volume mumbojumbo Posted November 8th, 2012 in Audio

At 11/7/12 06:44 PM, guitarmandan wrote: I have to second this... I wouldn't get so caught up on what the levels are. Trust your ears... the rest is irrelevant.

You two have delivered me the best news I've heard in a while. Yeah, it should've been obvious, but I'm no pro at mastering. So, I'm always nervous that while I THINK It sounds right (in my opinion), it might not actually.

Response to: my computer is dying :'( Posted November 8th, 2012 in Audio

At 11/8/12 09:55 AM, joshhunsaker wrote: You really only need $500 to do a relatively very nice computer build.

This. I'm an IT, and I support this message.

Response to: Music title? Posted November 6th, 2012 in Audio

Hidden/Personal meaning, or just something random off the top of my head.

Response to: Some over loud volume mumbojumbo Posted November 6th, 2012 in Audio

At 11/5/12 09:28 PM, MetalRenard wrote: When music is louder, it is perceived to be "better". That's just how things are. But the mix will be of a better quality if it is quieter and THEN you just turn your volume knob up.

I was just about to post about this (Volume). Measuring (average) RMS, Up until recently, everyone has told me -11 (db) for electronic music, is the way to go. Again, on average, and I was told that -10 and above are TOO LOUD!!! Also not to overly concern myself with volume so much as making a good track.

Recently however, I've started picking apart other (successful) musician's work and seeing what they do, to educate myself on popular/accepted practice. I've seen some go up to even -6, but the average was around -7.5 ... so, I tried it and it does generally sound better (that or I'm going crazy, also quite possible).

So, while being compressed/limited.... turn it up to 11? What's the best volumn (or RMS) to work to? Cause right now I'm just going on whatever sounds good to me, and that may not be entirely correct.

Response to: Ableton Live Q & A + Discuss Thread Posted November 6th, 2012 in Audio

At 11/6/12 01:31 AM, The-iMortal wrote: Don't use Ableton Live's stock samples. Hell, I didn't even bother downloading the sample packs when I bought the software. If you want quality drum samples, Vengeance is your best bet.

This THISSSSS!!!! (even though I can't afford to drop $100 on samples atm :( I agree wholeheartedly via proxy)

:no shame with that, I'll have it or something like it mediafired, if you change your mind!

I'm interested in seeing what you can do.