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hhinterwebz
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trying to make these vocals sound less like crap.
trying to make these vocals sound less like crap.
Armistice
Son of Yoda
Too much reverb. Waaaaay too much reverb. You are off pitch quite often.
Did you really sing "I hate the way you fart" there? I turned it off at that point. Gross....
Consider another hobby, perhaps.
Did you really sing "I hate the way you fart" there? I turned it off at that point. Gross....
Consider another hobby, perhaps.
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hhinterwebz
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yea i did sing that. thanks for the constructive criticism.
heatmiser
mr. green christmas
I dunno man. I'm torn on this one. I mean, if you want to get serious about it, I guess I'd dial back the verb quite a bit and work a lot more on your pitch. I don't have great pitch by any means, but your voice is really the only thing going here, so I think it has to be a lot more on than this. Quirky, pitchy vocals could maybe work on a song like this if there was a whole band behind you, but not (imo) with this minimalist synth thing you have going.
I like the idea actually and some parts were quite funny. I did find myself wanting to hear what you would next single out about this person that you hate so much. Some choices were really clever, but others didn't really work. But obviously you can sing about whatever you want. Just my opinion.
I like the idea actually and some parts were quite funny. I did find myself wanting to hear what you would next single out about this person that you hate so much. Some choices were really clever, but others didn't really work. But obviously you can sing about whatever you want. Just my opinion.
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Broken_Hal0
New member
Okay so since you posted this you are looking for some type of constructive criticism
1. Learn your velocities , I can tell by the strength of all your synths that either you have one set velocity for each note or your keyboard/controller doesn't have great sensitivity .
2 . Compression - try to learn how to work your synths and pads by creating a good amount of compression to give life to them . You will be thankful because it will open up allot more room for your other elements.
3 . Vocals , yes - too much reverb ......if you enjoy the reverb that is a matter of taste . Are you using an aux/effects bus to control your reverb levels ? Compression on your vocals too .....at least 4:1 with attacks and times fit to taste .
4 . Pitch - best I can say man is work on it , most people don't like to admit it we were all terrible at one point .
And when you say rough mix I wouldn't consider it that . Make sure that you post the best you possibly can before you send it out ! I just say that so the trollz don't eat you alive .
Here is one of my "rough" mixes
The Trinity Project - Stitches - YouTube
Cheers and keep on doing what you do man
1. Learn your velocities , I can tell by the strength of all your synths that either you have one set velocity for each note or your keyboard/controller doesn't have great sensitivity .
2 . Compression - try to learn how to work your synths and pads by creating a good amount of compression to give life to them . You will be thankful because it will open up allot more room for your other elements.
3 . Vocals , yes - too much reverb ......if you enjoy the reverb that is a matter of taste . Are you using an aux/effects bus to control your reverb levels ? Compression on your vocals too .....at least 4:1 with attacks and times fit to taste .
4 . Pitch - best I can say man is work on it , most people don't like to admit it we were all terrible at one point .
And when you say rough mix I wouldn't consider it that . Make sure that you post the best you possibly can before you send it out ! I just say that so the trollz don't eat you alive .
Here is one of my "rough" mixes
The Trinity Project - Stitches - YouTube
Cheers and keep on doing what you do man
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hhinterwebz
New member
yea im totally gonna redo those vocals. im not a great singer, but i can usually make myself sound more competent than i did here. and im gonna rework the lyrics a little.
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hhinterwebz
New member
heres another rough mix im working on. VERY minimalist:
robgreen
no face
I found this one kind of intriguing - some parts made me laugh, though the fart line grossed me out (not in a good way).
The melody is pretty good, but the vocals need to hold it together a little more I think - the timing on them needs to be better, and as said by others, dial back some of the wetness on the reverb and the essing.
I think it could potentially be interesting if you had the heavy reverb on the 'I hate the way you...' lines and kept other elements quite dry - and panned them away from each other a little to give a bit of separation and depth. If that makes sense?
The melody is pretty good, but the vocals need to hold it together a little more I think - the timing on them needs to be better, and as said by others, dial back some of the wetness on the reverb and the essing.
I think it could potentially be interesting if you had the heavy reverb on the 'I hate the way you...' lines and kept other elements quite dry - and panned them away from each other a little to give a bit of separation and depth. If that makes sense?
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TripleM
Well-known member
The synth sounds at the beginning sounded good. Some cool quirky keyboard work. I like the song concept - the "I hate the way you..." stuff.
Agree on the vocal reverb. I'd keep them real dry. Maybe just a subtle delay and no verb at all. Some pitch problems. Quite a few actually.
I wasn't turned off by the fart line, although I didn't think it helped the song lyrically. Too superficial of a complaint.
Agree on the vocal reverb. I'd keep them real dry. Maybe just a subtle delay and no verb at all. Some pitch problems. Quite a few actually.
I wasn't turned off by the fart line, although I didn't think it helped the song lyrically. Too superficial of a complaint.