Introduction/Confession.

[Kalando]

Hi. I would like to introduce myself. I have been producing for about a year now, and I've realized that I am not as good as I would like to be.. at all.

I am getting into electronic music but I am searching far and wide for samples that could potentially be good for my songs. I cannot find anything. I have made some remixes, but they aren't good at all. I just would like you guys to be honest because that's the only way I can get better. Trust me I don't have anything to lose.

Man on a mission... - YouTube

I need all the help I can get.. I have no one but myself.

Thanks so much,

 

[Kalando]

Please don't look at this as an advertisement. If there is any way to share my music without the advantage of promotion please let me know.. I am desperate. I'm sitting here at 2 in the morning waiting for ANY type of advice.

Thanks so much.

 

[wheelema]

Not clear what advice or help you're looking for. You've got to quantify.

 

[kcearl]

Hi. I would like to introduce myself. I have been producing for about a year now, and I've realized that I am not as good as I would like to be.. at all.

I am getting into electronic music but I am searching far and wide for samples that could potentially be good for my songs. I cannot find anything. I have made some remixes, but they aren't good at all. I just would like you guys to be honest because that's the only way I can get better. Trust me I don't have anything to lose.

Man on a mission... - YouTube

I need all the help I can get.. I have no one but myself.

Thanks so much,

Hey Kalendo...are you interest in producing or only remixing electronic music? What equpiment and/or software have you gathered so far?

I think if you are starting off its important to have goals, but its lso important to realise there are no real shortcuts, it takes a real slog to get to a certain standard...when you say samples what do you mean? Drum samples, vocal samples, loops, construction kits??

I use samples a lot, but mostly the are drum hits within maschine or within Kontakt, a sample player....for vocals parts i use anything, youtube, the tv..l have decks and record of them too

I cant listen to your mix as im in a hotel room with an ipad, but if its a piece of original work and you want some genuine feedback stick it in the mp3 clinic...maybe comment on a few others while youre there


But dont despair...theres a realisation once the dust settles that this is harder than you thought it would be, it hits us all when starting, but thats what akes it worth it

 

[Telegram Sam]

^^What he said^^

 

[Kalando]

Thanks a lot.. for some strange reason I was supposed to subscribe to the thread but I didn't.

Anyway, the stuff I have purchased is the Akai LPD8, Ableton Live and a bunch of VSTs. I want to invest in a great midi controller like the Maschine.

To clarify myself,
My first set questions are:
When I go to studios, I see many 'hardwares' in it.
- I have no idea what they do. Can anyone tell me an example of a 'rack' or a 'rig' of hardwares and their purposes?
- Could VSTs replace those hardwares?
- Are there certain hardwares that are absolutely necessary to buy? Like lets say, a 24 channel mixer?

My second question is:
- When I say samples, I mean certain files (like synths) that I can use to add my MIDI sequences to them. I feel as if I am picking terrible samples/instruments.. I end up with R&B or soca instead of electronic music, if that helps visualize my pain.

- I am wondering if you guys create your own samples from songs, or download them from a site?

You guys are right, it is in fact hard. I hope that people will give me good feedback in the mp3 clinic.. I will be also trying my best to give feedback as well.

Thank you again!

 

[moresound]

You really don't need a mixer or rack gear (unless that is the sound that you want) VST's do emulate the hardware well - but not quite the same.

 

[oscarkuehl]

Hello everybody, I am Oscar Kuehl, and I am live in London. I am doing real estate business in London. I am new here and I want to sharing my experience with you.