First EVER remix - any comments will be appreciated!

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First EVER remix - any comments will be appreciated!
Posted on: 07.03.2011 by Olene Minyard
Hi all!

This is my first ever remix. In fact, it's my first of many's! First time I've used Ableton (couldn't warp tunes, browse properly, use VSTs, even get clips to play in arrangement view - damn big red button at the top!), first time I've used Propellerhead Reason (figuring how to ReWire into Ableton etc was fun!), first time I've attempted dubstep (and though I like what I've heard of dubstep, never really listened to is massively thus far), first time I've tried a remix (well, first time I've tried any production!). So, as you can see, all this was a pretty steep learning curve and all done within 2 days!

Only thing I will say is that I've been in bands for the past 12/13 years, and recorded lots and co-produced lots of tracks, but via an engineer with old shool gear , i.e. non-computer based. So, not a complete beginner to effects, mastering etc etc.

So, there's a scope for errors obviously! Looking for any constructive criticism and opinions (good or bad)on this track (not just the track, but the behind the scene work, sound, production etc too). It was made in 2 days for the Beatportal remix contest of Martin Solveig's tack "Hello".

I like it cos it make the vocal sound errie (rather than a poppy twee vocal in the original).

Anyway, let me know what you believe.....and be kind!

http://soundcloud.com/mister-e-dj/martin-solveig-hello-mister-e
Lula Falconburg
16.03.2011
Originally Posted by TheBlackHombre
1) The intro sounded as if the kicks were struggling to stay in time
2) The vocals came in really suddenly without any transition, create a fade in to counter this.
3) The "hello" loop buildup didn't sound good, re-do in a longer fashion.

4) Great drop, no complaints there
5) Maybe turn mids up for vocals after the drop

6) Long outro, drastically shorten it since it's just the same sound being repeated.

Overall: Great first remix, a little things can be worked on; but you're in the right place. Keep practicing and you'll do great soon.
He said exactly what I was going to. IMO, the vox are mixed too far above the track, because of that they still sound poppy.
Olene Minyard
07.03.2011
Hi all!

This is my first ever remix. In fact, it's my first of many's! First time I've used Ableton (couldn't warp tunes, browse properly, use VSTs, even get clips to play in arrangement view - damn big red button at the top!), first time I've used Propellerhead Reason (figuring how to ReWire into Ableton etc was fun!), first time I've attempted dubstep (and though I like what I've heard of dubstep, never really listened to is massively thus far), first time I've tried a remix (well, first time I've tried any production!). So, as you can see, all this was a pretty steep learning curve and all done within 2 days!

Only thing I will say is that I've been in bands for the past 12/13 years, and recorded lots and co-produced lots of tracks, but via an engineer with old shool gear , i.e. non-computer based. So, not a complete beginner to effects, mastering etc etc.

So, there's a scope for errors obviously! Looking for any constructive criticism and opinions (good or bad)on this track (not just the track, but the behind the scene work, sound, production etc too). It was made in 2 days for the Beatportal remix contest of Martin Solveig's tack "Hello".

I like it cos it make the vocal sound errie (rather than a poppy twee vocal in the original).

Anyway, let me know what you believe.....and be kind!

http://soundcloud.com/mister-e-dj/martin-solveig-hello-mister-e
Lula Falconburg
19.03.2011
Also, I absolutely love the way the drums speed up, as if you're fastforwarding them.
Lula Falconburg
16.03.2011
Originally Posted by TheBlackHombre
1) The intro sounded as if the kicks were struggling to stay in time
2) The vocals came in really suddenly without any transition, create a fade in to counter this.
3) The "hello" loop buildup didn't sound good, re-do in a longer fashion.

4) Great drop, no complaints there
5) Maybe turn mids up for vocals after the drop

6) Long outro, drastically shorten it since it's just the same sound being repeated.

Overall: Great first remix, a little things can be worked on; but you're in the right place. Keep practicing and you'll do great soon.
He said exactly what I was going to. IMO, the vox are mixed too far above the track, because of that they still sound poppy.
Olene Minyard
07.03.2011
The intro was using a tape stop effect to slow and speed the kick up to tray and give it a different/unique feel. Maybe didn;t work. WOuld it be best to just leave it as a straight loop then?

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