Charity album 3: FAITHFUL AND STRONG

[CaptainFluffatun]

Dilemma. I need input on my song before I can continue, but I don't want to upload it anywhere before submitting it. WHAT DO?

Use dropbox.com. It's free, and the link is only public when you give it to people (posting said link in these forums is fine)

[CaineTheDoomBringer]

Use dropbox.com. It's free, and the link is only public when you give it to people (posting said link in these forums is fine)

Sounds good to me. Dropbox it is.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/78012157/Places ... 20been.mp3

Thoughts, anyone? It needs some mixing, I think, but I don't know what to do with it, exactly. :/

[CaptainFluffatun]

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/78012157/Places%20that%20I've%20never%20been.mp3

Thoughts, anyone? It needs some mixing, I think, but I don't know what to do with it, exactly. :/

Compositionally, it's fine to me. I'm not to good at mixing my rock stuff, and even then I've only had experience with mixing blow-your-eyes-out guitar music, but here's a few people you could ask:

-Cyril
-Tarby
-Derpidety
-Versilaryan

[GhostXb]

Well I think I'm done mine, I can't think of anything else to improve, at least not on my own. If anyone is interested in listening and giving me feedback, it would be much appreciated.

https://dl-web.dropbox.com/get/Endless% ... w=626f5c25

[CaptainFluffatun]

Well I think I'm done mine, I can't think of anything else to improve, at least not on my own. If anyone is interested in listening and giving me feedback, it would be much appreciated.

https://dl-web.dropbox.com/get/Endless% ... w=626f5c25

The link isn't public.

In dropbox, click on the desired file, then at the top, click "copy public link"

[GhostXb]

Well I think I'm done mine, I can't think of anything else to improve, at least not on my own. If anyone is interested in listening and giving me feedback, it would be much appreciated.

https://dl-web.dropbox.com/get/Endless% ... w=626f5c25

The link isn't public.

In dropbox, click on the desired file, then at the top, click "copy public link"

Oh woops, my bad XD! Here's a (hopefully) working link.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/91737317/Endless%20Faith.mp3

[CaptainFluffatun]

Oh woops, my bad XD! Here's a (hopefully) working link.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/91737317/Endless%20Faith.mp3

The composition sounds good to me. A few things I noticed:

At like 2:30 some cymbals come in and it was a bit loud, and my volume is only at 50%. The distorted tone was a little jarring. If the distortion was not part of the recording, I'd look into messing with the tone.

Then again, I'm no pro mixer. It feels like it's an uphill climb for every song I make in that regard. You could try consulting people like HMage for mixing advice.

One composition thing I didn't like was the ending. It's kind of abrupt. I think what you should do is leave like two measures or so after the project empty, just to let the reverb ring out.

[GhostXb]

Oh woops, my bad XD! Here's a (hopefully) working link.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/91737317/Endless%20Faith.mp3

The composition sounds good to me. A few things I noticed:

At like 2:30 some cymbals come in and it was a bit loud, and my volume is only at 50%. The distorted tone was a little jarring. If the distortion was not part of the recording, I'd look into messing with the tone.

Then again, I'm no pro mixer. It feels like it's an uphill climb for every song I make in that regard. You could try consulting people like HMage for mixing advice.

One composition thing I didn't like was the ending. It's kind of abrupt. I think what you should do is leave like two measures or so after the project empty, just to let the reverb ring out.

Thanks for the feedback, it's very helpful. I didn't notice the cymbal problem until now, and I most certainly can tweak the guitar tone.

[CaineTheDoomBringer]

Welp, I think I'm done working on my track.

Roughly a week of writing, 4 days of mixing and mastering, and one loss of sanity later, I think I done good...Hopefully. All I know is I'm tired of working on this track, it sounds good to me (which is what REALLY matters), and I have other projects to work on.

Now onto the REAL question: according to the first post, I need a FLAC or some form of lossless file. Anyone know how I can get an FLAC file out of FL Studio, or at least how/where I can convert a high quality .wav file to FLAC? Or if that's even advised? I don't know alot about audio formats except mp3 is standard, .wav is better, and FLAC is best. That's about the extent of my audio format knowledge.

[JoshMono]

You can't get a FLAC out of FL Studio directly. I prefer simply exporting a 24bits wave file. For converting to FLAC I'll just use fre:ac, a free audio converter. For an MP3 I usually use the commandline LAME encoder using the -V2 --vbr-new -q0 --lowpass 19.7 -b96 commandline parameters (source).

[CaptainFluffatun]

it sounds good to me (which is what REALLY matters)

Kind of right, but not quite. There are THREE jobs you have:
-Making sure you like it
-Making sure the charity likes it
-Making sure the listeners like it

[kingsleyrulz]

Any one up for a collab? I have fl studios and have done everything from trance to house to actually singing and glitching vocals. Also can do more ambient or chill... can write lyrics and mix and what ever.

[Le Soldat Pony]

I've gotten a couple songs close to finished, but I'd really appreciate some constructive feedback on both of them before I submit anything.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/afnw15q0tnt5h ... 20Song.m4a
https://www.dropbox.com/s/y8o2xrg1wos3b ... hattan.m4a

[CaptainFluffatun]

I do believe that after eight incarnations I am finally done, though my ears may just be tired. Please please PLEASE give me your honest criticism, positive or negative:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/53819319/Stand% ... 0WIP08.mp3

[Fimbulin]

I do believe that after eight incarnations I am finally done, though my ears may just be tired. Please please PLEASE give me your honest criticism, positive or negative:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/53819319/Stand% ... 0WIP08.mp3

Inspirational! This is totally awesome and worth the time you put in!

The only problem I can see is that it sounds mixed quite loud for orchestral, and that makes it not quite believable. That shouldn't be too much of a problem.

[CaptainFluffatun]

Inspirational! This is totally awesome and worth the time you put in!

The only problem I can see is that it sounds mixed quite loud for orchestral, and that makes it not quite believable. That shouldn't be too much of a problem.

Haha I've been letting the dubstep get to me with the idea that if there aren't 60 limiters on the master it's not worth listening to. Yeah, I can turn it down. Thanks c:

[CaptainFluffatun]

Teaser up

[CaptainFluffatun]

Sweet work on the music, bro!

Thank you very much

[just4lolzz]

My piece has been underway. However, I'm needing a gong plugin for FL studio 10. Does anyone know where I can get one?

[Fimbulin]

Here is a HQ soundfont containing a gong. E4 is the gong. I think it changes dynamics a bit if you mess with the velocity.

Have at it.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/72846444/projec ... _stage.sf2

[MorteMcAdaver]

"Don't make anything angry, creepy or overly depressing (but sad can be fine) and your song should have no problem fitting in."

...well, crap. I don't know if I have any stuff that's not angry, creepy, or overly depressing, but my Blacksoul Seraphim project is intended to be all about the charity. I'll PM you some links to mp3s, Mr. OP.

[CaptainFluffatun]

...well, crap. I don't know if I have any stuff that's not angry, creepy, or overly depressing

Step out of your comfort zone ^-^

[CaptainFluffatun]

My piece has been underway. However, I'm needing a gong plugin for FL studio 10. Does anyone know where I can get one?

Add me on Skype . . .

Username is CaptainFluffatun

[GhostXb]

I've gotten a couple songs close to finished, but I'd really appreciate some constructive feedback on both of them before I submit anything.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/afnw15q0tnt5h ... 20Song.m4a
https://www.dropbox.com/s/y8o2xrg1wos3b ... hattan.m4a

I really like your style. It's simple and not overproduced, which I think will help it stand out of the crowd.

I'm a little more drawn towards Manehattan. I really like that atmospheric kick sound, and that groovy electric guitar near the end, I find it quite emotional. It seemed the song was progressing somewhere at that point, but the song ends, perhaps it's just your aesthetic to leave things on a captivating note to keep you thinking afterwards. Either way I like it. Good job

Both songs are quite similar in style, so I don't know if you should submit both, as I can only see one being accepted.

[Camsy]

Not my normal style but... submizzion! http://minus.com/mbiWOmpzcv/