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[KingTrollestia]

BTW you can contact me via Skype or on Steam, same name as my Skype

[Friv]

Friv
Genre(s): 99% of EDM genres excluding trap; also acoustic drums (for all genres)
Strengths: arrangement/composition; mixing; sound design; writing (to an extent)
DAW(s): FL Studio (I'm an expert with this program) and I have Ableton, but I'm not that great with it
Timezone: UTC (-8) keep track of it here: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/city.html?n=137
Contact (I'm leaving this forum so don't try to contact me here):
[email protected]
skype: frivolousmonkey (but my name on skype is ryan meyer)

[Nine Volt]

Could you add my time zone? It's UTC - 5 (Eastern Standard Time, I believe)

[Conduit]

Updated!

Also, sorry to see you go Friv, I understand frustrations with the site, it's honestly a pretty poor tool for music improvement, but there are a few things worth sticking around for.

[froggy]

Suppose I may as well add myself, I'm always happy to help when I can

Genres: House, Drum and Bass, Electro, Synth Music in General
Strengths: Synthesis, Sound Design, Recreating Sounds, Technical Understanding
So-So: FM Synthesis
Weaknesses: Followthrough
DAW: Ableton Live 9, Logic Pro 9
Timezone: GMT -5:00
Contact me: Send me a PM, I'll add you on Skype or Steam if need be

[Alycs]

Okay, I've been seeing a few of the newer people saying they use LMMS, and I've also seen first hand how basic a lot of the demo songs on the LMMS site are and how unhelpful the wikia is, so I guess I'll volunteer as a tutor here.

Genres: General EDM, Improvisational and Classical Piano
Strengths: Basic to Advanced Music Theory (Up to and including Orchestra Notation, Modal Structure, and Counterpoint and Atonal Analysis), Synth Design in LMMS, Melody Writing, Piano Technique and Improv
Weaknesses: Drum Design, Keeping to a Specific Genre
DAW: LMMS (Waits for Lavender to yell at this)
Timezone: GMT -5:00
Contact me: PM on this forum

[Stakeout Punch]

Okay, I've been seeing a few of the newer people saying they use LMMS, and I've also seen first hand how basic a lot of the demo songs on the LMMS site are and how unhelpful the wikia is, so I guess I'll volunteer as a tutor here.

Genres: General EDM, Improvisational and Classical Piano
Strengths: Music Theory, Synth Design in LMMS, Melody Writing, Piano Technique and Improv
Weaknesses: Drum Design, Keeping to a Specific Genre
DAW: LMMS (Waits for Lavender to yell at this)
Timezone: GMT -5:00
Contact me: PM on this forum

Well if you are going to throw your hat in with LMMS, I guess I will too.

Genres: EDM (I mix genres in songs too much to really have a main genre, although I'd say a weird mix of house and trance.)
Strenghts (Best to worst): Drum Design, Knowing LMMS front to back, Mixing, Basic Music Theory, Basic Synth Design
Weaknesses: LMMS, naming chords, time management (I am slow)
DAW: LMMS (Hue)
Timezone: CST(American) -6:00 (Not completely sure on the number I suck with timezones)
Contact: I can chat (No calls) on Skype, PM on forums. Skype name: stakeoutpunch

[Ocular]

Genres: Dubstep, DnB, House, Moombahton
Strengths: Composing, song structure, drums
Average: Sound design
Weaknesses: Mixing, mastering, procrastinating
DAWs: FL Studio, Ableton (can barely use Ableton at all)
Time zone: GMT -4:00
Contact: PM here, e-mail ([email protected]), Skype (theocularinvisible)

[Conduit]

Finally updated, sorry for the wait.

[FIMprov]

Might as well give this a shot. I can probably help someone.

Genres: Techno and derivations, Improvisational and classical piano
Strengths: Basic to intermediate music theory, chord progression, melody, mixing acoustic music (including orchestral), patience
Average: Synth design (subtractive & FM), mixing/mastering EDM, processing vocals, compression
Weaknesses: EDM drum design, complex sound design, synthesis other than subtractive or FM
DAW: Cubase 5 (main), LMMS (not so much)
Time zone: GMT-5
Contact: PM me here or add me on Skype at taylor.mp, but don't expect a quick reply the first time around.

Basically I can help out with perfecting a mix, acoustic genres a bit more so than EDM. I've got really good ears to listen to whatever you may need feedback on, and I love to teach what I know. Most of my knowledge lies in classical and acoustic genres, but I know enough about EDM to help you out if you need it.

[v.lossity]

Okay I guess here comes my first question. Im not that great at sound design, so when I tried to imitate Silva's bass in this track I failed miserably.
https://soundcloud.com/silvahound/silva-hound-bottomfeeders
I wondered if anyone could help figure out a patch for this, preferably with some idea of why it sounds like it does. Massive is preferred, as I know it better than any other synth.

[Mr. Bigglesworth]

I'm decent with basses. I could give that a go when I'm able.

[ExoBassTix]

Such a shame that I hadn't found this thread earlier.
But now I have!
Here's my bio part:

Genres that I'm experienced in: Hardcore (and any speedy subgenre), Drum 'N' Bass, Hands Up, (Epic) Trance, House, Hardtechno/Schranz, Ambient House/Breaks.
Other genres that I can help you with (in some way) (there's a difference): Chillout, Chillstep, Deep House, Minimal House, Techno, Hard Trance, Tech Dance, Bassline House, Hardstyle (and all similars), Frenchcore, Industrial Hardcore, Happy Hardcore, Darkstep/Crossbreed, Noise (and all similars), and probably more. Mainly a lot of Electronic genres.
Strengths: melody constructing, composing, Hardcore kick design in Sytrus, drumrolls, keeping a track interesting, universal (I hear if something sounds good or not, whether I like it or not), steady rhythms, suspense.
So-so: mixing, mastering, details, terminology, properly making a bass the way I want it to be, singing.
Weaknesses: synth design, finishing a song.
DAW: FL Studio 10.0.9
Timezone: GMT +1
Contact me: PM me on this forum, mail to [email protected], or Skype (GlitchHero9724). When you contact me, please don't forget to tell me you're from MLR, that helps in knowing who suddenly asks me stuff. Also, please know, I do not bite. Don't be afraid of asking something stupid. Just because you produce music (or would like to) doesn't mean you necessarily have to know a lot about it, that's what we're all here for to help you with.


I reckon that should be enough.

[Conduit]

Updated!

Also wow, we have 44 entries, including some repeats. Great work guys, this is getting to be a pretty full list, covering almost every genre!

[Mr. Bigglesworth]

I'll give it a toss!

My info

Genres that I'm experienced in: Moombahcore, House, Dubstep, Drum and Bass, Nuetral/chillish stuff and electro.

Other genres that I can help you with (in some way) (there's a difference): EDM in general.

Strengths: vocal manipulation (not the skillexy melody building kind), pad design, wavetable synths, 3xOsc (don't be ashamed, it's hard to get a decent sound from that right off the bat), generic wubs if you're into that, decent melodies and good sounding drums.
So-so: Mixing, organizing projects, creativity.
Weaknesses: repetition.
DAW: FL Studio 10
Timezone: GMT +10
Contact me: PM me here, Skype (Anthony.Farrugia98), Gmail ([email protected] is my main email), Steam (NorthernFaceCraft - avatar is cheerilee with Obama's face saying "Kawaii Desu~". Like Exo said, please tell me you're from here. I'm not a mean guy, so don't be scared to show me your stuff.


I hope that helped!

[ExoBassTix]

Flatterz, could you please remove "mixing and mastering" from my so-so's?
As it isn't really ._.

And maybe add "teaching stuff" to strengths

[Conduit]

Flatterz, could you please remove "mixing and mastering" from my so-so's?
As it isn't really ._.

And maybe add "teaching stuff" to strengths

Interesting nickname =P, anyway, done.

Also added bigglesworth

[TheCreepyPie]

Okay, so basically; I need help with writing lyrics.
I don't know how to write like, proper lyrics!! And it's a really difficult thing for me, because I know subjects I want to talk about, but when it comes to writing it into a song, I blank out and get really upset.
:c
please teach me the way of lyrical writing.


oh and some info; I'm a pop artist so;;
ahaha
sorry if this sounds really bad ok omfg

[Conduit]

I'm pretty sure most people other then me don't regularly check this thread, if you check the main page though I'm sure you'll find someone with lyrics listed under their strengths though!

Hint: Ctrl+F makes it way easier to search for specific things, such as lyrics

[PropellerEscape]

Oh my god why did I not see this earlier?
I can probably help someone to an extent :3
Genres: Dubstep, Drum and Bass, Neuro, House (to a small degree)
Strengths: Song Structure, Intros (I think I'm competent at song introductions), Melody Composition and Drums (mainly mixing and EQing)
Average: Sound Design (Mainly basses lel), Mastering and perhaps Mixing
Weaknesses: Complex sound design (I'm getting better though :3), Lead Synths, FM synthesis and keeping the listener interested (mostly being repetitive)
DAW: Fl Studio 11 (I'm pretty good with it)
Time zone: GMT +1
Contact: Send me a PM here, Skype me at PropellerEscapeMusic, or email me at [email protected]

[Conduit]

Added!

[serratedskies]

Sure, I guess...
I'm starting out with EDM, but I otherwise generally specialize in heavier styles of soundtrack/orchestral music.
Strong Points: Mixing/Mastering, Drums (Big on drums), Orchestral/Soundtrack.
Weak Points: Just about anything synthesis related; recording/mixing down live instruments and vocals.
Skype is Vonzhay. My public name reads "Brightcake (Serrated Skies)"
I use FL studio and Ableton, depending on what atmosphere I want to work in, who I'm collabing with, or if I started on a Mac "Since Ableton is Multiplatform"
I live in the Easter Standard Time (EST) timezone, in New England.

[Conduit]

Hey, would you mind quickly formatting this like all the others, it makes my life a lot easier. Thanks for hopping on board with this though.

[DatWhackProducer]

DatWhackProducer

Genre: Hip-Hop all day. DONT U DARE PUT ME UNDER TRADITIONAL

I talk samples and (evading) copyright.
I don't mix; I make dat raw shit.
I play piano and bass clarinet.
I got the Astroblack ear. Expect little music theory.

DAW: Audacity and OpenMPT

I live in Metro Detroit

Skype: bran.jaramillo

[Fimbulin]

I just found this thread. I didn't know it existed. :3

Fimbulin
Good at: Orchestration
Strengths: Analytical theory, Chord theory, Orchestra balance, Solo virtual instruments, Composition
Software: FL Studio, Kontakt, Soundfonts
My theory help thread: viewtopic.php?f=32&t=8502