[HARD TRANCE] Influx - 'Diligence'

[jonp7]

Hi,

Would love to hear peoples opinions on this track I have done. This is my first post on this site, wish i'd found it earlier!

Thanks in advance,

Jon

http://s32.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2...90GA1C2PIKNOBV

[NFP]

Sounds like you've used reason.
Nice sound mate you might wanna put a bit of something over the top after the breakdown, it seems a bit empty to me.
Otherwise good keep it up.
:clap:

[jonp7]

Thanks for the comments NFP, i'll take a look at that bit after the breakdown.

I used Cubase, Halion and my Access Virus Rack. Have heard good things about Reason, worth getting?

Cheers again mate.

Jon

[NFP]

Which version of Cubase I actually use SX and reason, I only use reason for small projects its a good program by all means but there will always be a soft spot for Cubase.
I use vanguard fm7 and a lot of others including halion for fx on voices.

[jonp7]

I'm using the older version VST 5.1. I actually made the track a couple of years ago, needs reworking really.

I use z3ta+ soft synth too. Have you tried Albino 2? I've heard good things about this synth

[NFP]

Yeah i've got 5 but SX is definitely the step to go forward you have rewire and lots more stuff on it.

Can't say I have used any of those two.

[EmotionComplex]

hya mate, welcome to the forum.

just gave your file a listen


its sounding a bit over compressed to me, the kick is lost every so often and things sound a bit flat at the moment.

the actual track sounds decent though just needs work with the mixdown to clean it up somewhat, get it a bit more balanced and get the synths working together.

its just a personal opinion this but i think that the main lead synth sounds a bit too clubby to me, by that i mean it just makes me think of the more commercial dance music if you get me.

youve got a nice sequence there and the other sounds seem ok, i just dont think that main lead fits with them and maybe something a bit more gentle or a bit less 'special D' sounding might do it more justice, an entirely personal opinion though.

[jonp7]

Hi EmotionComplex.

Think you're spot on with your comments about my track. Pretty much everything you mentioned are the same qualms I have with it.

I made the track 3 years ago, and have learnt a lot since. I can now see the problems with it, funny how your ears kinda 'learn' the more you do!

Thanks for your constructive criticism, really valuable.

Jon

[Starfuqer]

took a listen !

seems to be some compression issues
the kick is softer on 2 and 4
the synth that comes in at about 125 soudns a little too dry
Synth sounds in the breakdown sound nice

good work overall man!

[jonp7]

Cheers starfuger,

Yeah agree, the synth that comes in sounds dry - a bit dull really. Thanks for your comments mate.

Jon