Started: Feb 12, 2016

Made something really simple and basic to start this awesome long three-day weekend right. I'll probably start logging in a few details that I want to highlight just for the fun of it as well as to see the whole progress come together.

The goal: Build a foundation by keeping things simple. I had a bad habit of alternating notes too quickly and too dramatically before. That, plus a noob with minimal theory knowledge = doesn't work too well = no motivation to continue the project.

This upload is probably boring - I just spent a good amount of time choosing notes and trying really hard to keep it repetitive but not redundant. I didn't do much, obviously, so I can't exactly say that I mastered that "skill" yet haha. I also have no idea as to what genre and which direction this thing is leading to. 

Other minor edits: layered two pad synths (high & low) and EQ'd them. Tried making a a more clear piano sound but I had a hard time EQing it with the high pads so it probably sounds muffled because of that. Altered the volume of the piano notes independently to try for an "authentic" sound, like how you weigh each key differently when you play the actual instrument. Also used reverb to blend some of the sounds together better but... obviously working on that haha. And lastly added in a combination of percs and shakers to go with the ambiance.

"Don't wait for an idea to start working. Work while waiting for an idea" :)

Covet (Edit 1)

February 2016

This was made over a course of like fifty sad 20 minute sessions. :( But I'm posting this update because even the shortest sessions count. And I'm beginning to forget what changes I've made.

The last I tried to do was fit the piano in better. Still having trouble but it sounds slightly better than before!

Covet (Edit 2)

Yeah, the counter melody suck, thanks Cat. Working on it. >.>

March 2016

Basically didn't change much. Just wanted to make everything more ear-friendly since there was a volume issue in the last upload. I have some inspiring ideas for this track but I'm hoping to make all the current layers sound decent enough before I move forward.

Okay I lied. I played around a bit with Sylenth1. I was watching videos on using the different oscillators for supersaw leads and incorporated some of the octave layering in my "counter melody" thing.

What I have on my plate for Spring Break:
- compressors
- ambiance
- side chain and bass line, maybe
- anything you advise! Feedback appreciated.

Noob FL-studio button-masher, signing out.

Covet (Edit 3)

Started: June 12, 2016

Branching off a long lost idea

Idea 2

I don't know if this is going anywhere but.. here are my next steps I guess:

1. Learn how to fucking synth.
2. Need to EQ the keys still!
3. Layering drums will be fun.

Back At it Again... with "Idea 2". LOL

Oh boy. My first FL Studio project ever!

The majority of it was made by messing with note arrangement and with whatever I learned from tutorials (those awkward filters though, haha). Maybe I'll go back to it some day. c:

Note: Ow, my ears.

First Project Ever - Summer 2015 (Part 1 and 2)

K. I got frustrated.

Wanted to see how this stupid melody would sound with a normal drum pattern.  Added a stupid bassline that's too bassy and a pluck that's too plucky. It's so bad that I decided to just go with it and make it as euro as I can. It's nowhere near what I want it to be. I need to stop. :'(

Regrets

I fuggin love Serum. That's all. <3

- Basic melody ideas down for now; subject to change
- No particular progression going on here but what's set up so far gives me some ideas!
- HUGE thanks to EDM Prod and Syntorial for making anything possible

UTP (Upload 1)

Amateur trance DJ on KDVS 90.3 in CA and beginner producer. Just logging progress here! 

Main SC: https://soundcloud.com/seomayo


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