Lantern In The Dark (Revised)

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Byte-Mixer
Member Since: Dec 04, 2007

Well, I'm uploading it now.

I changed it up a little bit as for volume levels, and I think managed to get an overall better sound.

I switched out the drummer AI with one that Rayzoon just released recently as a freebie. It definitely spices things up, but I wonder if it's a little too much?

I stopped using FrettedSynths FreeAmp on a couple tracks in favor of a recent plugin I found that I really like: RedShiftPickUp. It basically lets you use a slew of different pickup and materials options to change the sound of the guitar. It's a subtle change compared to the last version, but I think I like it pretty much.

I may need to tweak a few more things in the mix, but I think overall it has a bit warmer sound to it. I changed how I did things with the levels to use the same practice I've been using on my more recent works, so I think overall the sound is improved.

The quality of the mp3 is 256kbps. Once I get this one done, it'll be the first to go on sale over at thesixtyone, so I want to make sure I get things just right :)

It should be in my profile (just uploaded it) Hope you enjoy it!

Edit: Ah hell, apparently it did not upload. Said the filename already exists (even though I removed it quite awhile back?) I wonder is the mp3 file too large, and the site is complaining?

I'll upload it over on t61 as an alternate version or something.

-J

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Czar of Midi
Administrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002

Jul 12, 2009 03:04 pm

Pretty tight now for the most part. I liked the guitar synth sound for what it is, as you stated the change is pretty subtle and not a big difference. I think the drums are ok, maybe a little bit over done here and there but nothing really sticking out.

I wasn't watching time very carefully as I hate the count down timer on T61 it sucks to try and pin point a spot that could use work.

I guess my only thing is on a couple of the parts were the instrument's are all playing at once I would try to work out a couple levels that bring the pad sound's a bit farther back as when combined they cause a bit of sonic mayhem and mute the lead instruments a bit. I tried it in phones as well and it wasn't quiet as noticeable as on the mains or monitor's here.

Other then that I really like the paddy bass sound as it gives it a mysterious feel and works quite well.

Byte-Mixer
Member
Since: Dec 04, 2007

Jul 13, 2009 04:29 pm

Thanks for the input. I made some changes and played with things a little, then tried applying some finishing touches. I think I manged to get those pads under control a bit. Anyway, I re-uploaded and went ahead and put it up for sale. I left the old one up as well as a free download since I just noticed that even if you mark the track both for the free download and the payed download, the payed version supercedes and that's the only option you get. :(

Ah well, time to see if anything comes of this hehe.

-J

Czar of Midi
Administrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002

Jul 14, 2009 09:02 pm

I'll stop by and give it a listen tomorrow or so. Good luck, hope it gets hit with some sales. ya never know on that site lately.

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