140bpm Neuro/Dubstep track, desperately requiring feedback.

[KindredSpirit]

Hi all

Haven't posted in excess of a year due to hermitting away as usual - this time tailoring my sound toward more of a neurohop/funk direction.

This is the first track that I've been happy with in a while as I've managed to combine many key elements which I've learned while developing this style. It resonates nicely with me but as I have little to no fan base to speak of I'd love to get some kind of feedback from the DSF public.

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Thanks to anyone who reads this.

-KS

EDIT: For now I want to keep this tune private so you may have to click the URL under the player to view the track.

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[MrPies]

I like it mate, I think you should set it loose on the public, don't be shy !

I am not a big fan of intros in general and usually skip them but I liked your buildup and went back to have another listen.
Great job on trying something completely different - the plucked string (what instrument is that ?) sounds really nice to me.

I would be interested to know what it sounds like without the sample hits, (the ding and wip kind of ones). The overall sound is a quite mysterious but these samples are almost cartoon like. This might be the sound you are trying to achieve, so feel free to ignore! The mix down might need a little playing around with, but this is WIP so don't worry about that.

Keep up the good work!

[KindredSpirit]

I like it mate, I think you should set it loose on the public, don't be shy !

I am not a big fan of intros in general and usually skip them but I liked your buildup and went back to have another listen.
Great job on trying something completely different - the plucked string (what instrument is that ?) sounds really nice to me.

I would be interested to know what it sounds like without the sample hits, (the ding and wip kind of ones). The overall sound is a quite mysterious but these samples are almost cartoon like. This might be the sound you are trying to achieve, so feel free to ignore! The mix down might need a little playing around with, but this is WIP so don't worry about that.

Keep up the good work!

Thanks for the comprehensive feedback matey, I really appreciate that.

The overall vibe I was aiming for is somewhere in the middle of reso & culprates current-ish work (with evident KOAN influences, can't be helped!). I understand there are some samples used (such as the distinct lazer zips/zaps) which harbor a somewhat inappropriate sound when you consider the dark nature of the synths, but I deemed them most effective for me to achieve the snappy rhythmic flow - I may have a play around with other sounds to replace them with for your benefit if you think it's crucial, but aside from cowbells I'm a little lost for ideas!

Anyways again thanks for the feedback, really helpful to have some input!

[KindredSpirit]

oh and briefly with regards to the intro, I may extend it by 8 bars or so just to play out the melody a little more. I feel there isn't enough space and everything's all clustered!

EDIT: I have now done this so the intro is currently as it should be. Still open to suggestions though.

[MrPies]

Reading it back it didn't come across quite as I meant. The samples add a lot of character, I was just curious how dark and moody the track would be without them. I am too used to listening to the same old generic dubstep, you are trying to do something new and the hits should definitely stay as they define the sound.

I add similar stuff to songs too and agree they are needed for flow (this is not as good as your song):

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[KindredSpirit]

Reading it back it didn't come across quite as I meant. The samples add a lot of character, I was just curious how dark and moody the track would be without them. I am too used to listening to the same old generic dubstep, you are trying to do something new and the hits should definitely stay as they define the sound.

I add similar stuff to songs too and agree they are needed for flow (this is not as good as your song):

Soundcloud

Cheers for the follow-up. In future when using dark sounds such as these I'll work toward keeping the overall vibe dark so's not to confuse.

Interesting ideas in this track of yours dude, I like your beat structure a lot. One thing I would personally pull you up on is your usage of synths - perhaps steer away from weak LFO driven bass synths (a la Rusko, etc - can't stand the timbre!) and perhaps focus toward replicating reese basslines -- it would suit you to have an un-synced synth alongside the off drums as it'll add swing and not sound disjoined like the synced LFO. Anyways just my 2 cents!

Again, thank you so much for the feedback.

[MrPies]

thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated! I will PM you about it so you thread stays on topic.

[Today]

sick sick tune OP
interesting take on that sound

[KindredSpirit]

sick sick tune OP
interesting take on that sound

Thanks buddy I truly appreciate it!

thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated! I will PM you about it so you thread stays on topic.

Cheers man, feel free to pm here or on sc

[KindredSpirit]

Update - drastically revamped much of the sound. Have fiddled endlessly with the mix and at present it is currently sounding a lot clearer than previous versions.

Also uploaded the entire mix as opposed to first two mins. Any/all feedback welcome - constructive criticism encouraged!

[Today]

320?

[KindredSpirit]

320?

Best to PM for that kind of thing.

[BEEPBEEP]

Kindred spirits tune goes in BIG!!

[GregoryTJ]

I really do like it but I feel like it needs some stereo work done of some sort.

[Samuel_L_Damnson]

Yeaaaa i really like this and i usually shy away from stuff like this

[WhaddupBrew]

Amazing work, man! This is really sick, oriental, foreignish, Unique type sound...I am really REALLY diggin' this, bud!

Can't wait to get the finished product, this is an awesome feel, bruhbruh!