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    Final Fantasy Crystal Clash - Congratulations to Tuberz McGee and Eino Keskitalo!

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    Brandon

    Love it! So groovy with some emotional noodling and tidbits. Feels like a piano piece for an anime than spans several scenes. I will be listening to this again. :)

    Eino Keskitalo

    So creative and groovy dude. A totally different kind of groovy than Brandon's track. Feels like such a cohesive track. My only gripe is that the sounds are very biting and ooze attitude. Which is great! But their texture is constant throughout the whole track. A little more variation in texture and percussion program would be nice. 2:52 could use some variation on the percussion to enhance the climax.

    Chimpazilla

    Nice! Feels like a christmas song with the lil barbershop vocal cues. Puts a smile on my face.

    Chernabogue

    Lots of character and groove. Hell all of the tracks this week are groovy. Enjoyable little ragtime romp. What is most impressive these two themes actually sound like 1 cohesive song. Your theme and style choices also matched the sources nicely.

    The Music Software Deals thread

    in Music Composition & Production

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    I would be interested in Komplete if they offered pricing for people who already own a bunch of NI products. Otherwise I just don't feel like rebuying Kontakt, Battery, Guitar Rig, Reaktor, and a bunch of other things. As for Alicia's Keys I bought it, seems pretty good. I'll have to use it in something.

    There is a crossgrade:

    http://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/bundles/komplete-9/pricing/

    This crossgrade only works for users of MASCHINE STUDIO, MASCHINE (but not MASCHINE MIKRO), KONTAKT 1-5, REAKTOR 2-5, GUITAR RIG KONTROL 1-5 (but not LE, GO, XE, SESSION or other versions of GUITAR RIG).

    Final Fantasy Crystal Clash - Congratulations to Tuberz McGee and Eino Keskitalo!

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    Actually, when I say internal EQ module, I assume you knew I meant VCF-Notch, VCF-Peaking, etc. Those don't actually act as statically positioned EQs. They edit the harmonics of the sound, so wherever those resonances move, whether it's an LFO, pitch shift, or a different note, the same edit will be done at that/those particular targeted harmonic(s). At least, that's what I've found when I started using those more. Low cutoffs on VCF-Peaking or high cutoffs on VCF-Notch with low band widths should reduce the resonant harmonic without runing the character of the sound.

    Hey dude I am using Omnisphere's built-in in OSC's not Zebra 2 for the sound. ;) Those are filters within the synth not the internal EQ module. Besides even those types of filters would not work for taming this type of sound. It is an inherent problem with how the sound is generated not filtered. In this situation recreating a better sound is the ideal solution. To use a modulated notch or peak filter would require a Q or resonance so thin it would generate unwanted phase problems. Which is why EQ'ing or filtering a sound to that extent would destroy the character.

    Final Fantasy Crystal Clash - Congratulations to Tuberz McGee and Eino Keskitalo!

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    Have you tried lowering any sort of waveshaping/distortion a bit, or perhaps using an internal EQ module (i.e. VCF-EQ in Zebra2) to EQ down any resonances? Chorus could work, but it working may mostly come from the side effect of adding it. i.e. I think chorus will indirectly help, but the other two things would directly help.

    Some good ideas. This sound is a little too dynamic and quick in its resonances to use EQ. EQ would kill whatever character it has. Chorus or a pleasing distortion/compressor would be better IMO. These resonances need to be "smeared" to help blend them together. There already is a chorus on the sound...it sounds really piercing without it.

    I will prob go back tonight and really dive into the sound to even things out. I always try to make the sound good at the source rather than processing the crap out of it.

    iLok???

    in Music Composition & Production

    Posted · Edited by avaris

    You're not really wanting to understand it either, you're just being arrogant and aggressive.

    I mean, you don't see (reasonable) people bitching to Apple "I lost my iPad, why can't I have a new one for $15?" why would that be different here? Professional companies do not simply create things to be difficult, that's just an excuse irritable consumers use to explain why elements are difficult without having to do any real thought process of their own. They do things like that because, in their positions of all things company-related, they could not see or think of a better option. That doesn't make it easier on the consumer end, no, but making up biased opinions and calling them facts doesn't do anything constructive either.

    DRM sucks, but that was going to be a natural function of the internet sooner or later anyway. No point in fanning flames on it, just need to keep reworking how it works for better consumer use.

    Agreed and agreed. BTW Neblix I specifically stated it was waves and not NI. Btw the ilok software is wicked easy to use. Plus to install a piece of software all u have to do is install. No serial number, no response and check over the internet. Also takes 2 seconds to transfer a license. Those are some good experiences. And not every ilok license has to be on the dongle. A lot of them can be on your computer.

    I wish there aren't dongles. But that just isn't reality.

    To be honest dude grow up. We all are being very patient and nice to you despite how your attitude towards us. And we have been patient for years, and much nicer than we could be.

    Final Fantasy Crystal Clash - Congratulations to Tuberz McGee and Eino Keskitalo!

    in Competitions

    Posted

    Avaris - Wow. I have a feeling I'm going to lose this round! :) I really dig what you've done here. Lots of great atmosphere and texture! I love swirly pads! I don't really have anything negative to really say on this one.

    Thanks man! I like the production on your track. The Sazh theme was so challenging to convert into some form of 4/4. I think I am def going to submit my track to OCR. But I don't know if I wanna keep or tweak the biting digital lead. I'll prob at least put more chorus on it to smooth it out. It is pretty biting on speakers/headphones that don't have as much bass response.

    iLok???

    in Music Composition & Production

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    Dude apparently you're pissed about your experience with ilok. And it does suck. But you bought it. And you forgot your ilok. Hate to say but you made your bed and laid in it. Your experience is one of the worst case scenarios, however there are plenty of positive experiences of previously mentioned.

    Waves which uses as system similar to NI has far worse worst case scenarios. Like not being able to use or license for a year. Almost happened to me. All BC I changed my wireless card.

    And please explain a scenario where ilok encourages piracy?

    Final Fantasy Crystal Clash - Congratulations to Tuberz McGee and Eino Keskitalo!

    in Competitions

    Posted

    Also, my own idiosyncratic preference is for no panning; having any sound noticeably stronger in one ear just feels wrong, like my headphones are broken, and I find LFO panning to be wildly distracting. I have a similar problem with soundfonts; I actually like the sound of synthetic instruments, with their precision and consistency, so adding humanization to appeal to other listeners makes them sound worse to me. In both cases I have a hard time making myself do as much as I should.

    I like the non-humanized feel as well. Like old PS1 soundtracks. For panning an easy tip:

    I struggle with panning as well. Sometimes I just don't pan enough. Or I don't balance the sounds correctly. And it can def be tedious and a pain. But I love the sound of a good mix better than the art of massaging the details.

    Final Fantasy Crystal Clash - Congratulations to Tuberz McGee and Eino Keskitalo!

    in Competitions

    Posted

    Garpocalypse

    Lots of good ideas here compositionally. I actually wish the ideas of the intro were revisited again. I really like the intro. Mixing needs some work in alot of areas if this is gonna be subbed. It is still enjoyable.:) I like how the songs are integrated in terms of the arrangement and flow of the track.

    MindWanderer

    Like the intro, subtle and mysterious. Sound design and production are creative and lend themselves to enhance the feeling and attitude of the song. Some of the leads are a little too loud and biting. Too many elements are panned dead center.

    TheShaggyFreak

    Love the ethnic percussion in this! I really enjoy the "space" you created for this mix and how all of the various elements live in it. Like the use of Kain's theme in the breakdowns. The track overall has a nice groove that is enhanced Sazh's theme. Overall some more variations in terms of rhythm and instrumentation and this would be an excellent song to hear on the front page. :)

    Tuberz McBirthday

    Beautiful. I am sucker for choir. Glad you subbed this. :) I like the track evolves over time. Some careful addition of reverb and balancing the stereo field could really enhance this track like crazy. Would really put it over the top. Take a listen to the Escaflowne soundtrack by Yoko Kanno. Some excellent examples in there about how to make tracks like sound completely full without sounding artificial or synthetic.

    iLok???

    in Music Composition & Production

    Posted

    Hoboka you do realize Moseph bought an iLok key...?

    Also if you really like the EWQL product and want to get something with your iLok key, for $50 and comes with an iLok2:

    http://www.slatedigital.com/products/rc-tube

    Also there is no reason to hate on companies using iLok. It is a big f'n pain in the ass to code/maintain your own software protection scheme. Look at it from their perspective. Some of these companies don't have many programmers. Plus coding DSP and software protection are two totally different things.

    If you were a developer would rather make awesome plugins or a software protection scheme? And to be honest managing your licenses on an iLok key is wicked easy and seamless. Way easier than going through some ridiculous call and response system on the internet, ala Korg.

    As with anything each their own. I don't mind the $50 buy in bc most of my favorite plugins are iLok based. Soundtoys, Kush, Slate Digital, EWQL, etc...

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