Flexstyle

Expect a finished-song PM from me very shortly.

I buyed this. Can't wait for my ALAC files to finish downloading.

Aaaaand...done! That said, I'm a bit confused--should I submit this as usual to the panel, or will you be taking care of it yourself a different way, DarkeSword?

Working on some trancey remix goodness for mister Concrete, here, right now.

I'm an equal-opportunity ReMixer, but that's mostly because I had no opportunity to play "standard" video games when I was growing up, haha. Also: Sounds like a challenge.

I've used versions 7 and 8, couldn't tell you about 9 (the latest). I really like it when doing straight-up recording and mixing, but, like Andrew mentioned, it's not great for composition (or OC ReMixing). It can be done, no doubt, but there are better tools for that job. Plus, if you go the VST- or AU-based hosting route (Logic, Cubase, FL Studio, whatever), you'll get a lot more fantastic freebie plugins to choose from. You can't get much in the way of free RTAS (the Pro Tools format) plugins.

I've got this sneaking suspicion that the Flexstyle-bLiNd collab won't happen on this project. We're both insanely busy, him especially.

QFT. (10char)

Always get Borderlands if you can, haha. Fantastic game to play with yourself or a few friends.

No, because SOMEONE IS WRONG ON THE INTERNET!

Wooooo release today!

Sounds right up my alley. You may or may not have heard the work I've done for the DKC3 project (but I'm assuming you've got access to the project files there--check out Thump Brothers or Thrill of the Chase for some instrumental examples), or here's some other stuff I've done for various competitions 'n for-the-lulz 'n such. http://soundcloud.com/flexstyle/kevin-max-saint-of-lonely-hearts-flexstyle-dancerock-remix http://soundcloud.com/flexstyle/bt-force-of-gravity-flexstyles-chilloniq-mix http://soundcloud.com/flexstyle/weird-al-white-and-nerdy-flexstyle-dubstep-remix Also, a few original electronic tracks. http://soundcloud.com/flexstyle/voltage http://soundcloud.com/flexstyle/flexstyle-weeping-clouds-feat-hollidayrain-original-mix http://soundcloud.com/flexstyle/frostbite I don't call myself Flexstyle for no reason. I can do nearly any style of electronica you'd care to have.

Hm. I quite like the Port City track, and I think I've got just the downtempo idea for it, too. I'll PM y'all a WIP tonight, Gario and Bahamut.

I can safely say that no illegal drugs were used on the production side of this album, but much caffeine was consumed and many horrible puns were made. Emu will attest to this.

Hrm. Do I have time to volunteer for this...or not?

Fantastic cover. Loved it!

Wes, you can't play guitar. Stop posing.

(edit: found the best one) Nice birthday!

I wish I had Kontakt. Alas, poor is I....

If you can actually pull it off, I look forward to hearing what you can do. This site needs more hardcore/happyhardcore mixes.

Emu, we were promised a status update and there is no such thing given right now. You slacker.

<twocents> I've never pirated any software that I use in my productions. Everything I've ever used in my life has been either bought at full price (very rare) or purchased on a severely-discounted sale (the majority of my software). Everything goes on sale eventually. If you're patient and learn to use the tools you have available to you now (freeware plugs, etc.) you'll be that much better of a computer musician when you're given the fantastic payware tools via your hard-saved money and some timely sales. </twocents>

Roz: Should be tons of bass in the mix (custom pseudo-808 FTW), but maybe I'm missing something in the low-midrange. I'll see what I can do. Also, I'm actually pretty happy with the lyrics as they stand, since I think getting posted makes for a fitting conclusion. Gario: I'm flattered!

Seeing as how June is Boss Month, I thought I'd give tribute to the first boss I ever faced as a 6-year-old gamer--Moskito, from the original Rayman game on the PC. If you're looking for the source tune, .Now, I'm sure many of you are familiar with The Lonely Island--you know, the Andy Samberg-spearheaded comedy music group. You may even be familiar with their song " ." You may now be connecting the dots in your head--"hmm," you'll say to yourself, "did he really do a VGM remix while parodying and/or ripping off the style of a ? No, surely he didn't."Oh yes I did. ---------------------------------------------------------------- LYRICS: Hit the forums (like a boss) OCRemix (like a boss) Get ideas (like a boss) June is boss month (like a boss) That should do it (like a boss) Pick a source tune (like a boss) Open FL (like a boss) Stare blankly (like a boss) Get annoyed (like a boss) Find a MIDI (like a boss) Add some VSTs (like a boss) Slap some drums in (like a boss) Submit to panel (like a boss) Wait a year (like a boss) Get rejected (like a boss) Workshop time (like a boss) Get some tips (like a boss) Make it better (like a boss) New arrangement (like a boss) Gain some confidence (like a boss) Submit again (like a boss) More rejection (like a boss) Aww shoot man, I’ll never get posted, I hate the judges Man up (like a boss) Go to college (like a boss) Music major (like a boss) Four year degree (like a boss) Cap and gown (like a boss) Grad with honors (like a boss) Dust off computer (like a boss) FL Studio (like a boss) Sick arrangement (like a boss) Rad production (like a boss) Submit again (like a boss) Wait another year (like a boss) Pass the panel (like a boss) More waiting (like a boss) Hit the front page (like a boss) OCRemixer! (like a boss) --------------------------------------------- TO DO: - Change the strings to resemble the guitar line in the source - Re-record the first intro voice to negate the nasty mic-popping - Record an outro, a la "Like A Boss" - Possibly add a fake horn, a la "Like A Boss" - Polish up the "guitar solo" - Mix up the beats a bit so it doesn't get boring - Get some feedback from everyone here - Send some faxes (like a boss)

If you're using FL, the method that Skryp and Neblix mentioned works fantastically. I use it a LOT myself. Great for adding a bit of pseudo-humanization to a piano lick or something.