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This is pretty much the hardest thing about music, because you can't really teach how to convey emotions musically. And if there is a class that does teach how to do this, it's sure as hell not going to be free and easily found on the internet.

I am highly confused by this. Earlier, you said that it was supposed to sound like your mech game or anime. My comment was that I've heard many anime soundtracks and rarely ever does it sound like that.

Bro, I WATCH anime. It sounds nothing like that.

Congrats on getting posted! On the actual remix, it's really nice and has a wonderful airy feel to it.

...and the award for the most arbitrary rating system goes to!

"Wow, this is an amazing remix. The sound design is flawless, and the production values exceed professional levels. The source is handled beautifully and interpretively and this is an emotional ride that never stops to move you on a spiritual level. But there's no koto. NO."

Video game music can have lyrics. This thread doesn't even make any sense.

Also, in the next version, that snare doesn't have nearly enough punch for my tastes. I would look into that while you're revamping the patterns, too.

I find it hilarious how you automatically assume that everyone uses FL Studio. Not trying to diss or anything, it just amuses me. For the record, WHAT HE IS TALKING ABOUT IS AN FL STUDIO FEATURE. That said, it is a good feature, and I find myself using it often. Pattern based music isn't a problem unless you make it a problem. It's very easy to use minor variations and transitions to make things flow more naturally if you're willing to take the time to do so. Every measure doesn't have to be completely unique to make good music.

http://tindeck.com/listen/jwtk Someone wanted me to cover Zeal on an IRC channel I go to. A different person wanted a more relaxed song. I combined the two wishes and chopped at my backlog! Not really a remix of a cover, but worth posting anyways!

Dude, you too? I agree with pretty much everything else you said, too. The percussion section feels lacking to me, and I do like some of the chipstuff you have going on, but it's a weird blend from the whole atmospheric stuff and the chipstuff. Cool use of pianos in here!

Tough to say, because there are a lot of things that you want in a VST, but the closer you get to getting everything, the closer you get to the one thing that everyone hates - extreme lag. There's a lot you could want, so a "perfect" vst instrument doesn't really cut it for me.

Quartz Version! CHANGELIST: For a change of pace - EQing! Finished the arrangement. Lots of small effects(verb/delay/etc) Beefed up the percussion(GASP!) Increased the bass's low-mids and peeked out into the mids a bit. Played with some volumes and stuff. http://tindeck.com/listen/cizj

This is actually pretty awesome looking, I'll give you that. Also, when I looked over this I read it as "Sci Fi Slash Series". Admittedly, I read too much fanfiction. I'd totally sign on-board, but I'm not nearly talented enough.

The single hardest thing musically is turning an idea from your head into reality. It takes a lot of practice. As for actually making professional quality remixes, you'll need better equipment and a DAW to record into if you want to record anything, or if you want to make electronica, a DAW and some synths. It would really help us if you told us what kind of style you're going for in the first-place, though.

This is actually a really amazing idea that kills two birds with one stone and I totally know how to make this a reality. Thanks for the idea. I'm aware that I need to work on my production, it's a constant effort, and helpful tips like this are what make it a reality! I might do the hi-hat skipping, too.

And while we're at it, let's double post for science! Jade Version! CHAGELIST(yeah I know I made that typo and IT'S NOT CHAGING): EVEN MORE EQING Added another original chillout section. More percussion beefing! Chaged my name in this update to "EILIOS, LORD OF THE INFINITE." Sorry for the really late update, but I've had a busy non-musical creative schedule, what with Unregistered and SD and all of that cool stuff. http://tindeck.com/listen/fkvl

The drums don't punch through enough, and the bass is a little bit too repetitive and not enough, though. Rozovian is right about the constant changing of instrumentation for variation. That said, though, compared to my newb mixes, this is a huge step up. You have a lot of potential, keep at it!

Check the site for local retailers. I advise against the boxed copy, though. Download version is cleaner.

Tetris Blast.

I love the dynamics on this. The lyrics are nice, and the instrumentation is fantastic. The vocals are overpowered at times. Overall, I can't wait for a later version.

Thanks! Speaking of "next version"... Onyx Version! CHAGELIST: Beefed up percussion a little. Minor changes to synths(added warm short reverb to some synths) Added small percussion fills(Not that many, this is house, after all, though) EQs EVERYWHERE Really, this version focused a lot more on mastering, but it's still a good update!

http://youtu.be/kZbPetCLFhk?hd=1

True in additive synthesis, not so much in others. As for the whole "synths aren't beautiful" thing, to each their own. I'm not going to get into the whole "what's real music" debate because to be honest nobody wants this here, but evolving synth pads are absolutely gorgeous to listen to for me.

The sample was from a song called "Cola Bottle Baby". Daft Punk had no relation to it's creation.