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  1. Having been suffering writer's block for a while so I thought I'd give one of my old unfinished remixes some attention. Thought it might get the creative juices flowing again. I know I didn't post this in the PCReMix thread but, meh, its still from Tyrian :P

    Remix: Link removed

    Basically, this is a remix of my own remix. Almost ended up having this as a solo piano mix but I wanted to try out a few things. Getting the right guitar tone seems to be an endless struggle >.< .The guitars are using TSE X50 amp. I gave up with what I was using before.

    The drums are just looping and I still need to tweak some EQ and such but was wanting some feedback. As always, help and feedback are always appreciated!

  2. Thought I'd share some plugins that aren't in the opening post. I've been using TSE plugins recently. They're free and absolutely amazing!

    http://www.theserinaexperiment.net/forum/

    There is continuing development (don't be put off by some being in beta) on the plugins so just click on the relevant forum to get the plugin you want. The real star of this bunch is the high-gain X50 . It sounds simply fantastic. You can change settings such as bias and the tubes in it. In my humble opinion, the X50 is one of the greatest sounding sims. Very nice to play with. The only negative is it can be a real resource hog BUT you can switch between high and low quality settings. Obviously you only need the high quality for mixdowns. Having said all that the X30 is no slouch and the TSE808 is a pretty good tube screamer plugin (I think that's included in Sixto's opening post anywho)

    Like the LePou amps, you'll need impulses but I don't see that as a drawback. Always good to have flexibility.

  3. It has been a fantastic compo. Even being in knocked out in the first round I enjoyed following this one. Major congrats to Amphibious. You have definitely earnt the title and it has been great to see you progress thoughout the competition. I don't know if I'll get that rematch between Robbie and Digi but gosh darn it, we may have to have a "Fight Club" styled one-off rematch :P (just kidding, that would be suicide on my part haha)

    Much love to all. I should have perhaps posted a few more times but I have been watching the compo closely and impressed by all the entries.

  4. Alcon 2012

    September 6th-9th, 2012 - Exact days TBC

    Leicester – De Montfort University, UK

    http://www.alcon.org.uk/ - Click here to register and sort out your entry

    OC Remix Panel and Performances.

    So as the title says, OC Remix are returning for another UK panel at Alcon 2012 in Leicester at the De Montfort University. Exact times and days are still to be confirmed but we should know very very soon. The panel will be led by WillRock, Fishy, Rexy, ProtoDome and Magellanic. There will also be performances from the panelists. So if you want come and listen to some live OC Remixes, join in with some quizzes and get the chance to win OCR T-shirts, come along!

  5. I've bought this game in different forms at least 4 times now, including the original PC version, so I may just pirate this. I'd like to see if it is in 16:9. But yeah, how many times can one guy buy the same game!? D:

    Remake it already.

    They've made a ton of money just from re-releases.

    That's just it though isn't it. Why spend the money remaking it when peeps will buy the re-release. I am intrigued as well as to whether they'll add higher resolutions/wide-screen

  6. I'm probably misunderstanding something here, but surely its great that some people have taken such a shine to Rexy's music and want to support her? If they didn't like what was being made then surely they wouldn't vote.

    I'll probably be ignored, but I think you should stay in Rexy. You've competed hard for this as has Amphibious and everyone else. Give him the match up he deserves.

    Having said that, if its too much then fair play. I just don't feel that this should be seen in such a negative light. It seems as though we have some new people taking interest in the community and it shouldn't be discouraged when it is in fact a positive thing.

  7. Never heard the source before but I love it. great choice! On the whole its got a great feel and the soundscape is well done. Its got the vibe of the original but I suppose with it not being so melody-centric its a bit trickier to keep it obvious as to what the source is.

    The lead at 1:17 isn't quite sitting right to me. I can't work out whether it needs to be less detuned or just mixed better into the soundscape but it definitely needs more attention. Love it at the 2:00min mark. Its got a nice feel. The breakdown-y bit that comes after is well placed. Definitely needs a change of pace, some more contrast later on in the mix or some variation of the material from before. 3:19 again with that lead.......i think more than anything its just lacking life. Needs an injection of humanity methinks.

    I can't be more specific as the genre isn't my thing but I do think there could be some tweaks to your synth choices and a bit more space as the mix does feel rather crammed but hey............great stuff. I hope someone else also comments to give you some feedback :)

  8. It's true! Your hands will pass right through 'im.

    In all seriousness though, I think that this is just a fantastic idea. All this expert/star talk I think is absolutely fine. You can always improve and learn more. Everyone is at different levels, its just some at at higher ones than others. I bet, though, even some of the stars would love to have a chance to pair up with some others to learn some cool production or arrangement tricks.

    To sum up though, I think this is just a great idea and one that will only bring the community closer together!

  9. I stumbled across this mix on Youtube and my GOD is it fantastic. Everything is just so well and professionally done. The production is top notch and the lead guitar is just pure sweetness!! Great technique and great arrangement. Thank you for blessing my ears with this fantastic rendition of a NES classic!

    Edit: And the title is just the cherry on top :D

  10. It does sound very good. I don't think I would have coined it was a sampled lead if I had not known from the start. If the sample-pack is programmed well it should be easy enough to get realistic results but, like any sampled instrument, convincing the listener is sequencing it realistically.

    Definitely agree with Meteo production-wise. If this pack can be run through your own amp-sims and such, its a sure-buy for someone who doesn't play guitar. Saying that, though, even if the samples come amped I bet you can get great results.

  11. Thanks Rozo. Killer feedback as always :)

    I get what you mean about the arrangement. I'd love this one to be an OCR mix but if it turns out that the panel don't think its suitable then so be it. I'll clean up the EQ, compression/limiting and balance then get this thing off to the panel. If I do get a sudden burst of inspiration to modify the arrangement then I'll do it.

    Word thief!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Edit: If anyone is interested, this is the final version that I'm going to submit - http://soundcloud.com/lidawg/sonic-knuckles-super-sonic

  12. And I only just discovered the wonders of Micing the guitar amp.

    Hahaha

    And I call myself a guitarist. Line in.

    What a joke.

    You know, I use a mixture of both. I dunno what it is about micing up rhythm guitars but for me they always sound more lively and full. For leads, I use line-in. Depends on what works for you :)

    Fantastic preview btw. The album is shaping up very nicely.

  13. I think the problem with the snare is partly to do with the sample but also how its sequenced. It sounds very robotic. The drums in general are lacking cohesion. To me, it doesn't really sound like a drummer drumming which is what you should really be going for in this style.

    The mix is sounding much better and the bass is certainly adding a lot. I think balance could still be better though between the bass and guitars. In general, I think the bass is just too loud. Bring it down and bring the rhythm guitars up some more.

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