Recent content by troublewithkeys

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    Showcase SHOWCASE: June 1-8, 2025

    Oh, and yes. I composed the beat. Nothing premade. The vocal licks are from Glaze.
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    Showcase SHOWCASE: June 1-8, 2025

    Thanks for the feedback. I am new. Just getting started, so the advice is appreciated. Also, I see what you mean now re how the dialogue in your track could be used to create transitions. These are things that I'm still trying to figure out. But again, thanks for the listen. Much appreciated!
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    Showcase SHOWCASE: June 1-8, 2025

    Thanks for the very positive and helpful feedback! Much appreciated!
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    Showcase SHOWCASE: June 1-8, 2025

    Man! I have to learn how to get my mixes sounding as clean as this. Quick question: Are these beats meant to stand on their own period. Or, were you hoping to eventually have someone spit on them? I ask because with all of the activity going on re the dialogue in the background, it didn't seem...
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    Showcase SHOWCASE: June 1-8, 2025

    Here's a beat I'm working on. Hope I'm posting this correctly. If not, please forgive.
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    Revised Beat

    Thanks for taking the time to explain all of this. I'm looking into soft clipping now, and it makes sense. But I haven't used it yet, so we'll see how well I'm able to apply your feedback. But it's much appreciated.
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    Revised Beat

    Thanks for the feedback. As a novice, mixing as well as the general raising of volume without clipping horribly are things I'm still trying to figure out. And after listening again, I hear what both you and @Kane the MOD are saying about the 808 being out of key in places. I'm going to work...
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    Revised Beat

    Thanks for the feedback. I don't think the 808 is out of key, but I was worried that I may need to drop it a db or two. I'll also work on the snare.
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    Revised Beat

    Hi, all. I revised this beat based on feedback received from the community. It still needs an outro (imo). That said, hopefully ya'll like it. Again, very new at this, so all input welcome. Comments I've received have been super useful thus far.
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    First Beat I'm Posting

    That's actually super helpful. Thanks!
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    First Beat I'm Posting

    Well, if you ever nail down the problem, feel free to share. Thanks for listening!
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    First Beat I'm Posting

    Completely get what you mean by the synth brass. Thanks for the feedback! Super encouraging!
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    First Beat I'm Posting

    Thanks for the feedback! Very useful! Might you be willing to elaborate a bit on what you mean by "weak" because that would be helpful. I used EZ Drummer's Hip-hop expansion pack. Would you recommend something else? Idk that horns and bells don't work for hip hop, considering the legacy of...
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    First Beat I'm Posting

    Thanks for listening.
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