u/Thiwiz

Hi everyone,

I’ve finally decided to start a solo project. I’m tired of trying to find the right people with the same energy and taste, so I’m going "one-man band" mode.

My background : I’m primarily a vocalist. I can do screams, growls, "DSBM cries," pig squeals, and even throat singing.

My gear :

• Instruments : One electric guitar, one acoustic guitar.
• Recording : Focusrite sound card (interface), a microphone, and Reaper as my DAW.
• Drums : I’m using the MT Power Drum Kit 2 (free VST).

The challenge : I have very little knowledge of guitar or drums. Today was my first day experimenting in Reaper. I managed to program some blast beats and "DSBM-style" rhythms using MIDI, and I had some fun playing around with guitar plugins.

I’m looking for advice on :

1. Songwriting for beginners : How do I structure a song when I’m just starting to learn guitar (When i was younger, i already do some shit, and now i can play some easy song) ?
2. Drum programming : Any tips to make MT Power Drum Kit 2 sound less "robotic" and more like "real" ?
3. Mixing vocals : Since I do a lot of different techniques (growls, cries, throat singing), are there specific plugins or chains I should use to glue everything together ?
4. Learning path : What should I focus on first to avoid getting overwhelmed by the technical side of the DAW ?
5. 5. Any other advices ? 😃

I’m motivated to do everything myself, even if it’s "shitty" at first. Any feedback or resources would be greatly appreciated !
Thanks.

Hi everyone,

I’ve finally decided to start a solo project. I’m tired of trying to find the right people with the same energy and taste, so I’m going "one-man band" mode.

My background : I’m primarily a vocalist. I can do screams, growls, "DSBM cries," pig squeals, and even throat singing.

My gear :

• Instruments : One electric guitar, one acoustic guitar.
• Recording : Focusrite sound card (interface), a microphone, and Reaper as my DAW.
• Drums : I’m using the MT Power Drum Kit 2 (free VST).

The challenge : I have very little knowledge of guitar or drums. Today was my first day experimenting in Reaper. I managed to program some blast beats and "DSBM-style" rhythms using MIDI, and I had some fun playing around with guitar plugins.

I’m looking for advice on :

1. Songwriting for beginners : How do I structure a song when I’m just starting to learn guitar (When i was younger, i already do some shit, and now i can play some easy song) ?
2. Drum programming : Any tips to make MT Power Drum Kit 2 sound less "robotic" and more like "real" ?
3. Mixing vocals : Since I do a lot of different techniques (growls, cries, throat singing), are there specific plugins or chains I should use to glue everything together ?
4. Learning path : What should I focus on first to avoid getting overwhelmed by the technical side of the DAW ?
5. 5. Any other advices ? 😃

I’m motivated to do everything myself, even if it’s "shitty" at first. Any feedback or resources would be greatly appreciated !
Thanks.

Hi everyone,

I’ve finally decided to start a solo project. I’m tired of trying to find the right people with the same energy and taste, so I’m going "one-man band" mode.

My background : I’m primarily a vocalist. I can do screams, growls, "DSBM cries," pig squeals, and even throat singing.

My gear :

• Instruments : One electric guitar, one acoustic guitar.
• Recording : Focusrite sound card (interface), a microphone, and Reaper as my DAW.
• Drums : I’m using the MT Power Drum Kit 2 (free VST).

The challenge : I have very little knowledge of guitar or drums. Today was my first day experimenting in Reaper. I managed to program some blast beats and "DSBM-style" rhythms using MIDI, and I had some fun playing around with guitar plugins.

I’m looking for advice on :

1. Songwriting for beginners : How do I structure a song when I’m just starting to learn guitar (When i was younger, i already do some shit, and now i can play some easy song) ?
2. Drum programming : Any tips to make MT Power Drum Kit 2 sound less "robotic" and more like "real" ?
3. Mixing vocals : Since I do a lot of different techniques (growls, cries, throat singing), are there specific plugins or chains I should use to glue everything together ?
4. Learning path : What should I focus on first to avoid getting overwhelmed by the technical side of the DAW ?
5. 5. Any other advices ? 😃

I’m motivated to do everything myself, even if it’s "shitty" at first. Any feedback or resources would be greatly appreciated !
Thanks.