Minimal-Progressive TR8S Live Track
Long time producer/hobbyist, First time reddit poster here.
This is my track. A 125 bpm 4/4 minimal/progressive/tech-housey thing. Some details on the ingredients and recipe below:
The track is 100% TR8S stock sounds, performed in a single take, recorded into a mastering chain on Ableton (more on that below).
Instruments:
Low End:
BD: 909 Low Bass tuned down to -46 (~G).
SD: FM Bass pattern with course FM tuning down around -10 and -12 on various notes.
Metallic percussion/melody:
LT: FM Metallic Perc with some "morph" modulation on the CTRL and some pan on the LFO.
MT: FM Metallic Perc with reverb send on the LFO.
HT: Trashed FM Snare drum with "Spread" on the insert, tuned to create a melody throughout the track.
Snare:
RS: 707 Snare2/1 Panned hard left with some compression.
HC: 707 Snare1/2 panned hard right with some compression and reverb at times.
High Hats:
CH: 606 Closed High Hat
OH: 626 Open High Hat
Riser/pad sound:
CC: FM Synth Chord tuned down to -24, high passed, Level on the LFO, Panned medium right.
RC: FM Synth Chord tuned to -24, high passed, Level on the LFO, Panned medium Left.
Mastering Chain:
Parametric EQ > Ableton Stock Compressor > Parametric EQ > limiter
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I would love some feedback on everything - what you liked on the track, what you would do differently, any tips for video recording (I just did this on my phone I think it worked alright).
Cheers!