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Nick ZZ Nick ZZ is a male

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Please check out my new track 'Finger Trap' and post your comments here!

We have been working on this Jungle/DnB, Asian influenced tune for a few weeks. Let us know what you think. Cheers.

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This post has been edited 2 time(s), it was last edited by Nick ZZ: 25-10-2009 05:13.

24-10-2009 16:06

BattleDrone BattleDrone is a male

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The Asian style instrument doesn't fit imo. It sounds slightly off rhythmwise.
The rest of the track is pretty dark hiphop-ragga vocal oriented. The contrast is too big.

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24-10-2009 18:13

SICKorWELL
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i like the tune work on leveling your sounds better like the bass sounds track is nice though add some extra lil drums to tie it together the vocal can come up at some points

pitch shift the asain loopa few times here and there i like the feel the tune has over all just needs some work still good job mate .

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25-10-2009 02:08

Nick ZZ Nick ZZ is a male

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Thanks for the comments, we will work on making the Pluck in time a little more. Cheers.

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This post has been edited 1 time(s), it was last edited by Nick ZZ: 25-10-2009 16:11.

25-10-2009 05:13

brucifer brucifer is a male

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Easy Nick.

Usual high quality production. Happy

Love that slap sub mate. Wicked drums.

The only thing getting me is, why have you used american vocals on an oriental track? Happy

Anyway, like this a lot. On the download.

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26-10-2009 05:51

Zugzwang Zugzwang is a male

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Interesting use of percussion for the intro, the asian vibes are very heavy in the intro as well. Lovin' it. The bass sounds really sick, very good tension build up. The voice sample seems super out of place for the whole asian vibe though. Drums seem kind of thin or soft and because of that I am little disappointed after the drop, the track has so much potential and the build is so nice that without any additional punch it just kinda loses impact.

Would be a very solid tune with a couple improvements, really liking this one Nick!

26-10-2009 08:49

m-ej

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gotta agree with bruci on this
why did you use american vox with Chinese hits?,
a nice old kung fu b-movie vox wouldve worked a lot better.
i was expecting some old ninja vox "the road to wisdom young grasshopper" then hit us up with that "stfu" drop. wouldve been so dam cheeky.

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26-10-2009 12:30

drw89

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Digging the asian pluck, but isn't it a bit delayed (or is it supposed to?). It makes it harder for me to listen.
Digging the ripping sounds and the sample is nicely used.
Have to come back on the asian pluck, i don't think it really fits in here. Digging the rest, nice rips and tears. Nice one!

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26-10-2009 14:38

Anarky Anarky is a male

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fink it got ur typical style all over it-luv that gritty mid bass-absolutley tearin!phat sound quality i rekon.luv the bass edits 1 minute onwards-sik!yes mate-2min drop is even sicker(n fuk me the 3.40 drop EVEN siker).overall sik trak-nice little edits on everyfin thruout-keeps it more than intrestin

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26-10-2009 22:56

Nick ZZ Nick ZZ is a male

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Thanks for the listens, we both appreciate it a lot, the vocal in the intro was basically us imagining a scenario or challenge taking place. The oriental guy is challenging the other guy to the “Chinese Finger Trap Challenge” and he is having none of it, maybe due to him not being able to complete the challenge.

We know it is very far out there and did not really plan explaining as it’s your conscientiousness as a listener to decide how you perceive what you hear. We are just trying to keep from making the same overly predictable tunes, maybe we fell off our rockers this time. Thanks for the listens and advice. Cheers.

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This post has been edited 3 time(s), it was last edited by Nick ZZ: 27-10-2009 13:46.

27-10-2009 09:37

harry170194
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its good but the pads at the starts are a bit "muddy" ( not defined) but aparty from that i really liked it Smile

27-10-2009 20:12

Gerrit Gerrit is a male

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Good track overall.

The main male vocals could be a bit more oriental though, they have a ragga/dancehall feel to them. It's nothing to worrying, but it would just make this an excellent track. Nothing wrong at all with the female vocals and the occasional less-jungle'ish male vocal though.
The jungle'ish beats are not bothering at all though, I guess the oriental sounds make up for them.

The build-up in the intro is excellent, wouldn't change a bit to that. The break could be a bit earlier on, just so it's more balanced over time, but nothing to worrying there.

Looking forward to hearing the final version!

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27-10-2009 22:06

Nick ZZ Nick ZZ is a male

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Originally posted by Gerrit
Good track overall.

The main male vocals could be a bit more oriental though, they have a ragga/dancehall feel to them. It's nothing to worrying, but it would just make this an excellent track. Nothing wrong at all with the female vocals and the occasional less-jungle'ish male vocal though.
The jungle'ish beats are not bothering at all though, I guess the oriental sounds make up for them.

The build-up in the intro is excellent, wouldn't change a bit to that. The break could be a bit earlier on, just so it's more balanced over time, but nothing to worrying there.

Looking forward to hearing the final version!

Thanks brutha, we will give it a shot. Cheers.

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29-10-2009 07:54

analysiss analysiss is a male

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wicked sound nice bass sound [glitchy] drums sound messy maybe look at trying to make them flow better,wicked vocal samples the drop at about 1.50 seems a bit stop start imo it would be better to flow for eight bars here instead it seems abit static. overall wicked mate the sounds u use sound very proffesional

30-10-2009 20:00

D2o

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i have to echo the others sentiments about the yank/oriental mix.

the beat also feels a little under done.
Just doesnt have enough beef.

the track as a whole could do with more atmos throughout the drop too.

Just feels a little sparse in general im afraid. Heard much better from you, sorry

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01-11-2009 01:23

Nick ZZ Nick ZZ is a male

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Originally posted by Ghost
i have to echo the others sentiments about the yank/oriental mix.

the beat also feels a little under done.
Just doesnt have enough beef.

the track as a whole could do with more atmos throughout the drop too.

Just feels a little sparse in general im afraid. Heard much better from you, sorry

Thanks for the honest feedback we will work on it a bit more. Cheers.

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02-11-2009 08:57

dark genius
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I don't know why everyone keep going on about the same thing. You said you would rework the pluck timing [quantizize maybe?] The rest of the track is solid. Keep making the bangin' dnb!

Don't sell out make it your way and funk everyone else they can make their own tracks if they don't like it!

05-11-2009 16:25

Nick ZZ Nick ZZ is a male

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quote:

Originally posted by dark genius
I don't know why everyone keep going on about the same thing. You said you would rework the pluck timing [quantizize maybe?] The rest of the track is solid. Keep making the bangin' dnb!

Don't sell out make it your way and funk everyone else they can make their own tracks if they don't like it!

Thanks for your comments brutha, we take all reviews into consideration. Some reviews we know are bias, either way we try to understand the other points of view to help the tracks develope. So far this site offers the most accurate desired feedback compared to any other DnB forum we frequent. We will keep doing our thing maken em bang. Cheers.

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06-11-2009 11:28

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