drumnbass.be forum » Production » Tunes » Evasive Action - Cold Feet Evasive Action - Cold Feet Author Post Evasive Action joeuk Registration Date: 25-11-2008 Posts: 72 Helpfulness rating:  Please check out my new track 'Cold Feet' and post your comments here! Made this using reason 4, steppy beats, rolling bassline. Not quite the finished article yet but near enough. the arrangement/structure is pretty much there. Any feedback welcome! hope you enjoy! 10-11-2009 16:06 Scurf Cool Producer Registration Date: 26-10-2006 Posts: 164 Helpfulness rating:  Nice cool and relaxing... Like the bassline :-))) 10-11-2009 19:13 cynik Cp6uja Registration Date: 15-03-2005 Posts: 5,646 Helpfulness rating:  need to work on them beats theyre so `98, good if you wanted it that way but I still think they need to sound as proper beats. the swelling bass gets tired soon, suggest changing that up from time to time otherwise, good atmos, in fact theres a good basis for a track here so keep at it __ https://soundcloud.com/tsai-vidro-voves 11-11-2009 07:28 Evasive Action joeuk Registration Date: 25-11-2008 Posts: 72 Helpfulness rating:  cheers cynik when you say the beats are so 98 (which is all good!) is that because it's a basic pattern or for another reason? I was looking for that kind of steppy, stripped-down minimal type of drums, without too much going on. I know what you mean about the bassline too, ive been trying to vary it and change it up in places but it always seems to end up sounding cheesy when i do! I'll keep working on it because it does need something extra to keep interest going through the track. anyway mate thanks for your thoughts and comments! 11-11-2009 10:59 Acoustiks Cool Producer Registration Date: 28-06-2007 Posts: 177 Helpfulness rating:  quote: Originally posted by cynik need to work on them beats theyre so `98, good if you wanted it that way but I still think they need to sound as proper beats. the swelling bass gets tired soon, suggest changing that up from time to time otherwise, good atmos, in fact theres a good basis for a track here so keep at it I like the oldschool drums. I think they would fit better for some atmospheric stuff. The mixdown on this track is great, the drums sound good and the pads. But it is really boring. I think it needs a few more elements and maybe a different bassline. 11-11-2009 15:23 Vly Producer Registration Date: 22-10-2009 Posts: 71 Helpfulness rating:  Dunno what you mean by '98 drums, but i think they perfectly fit.I like the pads,they give the track that UFO DAVID DUCHOVNI MYSTIC SHIT feeling wich is good i think..The bass gets a little boring after 2-3 mins.u should add some fx and some ambient hits maybe.the mix is perfect nothing to say there. __ http://soundcloud.com/vly 11-11-2009 16:26 cynik Cp6uja Registration Date: 15-03-2005 Posts: 5,646 Helpfulness rating:  quote: Originally posted by Evasive Action cheers cynik when you say the beats are so 98 (which is all good!) is that because it's a basic pattern or for another reason? I was looking for that kind of steppy, stripped-down minimal type of drums, without too much going on. I know what you mean about the bassline too, ive been trying to vary it and change it up in places but it always seems to end up sounding cheesy when i do! I'll keep working on it because it does need something extra to keep interest going through the track. anyway mate thanks for your thoughts and comments! I do like the stripped down style too, its the sound of the drums a bit thin, then again I might be influenced by what Im listening to atm. nevertheless they never change, from the intro they stay the same. I like the highat line. otherwise the mix is fine, no big complaints __ https://soundcloud.com/tsai-vidro-voves 12-11-2009 07:24 Evasive Action joeuk Registration Date: 25-11-2008 Posts: 72 Helpfulness rating:  ah cynik i see what you mean, might try to vary the pattern a bit and maybe fatten up the actual sound of the drums, i'm just using 1 break (funky mule) with a layered kick and ride cymbal at the moment. The pattern changes a little for the second drop, but i guess it needs to do something extra! cheers for your advice mate 12-11-2009 11:51 SICKorWELL SICKorWELL DnB Registration Date: 24-09-2009 Posts: 120 Helpfulness rating:  i like it just it sounds a bit empty like it needs a live drum line in it highs sound to faded and bright the ride cymbal im talking about. the tune sounds like it needs a drum break or two still to give it that full feel. i like. try switching up the bass a few times like a new bass sound that fits in the tune. i like the chill wide feel the tune has jus MAKE IT BIGGER nice work man get some live drums in there cut them up that be sick man good work so far SICKorWELL aka NJOY Pruvenmusic.com __ ''Music is my life and DnB is my soul" free 320 downloads and mixes at www.myspace.com/sickorwell Artist info www.Pruvenmusic.com 12-11-2009 21:32 c_ctrl Wicked Producer Registration Date: 02-06-2008 Posts: 307 Helpfulness rating:  Wicked atmosphere in this tune, the intro sounds awesome. The drums are a little thin tho, the beat could work if the hits were a little phatter, y'kno!? __ DeCode & Roary Soundcloud 13-11-2009 01:15 deulcore Tourist Registration Date: 13-03-2008 Posts: 10 Helpfulness rating:  Like it's been sayd before the general atmosphere of this trax is pretty good, a bit spacey, enigmatic. So, far the mix is alright every element seems to be at the right place. For me I think it's a bit empty, there's a lots of spaces that can be filled. I feel that it's some definitely good foundation for a intricate song. But need some time working on it. First with your drums, a bit reptitive, even if you keep it simple, make them glitch a bit more. Create a decent breakdowm and rise. Why not create another layer with a different drumk kit . And bring your ride a lilttle closer. I would, sample the bass and try to apply a BP or HP and modulate the cut-off and the pan to give some extra mouvement. And play around with some piece of audio sample from anything in you trax to create some more intense pads. or just brings them closer and/or louder in the mix. I like melody too, major, minor, enigmatic, try to use something unusual to create a melody, use a drum shot, or sample a piano note and play it backward... creative. Probably some voices could sound good. Have you try to make yourself sing like a monk, or used your a sentence you say in a vocoder ? There's some potential, keep on working on it ! 13-11-2009 04:05 BattleDrone 2161... the future. Registration Date: 30-12-2005 Posts: 6,413 Helpfulness rating:  Good intro, good buildup, good sounds. Get's a bit repetitive over time... add some extra elements/edits to keep things interesting. Add some vocals bits and some FX stabs to add up to the dark and mysterious atmosphere. __ Check my soundcloud (exclusive tracks on there) 15-11-2009 14:34 drumnbass.be forum » Production » Tunes » Evasive Action - Cold Feet