drumnbass.be forum » Production » Tunes » Lightningflash - pest control man Lightningflash - pest control man Author Post Lightningflash Wicked Producer Registration Date: 25-07-2005 Posts: 299 Helpfulness rating:  Please check out my new track 'pest control man' and post your comments here!!! Hi This is my first upload. All the drum patens are original and most of the noises have been constructed myself. All of my software is free from the Computer Music mag and free down loads. The crystal synth is free and brilliant. I have however paid for one drum sample CD, trad jazz Kits. I actually have plenty to keep me amused. The reason why I have not splashed out IS I don’t back lame ducks; but If I feel confident about my efforts, I certainly will. This is a good example of the sort of stuff I seam to end up with. This track has been deleted because only dnb tracks are allowed __ "EVERY FAILURE BRINGS WITH IT THE SEEDS OF AN EQUIVALENT ADVANTAGE." Theres more here http://www.mp3unsigned.com/Showband.asp?id=18745 24-12-2005 21:22 dYzeaZe Blighted Mind Registration Date: 25-12-2004 Posts: 414 Helpfulness rating:  I liked it. Very oldschool MOD-like imo. Not much of dnb here, but it's very atmospheric and has a mood! Dude, don't follow the rules, make tunes like this one! __ Right now I'm in the process of making up a good sig. 25-12-2005 10:27 BeatJunkie Cool Producer Registration Date: 30-12-2005 Posts: 206 Helpfulness rating:  I am a beginner when it comes to DnB production so in no way do I think I know it all, however I do know what I like. As for 'Pest Control Man' I think it was different and original. It wasn't copied from anyone else's style. (So kudos for that, alot of stuff sounds the same these days) I think the stereo pans( I think that's what they're called..??) at about 1:30 threw the tune off a little bit. And, the tune's not really MY particular style, but structure-wise I thought it was pretty good. So, I hope that helped at least a little bit.....maybe? Hopefully, soon I'll post one of my bits so u guys can give it a review. Keep trying tho. You can only get better. __ MuZIK 30-12-2005 16:35 BattleDrone 2161... the future. Registration Date: 30-12-2005 Posts: 6,413 Helpfulness rating:  I liked the track as it brings back memories from my youth (after all I´m an old fart) I used to be involved in the demo scene on the Amiga (home computer popular in´85-´95 period). It sounds like it was made in a tracker style program. I must agree that a lot of stuff sounds the same these days, but then again, some basic elements should be there in order to call a track "drum&bass I guess". The track is well mixed and the sounds are of good quality. The structure is fine, but the panning stuff made me wonder if my headphone was still in good order so I´d let that out or modify it to avoid this impression if I were you. Your drums could use some effects as they sound rather "traditional" (as if a real drummer was playing drums) whilst the rest of the track is much more electro. Also the drums don´t have a "flow" which is so typical for drum&bass. I think you´ve been doing some / listening to Gothic stuff before? __ Check my soundcloud (exclusive tracks on there) 30-12-2005 19:13 Lightningflash Wicked Producer Registration Date: 25-07-2005 Posts: 299 Helpfulness rating:  Thanks. A lot for your responds to my efforts, I put this track together with two speakers and I was impressed with the panning but I was surprised to found it a bit disappointing when I used headphones. I am an ex Commodore 64 man and I was surprised to find its influence was so discernable, and I do like that old 1950s drum sound so I was pleased to hear you say that the drums sounded like they were played by a drummer. I rely do want to try something different so I intend on experimenting a bit further in this direction. I am soon going to upload (ECHO’S of DUB). As reggae dub was one of the major forerunners of D&B I would like to see if it still works. __ "EVERY FAILURE BRINGS WITH IT THE SEEDS OF AN EQUIVALENT ADVANTAGE." Theres more here http://www.mp3unsigned.com/Showband.asp?id=18745 04-01-2006 21:50 equipped tired Registration Date: 20-05-2005 Posts: 3,818 Helpfulness rating:  yeah this is a heavy track man,..pure evil!!,..lovin the double bass,.sound's massive,..got to agree on the volume/panning effect's,..takes away from the tune,....sick cymbles-->4:18,.and 4:24,..i absolutly love closed hihat's,...yeah this is some heafty tunage man,..will keep an ear out for->"Echo's Of Dub"!!!Cheers!! __ Space 04-01-2006 23:03 drumnbass.be forum » Production » Tunes » Lightningflash - pest control man