What my modular goes through...
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What my modular goes through...
Hey guys,
What I'm doing here is writing the song and then going back and tracking a number of things:
a) Syncing the modular with the computer by sending metronome pulses in Logic to the external clock in on my A-154. This is for sequenced parts and whatever needs to be in time with the track.
b) Using a Cwejman VM-1 through a A-137 Wave Multiplier as the bass track. I don't like the way bass guitars sound for many reasons.
c) Creating drones for intro, outro and ... well all over the place.
A lot of the parts are subtle and create a complimentary effect.
This track was part of a compilation that ended up falling through. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it quite yet but I'm sure it'll end up on an EP.
Let me know if you have questions!
http://www.thedeepelement.com/Surachai-Perpetuate.mp3
What I'm doing here is writing the song and then going back and tracking a number of things:
a) Syncing the modular with the computer by sending metronome pulses in Logic to the external clock in on my A-154. This is for sequenced parts and whatever needs to be in time with the track.
b) Using a Cwejman VM-1 through a A-137 Wave Multiplier as the bass track. I don't like the way bass guitars sound for many reasons.
c) Creating drones for intro, outro and ... well all over the place.
A lot of the parts are subtle and create a complimentary effect.
This track was part of a compilation that ended up falling through. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it quite yet but I'm sure it'll end up on an EP.
Let me know if you have questions!
http://www.thedeepelement.com/Surachai-Perpetuate.mp3
Nice dude!!! 
As always, I'm really impressed by your drum programming.

As always, I'm really impressed by your drum programming.
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https://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/78959
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i recommend a hat, or a helmet. if a helmet, ensure that it is both convincing and unbiased. -citizen mori
https://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/78959
https://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/225002
https://jimdrones.bandcamp.com
I know exactly what you mean! I've rarely, if ever, heard synths being used effectively in metal. The only band I've seen use it according to their sound is Joseph Karam from a band called The Locust who sports a nice MOTM setup. Anyways I'm still not sure if mine is 'effective' but I think it sits well.usually, heavy tunes with synth just sound cheese to me

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dress yourself for the public. you now must exit your home and acquire a dental mirror and lubrication!
i recommend a hat, or a helmet. if a helmet, ensure that it is both convincing and unbiased. -citizen mori
https://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/78959
https://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/225002
https://jimdrones.bandcamp.com
i recommend a hat, or a helmet. if a helmet, ensure that it is both convincing and unbiased. -citizen mori
https://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/78959
https://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/225002
https://jimdrones.bandcamp.com
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There's a rather large "oomph-hole" (oo-er!) in the low range, like 400-800 hz. This may be intentional, but sounds like it's been notched out quite brutally.surachai wrote:How would you guys mix this differently? It's by no means finalized.
but hey, this is totally nitpicking - I love it and it's ipod-bound any way you roll it.
You're totally right! That's crazy.There's a rather large "oomph-hole" (oo-er!) in the low range, like 400-800 hz.
If we weren't nitpickers of some sort, I doubt we'd be on this forum.this is totally nitpicking
I can't say that it was intentional but rather I do it by ear and it sounds strange to me when I bump up frequencies to fill up holes. To me, that space is traditionally reserved for vocals or drum emphasis. I'll see if I can fill it in with an instrument rather than fudging eq. Thanks so much for pointing out that hole! Maybe it stays maybe it goes!
I really like this. It's got a really punishing almost Come to Daddy vibe to it. A little more metal and less glitchy, not a terrible thing.
Mixing/sound choice wise I think the drums sound a bit stuck in between trying-to-be-live sounding metal drums and average sounding midi/drum machine stuff. The programming is perfect but I would want to spend a bit more time on making them either sound more bombastic and live or more glitchy and percolating (rather than stuck in the middle).
I love the bass, makes me want a VM-1 and A-137 (and someone to tell me what they are and show me how to use them) NOW!
Vocals louder. I know it's screaming death/mood/textures and all that. I would still like them to cut a bit more.
What can I say, it's better than any of my stuff.
Got any more?
Mixing/sound choice wise I think the drums sound a bit stuck in between trying-to-be-live sounding metal drums and average sounding midi/drum machine stuff. The programming is perfect but I would want to spend a bit more time on making them either sound more bombastic and live or more glitchy and percolating (rather than stuck in the middle).
I love the bass, makes me want a VM-1 and A-137 (and someone to tell me what they are and show me how to use them) NOW!
Vocals louder. I know it's screaming death/mood/textures and all that. I would still like them to cut a bit more.
What can I say, it's better than any of my stuff.
Got any more?
This was a triumph_
Instrumental plague metal
Modular landscapes
and a compilation on Cock Rock Disco / Fathme
http://www.thedeepelement.com/surachai
More stuff coming out later!
Modular landscapes
and a compilation on Cock Rock Disco / Fathme
http://www.thedeepelement.com/surachai
More stuff coming out later!