Bristles

Yeah Lab nailed it there. Don't put pressure or expectation on your work, but don't limit it by thinking it will be shit straight out. If I could go back and give my old self tips I guess they would something like; 1. Learn one thing at a time. If you think you need to understand compression or EQ for example - learn it. Don't learn "just enough" to get a little better without getting comfortable with it. Not that you may fully comprehend it straight away but take the time to really get to know each thing you learn. 2. Don't dismiss music theory. I am still catching up on what I wish I learnt years and years ago with this one. Scales and chords will turn a jingle into a piece of music even in "EDM". It will quickly become clear as you make more music that knowing theory takes it to the next level. 3. Pick one DAW/Synth/Plug-In for what you need and get to know them. Similar to tip 1 but so important. I got so wound up in all the software and gear out there that I wasted the first 2 years of producing by not understanding anything I was working with. "Mastering" a few skills and programs will trump jack of all trades any day. 4. Sound design is awesome but not crucial. You will find your own sound. There is a lot of hype about new sounds and that's awesome but not everyone has to be the next Skrillex. There are artists out there that created something new like Flume and Skrillex (agree or disagree) then there are artists like DeadMau5 that, IMO are so good at what has been 'done' it takes it's own shape. A painter uses the same colours as everyone else but he paints his own picture - just worry about your picture not your paint. 5. Finish as many projects as you can. Possibly the most important for myself! I have tonnes of unfinished work, but every time I finish something I learn at least 2 things. If you don't learn something creative you will learn something technical and vice versa. Theory, structure, FX, mix and then master as much as you can. 6. Find a few people to give you honest feedback, don't spam everyone. Only a few of my friends ever give me real constructive feedback so i've learnt to only ask them (like @LabRat - Thanks man!). It means more and will help you way more than getting people give you half arsed comments like 'I don't like this kind of music but it's cool'. (The Skrillex, Flume and DeadMau5 points are just the examples I could think of. Some of you may disagree but just my opinion. Don't hate on me ADJF) Anyway TLDR; keep on keeping on and always ask if you want advice! oh and have FUN!

haha very true. It feels good to start putting together the set up you want.

step 1 - say goodbye to the next 2 years of your life

Only if it's cool though Hmm.. @LabRat? *shrugs unhelpingly*

Nice man! I really should spend some more time making sounds. Mucho respect!

I like it, solid melody and some nice sounds and textures.. But I'm not the best to judge trance, never really gotten into it. What synth do you use? and is most of that you're own sound design?

I can understand your "pain". I've been producing for years and apart from briefly owning a USB Hercules DJ controller for a couple months before moving and selling it, I have never DJ'd. Now looking into setting myself up to possibly do live performance one day is a headache. One minute I think Launchpad then the Push then just Pioneer decks etc. Something that I hear a lot that resonates with me is 'whatever lets you get what's in your head out to the world'. Finding that is the hard part though I guess...

Welcome man

thanks guis congrats as well!

welcome man

Hey man welcome! I'm from Mandurah myself, living up north at the moment but still get down there a couple times a year

man I liked that last 1.. some good finds here, nice way to kill some work hrs

yeah I've been using this for a while.. seems pretty legit but I don't have anything to compare it to. It's sweet for bootlegs...

welcome man

Haha this is dope.. pretty awesome studio too

Good track man, it's definitely a journey! I'm not a huge trance/techno buff but I liked it. You've got some really good skills. All sits really good together and has good energy.. I wouldn't fuss about presets man, I think along the lines of painting a picture. Lots of the colours have been used before but what they make is unique. But with that said I still reckon you should add some of your own elements by tweaking them or layering etc. to make it sound your own. Solid track tho, look forward to hearing more!

Hey man, welcome aboard

Welcome welcome

yeah I think vocals would make it pop a bit more. Super tight production and it all fits well, just needs that little extra sizzle somewhere to make it stand out. But only my opinion!

Yeah good work Matt, I like swells or whatever you call them.. really nice elements and sounds all working together.

Wait am I crazy or does that say Matt Ingle? have you changed your name to NitroMonkey?

Yeah too true, some people seem to overlook the "low end" jobs and cry about no work haha. Sweet as man, let me know.. If it works out with my leave dates I'll come along for sure!

aw righto, just forked out for pro so I don't have a limit no more. once I get mixing (if ever ) I'll get involved..

Shit yeah, what style is the EP? Finishing a full EP with a proper release is a goal of mine this year hay, good work man.. Yeah WA is bad apparently hay, I've been lucky getting work up in the Pilbara but a few friends are struggling with work too. What festival you playing man? might be down Perth way in May/June, would be sweet to hear your set

Yum. Do you allow tunes too or just mixes?