Ask a guy who is turning 31 in 3 days and trying to be a pro EDM producer anything!

[shoobey]

Strong KSHMR_Ambiance_03_-_Space_Call__Dm_ at the start of Dream.

I'm guilty of abusing KSHMR's packs as well but I think songs sound better when you can't immediately recognize a sample from a popular pack.

Like others have said, Dream is the better track. The first one you posted sounds pretty generic. It's so important now to try different techniques/sounds to set yourself apart. Even your song names and artist name are pretty uncreative, no offense.

I've been producing for a few years now in FL Studio and have DJ'd a couple small gigs.

Hey man! First off I really appreciate all of the insight and critique here, this is all unbelievable helpful for future work. I don't take any offense to any type of critique or opinion, my only goal is to keep getting better and I'd much rather hear honest from the heart opinions vs. something just to make someone feel good that's not actually helping them improve.

Made me lol that you ID'ed that sample perfectly, good ear man! In all serious though you made a good point and you are absolutely right as far as trying different techniques/sounds in order to make yourself distinct from others. Appreciate your thoughts on the moniker and song names too and I think you are right.

It's awesome that you are into producing too and already have some gigs under your belt! Do you have your music/gigs available online anywhere to check out, would love to give a listen man

[KBrahz]

LA. Shoot me a PM if you're ever in town I'll take you to some cool spots.

The underground scene has kept going strong here for many years. Most weekends there are 2-4 warehouse parties. I'd give you the info but locations change frequently. Some of the promotions have expanded to doing really cool spots (i.e. penthouse downtown, warehouse right on the pier, etc.) but it's luck of the draw. I mostly go to house and techno shows, but other genres are happening too.

Didn't realise you guys still had a strong underground scene over in the US. Do you literally mean a disused warehouse with a fat sound system in a corner? UK scene is pretty dead atm but it was raging a year or so ago, most warehouse parties were jungle, dnb, techno and psytrance. Blows any corporate pussy edm raves out of the water

[shoobey]

I liked this dj mix dawg

Awesome man, thanks

[shoobey]

Here is a super rough preview of a new song recorded on my phone from instagram

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJMIHS1DH2l/

[shoobey]

Bump for ^

[SydneyJunkie]

Bump for ^

That was pretty dope

[kimbles]

Didn't realise you guys still had a strong underground scene over in the US. Do you literally mean a disused warehouse with a fat sound system in a corner? UK scene is pretty dead atm but it was raging a year or so ago, most warehouse parties were jungle, dnb, techno and psytrance. Blows any corporate pussy edm raves out of the water

there are underground scenes all over the place in the US but there's certain areas where the scene is stronger than the rest like LA and NYC. not really cheese EDM though but more house (chicago, ny, detroit style), tech, acid, etc.

[Boston03G35]

Been listening for like 20 minutes to your Dubstep mixes from madd long ago, I like em. I actually liked first track better than Dream.

[shoobey]

Been listening for like 20 minutes to your Dubstep mixes from madd long ago, I like em. I actually liked first track better than Dream.

I'm really glad you like those dubstep mixes man, that's when I was really starting to get into it!

Really appreciate the kind words on the song too, it's really interesting how everyone has different taste. That first track is much closer to my usual style, Dream was something completely different because I needed a little break from making festival bangers

[shoobey]

there are underground scenes all over the place in the US but there's certain areas where the scene is stronger than the rest like LA and NYC. not really cheese EDM though but more house (chicago, ny, detroit style), tech, acid, etc.

A local DJ here in Miami throws an island party once a month. The party is free and you just pay them for the boat ticket to take you to and from the shore to a tiny island with DJs. Not exactly a warehouse rave but it's pretty awesome! This was from one of them (was from pretty early in the day so not too crazy/packed yet):

[SariMcat]

sup brah im also using ableton just got my hs8 monitors but the cables haven't come yet so can't use em the wait is killing me !!

[shoobey]

sup brah im also using ableton just got my hs8 monitors but the cables haven't come yet so can't use em the wait is killing me !!

So awesome Ableton brah, you must be so stoked! Did you already have monitors before this or going from comp speakers?

8's are so nice and amazing for mixing bass. I run 8's too but not as nice ones as the Yamaha's. I also have a 10 inch studio subwoofer monitor that I picked up off of Monoprice, really helps with making and mixing very bass heavy stuff!

[SariMcat]

So awesome Ableton brah, you must be so stoked! Did you already have monitors before this or going from comp speakers?

8's are so nice and amazing for mixing bass. I run 8's too but not as nice ones as the Yamaha's. I also have a 10 inch studio subwoofer monitor that I picked up off of Monoprice, really helps with making and mixing very bass heavy stuff!

i started with my skull candy in ear headphones (poverty) then i upgraded to Audio technica mx50. so this will be my first time with monitors. i decided to get the monitors because i wasn't happy with my mix downs

[jaygee15]

Tough biz, ive been producing for about 13 years

[DonEstevan]

Ask away brahs!

shoobey peep out my track https://soundcloud.com/donestevan/unmastered

[shoobey]

shoobey peep out my track https://soundcloud.com/donestevan/unmastered

This sounds incredible dude! That older Dinka style progressive house is one of my favorite styles and you did an awesome job modernizing it with a deep house vibe.

Your mixing sounds so clean too man, I'm really admiring your work on this. Let me know when you are done with the master, would love to hear the finished version!

If you don't mind sharing, would love to know what you did to get those percussion-like "tick" sound with the fast attacks on the top layer of the plucks when they come in for the intro and throughout the song

[SariMcat]

are there any official producer threads on here?

[DonEstevan]

This sounds incredible dude! That older Dinka style progressive house is one of my favorite styles and you did an awesome job modernizing it with a deep house vibe.

Your mixing sounds so clean too man, I'm really admiring your work on this. Let me know when you are done with the master, would love to hear the finished version!

If you don't mind sharing, would love to know what you did to get those percussion-like "tick" sound with the fast attacks on the top layer of the plucks when they come in for the intro and throughout the song

thanks man..took me like a month to get it where its at...thats just a little click/percussion pattern ..i had to eq it alot differently so it could stand out. i made this on torrented software and sylenth one.. i wish i had cash to buy real sounds n software..

[fmylife4real]

Appreciate the support dude!


This one got the best reaction from listeners by far, it's a high energy festival friendly track that I made about 6 months ago:

https://soundcloud.com/robodrop/synergy


This one is my most recent and though it's not very club/festival friendly it's actually my favorite at the moment because it came straight from the heart

https://soundcloud.com/robodrop/dream

The first one is pretty good but Dream is awesome...loved listening to that track!

[fmylife4real]

shoobey peep out my track https://soundcloud.com/donestevan/unmastered

Good stuff!!

[shoobey]

The first one is pretty good but Dream is awesome...loved listening to that track!

I'm really glad you liked it man, thanks!

[shoobey]

That was pretty dope

Thanks man, this one is a lot of fun!

That sample got a big name DJ like today, super stoked!

[shoobey]

are there any official producer threads on here?

This thread below was the official one and was started by none other than Monoverse, but looks like activity has dropped in recent years. Maybe time to start a new one?

PS you may see someone familiar in the first page here

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...1484343&page=1

[shoobey]

Tough biz, ive been producing for about 13 years

What kind of music do you make man, would love to check it out

[shoobey]

Sunday bump!

[SariMcat]

This thread below was the official one and was started by none other than Monoverse, but looks like activity has dropped in recent years. Maybe time to start a new one?

PS you may see someone familiar in the first page here

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...1484343&page=1

maybe should start a new one. I'm currently mixing a track and once mastering is done can i send you a pm for feedback?

[MulattoBrah7]

Just LOL at EDM


Neg train incoming I know

[SariMcat]

Just LOL at EDM


Neg train incoming I know

just lol @ drake

[shoobey]

maybe should start a new one. I'm currently mixing a track and once mastering is done can i send you a pm for feedback?

For sure man!

[shoobey]

Just LOL at EDM


Neg train incoming I know

to each their own brah