deanp

deanp

Electronic music artist
South Wales, United Kingdom
Joined : 12th Jun 2023 - 2 years ago
Last Online : 29th Oct 2025 - 1 month ago
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Zootman
Zootman 15th May 2024 18:33 - 1 year ago

on No Regrets by deanp
Enjoyable positive and uplifting track (don't get many of those) and a timely message for me personally at this point in time. Wasn't entirely convinced that the sax sound towards the end fitted but the guitar certainly did. Cheers Zoot.
deanp
deanp replied 15th May 2024 - 1 year ago
Thanks you for your feedback. I included the sax because it is generally one of the usual elements of a Synthwave track, so was staying true to the genre. Best wishes.
Cyberflares
Cyberflares 15th May 2024 09:45 - 1 year ago

on No Regrets by deanp
cool track man sounds brilliant well done you
Enjoyed my listen
deanp
deanp replied 15th May 2024 - 1 year ago
Thanks !
CINCOCENT
CINCOCENT 15th May 2024 05:56 - 1 year ago

on No Regrets by deanp
Very early 80s nice! Great synth works
deanp
deanp replied 15th May 2024 - 1 year ago
thanks
dimestop
dimestop 14th May 2024 14:33 - 1 year ago

on No Regrets by deanp
forgot to mention cool title too, ive made loads of mistakes in my life mate but i have no regrets :))
deanp
deanp replied 14th May 2024 - 1 year ago
Thanks for this, and your last message. Yes, the title and lyrics to this track have a bit of a message. I have to say, I've only recently gotten into listening to and making my own Synthwave and absolutely love the genre, more so than any other, the genre really hits home for me...it's probably just yet another sign of getting old!
dimestop
dimestop 14th May 2024 14:30 - 1 year ago

on No Regrets by deanp
nice synth works dean, nice change ups and choice of synth instruments and risers nice high notes and the vocals are both good and sit great together in a nice mix , enjoyed my listen, keep up the good work mate
ZE7DD
ZE7DD 7th May 2024 10:04 - 1 year ago

on Take My Breath Away by deanp
I noticed the adjustments you've made to the track. It's definitely evolving in the right direction. Perhaps a more punchiness or depth in the kick could really enhance the overall impact of the track without overshadowing the other elements. Just a friendly suggestion to consider. Keep up the great work!

Cheers,
deanp
deanp replied 7th May 2024 - 1 year ago
Thanks for the comments. I've used all the feedback on here to put into practice for the next one, so it is appreciated.
crucethus
crucethus 24th Apr 2024 07:04 - 1 year ago

on Take My Breath Away by deanp
There is a lot to like about this one. You need some good mastering (Izotope) software now. The EQ is great on the bottom end, maybe a touch reduction on the High Hgh end. but very good indeed.
Some examples to strive for.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XT9IDo-vF5k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lX8uqR2va0
Bon Chance!
deanp
deanp replied 24th Apr 2024 - 1 year ago
Hi, many thanks for the feedback and suggestions.
EricMilligan
EricMilligan 21st Apr 2024 19:53 - 1 year ago

on Take My Breath Away by deanp
Hi, Dean! So, I know I've said this previously in comments on other tracks here on LM, Trance is my favourite EDM genre. It was a treat to hear this track from you. Totally enjoyed it. I suck at making Trance. You clearly have figured out how to do it right.

I have read about the EQ issue on the kick. Frankly, I'd like to hear it come through even more, but at some point balancing the sounds in a mix comes down to a matter of taste, which is inherently subjective I think. The suggestion that perhaps you should find another kick sample was interesting. At Point Blank, our instructor told us that if we had to do a lot of EQing on a kick, we had the wrong sound to begin with. (Advice that I rarely follow, but probably has merit.) Synth work was excellent and I really admired how you got the bass pumping. I still can't do that properly.

Again, is a great track and well worth the 6 weeks effort.

Regards from Ottawa,

Eric
deanp
deanp replied 22nd Apr 2024 - 1 year ago
Hi Eric, many thanks for your comments. they are very constructive indeed. I switched the kick to use Ableton's built in EQ kick setting after the comments about the kick on here. As for the track structure, I have figured that the Trance genre works better if there is at least 2 builds and drops sections within it, followed by an outro which should basically consist of a variation of the intro. Previously I was focusing on just 1 build and drop in the track, which I found listening back was missing a lot. Thanks again.
BONEZONMARZ
BONEZONMARZ 20th Apr 2024 11:43 - 1 year ago

on Take My Breath Away by deanp
really cool, but yeah, it might be time to find another kick sample :)
deanp
deanp replied 20th Apr 2024 - 1 year ago
Many thanks for the listen, fav and feedback.
Mykael
Mykael 20th Apr 2024 10:22 - 1 year ago

on Take My Breath Away by deanp
Beautiful track. It has a great deal of potential. Club worthy for sure. Well done, you!

LovePeace&Light,

Mykaèl
deanp
deanp replied 20th Apr 2024 - 1 year ago
Thank you. !
dimestop
dimestop 20th Apr 2024 04:04 - 1 year ago

on Take My Breath Away by deanp
this sounds a little different now mate them drums and the kick cut through lovely, some may still want the drums louder but i think its balanced really well now the music gives you them peaks and the littlest things that you miss like the EQ on the kick tack can define it for you, ive made loads of similar mistakes but when you been listening and tweaking for time it becomes more difficult because you dont here it like your listeners, its so obvious when you spot things afterwards us producers are a self rightesous lot though but aint it great to get good feedback all pushing the same thing too, it makes it feel worthwhile and remember we are not always right but one thing is for sure, i want as much success for your work as i do my own, our biggest fans are here and i think most genuinely feel the same about each others work, on ward and upward bro, your a good listen dean
deanp
deanp replied 20th Apr 2024 - 1 year ago
My bad. I've literally updated the track this morning to include a hopefully improved kick. I've upped the gain also to ensure this drives through more.
Cyberflares
Cyberflares 19th Apr 2024 18:58 - 1 year ago

on Take My Breath Away by deanp
I enjoyed my listen thanks sounded good to me :)
deanp
deanp replied 19th Apr 2024 - 1 year ago
Brilliant...and thanks for listening and commenting.
HalfHuman
HalfHuman 19th Apr 2024 07:23 - 1 year ago

on Take My Breath Away by deanp
great track, smooth mix reminds me aurora festival lol... i love the synths and arp but bro i like the kick hitting hard hahaha but i guess thats personal tastes...
keep up mate
peace
deanp
deanp replied 19th Apr 2024 - 1 year ago
Thanks. Yes, in hindsight and having gone back to source, the EQ wasn't right with the kick. Anyway, lesson learned. Thanks for pointing it out.
Pnnywze
Pnnywze 19th Apr 2024 02:58 - 1 year ago

on Take My Breath Away by deanp
Well, this takes me back to youth, going to those giant, epic shows and parties were once In a lifetime. They dont happen anymore, not around here. Anyway I dont wanna echo wat everyone else has said, so I will just say the in the end, its the person who is creating the musics' preference on how the mix sounds. Drums could be louder, and the track would be a tiny bit better, again, in my opinion. Or if the drum stay the same it'll still be a great track. Like some others, Ive been around here a while, and I genuinely offer my opinions because I genuinely want to help other producers/musicians every last bit of potential out of their songs as they can. This is some good work, man. -Aaron
deanp
deanp replied 19th Apr 2024 - 1 year ago
Thank you. I really appreciate you taking the time to respond in such a manner.
phantomproduction
phantomproduction 18th Apr 2024 21:44 - 1 year ago

on Take My Breath Away by deanp
Hi dude, push the drums, this genre can be listened to with a big kick, great job!
Michael
deanp
deanp replied 19th Apr 2024 - 1 year ago
Thanks. Your suggestion has definitely been noted!
dimestop
dimestop 18th Apr 2024 21:19 - 1 year ago

on Take My Breath Away by deanp
really nice work dean, i like the mix and the production, i think the drums are finely balanced tbf, i would like them louder only but thats just personal choice lovely melody and the vox sit pretty in the mix my studio headset has got good sound the bass has got depth the highs are clear and the mids are warm, like i said early i would crank the drums up starting @1.40 make a big entrance and can be automated down i would show them more but i had 3 good listens the synth work is top notch bro, you are become the listen to for trance here in featured mate
deanp
deanp replied 19th Apr 2024 - 1 year ago
I've just gone back to the track and saw that the EQ was switched off for the kick track. Absolutely gob smacked on how I missed that. Anyway, onwards. I'm not going to make any amends to this track, unless its for professional reasons. I'm already deep into a new one, so will run with that. 6 weeks listening to the same thing messes with the head.

Thanks for your comments Paul, they are always really constructive and positive and are appreciated.

I owe @levas567 an apology for the rant I gave him (or her) last night. Frustration got the better of me. Have a good weekend all.
Leo4455
Leo4455 18th Apr 2024 19:17 - 1 year ago

on Take My Breath Away by deanp
Look, I not a pro ,I am not even a musician, it just a hobi of my life, so I have listened your track couple times on my headphones like always enough loud and find out for myself is something wrong with a kick. Please dont be sad , maybe I wrong. Peace ))
deanp
deanp replied 18th Apr 2024 - 1 year ago
No worries. Thanks for responding again. I haven't heard any of your music on this platform until tonight, so welcome to the community. I've had a brief listen to one of your tracks, I'll try and listen more to them tomorrow. Peace back to you also.
Leo4455
Leo4455 18th Apr 2024 18:12 - 1 year ago

on Take My Breath Away by deanp
Hey, I like your song but for me your kick to soft, cant to feel all drive.
deanp
deanp replied 18th Apr 2024 - 1 year ago
Thanks for your comments. The kick sounds okay from my testing of various sound sources during mastering. You're the first person that has said anything about the kick and this track was released on 14th April with over a 1200 views. I wouldn't spend 6 weeks on a track and not get the kick right. If anyone else on here 2nds this comment, I'll go back and have another look at it but I don't see anything wrong with the kick. Instead of mentioning the one negative, try to come back with positives, other than "I like your song but ..."
BCVProductions
BCVProductions 25th Mar 2024 17:20 - 1 year ago

on Mon Coeur by deanp
Good mastering. It pumps as it should for this genre. It's impressive. Very nice work.
deanp
deanp replied 26th Mar 2024 - 1 year ago
thanks for the comment. As you would know, mastering is a learning curve, so I appreciate the positive comments regarding that.
Mosaic
Mosaic 19th Mar 2024 22:38 - 1 year ago

on Elysium by deanp
Hey Dean

As you know Trance is my fav genre to do, so I have to check this out, nice vocal at the beginning, listening to it with headset, loving the rest of the vocal in whole piece works very well, only thing I think would make this even better, I could be wrong but the side chain on main synth or whatever you are using if thinned out would give ethereal delicate trance feel to the overall sound, now with that said my friend, track sounds great but just my thoughts...Fav'd...Peace n much respect my friend...mosaic...
deanp
deanp replied 22nd Mar 2024 - 1 year ago
Hi Mosaic,

Thanks for your comments...definitely will take it on board for future.
dubjoka
dubjoka 17th Mar 2024 13:15 - 1 year ago

on Mon Coeur by deanp
volume aside great track bro
deanp
deanp replied 17th Mar 2024 - 1 year ago
I can only learn and improve from gaining such feedback. So, thank you for it.
Kayos2
Kayos2 16th Mar 2024 19:48 - 1 year ago

on Mon Coeur by deanp
Great Work. I would use less Compression. It does not need it.
deanp
deanp replied 17th Mar 2024 - 1 year ago
Hey. Thanks for the feedback.
Zootman
Zootman 14th Mar 2024 09:57 - 1 year ago

on Mon Coeur by deanp
Man this is loud! I think. Not a genre I know much about but it all sounds good to me. I like the emergent synths and how they expand and build, nice tension and release. Sweet bro!
deanp
deanp replied 14th Mar 2024 - 1 year ago
Thanks for the positive comments and observations.
UndergroundStudio
UndergroundStudio 12th Mar 2024 13:35 - 1 year ago

on Mon Coeur by deanp
Bravo ! Très bonne bassline :) les vocals et les drums sont aussi très bien. Continue comme ça
deanp
deanp replied 12th Mar 2024 - 1 year ago
Merci pour les commentaires!
bringerofDOOM
bringerofDOOM 5th Mar 2024 14:22 - 1 year ago

on Mon Coeur by deanp
I thought the highs were a bit bright at first, but I get it now once I heard you take them away, nice work, keep it up.
deanp
deanp replied 6th Mar 2024 - 1 year ago
Hi thanks for the feedback.
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