LINEARFADE

Oh, that's the most detailed and constructive comment I've ever received

Yes, I originally wanted to make a minimalistic track without a lot of sounds, purely guitar and drum

but with the basses, yes, they really feel like soap, I'll probably leave it as it is, and even more so, I've already sent them to all platforms via destributer and there I didn't see a button to replace the track :/

Thanks for the advice bro

And I'll probably upload a couple more tracks from the album here today, yes

Thanks Chris, I agree the vocal could get a slight boost overall.

Thanks a lot mate. I myself forgot about this track ages ago, but cool that you found this to your liking. Glad to hear you liked it.

Hey Chris!

You're the one to blame for the improved mix and mastering, hahaha, I would have left it as it was, hahaha.

I think I've managed to achieve some of what you were suggesting, opening up the sounds a bit more with the mix and, of course, mastering, which I didn't know how to do. My eyes hurt from watching tutorials to learn.
Since I think you also use Reaper, if you ever want to tinker with it, modify something, or add your own voice so it's not AI, I'll send you the complete project, with all the free VSTs I used.
Cheers and thanks for your advice, Juan Carlos.

P.S.
I'm really looking forward to the Urban Stories album release.

This is a lovely way to start the day.
Thank you for your beautiful compliment.
It is difficult among the real singers here on LM with perfect voices and high notes.
With my severe asthma, I can't do that.
So I am always happy when someone likes my voice and my songs.
Have a nice day

Thanks man, the original did not sound like this as im not experienced enough to understand highs and lows yet but i will eventually.
Manuela and true sister done an incredible job and it just shows you with a bit of experience the right folk and equipment beautiful music can prevail.
thanks for the listen and comment they are much appreciated just away to check out your latest one :)

Thank you, Chris! Really appreciate that....I wanted the track to carry that timeless, cheerful energy, so hearing it feels like it takes you back is the best compliment. Glad the vocals and mix came across with taste and restraint, that balance was important to me. Knowing its danceable and enjoyable makes all the effort worthwhile!
Enough respect!!

Sure bro, thanks again for the detailed feedback. I will make the changes you have mentioned and upload again with more focus on mixing and mastering. I love your tracks btw.

Thank you so much for the detailed feedback LINEARFADE! I will do these changes and upload again for sure. I will focus more on mixing and mastering as you have mentioned.

thanks for checking some of my back pieces, i was extremely fortunate to have built a good friendship with Manuela, and it gave me access to work directly with her and her studio and her being a pro vocalist with 20 years in the business, the help she has provided me with my voice has been valuable.
you mention in your reply to me your music may seem a little outdated to some, dont ever think like that my friend, music just becomes refined thats all, i dont comment on any track if i dont like it, i would n't offend for the sake, either, i tend to comment if i believe a track is worth it, and your work has been worth it, hence my comments and positives, another plus in our community bro, we inspire each other as we all grow

Thanks a lot! If you like, you can go listen to other tracks on my Spotify.

Haha, I appreciate that energy! Knowing youre dancing in the studio makes all the late-night tweaks worth it. I did what I could in the moment and tried to keep the vocals realistic and soulful instead of stretching them too far, so the vibe stays authentic.

Grateful for your first feedback too, because that pushed me to revise and polish the timing. Right now the tracks solid enough to work as a demo, and seeing it get people moving is the best proof. Enough respect, my friend and careful, I dont want to be responsible for a funk-related injury report at your studio...haha!!

Hello Chris, my friend I appreciate the listen and comments....Im just a guy who loves music of all kinds.....not a true player like so many others but I play out my feelings on the guitar the best that I can and hope it comes out that way.....there are some excellent musicians on LM like your players that definitely show great skills and its a pleasure listening to them, I look forward to more of your incredible work as well....again thank you friend.

Thanks LINEARFADE. Honestly this music business is just way too much fun. Your stop and impressions are valued in a huge way!

Peace,

Mark

Thank you for taking time to listen ;)

Hey Chris, I appreciate you taking the time to listen and share your honest feedback. I agree that some parts have timing issues, and I considered chopping the vocals and rearranging the song, but then I thought it might just be the singers unconventional style. I wasnt sure if it was intentional or if it needed realignment, so I went with the lazy option. Now that youve pointed it out, I guess I wasnt imagining things, and I might work on a revised version to share.
Thanks again, man.

Hi Chris,
Thanks for your comment and listen they are much appreciated i will try and implement the changes you have suggested to the best of my ability which at the moment is far from a finished article :)

Thank you, much appreciated :)

Buon pomeriggio - I will mention that to Oli who does sound/production/mastering, Ciao Kay

Thank you for your benevolent and detailed feedback, which is much appreciated.

I am glad you like it my friend !!! Thank you very much for your so kind comment !! Cheersssssssssssssssss !!!

I use Reaper. I create each track with the different instruments and adjust their volumes as I go. In this case, for example, the drums have no effects. What I did was create two identical percussion tracks with different sounds for kick, hi-hat, snare, etc. - very similar but distinct - and I tilted one track more towards the right channel and the other towards the left. This way, I had a more open percussion sound.

The vocals are completely untouched, just as the AI generated them with a slight reverb.

And the rest of the tracks - bass, violins, synths, etc. - only have their volume and panning adjusted, nothing else. Since using equalizers, reverb, delay, etc. was too complex for me, I found a VST called "Neutron 5 Elements by Izotope" which seemed simpler. By simply indicating the type of instrument playing on the track, it presets some parameters, making it easy to open up the stereo effect, apply dynamics, and so on. But I've realized that's not the solution. If I want it to sound good, I have to use specific effects for each element. This track hasn't been mastered at all. When it sounded good to me, I just rendered it to WAV and MP3, and that was it.

To learn how to master, I've downloaded Limited Z as a limiter, Youlean Loudness Meter to adjust the LUFS, and I'm undecided between two spectrum analyzers (Spectrum Analyzer and FreqAnalyst by Blue Cat). I'm also planning to use TDR Nova for equalization.

Seriously, don't waste your time with me. If I can't understand things by watching YouTube videos, I'm certainly not going to understand them this way, haha. Just your intention alone makes me feel like I'm on cloud nine, that artists like you dedicate your time to amateurs like me.

Thank you so much, Chris, really. I'll learn little by little. Besides, I take care of many very old animals (between 10 and 15 years old) that take up almost all my time. Each day I have a little time to see what's been uploaded here (I've become addicted to listening to all of you) and then watch YouTube videos to learn.

Best regards, Juan Carlos