Juice
17 March 2009 in Music, ProductionFinal piece for the Disarray EP is now in its preliminary mix phase. I’m uploading it to the blog, but will return tomorrow with rested ears to check levels and EQ, particularly as I’ve been mixing this with headphones (albeit Beyerdynamic DT100s). Clearly, this is pre-mastered.
With Juice, I’m trying to create a kind of retro funk groove complete with high brass stabs and wah wah FX on one or two of the instruments. The addition of the crowd was inspired by Gutterpump. The cheers and general mayhem is actually a recording from a volleyball match.
I wanted this track to contrast with the other three on the EP, whilst using several of the same instruments which ship with Cubase. My intention, having learned at least the fundamentals of recording and mixing with Cubase (out of the box) is to depart from this kind of music and begin on my quest to produce something much edgier. I need new sounds, FSU plug-ins and – to quote Maxi Jazz – “a fresh direction”.
Let’s see how I fare with that!
Update 26/03/09: Mastered version uploaded
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OK, it’s not tomorrow yet, but definitely need to fix the levels on some of these tracks.
Remixed to adjust levels of Divatron, the high synth part which was too loud, changed one of the drum kits, raised the vibes, changed the lead guitar instrument which appears in the final few bars.
Will need to listen tomorrow as I’m now mixing with earbuds (aagh!)
Love this. It would be great with real horns. J
Cheers James. Trying to find them (wish I’d paid more attention in the school brass band!)
Funky little groover. I can’t wait to master it!!