(synthwave/retro) Sugar Fix

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raymondh
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14 Mar 2019

Hi everyone,

A new track, mostly using Roland synths (System 8, JX-8P, D-05, JP-08) but also Antidote, Way Beyond Fairlight, Korg Mono/Poly and Polysix RE's, and Kings Of Kong.



cheers!

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Noplan
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14 Mar 2019

I like the song and sound, but I don`t like the timing of the synth that starts at 0:08.

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raymondh
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14 Mar 2019

Noplan wrote:
14 Mar 2019
I like the song and sound, but I don`t like the timing of the synth that starts at 0:08.
Thanks for the feedback! That sawtooth based synth has a slow attack, so I am playing the notes a bit ahead of the beat so it didn't sound sluggish. Is that what doesn't gel for you?

cheers!

DrGOA®
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15 Mar 2019

Very good track!

FHtH
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15 Mar 2019

Nuts!

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diminished
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15 Mar 2019

Noplan wrote:
14 Mar 2019
I like the song and sound, but I don`t like the timing of the synth that starts at 0:08.
I agree :mrgreen:
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Noplan
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raymondh wrote:
14 Mar 2019

That sawtooth based synth has a slow attack, so I am playing the notes a bit ahead of the beat so it didn't sound sluggish. Is that what doesn't gel for you?

cheers!
Yes. I would rather set the patch so that it has a fast attack so that you can play it on point. If it still has too much attack for you, you can weaken the attack a bit with a compressor or in the synth. But right now it sounds rushed to my ears.

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raymondh
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15 Mar 2019

Noplan wrote:
15 Mar 2019
raymondh wrote:
14 Mar 2019

That sawtooth based synth has a slow attack, so I am playing the notes a bit ahead of the beat so it didn't sound sluggish. Is that what doesn't gel for you?

cheers!
Yes. I would rather set the patch so that it has a fast attack so that you can play it on point. If it still has too much attack for you, you can weaken the attack a bit with a compressor or in the synth. But right now it sounds rushed to my ears.
That's excellent advice - thank you!

I will update the song and report back!

cheers!

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raymondh
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15 Mar 2019

Done! You were right, an improvement. Thanks again!

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TheGodOfRainbows
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15 Mar 2019

I assume the soundcloud link is to the fixed version? Because it doesn't sound rushed to me. Nice synthwave track!!

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raymondh
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15 Mar 2019

TheGodOfRainbows wrote:
15 Mar 2019
I assume the soundcloud link is to the fixed version? Because it doesn't sound rushed to me. Nice synthwave track!!
Yep the link is the fixed version. With the Soundcloud subscription you can replace an audio file which is handy! Wish we could do that with Youtube!

Thanks very much for listening and your comment!

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jappe
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16 Mar 2019

Very tasty sound!
That wonderful bass drags me in immediately.
Perfect pop!

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raymondh
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16 Mar 2019

jappe wrote:
16 Mar 2019
Very tasty sound!
That wonderful bass drags me in immediately.
Perfect pop!
Thanks!!
The bass is from the Roland System-8 engine using their modelled Juno filter.


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raymondh
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17 Mar 2019

Scoobyman II wrote:
16 Mar 2019
I enjoyed its rich think sound.
Thanks!

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Noplan
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raymondh wrote:
15 Mar 2019
Done! You were right, an improvement. Thanks again!
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06 May 2019

Really smooth track. Then it's cool with the unsmooth sound at 1:52 that sort of jumps out and puts the whole 80's vibe in perspective.

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bitley
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06 May 2019

Sounds like one of Jan Hammer's lost tracks :) Always nice to get back into the old 80s PWM landscapes. And a little Fairlight there too, adding its lovely muted stab :)

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