Cakewalk X3 produced: The Last Mission of Cassini Seven

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2014/03/18 15:56:14 (permalink)

Cakewalk X3 produced: The Last Mission of Cassini Seven

I think X3 is noticeably better than X2. Noticed some hiccups, but not too bad and X3e may resolve them. Used lots of soft synths ("Razor", "Endless", "Dimension", "Ultra-Analog") and some Korg Trinity, X5d and Kronos.
 
Anyway, I'm proud of the result. This album is symphonic/electronic and was the soundtrack for a space, sci-fi play, "The Last Mission of Cassini Seven".
 
More information: http://www.doctorobvious.com/?p=521
 
Apparently you can't embed SoundCloud here (preview shows it, but then it is removed). So, here's the link: https://soundcloud.com/doctorobvious/sets/the-last-mission-of-cassini
 
I welcome constructive criticism (thrive on it in fact).
 
Thanks for your time,
Mark
 
 
post edited by maphill - 2014/03/18 16:14:56
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    maphill
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    Re: Cakewalk X3 produced: The Last Mission of Cassini Seven 2014/03/18 15:59:03 (permalink)
    Ugh, I see that I have to have made 25 posts in order for my links to work.... despite the fact that I've been a member for 10 years.
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    Re: Cakewalk X3 produced: The Last Mission of Cassini Seven 2014/03/18 16:00:19 (permalink)
    I guess this might be a good time to mention that I used NASA recordings of Apollo 11 astronauts.
     
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    Re: Cakewalk X3 produced: The Last Mission of Cassini Seven 2014/03/18 16:01:45 (permalink)
    I also think it is fun to combine traditional instruments (orchestra) with non-traditional (dub-step bass). My musical philosophy is that all tools are viable if they contribute to an interesting and pleasing result. Thoughts?
     
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    Re: Cakewalk X3 produced: The Last Mission of Cassini Seven 2014/03/18 16:03:00 (permalink)
    I've also found that it is getting harder and harder to gain traction (even among my social circles) getting people to listen to music. Have you found any approaches that are successful without being annoying to others?
     
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    Re: Cakewalk X3 produced: The Last Mission of Cassini Seven 2014/03/18 16:04:12 (permalink)
    I will mention that Diego Stocco's tutorial on "Rhythmic Processing" was worth the $10. It definitely got me thinking about effects routing in new and interesting ways. I used this on "The Galaxy Next Door".
     
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    Re: Cakewalk X3 produced: The Last Mission of Cassini Seven 2014/03/18 16:10:00 (permalink)
    Would anyone else like to share a source of high-quality tutorials?
     
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    Re: Cakewalk X3 produced: The Last Mission of Cassini Seven 2014/03/18 16:11:16 (permalink)
    Oooh, another recommendation: "PanCake" a free VST for automated pan adjustments (according to patterns). And if you like that, there is a volume modifying one that costs 10 or 20.
     
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    Re: Cakewalk X3 produced: The Last Mission of Cassini Seven 2014/03/18 16:12:21 (permalink)
    Disasterpeace has produced some very interesting music. Does anyone know where I can find out more information about his gear and production techniques?
     
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    Re: Cakewalk X3 produced: The Last Mission of Cassini Seven 2014/03/18 16:13:42 (permalink)
    Okay, this is my last semi-trivial post as I will hopefully have 25 posts. I hope this hasn't been terribly annoying to anyone. Thanks for your patience.
     
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    Re: Cakewalk X3 produced: The Last Mission of Cassini Seven 2014/03/18 16:15:33 (permalink)
    Tried editing my first post and still no links show up. I guess I'll have to keep experimenting.
     
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    Re: Cakewalk X3 produced: The Last Mission of Cassini Seven 2014/03/18 16:39:41 (permalink)
    You could have listened to other people's music, just a thought.
     
    I zapped through your 35 minute magnum opus, competent if not boring,
     
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    Re: Cakewalk X3 produced: The Last Mission of Cassini Seven 2014/03/18 17:00:11 (permalink)
    Hi Rik,
     
    Thanks for listening. What could I do to make it more interesting?
     
    Thanks,
    Mark
     
    P.S. Sorry for my lack of previous posts, I've been a bit of a lurker. I'll try to find some of your music to listen to.
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    Re: Cakewalk X3 produced: The Last Mission of Cassini Seven 2014/03/18 17:33:56 (permalink)
    Try not to be Hans Zimmer, he's ruined many a good movie with excessive dynamics and drums and percussion.imho
     
    It's all very competent , do I want to listen to the whole thing ? Probably not, sorry.
     
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    post edited by Rikkie - 2014/03/18 18:37:48
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