2014/09/18 15:57:01
rwreynolds
Ok, so this is my second attempt at creating a complete song in SONAR X3, or any other DAW for that matter. In other words I have no idea what I'm doing so be kind... LOL! 
 
https://soundcloud.com/user1041578/bliss
 
Drums and bass were created using Garage Band on an iPad2 through a Behringer iStudio. Drums are from the finger drum set.
Acoustic guitar is a Breedlove Passport C250/SBe. One track DI and another through an el cheapo Monoprice condenser mic. 
Strings and synths were created on an Arturia Keylab 61 using Garage Band for strings and the Thor soft synth on the iPad. 
Vocals are me through the Monoprice condenser mic.
Every thing was routed through an Allen and Heath ZEDFX12 via USB to a Windows 7 machine. 
 
I had a blast making it and learning the equipment and software at least. 
 
<edited: adding sound cloud link>
2014/09/18 17:53:38
Guitarpima
You'll have to post more comments before you can add links to your  threads.
2014/09/18 18:05:36
rwreynolds
Thx Guitarpima... 
Well, my post looks kind of dumb then. lol... Oh well. Guess I should go read the stickies. 
2014/09/20 11:45:58
Wookiee
Or type the link out without try to insert that seems to work.  Though the best way to get response is as suggested by Guitarpima, drop in on other thread here make a constructive comment even just the fact that you did or did not like the tune. soon pass the magic number and your links will work.
2014/09/20 12:46:31
rwreynolds
 
 
Thanks for the suggestions Wookie. I'll hang out, throw my 2 cents in and wait on the magic number. 
 
I'm enjoying the forums and learning a lot, so I'm good to go. :)
2014/09/20 13:27:43
Wookiee
I do believe you have achieved your goal I think 10 is the target
2014/09/21 11:56:39
rwreynolds
Ok, I edited the original post to include the link to the song. I didn't have enough posts when I posted it the first time.

Constructive criticism and thoughts appreciated.
2014/09/21 12:04:48
Wookiee
Well it is playing in the background as I type generally it sounds OK, I would be tempted edit out the click at the beginning.  Mix wise it sounds a little all down the middle so some things are slightly obscured by each other.  What are you using to record i.e. what software?
 
I like the song though just a few tweaks here and there on the mix should bring it together quite nicely.
 
Thanks for sharing. 
2014/09/21 13:25:13
rwreynolds
Thanks Wookie...
 
I'm using and Allen & Heath ZEDFX12 into SONAR X3 to record. I'm an uber-noob though. So, I have a lot to learn.
 
Yeah, I need to learn how to keep tracks from stepping on each other.  I assume you mean "not panned" by "down the middle"? There's a little pan in the guitar tracks, but not much. Everything else is definitely in the middle.
2014/09/21 13:49:08
Wookiee
Rick are using Producer version?  If so try using the Channel tools to create space in the middle by spreading sound around it.  If you do not have access to such toys PM me and I will send you a link to some Free VST's that may well help you out.
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