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CAFE REGGAETON Style is =PLAYA.STY (Playa Modern Pop Reggaeton) MIDI SuperTracks in style: 4434:Bass, Synth, SynthMasterLoungeFunky16ths Ev16 080 (Reverb 0) MIDI SuperTracks in style: 4440:Synth, Arp, SynthMasterMelodicWave16thsArpeggios (Reverb 55) RealTracks in style: 4008:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModPopHushMuted2noteAlt Ev16 95 (Reverb 50) RealTracks in style: 4009:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModPopHushMuted2noteLoAlt Ev16 95 (Reverb 70) RealTracks in song: ~1438:Piano, Electric, Soloist JazzFunkGroovin Ev16 110 (Reverb 55) RealTracks in song: 3240:Guitar, Nylon, Rhythm RumbaFlamencaFast16ths Ev16 120 (Reverb 60) RealDrums in Song: CongasEv16[single] (Reverb 50) MIDI SuperTracks in style: 4441:Synth, Arp, SynthMasterSubtleChords LowHighChordsAlternate (Reverb 0) MIDI SuperTracks in style: 4442:Synth, Pad, SynthMasterNiceStringsPads (Reverb 0) RealDrums in style:ReggaetonPlaya^1-a:KickSnare , b:KickSnareShaker (Reverb 35) OTHER INSTRUMENTS: Takamine GC1-CE nylon-string guitar (via Fender Mustang LT50 modelling amp and Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Mk4 USB audio interface) SPITFIRE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA VST: Solo Oboe Recorded and mixed in Reaper 7.59
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Hi GhostGum.
This sounds excellent. The mix is superb and sounds very polished. And your choice of Realtracks and MIDI tracks are perfect for the presentation. The groove is infectious. By the end of the song, I was tapping my feet and I wasn't even aware that I had been doing that!
First-class listening in every way.
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Super groove you have on here, Brian. Don't get enough Reggaeton on this forum! Everything sounds great, and you've got great pacing on your arrangement and the instrument tradeoffs. Nice laid back playing by you, too. A cool journey...THANKS!
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Super groove, Brian. I really how you fashion the MIDI into such coolness. Thast Spitfire oboe is also a treat. Everything in its place so well, and popping to the forefront on cue. What a cool composition, Brain.
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The groove is infectious. By the end of the song, I was tapping my feet and I wasn't even aware that I had been doing that!
l You're right. The moment I sampled the style, I knew it was a winner. Thanks for listening.
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Thanks, Ron. I had heard of Reggae, of course, but until I found this style in the BIAB list, I had never come across Reggaeton before. Highly infectious!
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Thanks, Babu. Appreciate your evaluation. 
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Hi Brian, this is truly amazing. A true reggaeton sound!
At first, I was hoping for vocals (backing), but it was fantastic even without them!
That electric piano worked really well as a lead, in my opinion.
I really enjoyed it and have listened to it several times. My feet are still wobbling (is that what you call it?).
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Brian, loved the groove on this one
Super guitar chops
I really liked the oboe and EP leads.
The rhythm section is top notch
Great mix.
One of the best instrumentals on this site.
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Brian,
Very cool. I really like what you did here. Excellent mix and overall production. The tracks selection is superb.
Bob
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I'm joining the club, you've got a damn good groove going here. And you play just the right things at the right places. Pretty good ![[Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif)
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Hi Hans, thanks for the comments. Hi Brian, this is truly amazing. My feet are still wobbling (is that what you call it?).
Hans I don't believe Reggaeton is designed to induce 'wobbling' (you might get that effect from too much alcohol) 
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Thanks, Mario. Glad you liked it.
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Thanks for listening, Bob. The tracks selection is superb.
Bob As you know, trawling through multiple track offerings to find one that fits can gobble up a lot of time. That said, sometimes in that process, you find an excellent sound that you can maybe use in another project.
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Hi, Brian. As others said, cool groove. Nice work on the guitar. I was super curious about how the oboe was going to fit into the mix. The second time through, it grew on me. Good instrumental!
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Hi, Brian.
I was super curious about how the oboe was going to fit into the mix. No more curious than I. About half of the VST instruments that I use through Kontakt suddenly disappeared a week ago, and my current choices are somewhat limited.
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Hi Hans, thanks for the comments. Hi Brian, this is truly amazing. My feet are still wobbling (is that what you call it?).
Hans I don't believe Reggaeton is designed to induce 'wobbling' (you might get that effect from too much alcohol) Ai, than it must be that. Only... I don't drink when I listen to the songs on this forum. Maybe I made a mistake?
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Hi Brian!
I thought I had replied yesterday, but maybe I logged off before hitting 'Post Reply'.
Good Real Style find! I've seen Reggaeton there but never felt the need to use it - but gee - it comes up good - especially in your hands. I like the way you give each instrument a shot at the limelight - creating familiarity yet variety.
I thought you were a keyboardist, but you're very good on guitar as well!
Good work!
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I thought you were a keyboardist, but you're very good on guitar as well!
Andrew Thanks, Andrew, Guitar is my main instrument (and I only take stringed instruments to live performances). My keyboard skills (if you could call them that) are minimal, and with midi I can correct many mistakes without having to record whole sections 10 times or more!
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Wow, that is a RT style mashup within the style It's remarkable how well they work together. It's quite the bed for your fine nylon work. And that oboe was an interesting and enjoyable additon. Of course your excellent mix certainly played a big part. There really no need to parse it all out ... rather listen again. Really well done! J&B
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