I decided to create this instrumental last night using BIAB and some new plugins I got from Audio Assult. I used the direct input option on all of the guitar parts and bass (first time doing this) and then used an amp simulator (Dominator) on them to get a dark gritty sound. Also used a new saturation plugin (Head Crusher) on all of the tracks. All editing was done in Cubase.
Realtracks: 1827:Bass, Electric, Pop Modern Groove 1831:Electric, Rhythm, Pop Modern Groove Bright 1834:Guitar, Electric, Pop Modern Groove Chorus 1842:Synth Pad,Pop Modern Grove Real Drums = Pop Modern Groove Sync 16 2203:Guitar, Electric, Soloist Pop Promise Brent 2019:Sax, Tenor, Soloist Pop Country Mark
The "string" things are really pretty good but don't get a mention. The amp sims are OK, (it's all very subjective stuff in that zone) and they do well in this mix and the crusher does it's job well. I use PSP Vintage Warmer 2 for saturation and it's a keeper. I went without it for a month when I upgraded machines but had to get it again for W10/64. The sax is, surprisingly not very country.
Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
I use PSP Vintage Warmer 2 for saturation and it's a keeper. I went without it for a month when I upgraded machines but had to get it again for W10/64. The sax is, surprisingly not very country.
I use to use Ferric TDS. I loved that vst but it's only 32bit and Cubase 9 doesn't support 32 bit plugins.
The sax does not sound very country in this setting but then again is a sax really a country instrument? lol
I think the visuals go really well with the song, except they don't really change, so I don't see the point of them. But good listening.
Thanks Marty. I'm trying to switch to using YouTube more instead of SoundCloud. The quality is better and there are more people over there. You could just leave a black screen I guess but having some sort of visuals looks better.
This "Heat of the Moment" really delivers on the "heat"! It's dark and bluesy, soulful and swaggering, and all at the same time. It's got a gritty groove, too.
This song benefits from being put together with one of the most atmospheric RealTrack combinations I've ever heard on the User's Forum in a good while. The sound is almost downbeat.
Strong stuff with no chaser,
LOREn
Last edited by bluage; 11/28/1809:49 PM.
"Music is what feelings sound like."-- borrowed from a Cakewalk Music Creator forum member, "Mamabear".
Nice work on this one A different kind of vibe from you for sure, but you pulled it off gloriously. I found the saxophone fitted in well with everything else going on, personally. Love the groove as well - got my toe tapping right from the get go.
In regards to the video, I think the pulsating logo in the center was probably enough of a visual. So long as there is some sort of movement I think you're fine. But hey - we're not here to talk about the video really, are we? Just the music!
The music sounds great. I feel like the sax didn't quite fit all the way (even though it sounded great) as it has a much smoother sound compared to the rest of the song which has an almost gritty feel to it. The guitar definitely fit perfectly!
I use to use Ferric TDS. I loved that vst but it's only 32bit and Cubase 9 doesn't support 32 bit plugins.
I started using TDS when I was trying to get VW2 for my W10 64. It works fine with 64 Reaper - REALLY well in fact. The problem I found with my new comp is that VSTs often load in weird places and VW2 refused to be loaded almost anywhere THEN one day it loaded in the right place & I'm happy again. The Reaper 32 wrapper can glitch for a second when loading a project but is, generally, very stable.
Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
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