MonsterRocket 53 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Hi! I just made this instrumental version of Why Did You Do That. I know there's a lot to be improved and I'd like to know where you find most flaws. I'm still pretty new at this. I'd appreciate your opinions. Thank you in advance! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NA2jVkoRuxY Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freezer bride 1,386 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 i'd change the main instrumental to an xylophone, because right now it sounds like a piano. also, add some reverb to some synths and stuff (mainly the piano during the chorus and the snaps). ♥. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avalon x 4,107 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 I'd agree with the xylophone suggestion, right now it more sounds like a techno japanese bop. (Which is still a bop, tbh ) The chorus sounds great though! It's just the synths from the intro that's the major difference from the original. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTCRAWLER 6,985 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 well WDYDT instrumental is a masterpiece so of course this is very difficult to make a remake. The most important thing is the sound of the main "marimba" or "xylophone" or whatever it's called. You don't have it. Your lead instrumental sounds too much industrial and electronic. Idk if they used a synth but I don't think so but I could be wrong. Then there are some production improvements to make (especially add reverb everywhere, especially on the piano notes on the chorus). But it's a great beginning ! I'm looking forward to see the final version!! Keep going Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsterRocket 53 Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 17 hours ago, born this way said: i'd change the main instrumental to an xylophone, because right now it sounds like a piano. also, add some reverb to some synths and stuff (mainly the piano during the chorus and the snaps). Thank you so much! You're right, I should have added way more reverb (I did add it but only a little) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsterRocket 53 Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 17 hours ago, JourneyToAvalon said: I'd agree with the xylophone suggestion, right now it more sounds like a techno japanese bop. (Which is still a bop, tbh ) The chorus sounds great though! It's just the synths from the intro that's the major difference from the original. Thanks a lot! You're right, the synths from the verses were the most difficult to replicate, not only because of their particular sound, but also because the notes are difficult to hear. There are different layers and it's hard to hear them, especially without having the stems or the official instrumental. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsterRocket 53 Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 17 hours ago, NIGHTCRAWLER said: well WDYDT instrumental is a masterpiece so of course this is very difficult to make a remake. The most important thing is the sound of the main "marimba" or "xylophone" or whatever it's called. You don't have it. Your lead instrumental sounds too much industrial and electronic. Idk if they used a synth but I don't think so but I could be wrong. Then there are some production improvements to make (especially add reverb everywhere, especially on the piano notes on the chorus). But it's a great beginning ! I'm looking forward to see the final version!! Keep going Thank you so much for your feedback! There's actually a marimba synth in the verses, but the rest of layers cover it up. The first one sounded too poor by itself, that's why I decided to add more synths. I guess I should have turned its volume up, though. Have you ever worked on a project that involves creating a marimba sound? If so, would you give me any advice? In what concerns the reverb, you are absolutely right, I should have added way more. I don't know much about mixing either, so I guess there's a lot to improve there as well. Thank you again for your response, I appreciate it. Cheers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avalon x 4,107 Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 1 hour ago, MonsterRocket said: Thanks a lot! You're right, the synths from the verses were the most difficult to replicate, not only because of their particular sound, but also because the notes are difficult to hear. There are different layers and it's hard to hear them, especially without having the stems or the official instrumental. You'll get there, don't worry about it. I could PM you a filtered instrumental if it helps! It's funny how to the average person the music in this track can sound simple, basic even, but there's actually a lot of layers and a lot of work involved in making them. It's amazing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpookyKid 15,117 Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 I have a pretty good filter of the instrumental, you can PM me if you need it, it may help Yours sounds great! Life has a hopeful undertone |-/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo 37,977 Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 1 minute ago, SpookyKid said: I have a pretty good filter of the instrumental, you can PM me if you need it, it may help Yours sounds great! Where is it honey? 툭 까보면 어김없이 소리질러와 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTCRAWLER 6,985 Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 17 hours ago, MonsterRocket said: Thank you so much for your feedback! There's actually a marimba synth in the verses, but the rest of layers cover it up. The first one sounded too poor by itself, that's why I decided to add more synths. I guess I should have turned its volume up, though. Have you ever worked on a project that involves creating a marimba sound? If so, would you give me any advice? In what concerns the reverb, you are absolutely right, I should have added way more. I don't know much about mixing either, so I guess there's a lot to improve there as well. Thank you again for your response, I appreciate it. Cheers! If you don't have the marimba sound on your software then you have to use some different instruments and mix them so they sound like you want. You can try with xylophone, guitar, or even a synth. Anyway you'll probably have to cut off the high frequencies. I don't really how to help you more. Try different instruments ! and don't forget to share (at least to me) when it's improved ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsterRocket 53 Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share Posted October 18, 2018 On 10/17/2018 at 2:40 PM, JourneyToAvalon said: You'll get there, don't worry about it. I could PM you a filtered instrumental if it helps! It's funny how to the average person the music in this track can sound simple, basic even, but there's actually a lot of layers and a lot of work involved in making them. It's amazing. I absolutely agree! When you listen to a particular melody, it may seem that there's only one instrument playing it, but there are many actually. I'd really appreciate you sending me that filtered instrumental. Thanks a lot! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsterRocket 53 Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share Posted October 18, 2018 On 10/17/2018 at 2:50 PM, SpookyKid said: I have a pretty good filter of the instrumental, you can PM me if you need it, it may help Yours sounds great! Thank you so much! It would really help, indeed. Thanks again! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsterRocket 53 Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share Posted October 18, 2018 11 hours ago, NIGHTCRAWLER said: If you don't have the marimba sound on your software then you have to use some different instruments and mix them so they sound like you want. You can try with xylophone, guitar, or even a synth. Anyway you'll probably have to cut off the high frequencies. I don't really how to help you more. Try different instruments ! and don't forget to share (at least to me) when it's improved ! Thanks for everything! I'll keep trying and of course, I'll share it with you. Thank you again! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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