chaos_Leader Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Okay, I just started learning the Logic Express program for one of my classes, and it's freaking awesome! Which means I can now start making slick arrangements/remixes of my favorite video game music, just like those guys on Newgrounds. This below is just a rough start, after I got some synth instruments squared away and got to work on the tracks. I was still figuring out the program as was doing this. I'm making the completing of the piece my final project for this class, and I hope you guys will like it as well. (Image by http://nejinoki.deviantart.com/) Stay tuned, there's gonna be a heck of a lot more where this came from. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zzz Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Zzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaos_Leader Posted February 18, 2012 Author Share Posted February 18, 2012 But wait, there's more... (image by http://tumawruh.deviantart.com/) It's starting to come together now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salem Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 well done CL I enjoyed that :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminous-red Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 The music you made is really good, its a catchy tune that puts the overall mood of what is to be expected from the series, hope to hear more from you. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaos_Leader Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 thanks for the responses guys! I'm really glad you liked it, but I'm my own worst critic, and am compelled to make yet more alterations, until it's finally done. Did a few more tweaks: Added another synth instrument. Made a second drum track (now there are two seperate "kits" at work). Still have a bunch of things to: Create awesome bass solo. Flesh out the bridge portion with a little more meat (0:43-0:54). Refine the drumbeat. Extend. Add bells/whistles. Think of more things. (image by http://jecbrush.deviantart.com/) I'm having way too much fun puting this together btw . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxMcCloud Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Keep up the good work!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjrathbun812 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Pretty cool! I'm looking forward to seeing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myu Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Pretty good. I'm not the best judge of music, but I listened to it several time and I keep feeling like the change at 44 seconds was kind of jarring. No idea how you would change it, but I figured I'd throw it out there. Also, you should probably link to the artists whose pictures you're using. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaos_Leader Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 Pretty good. I'm not the best judge of music, but I listened to it several time and I keep feeling like the change at 44 seconds was kind of jarring. No idea how you would change it, but I figured I'd throw it out there. That's the part I'm calling the "bridge" (I'm not sure what Hajime Hirasawa called it when he first composed it), but you're right, it is jarring, and in a way it's sort-of meant to be. Mostly what I'm going to do about it is get the rest of the ensemble to support bridge's through-line as it charges though the musical anomalies in that bit, so it doesn't sound quite like a grandstanding solo. Definetly going to add some bass support to it, and tweak the drumbbeat there also. Also, you should probably link to the artists whose pictures you're using. Good idea... and done ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Elite Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I think this qualifies for an AWESOME!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaos_Leader Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 I think this qualifies for an AWESOME!!!!!! I'll see your AWESOME!!!!!! and raise you one EPIC!!!!!! (AKA: here is the latest progress on that Corneria arrangement) Image Blucaracal of deviantart Things I still need to do: - Make awesome bass solo. I know, I've been procrastinating it - Tweak small details - Mix the tracks together more smoothly - create ending Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminous-red Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 i like the progression of it so far, love the part that comes after the first minute, it gets more and more "epic" as the song progresses, and to me it gets the feeling of adventure, i look foward to see it whith the bass solo added, also, i also like the way it ends, but i also want to see how you plan to end it , in any case, i think this song is really good, you do have cool composition skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaos_Leader Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 At Last! I've Finally Finished the thing! [insert maniacal laughter here] Image is by JECBrush of DeviantArt: http://jecbrush.devi...llery/#/d4i84jk I really started getting into some irregular rhythm things later. I think I'd have to attribute that bit of inspiration to Pat Metheney, one of my all-time favorite musicians, who's known to make irregular rhythms, and make them mesh together beautifully. (had to cut some stuff down too, since the project calls for a composition between 2-3 minutes) Anyways, enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaos_Leader Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 I've started on a new Star Fox music Remix project! This one will combine the tracks from Meteo and Corneria from StarFox 64 into a single, intense militaristic styled track. Below is the initial demo that I've just barely scratched the surface on. Image by Haychel of deviantart: http://haychel.deviantart.com/gallery/33314683#/d4b1zn8 Much more on this coming soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjrathbun812 Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 ^ That was pretty cool! I'm looking forward to the finished product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminous-red Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 That`s nice!, i like your remixes, and it`s interesting to hear how you develop each track step by step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderflare Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Simply amazing, I need to show some of my non-starfox friends this. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratchet Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 wow, your work is just simply amazing. Wish I had music talent. You should do a metal gearish sounding one, just a suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaos_Leader Posted July 1, 2012 Author Share Posted July 1, 2012 I did a little work on this, now with a symphony orchestra! Still has a ton of work to be done on it: finishing the piece, adding a few more supporting instruments, mixing it all down, etc. But this is where its going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hidi Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Does the program cost much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaos_Leader Posted July 3, 2012 Author Share Posted July 3, 2012 Does the program cost much? Logic pro 9, the latest version and the one I use, goes for about $200 right now, and it's only for mac. There are other DAW programs that go for cheaper, (and some that go for much more). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DZComposer Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Be aware that music is a hobby that can get expensive. First, you need the hardware for it. While you may be able to use lower-end software on an old laptop, you won't be able to use the really realistic stuff out there. I built a dedicated DAW box with a quad-core CPU and 4 gigs of RAM a few years ago. It still gets by, but I need to upgrade it when I can collect the funds to do so. New quad-core CPU and 16 gigs of RAM. If you're using sample-based sounds, how many instruments you can load is directly related to how much RAM you have in the computer. Also, you'll need a better sound card than what comes with your machine. These audio production sound cards are called "Audio Interfaces." Something that supports ASIO is most reccomended, as most DAWs can work with that. The reason for this is latency. Regular sound cards will have noticeable delay from when the play note command is sent and the sound is actually generated. ASIO is designed to reduce that delay to the point that it cannot be noticed. Then, you need the software. Some is cheaper than others. Reaper is probably the cheapest option ($60 if you don't use it to make more than $20000 in a year, then it's ~$200, which is still cheap for a DAW). Reaper supports VST, so you can use 3rd-party sounds or effects. I personally use Cubase. Full version costs $500, though there is a starter "Cubase Elements" that is $100, and an intermediate version, Cubase Artist, that is $250. There is an upgrade path if you choose the Cubase route. I use the full version, and it will do everything you can imagine with sound editing, and the superb VST support (The makers of Cubase invented VST) extends it even more. After you have your DAW, you then need your sounds. Some DAWs come with built-in sounds, but they are always basic. This is where you will probably spend the most money. You need your sound generators, and if they're samplers, you'll need to buy samples, too (though most library makers now are starting to do their own samplers). Then, you'll need your effects. I've probably spent like $7000 over the years on software alone. Of course, you can do it on the cheap. It just won't sound as good. How much you spend will determine on your budget and your style of music. Orchestral, be prepared to spend a lot if you want it to sound good (cheap orchestral sets exist, though. I recommend Garritan Personal Orchestra as an entry-level orchestra set), electronic? You can live with a couple of decent inexpensive synths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hidi Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I don't have the computer equipment or the money to even begin to think about that kind of stuff :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaos_Leader Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 For me, it's as much an academic/professional investment as it is a hobby. I don't plan on going into music specifically as a profession, but theatrical sound design, my intended career, uses a lot if not all of these elements to some extent. Logic pro 9 already comes with a lot of decent samples, a whole slew of pretty damn good synthesizers, plus more effects units and modulators than I can figure out uses for (not to mention all the other plugins I haven't gotten yet). I think I'll be set for a while. Then again, I hear the discussions about DAWs and and other audio hardware/software can get pretty dicey over split hairs. Really, it's whatever works for the individual artist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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