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Re: Ask HN: Do you create music? Let's hear it!

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Post by trafficlight »

nihilocrat wrote: post #73
JMiao wrote: post #56

Earlier quoted context omitted.

thanks. i've noticed a greater number of artists using thesixtyone to test/iterate on demos...one is even financing his entire canadian tour from tips on t61 (bankai). i suspect basic track analytics on t61 would create a lot of value for artists -- this is why we're hiring. http://www.thesixtyone.com/static/jobs/

edit : I just logged in and noticed that I can upload a song a day on top of my limit, so some of my criticism is invalid. Thanks for the change, and for the advice! I posted some songs to thesixtyone ( http://www.thesixtyone.com/#/nihilocrat/ ) and wasn't happy with the experience. I'm guessing it's my own fault for sucking, but I do have to fault the site for having a "winner take all" attitude towards artists. You…

First of all, I just gave your tracks a listen. I think they are fantastic.

Second, t61 changed the song upload rules a few weeks ago. You can upload one new song a day regardless of your level.

I think the best way to increase your listener and heart count is to be as engaged as possible.

- Create a listener account.

- Join a group. The Electro Freaks would appreciate what you are offering http://www.thesixtyone.com/group/Electro+Freaks/

- Add constructive comments on lots of songs.

Re: Ask HN: Do you create music? Let's hear it!

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Post by thunk »

nihilocrat wrote: post #75
thunk wrote: post #41

I got so fed up with the entire composition/synthesis/recording software genre -- for reasons I'll soon document elsewhere -- that I've written a new music authoring platform specifically for hackers. And it's Different. I've mentioned it here before, but I'll be releasing the alpha Real Soon Now (like, in days you could count on your fingers). Stay tuned.

Mind posting a link of where we can check in on the status? I'm curious what your criticisms of current software are.

There isn't a project page I can point you at yet, but I'll submit it here soon. Feel free to email me if you think you missed the post.

Re: Ask HN: Do you create music? Let's hear it!

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Post by computerofmeat »

This is my band: http://www.themintchicks.com/

We're pretty successful in my home country of New Zealand. We've won awards and had a gold record. We're now based in Portland, OR and getting a little bit happening there.

We use Pro-tools mostly, with some Logic for it's bank of sounds and I made the video on that homepage with Toonboom, Photoshop and Motion.

Re: Ask HN: Do you create music? Let's hear it!

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Post by lux »

JMiao wrote: post #56
trafficlight wrote: post #21

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I started the first part of 2008. I don't have any musical training other than playing saxophone for a year in the 6th grade. It's all been trial and error for me. Youtube has actually been very helpful in learning FL Studio. There are a lot of great howto videos out there. I also try to imitate parts of songs I really like. A drum loop, a melody, or a particular effect. I also think one of the biggest factors is the…

thanks. i've noticed a greater number of artists using thesixtyone to test/iterate on demos...one is even financing his entire canadian tour from tips on t61 (bankai). i suspect basic track analytics on t61 would create a lot of value for artists -- this is why we're hiring. http://www.thesixtyone.com/static/jobs/

Gotta say, thesixtyone.com is my new favourite site! And that's speaking both as a listener and an artist. I've bought 3 albums in the past week from t61 artists.

I'm going to get everyone I can hooked on it! :)

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