Mellow Synth Pop (MG-1, Monotribe, Casio, Circuit Bends)

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Mellow Synth Pop (MG-1, Monotribe, Casio, Circuit Bends)

Post by GoodwillFalcon » Wed Sep 26, 2012 12:18 am

This is a new song we just finished for our record. Its a pretty laid back groove that features:

Korg Monotribe (w/ Altitude MIDI mod) making a shockingly thick bassline (single-tracked!)
Realistic MG-1 on leads
Casio MT-100 for chords
Yamaha RX-21 drums
and additional circuit bent clock radio/tape recorder by my bandmate.

No soundcloud plugin because its a hidden track, didn't wanna release it yet.
http://snd.sc/OoC9Yp

Hope you enjoy this little preview cut. I recommend listening with headphones and da lights down looow. :hifi:

-Carter
Last edited by GoodwillFalcon on Fri Sep 28, 2012 7:50 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Re: Mellow Synth Pop (MG-1, Monotribe, Casio, Circuit Bends)

Post by Infinity Curve » Fri Sep 28, 2012 4:05 pm

Is it just me, or is the soundcloud plug not loading properly for this? It's just blank with no waveform and won't play.
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Re: Mellow Synth Pop (MG-1, Monotribe, Casio, Circuit Bends)

Post by optimus prime » Fri Sep 28, 2012 4:26 pm

Infinity Curve wrote:Is it just me, or is the soundcloud plug not loading properly for this? It's just blank with no waveform and won't play.
Same here. I hit 'quote' on the original post and dug out the working link: http://snd.sc/OoC9Yp (hope this is OK with you GoodwillFalcon)

Nice track. Possibly trying a bit too hard to ride certain trend waves, but it's still cool. Maybe you could try a version with the drums twice as fast (I think 'double-time' is the appropriate muso term), for a more classic synth-pop vibe?
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Re: Mellow Synth Pop (MG-1, Monotribe, Casio, Circuit Bends)

Post by dustinh » Fri Sep 28, 2012 4:56 pm

Really good stuff. I"m digging a lot! Listening to your other tracks right now. Really liking "The Story of a Commuter". Keep up the good work. I'd buy a record from you if everything is up to this level.
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Re: Mellow Synth Pop (MG-1, Monotribe, Casio, Circuit Bends)

Post by Infinity Curve » Fri Sep 28, 2012 4:56 pm

Nice. This isn't the same mix you sent me, is it Carter? This sounds better; the bleepy bloops fit in much nicer. Really dig the vibe you guys have going. Keep 'em coming!

Only thing I would say on the mix, the lead seems maybe a bit loud on the chorus, kind of steps on the vocals. Other than that, sounds great.

I love that bass. Still can't believe that is the monotribe.
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Re: Mellow Synth Pop (MG-1, Monotribe, Casio, Circuit Bends)

Post by optimus prime » Fri Sep 28, 2012 5:15 pm

dustinh wrote:The Story of a Commuter
Great track. Extra points for reminding me of one of my favorite tracks ever: (dat casio preset beat)
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Re: Mellow Synth Pop (MG-1, Monotribe, Casio, Circuit Bends)

Post by GoodwillFalcon » Fri Sep 28, 2012 5:31 pm

Thanks for the feedback, guys! I appreciate you listening.

Optimus, yes! I love that album, I remember being really excited when I realized that they used that beat. That little groove can be found on so many of those old Casiotones. That's an interesting thought to do the faster beat, would definitely be worth a try, but I just feel like that swanky bass line really begged to chill with a half time beat.

Cody, This is an updated mix, although I forgot that I did want to try that panning automation that you suggested.
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Re: Mellow Synth Pop (MG-1, Monotribe, Casio, Circuit Bends)

Post by dustinh » Fri Sep 28, 2012 5:34 pm

Personally I prefer the slower beat. I like the pace it's at.
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Re: Mellow Synth Pop (MG-1, Monotribe, Casio, Circuit Bends)

Post by GoodwillFalcon » Wed Oct 03, 2012 4:56 pm

Thanks Dustin, glad you enjoyed the other tracks too.

I just put up another track on the soundcloud page thats a bit more upbeat (from earlier this year).

And all the prior releases are available on our bandcamp @ www.goodwillfalcon.com
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Re: Mellow Synth Pop (MG-1, Monotribe, Casio, Circuit Bends)

Post by Infinity Curve » Wed Oct 03, 2012 5:03 pm

I love Racing Stripes!! The lead is so infectious!

That reminds me, I need to put that album on my iphone
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