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Title: "Ripples" by Mike Huntingford
Post by: Mike Huntingford on June 22, 2021, 02:28:58 PM
Little contemporary piece to enjoy.

Mike
Title: Re: "Ripples" by Mike Huntingford
Post by: godinqc on June 22, 2021, 03:03:59 PM
Great song , very mellow and groovy .. all the instruments sound great and the mix/mastering is also really good .
Just curious how did you mix/master it ?
Title: Re: "Ripples" by Mike Huntingford
Post by: Mike Huntingford on June 22, 2021, 03:47:30 PM
Quote from: godinqc on June 22, 2021, 03:03:59 PMGreat song , very mellow and groovy .. all the instruments sound great and the mix/mastering is also really good .
Just curious how did you mix/master it ?

Hi glad you enjoyed it.  The process is as follows.

1.  Using REAPER DAW record multitrack song (e.g., drums, bass, main EP, then backing instruments to flesh it out)
2.  Again using REAPER DAW record various leads (once I practice to the main song) and make decisions on what leads to use.
3.  Mix results (individual track sonic positioning, levels, compressors, etc) in REAPER DAW sometimes using Ozone 3 from iZotope to correct or modify various tracks in the multitrack.
4.  Render as HQ WAV file.
5.  Open WAV in AVS Audio Editor and tweak sound (levels, EQs, etc)
6.  Save file as mp3
7.  Post it up.

This is my usual process.

Mike
Title: Re: "Ripples" by Mike Huntingford
Post by: TPB on June 22, 2021, 07:52:53 PM
Well it s evening I had to go into work today 4am and I just sitting here chilling and this is a great listen for getting ready to pass out loving it
Tim
Title: Re: "Ripples" by Mike Huntingford
Post by: BerryPatch on June 22, 2021, 09:12:41 PM
Very nice vibe, the instrumentation sounds great and the overall arrangement is excellent.
Title: Re: "Ripples" by Mike Huntingford
Post by: Mike Huntingford on June 23, 2021, 10:47:34 AM
Quote from: TPB on June 22, 2021, 07:52:53 PMWell it s evening I had to go into work today 4am and I just sitting here chilling and this is a great listen for getting ready to pass out loving it
Tim

Sorry you had to get up so early for work (yikes).  Glad you enjoyed the tune.

Mike
Title: Re: "Ripples" by Mike Huntingford
Post by: kenny mac on June 23, 2021, 12:06:16 PM
Also on my way to work,had this playing in my car.
Total chill out stuff Mike.
Great sound all round,great production.
Well done.
Title: Re: "Ripples" by Mike Huntingford
Post by: Mike Huntingford on June 23, 2021, 12:39:15 PM
Quote from: BerryPatch on June 22, 2021, 09:12:41 PMVery nice vibe, the instrumentation sounds great and the overall arrangement is excellent.

Thank you so very much.

Mike
Title: Re: "Ripples" by Mike Huntingford
Post by: Ferryman_1957 on June 24, 2021, 03:24:02 AM
I can only agree with everyone else, this is a really mellow instrumental which is beautifully arranged and played. Lovely sounds and a great mix which all makes for a chilled listen on this sunny morning.
Title: Re: "Ripples" by Mike Huntingford
Post by: Mike_S on June 24, 2021, 02:02:25 PM
One to take the blood pressure down for sure. Lovely vibe, I like the slow tempo, demands the listener to chill the heck out. Very nice.

Mike
Title: Re: "Ripples" by Mike Huntingford
Post by: Johnbee on June 24, 2021, 03:41:07 PM
Very enjoyable listening experience.  Everything sounds so nice.

 :) John B
Title: Re: "Ripples" by Mike Huntingford
Post by: Mike Huntingford on June 25, 2021, 12:05:07 AM
Quote from: kenny mac on June 23, 2021, 12:06:16 PMAlso on my way to work,had this playing in my car.
Total chill out stuff Mike.
Great sound all round,great production.
Well done.

Thank you Kenny.

Mike
Title: Re: "Ripples" by Mike Huntingford
Post by: Mike Huntingford on June 25, 2021, 12:06:09 AM
Quote from: Ferryman on June 24, 2021, 03:24:02 AMI can only agree with everyone else, this is a really mellow instrumental which is beautifully arranged and played. Lovely sounds and a great mix which all makes for a chilled listen on this sunny morning.

Wow - so glad you enjoyed the piece Sir!

Mike
Title: Re: "Ripples" by Mike Huntingford
Post by: Mike Huntingford on June 25, 2021, 12:07:25 AM
Quote from: Mike_S on June 24, 2021, 02:02:25 PMOne to take the blood pressure down for sure. Lovely vibe, I like the slow tempo, demands the listener to chill the heck out. Very nice.

Mike

That's what I'm talking about Mike - my musical mission is complete.

Mike
Title: Re: "Ripples" by Mike Huntingford
Post by: tonyc on June 25, 2021, 01:48:31 AM
nice arrangement , and great melody cool laid back feel . ..... cheers tony cee
Title: Re: "Ripples" by Mike Huntingford
Post by: StephenM on June 26, 2021, 07:18:04 PM
I always love your work Mike and this is no exception.  And what is really cool for me about this is that if you listen to the latest jukebox, the song posted right before yours acts like a perfect intro to this (Godinqc post)....
I thought that was cool...

your productions are always so perfect...
Title: Re: "Ripples" by Mike Huntingford
Post by: DarrenG / The Devil's Toupee on June 27, 2021, 07:23:53 AM
What a great track, agree with the other comments here. All the music is brilliantly played and arranged and mixed. It has a relaxing feel and melody. Love the flute bits and the acoustic guitar parts. :)