[Ayer_Lotus]

Matt BK, on 04 February 2012 - 03:36 AM, said:

you just have to upload it to a dropbox again if there's no single listen after more than 2 weeks.

I don't send to any labels yet because I don't trust my mixing and mastering. So, when you send to label, you already mixed and mastered your song?

[Matt BK]

yes, i send it mixed and "mastered", but I wouldn't call it professional mastering

[ChrisQ]

Matt BK, on 14 February 2012 - 04:16 PM, said:

yes, i send it mixed and "mastered", but I wouldn't call it professional mastering

how much would you usually increase gain by ...if you compare it to a mastered standard trance release

[Matt BK]

I stop adding gain on a limiter when the mix starts to sound distorted and unpleasant, but I add as much as possible in a particular case just don't push it too much though. it's really bad when peak meter stands still on 0dBFS without any movement

[ChrisQ]

Matt BK, on 14 February 2012 - 05:32 PM, said:

I stop adding gain on a limiter when the mix starts to sound distorted and unpleasant, but I add as much as possible in a particular case just don't push it too much though. it's really bad when peak meter stands still on 0dBFS without any movement

cool tip thanks man
basically you use some EQ , trust your ears and then boost the volume with a limiter , wish it was easy as it sounds haha

[Giran1]

As someone who had a remixed signed to Anjunadeep, I'd like to add my 2 cents.

Many labels recieve ALOT of demo's everyday. Most of the time, A+R's will listen to them and if they really like it, they will contact you. If not, they will reply back if they have the time.

Anjuna certainly listens to demo's, and if it's something that will fit their labels, they will keep in touch.

My advice to any upcoming producer is not to give up.
Keep working on your track, refining your sound and the quality of your productions. Get your demo to sound as good as possible (before the mastering stage). Having around 6db headroom is ideal and generally most professionals abide by this guideline. DO NOT send in an overcompressed demo, especially one that sounds like it was aired on ASOT/TATW. The tracks you hear on the radio have been put through a sequence of compressors, which by the time your track has been put through, will around AWFUL. Jono stickied a thread regarding this controversial issue, and I agree with what he says.

Furthermore, the only people that hear my upcoming productions are fellow trusted producers or labels. NEVER post a full track online, even if it's a rough render. Label's don't like this! Instead, make a 2 minute clip of it and post it on Soundcloud/Dropbox. That way you can get some general feedback without worrying about your song being leaked.

Hope this helps!

Giran.

This post has been edited by Giran1: 16 February 2012 - 12:12 AM

[Musaics]

Giran1, on 16 February 2012 - 12:11 AM, said:

As someone who had a remixed signed to Anjunadeep, I'd like to add my 2 cents.

Many labels recieve ALOT of demo's everyday. Most of the time, A+R's will listen to them and if they really like it, they will contact you. If not, they will reply back if they have the time.

Anjuna certainly listens to demo's, and if it's something that will fit their labels, they will keep in touch.

My advice to any upcoming producer is not to give up.
Keep working on your track, refining your sound and the quality of your productions. Get your demo to sound as good as possible (before the mastering stage). Having around 6db headroom is ideal and generally most professionals abide by this guideline. DO NOT send in an overcompressed demo, especially one that sounds like it was aired on ASOT/TATW. The tracks you hear on the radio have been put through a sequence of compressors, which by the time your track has been put through, will around AWFUL. Jono stickied a thread regarding this controversial issue, and I agree with what he says.

Furthermore, the only people that hear my upcoming productions are fellow trusted producers or labels. NEVER post a full track online, even if it's a rough render. Label's don't like this! Instead, make a 2 minute clip of it and post it on Soundcloud/Dropbox. That way you can get some general feedback without worrying about your song being leaked.

Hope this helps!

Giran.

+1

Some really interesting and insightful points which remixed track did you release on deep and how did you get to do it?

This post has been edited by Musaics: 17 February 2012 - 10:52 AM

[Giran1]

Musaics, on 17 February 2012 - 10:50 AM, said:

+1

Some really interesting and insightful points which remixed track did you release on deep and how did you get to do it?

Thanks!

I provided the remix for Jaytech's "New Vibe". I really liked the original and so I decided to remix it.
Upon some well recieved feedback I decided to pass the demo along to my good friends Suspect44.
They sent it to Anjuna HQ and they liked it!

The rest is history as they say!

It's also worth noting that it's not what you know, it's also WHO you know! Labels seems to take more interest in demo's that have been recommended by their own artists.

[Steve Jackson]

Giran1, on 16 February 2012 - 12:11 AM, said:

As someone who had a remixed signed to Anjunadeep, I'd like to add my 2 cents.

Many labels recieve ALOT of demo's everyday. Most of the time, A+R's will listen to them and if they really like it, they will contact you. If not, they will reply back if they have the time.

Anjuna certainly listens to demo's, and if it's something that will fit their labels, they will keep in touch.

My advice to any upcoming producer is not to give up.
Keep working on your track, refining your sound and the quality of your productions. Get your demo to sound as good as possible (before the mastering stage). Having around 6db headroom is ideal and generally most professionals abide by this guideline. DO NOT send in an overcompressed demo, especially one that sounds like it was aired on ASOT/TATW. The tracks you hear on the radio have been put through a sequence of compressors, which by the time your track has been put through, will around AWFUL. Jono stickied a thread regarding this controversial issue, and I agree with what he says.

Furthermore, the only people that hear my upcoming productions are fellow trusted producers or labels. NEVER post a full track online, even if it's a rough render. Label's don't like this! Instead, make a 2 minute clip of it and post it on Soundcloud/Dropbox. That way you can get some general feedback without worrying about your song being leaked.

Hope this helps!

Giran.

Thanks for taking the time to write this!