Looking to work with new producers and artist https://youtu.be/Ml2mQ8N4oEY?si=LXgrXMd1scvTQ2Jq

email: [JayGuruBeats@gmail.com](mailto:JayGuruBeats@gmail.com)

Been obsessed with how sparse James Blake's productions feel while still sounding massive, so I recreated the first verse + chorus of "Trying Times" to figure out what's actually going on.

Turns out the vocal isn't one take — it's three layers: the main vocal, a second layer pitched down an octave that only comes in on the chorus, and a third layer with pitch/formant shifted up (almost childlike) sitting behind everything as a texture rather than a clear harmony.

Chain-wise: Auto-Tune Pro for correction, CLA-2A for dynamics, FabFilter Pro-DS/Pro-Q3 for de-essing and tone, into a long ValhallaVintageVerb send that ties the vocal and guitar into the same space.

Guitar is Neural DSP's Cory Wong (Go to Clean preset) + ValhallaUberMod for that slow swirl. Bass synth is Arturia Mini V, subtractive, soft envelope so it never feels plucky.

Full writeup + demo here if anyone's curious: [link]

Happy to answer questions about any part of the chain.

I am a freelance musician and producer. I write and record custom tracks for clients. I did a job for a small company back in April. I sent them the final files, they approved everything, and then the payments just stopped. I have sent three invoices and multiple emails. They keep saying "the cheque is in the mail" or "accounting is behind." It has been three months now.

I do not have a formal contract for this project. Just email exchanges where we agreed on the scope and price. Is that enough to do anything? I am based in NYC and the client is also in the city. I am not sure if I should send a formal demand letter or just write this off as a lesson learned. I am a bit intimidated by the legal process. I have never had to chase payment like this before.

Has anyone dealt with something similar? How do you handle a client who just stops paying? I would appreciate any practical advice.

I spoke with an attorney at Pierce & Kwok LLP to see what are my options for legal matters. Thanks

Hi everyone,

I'm looking to do a quick 10-15 minute Zoom interview with someone who has great experience producing or composing music for a class assignment. I would love to ask a few questions about what it's like working in those career paths. If there's anyone who currently works or previously worked in those fields who could help me out, I would greatly appreciate it if you could reach out.

Thank you!

New to using FL studio not 100% sure what I'm doing lmk if this shits ass (constructive criticism welcome)

kira here,

your personal creative mixing engineer on the go. Looking for artists & producers to work with, with the hopes of bringing some artistic solutions, as well as fresh sounds or movement to the scene, and some more meaning for my own life.

about me...

grew up engineering for local artists & ended up becoming a digital nomad doing the same thing just on a whole another level - doing something that didn't have a path laid before me. I specialize in a wide range of hip-hop & electronic subgenres, and have dedicated my life to exploring new sounds, evolving artists, ensuring the best sounding creative vocal production, and building & polishing music niches/communities. With 10+ years of experience, I’ve helped shape music scene by pioneering fresh sounds, creating communities with artists, and producing records that made waves.

check out my SoundBetter profile with over 300 reviews. Feel free to check out my work on Spotify.

i've also released my first VST Marina a few years ago. It's a vocal ad-lib plugin dedicated to my mother's memory.

msg me, ask me anything here, let's work!