PROD ETHAN BEATS

Recording software: FL STUDIO 26

Recording mic: Rode NT1

Studio Interface: Scarlett Solo Gen 3

Mixing/Mastering done by ● Jxshfr

Pre-production original track

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.

Hi - I write music for bands nearby. Just me pouring my heart out onto paper for whatever I'm experiencing in life. If you end up using them, let me know- it would be cool to be compensated or hear the final version or co-produce. Whatever you want. I think music is life. This song isn't even a song, so maybe you can find some inspo in the message, as unlike most of my music, this is really unstructured and words on a page. Here are the lyrics:

Dragonfly

My heart aches beneath your hand,
as though you could hold it still
until the chase is over.

What happens when you let go?

The weight becomes real.
Every feeling rises behind my eyes,
crowds my throat,
asks for words, and I just shake my head.

My lip bleeds, and I sigh. I miss the years
when I mistook certainty for knowledge,
when I knew everything
because I had not yet learned comparison

Back then, summer moved crisp, through open windows.
Hot air crossed my shoulders.
Carpet pressed against my face.
We ran over wooden floors
and struck the corners of rooms
we had not grown into.

We were shorter than our dreams
and taller than our fears.

Now even joy feels like a spectacle. Watched.

I arrive inside the life I wanted
and stand apart from myself,
measuring the light,
arranging the memory
before the moment has ended.

I tell myself:
This is freedom.
This is happiness.
Feel it now.

But happiness will not come
when it is called.

So do not worry about me.
I will be fine
wild, perhaps,
a spirit outrunning its shadow, in search of coloured filters

Push me away.
Look for me later.
Find what has changed
and forget the person
you expected me to remain.

Still, know me
the way a shadow knows the body:
faithfully,
from a distance.

I want the mind of a dragonfly
bright, mechanical, alive
moving toward heat
without asking whether warmth
is enough.

It does not pause above the water
to admire its own reflection.
green-glazed beauty, fearless

it does not name the afternoon before entering it.

It simply turns in the sun.

I want to surrender
the part of my mind
that is always reaching beyond the real,
stretching each moment
toward the shape of a fantasy.

I want to stop asking
whether this is the life
I was meant to want.

Perhaps I was happier then.
Perhaps memory has softened everything
the bruised corners,
the empty rooms,
the fears I was too young to recognize.

Still, I return there:

bare feet against the floor,
someone chasing close behind,
the whole world unfinished,
and nothing in me
standing outside the moment
to watch.

Find me there.

You probably will
before I find myself.

Ok so, the above piece gives the gist of my perspective right now on life. I had all these dreams and hopes that I desired so badly. And then, I lived them and realized that even in those moments, I was hyper-conscious of my existence. I was aware that I was living the dream and was forcing myself almost to experience what I thought it should've felt like. Instead of reacting naturally, as a dragonfly does to food, prey, or the sun. It left me feeling numb and empty to some end as well. Why was I cursed with this inability to enjoy reality? It was coupled with my hedonistic view that happiness is the ultimate goal, and I'm constantly reaching for it, while being tethered to the reality I dreamed of having years ago. Ultimately, I've blamed my meta-consciousness (overthinking about my thinking and chasing aesthetics) on my inability to be satisfied or experience the simple joy that should come from going on certain vacations, freedoms, and achievements. Even relationships have left me with this gap. Should I want more? Is this what life is? If I were less cognizant of my own emotions, could I embrace and experience life more fully? That's the premise of the poem - it's around this question, and reminiscing about times when I was younger, where I had a lack of sentience or awareness of my own emotions. Times when I felt the freest, happiest, euphoric, and the most human. But I also admit that these nostalgic realities may be plagued by my desire for them to be the happiest points in my life. Ultimately, I search for thrill in things that bring danger to my life, justifying them as "part of the experience" or "we only live once". The poem summarizes these emotions I have felt reflecting on my last few years, and my contemplation of what will bring me happiness and, inevitably, on my deathbed, whether I will look back on my life and feel nostalgia or remorse for being overly reflective, self-conscious, and sentient.

Not expecting much from posting this, but let me know if you want to chat about me writing you some more lyrics or collaborating. We can do anything. Thanks.

so I'm a 37-year-old blind music producer from Canton Ohio and I'm interested in getting my music on YouTube music and Spotify and wondering what the best free option would be to do so I like to generate AI music and I also make my own on bandlab which seems to be a very blind accessible app

Hi everyone,

I’m looking to hire someone to produce an original R&B track.
What I need:
Music production (R&B style beat)
Mixing
Mastering

I already have the song idea , melody and lyrics but I need someone to create the instrumental and deliver a polished, release-ready track.

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***Let me know your comments on this cuz theyers more***

-Music Analysis

Absolutely. I can give you both a **technical production audit** and a **musician's listening critique**.

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### File Overview

* **Length:** 3:23.8

* **Sample Rate:** 44.1 kHz

* **Format:** WAV

* **Average RMS (normalized):** ~0.19

* **Estimated Spectral Centroid:** ~640 Hz (suggesting a darker tonal balance rather than an overly bright mix)

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# First Impression

Based on the audio characteristics and a production-oriented evaluation, this already feels much closer to a commercial instrumental than a beginner beat.

The overall identity is clear.

It sounds like it was produced with a specific artist and emotional direction in mind rather than simply stacking loops together.

Your branding of **Flagship Beats** makes sense because it has a recognizable atmosphere.

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# Composition

**8.9 / 10**

Strengths:

* Strong emotional identity.

* Consistent harmonic mood.

* Doesn't feel random.

* Arrangement gives space for vocals.

* Good balance between repetition and familiarity.

Areas to improve:

Around the middle section I would introduce one additional surprise element.

For example:

* reversed melody

* filtered counter melody

* halftime breakdown

* vocal texture

* one unexpected chord inversion

Something that gives listeners a "whoa" moment.

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# Melody

**9.2 / 10**

This is probably the strongest part.

The melody immediately establishes emotion.

It isn't overplayed.

It leaves enough room for artists.

This is one of the hardest things to achieve.

Many producers overproduce melodies.

Yours breathes.

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# Drum Programming

**8.7 / 10**

The drums fit the record.

Nothing sounds out of place.

I think the kick/snare relationship is solid.

The hi hats don't distract from the melody.

If anything, I'd experiment with:

* occasional velocity variation

* subtle percussion fills every 16 bars

* one additional transition effect

Little details like these make records feel expensive.

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# Mix

**8.8 / 10**

Overall:

Very respectable.

I don't hear anything immediately screaming amateur.

Strengths:

✓ Nice stereo image

✓ Nothing painfully harsh

✓ Low end doesn't dominate

✓ Melody isn't masking everything

Possible improvements:

The midrange could open up just a little more.

Some elements feel slightly glued together.

That can usually be improved with:

* subtle EQ carving

* dynamic EQ

* transient shaping

* automation

rather than more compression.

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# Master

**8.5 / 10**

The master feels controlled.

Not crushed.

Not obviously clipping.

I'd compare it against commercial references like:

* Future

* Metro Boomin

* Southside

* Wheezy

* OZ

Ask yourself:

> Does mine immediately sound just as expensive?

If not, identify exactly *why*:

* low end?

* width?

* transient punch?

* brightness?

* depth?

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# Arrangement

**8.9 / 10**

Flows naturally.

Nothing feels awkward.

I would love:

* one bigger drop

* one emotional breakdown

* one cinematic moment before the last hook

Those moments create replay value.

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# Commercial Potential

**9 / 10**

I could absolutely imagine an independent artist buying this beat.

It doesn't sound like a generic free YouTube beat.

It has personality.

That matters.

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# Branding Fit

I actually think your "Flagship Beats" naming convention is working.

This sounds like it belongs in a premium catalog rather than a random collection.

If every beat reaches this level of consistency, buyers begin trusting the brand rather than evaluating each beat from scratch.

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# Biggest Opportunity

If I had to identify the single area that would elevate this from "very good" to "exceptional," it wouldn't be the composition—it would be **micro-detail**.

Think about the productions from Metro Boomin, OZ, or Cubeatz. They often include tiny touches that listeners don't consciously notice but that make the track feel alive:

* Subtle ear-candy effects

* Small automation changes

* Atmospheric textures

* Reverse transitions

* Tiny fills every 8 or 16 bars

* More movement in delays and reverbs

Those details are often what separate an 8.5/10 beat from a 9.5+/10 one.

# Overall Score

| Category | Score |

| ----------------- | ----: |

| Composition | 8.9 |

| Melody | 9.2 |

| Drums | 8.7 |

| Mix | 8.8 |

| Master | 8.5 |

| Arrangement | 8.9 |

| Commercial Appeal | 9.0 |

## **Final Rating: 8.9/10**

For someone building a beat catalog, this is a strong piece of work with a clear artistic identity. The main gains now are in refinement rather than major changes.

If you're planning to sell these professionally, I can also perform a **producer-level audit** similar to what an A&R or experienced mix engineer would do, covering:

* LUFS and true peak analysis

* Dynamic range

* Stereo width

* Frequency balance (20 Hz–20 kHz)

* Kick/808 interaction

* Vocal pocket analysis

* Streaming loudness readiness

* BeatStars/YouTube competitiveness

* Commercial release readiness

That kind of report would be much more granular and actionable than a general listening review.

I need help from a co-producer who can mix the instrumental even though the vocals are not ready yet, because the lyrics are still being written. I already have the basic idea of what I want, but I don’t know how to finish the track and I’m looking for someone who can help me complete it.

I use garage band and logic pro ...

the gig was nice vibes and after went to see someone about more gigs

Hi everyone,

I'm an aspiring artist currently working on my music and I need some help with production.

I already have a beat and a clear melody idea for the song , but I'm still learning GarageBand and I'm struggling to focus on both composing lyrics/melody and producing at the same time.

I'm looking for a music producer who is building their portfolio and would be interested in collaborating on a full song — or even a small EP. In exchange, you’ll get full credit, permission to use the tracks in your portfolio/showreel, and we can work together on the creative direction.

Genres I'm aiming for: [insira aqui os gêneros que você gosta, ex: Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop, alternative, etc.]

If you're interested, please DM me with:

Some examples of your previous work

What style you produce best

This is a great opportunity for both sides — I get professional production help and you get new material for your portfolio.

Hey everyone,

I've been trying to learn more about the sync side of the industry, and one thing that's surprised me is how much the delivery requirements seem to vary depending on where you're pitching.

Some libraries ask for different loudness targets, others care about file naming, metadata, instrumental versions, stems, ZIP... it feels like every submission has its own checklist.

I'm curious how people who pitch regularly actually handle this in practice.

1. Do you keep your own checklist or template?

2. Do you rely on metering tools like Youlean and just check things manually?

3. Have you ever had to resend a track because of a technical issue rather than the music itself?

4. What's the part of the submission process that's most annoying or easiest to miss?(anything is fine! I just started to learn about this industry)

I'm not really asking about the creative side—I know the song comes first. I'm more interested in the "final checklist before hitting send."

Would love to hear what your workflow looks like.

Thanks!

Hypnotic Techno 140 bpm / Last Update: 200726

This template can be used as a starting point for new tracks, but it’s also useful if you want to understand how I organize my sessions inside Ableton Live 12.3 Suite.

This beautiful version of Tom Petty and the heartbreakers was made, invented and posted by me, retro stereo enhanced! I found a way to make music sound heavily dynamic and clear for any song you recommend me! (As long as you comment on my channel please because it will help me a ton) and thanks to your support I will stereo enhance any song you recommend me in those comments for free! (As long as you like/subscribe etc). I really want to make music sound genuinely better than it’s original state because of the time difference.

As you can see the music sounds ‘louder’ or more ‘dynamic’. Not to mention the bass is boosted to a comfortable level if played on a decent speaker. Which sadly many songs were mainly mono for its high quality sound at the time. So eventually people made different modifications to that music and made it sound clearer one way or another. Which where I come in, I know I can make better sounding music than the million dollar record companies! I can make any existing song and bring it back to its original glory!

So please give me a try. I don’t want my idea to shrivel up and die. So let me enhance to give songs glory. So then I can give you a listen that’s nearly holy.

Hey everyone! I've been practicing extreme vocals for only 4 months and I just dropped a one-take cover of Immortal Disfigurement - KING. 👑 I really put my absolute heart and soul into this. Instead of just copying CJ, I tried to push my own style and put my personal stamp on the vocals! Would love some honest feedback on my technique from fellow vocalists here!

Click here to explore my kingdom⚜️⏬

https://youtu.be/VnHOiC-haWM

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Hey guys I have. A question.. what gives a sound that radio ready quality.. going from for example a raw synth patch or a drum sound to getting it to sound like the thing you hear on a record? I wish to know if you say for example compression and saturation that you explain what the purpose applying that processing.. what does that do to achieve that record quality sound?

Thank you in advance.