One-off Tracks

Instrumentation

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Synth Guitar: I synthesised the arpeggiating instrument that plays throughout (panned left) using Ableton's Tension in an attempt to create a guitar-like sound. While I think it works with the piece, it could have been improved by embracing the fact that it was synthesised and by exploring how it could 'evolve' throughout the piece, rather than focusing on creating a realistic guitar sound.

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Bass: The bass sound was made up of a live bass guitar and a synth that I created in Ableton's Analog. I did this to give the bass  a more interesting and contemporary sound.

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Drums: I used this project as a chance to try out a drum recording method that I had heard about. The method involved recording the drums (kick, snare, toms) on their own for one take, and then recording the cymbals by themselves for another take; I had heard that this made mixing drums a lot easier, removing bleed and providing a cleaner sound. While this method did reduce the bleed, I think it negatively affected the drummer's performance as, even with practice, there were timing issues that had to be fixed during the mixing stage. In retrospect, greater care to the overhead mics' positions should have been given as the ride sounds slightly muffled during the choruses.

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