APC 40 all the way. It is made specifically for Ableton, hence the name Ableton Performance Controller. Also works straight out of the box so you won't even have to midi map all the knobs and faders to the parameters. Super fun to play around with too.

Word Recessive. I think a lot of people highly underestimate how important it is to know where the background and culture of the music they are trying to create. Big ups!

After giving it a couple of days with fresh ears, I agree. The midrange is just a bit too hot for this tune. I'm working on getting the mix to gel a bit better now.

Thanks for the advice Grimes!

Totally agree with this quote. Always gets me going and motivated when everything locks into place and you have that "magic" going.

What book is this?

Grabbin' this. Thanks!

Thanks for the feedback guys!

@Frank, When you say better mixdown what do you think it needs?

Oooh heavy. Grabbin' this.

Thanks!

I kind of like the mid-range bass on this one but I do agree that it sounds good without it. That's why I left rest of the song for mostly sub bass and melody.

Thanks for listening!

Really dug the disjointed feel of the beginning. The second more ambient part had some really good movement in the sounds. Good job!

This is my first post on this forum but I've been surfing it for quite some time now. Let me say, it's been super useful in helping me figure out the techniques and what not. So many good contributors in here! I've been producing for a couple of years now but mostly only ambient experimental type ...