New to dubstep production, first few tunes!

[modestep]

Hey guys, i'm new to dubstep production. I've put together my first 4 tunes, which case be seen on my myspace.. or if anyone wants me to upload the MP3 I will do.

I'm looking for advice or direction on the tracks, be honest!

The two new ones are 'Slow Hand' which is a cover of an old Garage track (was originally a country track) which we tried to put on a poppy vocal over a dirty bassline.. to see if it could work!

The second is 'Drug Gateway Theory' which is an atmospheric and dark tune.

You can listen to the tracks here:

http://www.myspace.com/modestep

Let me know what you think!

The idea is to put together a live band for the tunes. I currently have a drummer, two synth players, a programmer and a DJ ready to get rehearsing.... will be a very exciting project!

Thanks for any feedback,

MODESTEP

[kraftpeanutbutterbear]

interesting shit right here, really nice tracks on your myspace, look for your further efforts but those ones are great
Let me know if you sharing tracks (320) for now, i'm interested in
And for the live band... Great idea, will see something different as what 'london Elektricity' have done with liquid funk
Really exciting project in the air you got man

[modestep]

interesting shit right here, really nice tracks on your myspace, look for your further efforts but those ones are great
Let me know if you sharing tracks (320) for now, i'm interested in
And for the live band... Great idea, will see something different as what 'london Elektricity' have done with liquid funk
Really exciting project in the air you got man

Sharing should be no problem, add me to myspace and i'l message some links across.

Those are literally my first tries at doing anything remotely dubstep, so i'm gonna try and get slightly more experimental on the next few!

Yea the band should be so sick. Got a drummer who usually plays metal, so he can do really quick BD breaks. We basically want a ton of energy on stage while attempting to produce live.. should be interesting! I'l keep the forum updated on gigs and stuff

Thanks for the comments, really appreciate feedback!

[tavravlavish]

sorry not feeling it, also i dont like the name, only listened to the first some and some of the sounds in there just screamed rusko, especially the wooo sound, definitely has some potential though the production over all is pretty good get rid of those midrnage wobbley things!

[modestep]

sorry not feeling it, also i dont like the name, only listened to the first some and some of the sounds in there just screamed rusko, especially the wooo sound, definitely has some potential though the production over all is pretty good get rid of those midrnage wobbley things!

Midrange wobbly things? What's dubstep without wobble... pah.

Fair enough if it's not to your taste though, and yea I see the comparisons to rusko... i'm going to be working on changing the bass a bit!

.. and if you don't like the name... well.. oh well

[tavravlavish]

not trying to be an asshole honest. theres plenty of good dubstep without wobble a good example:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2BEP8E9Q34

ive always loved the idea of a live dubstep band i gotta say, also dnb band with piano, bass and drums, maybe a keyboard with delay and effects on it, or some guitar.

[modestep]

not trying to be an asshole honest. theres plenty of good dubstep without wobble a good example:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2BEP8E9Q34

ive always loved the idea of a live dubstep band i gotta say, also dnb band with piano, bass and drums, maybe a keyboard with delay and effects on it, or some guitar.

No no, I appreciate the feedback!

I had a listen, it's not really my end of the dubstep.. I prefer the grimier stuff... you know the kind of 'if i'm standing next to a speaker with that blaring out I may poop myself' kind of dubstep

[d log]

keep the midrange.
just sounds like it needs a bit of work.

but yeah, definately keep it.

[modestep]

keep the midrange.
just sounds like it needs a bit of work.

but yeah, definately keep it.

Anything specific that needs work? I really want to home in on what my faults are?

[osky]

drums are way to quiet