CM 038: Funky Reggae **Samples** CM Samples **Instruments** CM 101 FXPansion Mysteron IK Sampletank Piano NI Reaktor NI Absynth **Effects** Frohmage OhmBoyz **Technique** 303 Power Tips Synth Programming: Lead Line Sampler Programming: Drum n Bass Beat **Arrangement** David Bracher: The Beaten Track Fen: Good Enough For You Sextillion Sexxx Divas: Serpent (Remix) Don Brosco: Sun Rising Here is the summary of your production notes and the derived project plan. ### **Mini Album Summary: Computer Music Magazine 38** **General Resources** * **Samples:** CM Samples. * **Instruments:** CM 101, FXPansion Mysteron, IK Sampletank (replaced by Kontakt for Concept 1), NI Reaktor, NI Absynth. * **Effects:** Frohmage, OhmBoyz. * **Key Techniques:** 303 Power Tips, Synth Programming (Lead Line), Sampler Programming (Drum n Bass Beat). --- ### **Tracklist & Concepts** **1. "The Beaten Track" (Atmospheric Drum & Bass)** * **Genre:** Atmospheric DnB / Liquid Funk (170-175 BPM). * **Palette:** Kontakt Piano (Cinematic/Felt), Reaktor (Sub-bass), OhmBoyz (Delay), Mysteron (Texture), CM Samples (Amen breaks). **2. "Serpent (Remix)" (Electro-Breaks & Filter Funk)** * **Genre:** Breakbeat / Electro-House (130 BPM). * **Palette:** CM 101/Mysteron (Vocal-like bass), Frohmage (Rhythmic pumping), Absynth (Dark textures). * **Concept:** A glitchy, vocal-chopped track using the Mysteron’s formant filter and heavy LFO filtering on drum buses. **3. "Good Enough For You" (Ambient / IDM)** * **Genre:** Ambient / Intelligent Dance Music (100 BPM). * **Palette:** Absynth (Glassy lead), CM 101 (FM Bass), Frohmage (Lo-fi degradation). * **Concept:** Focuses on sound design and "Tape Op" aesthetics. Features a 303-style high-pitched melody rather than a bassline. --- ### **Elaborations on Track 1: "The Beaten Track"** **Arrangement Structure** * **The Intro (0:00 – 1:07): "The Swell"** * **Technique:** A textural, half-time feel (85 BPM perception) that focuses on atmosphere over rhythm. * **Harmony:** Uses open voicings (Root in left hand, color tones in right) for a "floating" sound. * *Chords:* Dm9 (held 8 bars) → Am9 (held 8 bars) → Cmaj7 → Gm7. * *Voicing Tip:* Keep the top note common between Dm9 and Am9 (the note 'E') to create a hypnotic drone. * **Instrumentation:** * **Piano:** Switched from SampleTank to **Kontakt** (Recommend: *Noire* or *The Gentleman*) for a deeper, cinematic "felt" sound. Play rubato (loose timing) with heavy sustain pedal. * **FX (OhmBoyz):** Routed to a Send Bus for a "dark pulsing ambience." * *Config:* 4 Taps (set to short timings for diffusion/width) + 2 Delay Lines (synced 1/4 and dotted 1/8). * *Feedback:* High (70-80%) with **Cross-Feedback** enabled (ping-pong effect). * *Filter:* Low Pass @ ~1kHz to make echoes darker as they decay. * **Texture Layer (Mysteron):** Enters at **Bar 5** to add a "ghostly" melodic layer. * *Role:* Simulates a Theremin or "Ghost Guitar" sitting above the piano wash. * *Melody:* High register (Octave 5/6). Notes: A → F (slide) ... D (sustain with vibrato) ... E → C. * *Settings:* Heavy Glide/Portamento. * *FX Chain:* Chorus (shimmer) → Delay (1/4 note) → Reverb (Hall/Plate with High Pass). * **The Build (1:15 – 1:45)** * **Drums:** Introduce CM Samples (chopped Amen break). * **FX:** Apply **Frohmage** with a low-pass filter. Automate the cutoff to slowly open, revealing the high-hats and snares gradually. * **The Drop (1:45 onwards)** * **Harmony:** Progression shifts to power chords: | Dm | F | C | Gm |. * **Bass:** NI Reaktor playing a deep, rolling sub-bass octave pattern. * **The "303 Twist":** Utilize the "303 Power Tips" technique not for bass, but for texture. * *Technique:* High-pass filter with high resonance on the 303 emulation. * *Placement:* Use it on the Gm chord to create a resonant "buzz" or rhythmic "chug" that emphasizes the snare, creating tension before resolving back to Dm. --- ### **Project Plan for Mini EP** **Phase 1: Sound Design & Template Setup** * **Objective:** Prepare the sonic palette to ensure a cohesive workflow. * **Tasks:** * **Kontakt:** Load *Noire* or *The Gentleman*. Program the "Open Voicing" chords for Dm9, Am9, Cmaj7, Gm7. * **OhmBoyz:** Create the "Dirty Dreamy" preset (Cross-feedback, Low Pass filter) on a Return Track. * **Mysteron:** Create the "Ghost Theremin" patch (High resonance, slow glide). * **Frohmage:** Set up a "Pump" preset for Track 2 and a "Lo-fi" preset for Track 3. **Phase 2: Production - Track 1 ("The Beaten Track")** * **Objective:** Complete the flagship Atmospheric DnB track. * **Timeline:** Week 1. * **Steps:** 1. Record the Piano intro (Rubato timing, heavy sustain). 2. Record the Mysteron melody layer (starting at Bar 5). 3. Arrange the Build (filtered drum loop automation). 4. Program the Drop (Reaktor Sub-bass + 303 High-pass buzz). 5. Mix: Ensure the OhmBoyz "wash" is separated from the dry piano transients. **Phase 3: Production - Track 2 ("Serpent Remix")** * **Objective:** Create the Electro-Breaks energy. * **Timeline:** Week 2. * **Steps:** 1. Route CM 101 synth sequence into Mysteron for the "Vocal" hook. 2. Group Drums and Bass; apply Frohmage with LFO for the "wobble" effect. 3. Program the hypnotic E Minor chord pattern. 4. Arrange Intro (filtered drums) -> Verse (Mysteron hook) -> Chorus (Stabs + Absynth Pad). **Phase 4: Production - Track 3 ("Good Enough For You")** * **Objective:** Focus on IDM/Sound Design details. * **Timeline:** Week 3. * **Steps:** 1. Program the Absynth "Glassy" lead melody. 2. Create the 303 high-register counter-melody (Slow decay, high resonance). 3. Apply "Tape Op" processing: Use Frohmage drive to simulate saturation on dry percussion. 4. Arrange the "Beat Drop" section (removing drums for ambience). **Phase 5: Final Polish** * **Objective:** Mixing and Mastering prep. * **Timeline:** Week 4. * **Tasks:** * Check low-end relationship between the three tracks. * Ensure Track 1 piano cuts through without clashing with the Reaktor bass. * Export stems for mastering. id: e60a365e7aca4f088008d4b581760584 parent_id: b91798ebe14d460b8c05800beb285520 created_time: 2026-02-02T09:15:20.715Z updated_time: 2026-02-12T17:37:53.456Z is_conflict: 0 latitude: 0.00000000 longitude: 0.00000000 altitude: 0.0000 author: source_url: is_todo: 0 todo_due: 0 todo_completed: 0 source: evernote source_application: net.cozic.joplin-desktop application_data: order: 0 user_created_time: 2026-02-02T09:15:20.715Z user_updated_time: 2026-02-12T17:37:53.456Z encryption_cipher_text: encryption_applied: 0 markup_language: 1 is_shared: 0 share_id: conflict_original_id: master_key_id: user_data: deleted_time: 0 type_: 1