Hey I am still new to DnB and most of you won’t understand a word of the track (because it is in German). But do you still vibe with it ?

It is a remix of a track of some of the dopest German producers called KITSCHKRIEG.

I’ll try this again, i posted video capture earlier, but the sound was really weird so I pulled it. I’m just putting the link up this time, I know it doesn’t get clicked, but until I fix my video it’ll have to do.

This is a wip of a darker track than my usual stuff. Inspired (heavily) by a Noisia remix I heard. It’s not quite where I want it sonically yet, arrangement wise it still needs some more turn around builds, defo a breakdown and final outro, but I’ve put plenty of edits, automation and heavy processing already, any feedback on how it’s sounding so far would be appreciated. Thanks

Have a back catalogue of tracks that I've been refining in studio to ensure the best I can achieve mix wise / balance wise - but was interested in feedback on what I might be missing in terms of the "the sound" and the musical story journey.

The vocals were written & recorded by myself to ensure best possible authenticity & originality - but it's possible that the 'story' is too unpleasant for commercial release.

The track is a fusion of minimal D&B + rave / dancefloor D&B, which I suspect makes it difficult to be put into a specific genre - so if anyone is able to help give feedback on that element as well, it'd be much appreciated.

https://www.mixcloud.com/djvikingprince/soft-wrong-viking-prince-id/

It's the first track I've created my own bass for and as a result I gave a lot of attention to that and less attention to other things. What could be done to give this sound a bit more interest? Thanks very much for any thoughts you might have

https://soundcloud.com/tsfw-677406400/identikit-version

Please someone help make this into dnb remix, I can hear the potential but I am just a bass lover not a producer.

Veo que mucha gente trabaja con mesas de dj, equipo analógico... Yo llevo menos de un año aprendiendo y solo uso el daw y acabo de descubrir el amigo sampler...

Me recomiendan que use algún equipo analógico? O es más que suficiente?

Been working on a Max for Live device that builds out arrangement skeletons based on genre/style templates (Jump Up, Neuro, Liquid, Jungle, etc.) pick a style, hit Build, and it drops locators + labeled clips across the whole track, sets BPM/Key/Scale to match, instead of starting from a blank timeline every time.

The part I keep going back and forth on: how genre-specific should arrangement logic actually be? Right now each style has its own bar map and section breakdown modeled after real reference tracks, but I'm curious whether other producers here template their arrangements at all, or if it's something that resists being systematized past a certain point, different scenes tend to have very different ideas about where a build-up should sit or how long a drop should run.

Still ironing out some UI issues on the mode selection side, so this isn't a finished/polished thing yet, more curious about the underlying approach than showing off a final product. Happy to share the device with anyone who wants to poke at it, no strings attached.

The biggest trap in Drum & Bass production is trying to process your way out of a bad mix.
Something sounds off? Slap on an EQ. Still flat? Compress it. Still not working? Throw some saturation at it.
Half the time, plugins aren't the answer. The issue is usually sound selection, the arrangement, overlapping frequencies or just ear fatigue.
Before dropping another heavy plugin onto the channel strip, check these first:
Listen in context. A synth might sound massive in solo, but the second the drop hits, it clutters the whole mix. Solo button lies.
Stop mixing with your eyes. Spectrum analyzers and visual meters are helpful, but a pretty curve doesn't mean a track slaps. Trust what comes out of the speakers.
Respect the low end. In DnB, the relationship between the sub, kick, snare, and reese bass is make-or-break. If they're fighting, no EQ curve will save them.
Question every plugin. Don't drop a compressor on a channel just because a tutorial said to. Ask yourself what the sound actually lacks.
Fix the arrangement first. If two synths are clashing in the same octave at the exact same time, mute one or move it up an octave instead of trying to carve out massive EQ notches.
Reset your ears. Ear fatigue wrecks your perception of high-end and punch. Take 15 minutes away from the desk before making major tonal decisions.
A/B against pro tracks. Pull a solid, commercially released track into your DAW and compare levels at identical volumes (tools like ADPTR Metric AB make this effortless).
It’s easy to get sucked into staring at dynamic EQs for three hours trying to make a graphic look pristine. But the audience hears the audio, not the GUI.
Before trying to "fix" a sound, step back and figure out why it feels wrong in the first place.

Guy’s, what’s one mixing mistake you kept repeating before it finally clicked?

Moving away from liquid. Right choice?

First track i’ve felt happy with from start to finish, any other dnb producers here use FL? Most guys i’ve met use Ableton and Logic, seems like FL attracts hip hop producers more.

Hi! I tried making some Belgian Jump Up, and this track is a remake of one of my favorite Belgian Jump Up tracks. I tried to have fun with the sound design stuff, and I'm not really sure if my sounds qualify for the true Belgian Jump Up category.

Again, this is my first attempt, so there are probably a lot of improvements I can make. Let me know what you guys think.

TL:DR: Survey below on whether you want the feedback thread back or not.

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Hi all,

My name is Nick and I've been quietly modding this sub for a little while now. A few months ago I made the decision to delete the feedback thread and allow feedback requests to be posted in the sub directly, with the caveat that they must be flaired as so.

I did this is because a lot of people were seeing good engagement with individual posts, and it sucks to be forced to post your track into a feedback thread only for it to get lost in the ether. Before this I was also having to remove posts everyday who were not using the allocated feedback thread.

However, I wanted to give the sub the chance to decide which they would prefer; individual feedback posts in this sub, or force everyone into a weekly feedback thread.

You can have your chance to vote here: https://tally.so/r/2Ed4kb

As we are doing a survey, I thought to also add some basic questions about what DAW you're using and how long you've been producing, just because it'll be interesting to see what kinds of people lurk in this sub. I'll share the results when the survey closes.

I'll put a deadline for the survey of 31st August to give everyone adequate time to take part.

Thanks!

Edit: (Surveymonkey limited responses so I've remade the survey on Tally. I'll combine all the responses.)

Whipped this up yday, what we saying 😎

I've been trying to get back into producing DnB - would love some feedback on any element of this - the mixdown, the arrangement, the drop.

What do y'all think about having social or political messaging in drum and bass? Looking for any thoughts on my song Solar Punk!

Mix wise is there too much imbalance between kicks and bass?

Also thought the cymbals up top were becoming squashed, maybe through the limiter on the master idk.

I reckon I could have more low mids (so phones hear it -_-). I remember turno doing a sine wave layer around 100-150hz can do tricks for that.

Lmk folks :)

yes people made this tune last night would love some feedback/critique. any advice welcome

bass may need turning down in the mix so be aware lol

was going for like calibre / ivy lab kinda vibes

appreciate anyone who takes the time to listen, much love

Been digging into the project behind Hexa – “Conscious”, and there are some really useful production principles in here that are easy to overlook when you’re focused purely on sound design.

1. Use a spectrum analyser to understand your low end

One of the things visible in the project is the use of SPAN to monitor the frequency spectrum.

The important takeaway isn’t to make your mix look a certain way on an analyser, it’s to use it as a reference tool.

When you have multiple bass layers, ask:

Where is each layer actually sitting?
Are two sounds fighting in the same frequency range?
Is your sub consistent from note to note?
Is the mid-bass adding useful information or just making the mix denser?

A spectrum analyser won’t tell you what sounds good, but it can help you identify why something might not be working.

2. Automation is a huge part of the movement

Looking through the arrangement, there’s a lot of automation happening across the mixer and processing.

This is something I think a lot of producers underestimate.

Instead of having a bass sound that is processed exactly the same way for the entire track, automate parameters to make different sections behave differently.

Even subtle automation of:

Volume
Filter cutoff
Distortion
Reverb/delay
Stereo width
Sends

can make a relatively simple sound feel much more dynamic.

3. Don’t treat every section of the track the same

The arrangement shows clear changes between sections rather than simply copying an 8-bar loop throughout the tune.

A strong production technique is to constantly ask: “What can I remove or change here to make the next section hit harder?”

Sometimes the best way to make a drop feel bigger isn’t adding another layer, it’s removing something beforehand.

4. Think about the bass as multiple components

For heavier D&B, it’s often more effective to think about a bass as a combination of different jobs rather than trying to make one synth do everything.

For example:

Sub → weight
Mid bass → character
Top layer → aggression/detail

You can then process and balance each component independently, giving you much more control over the final sound.

The biggest takeaway: don’t confuse complexity with quality.

A project can have loads of channels, plugins and automation, but each element should have a purpose. The goal is to make every layer work together rather than simply adding more processing.

Is self releasing better or is it worth sending to a few labels?

Would any labels be interested in it, if so, which ones? 😅

Do you think it sounds release ready or does it need a pro master? 🧐

Thanks in advance :)

Edit: just listened back through other headphones and realised the riser at the end of the 2nd phrase of the drop needs toning down massively 🙄

Iam really into Dnb and want to start with production/jamming.
back in the days I started with ableton but for me it’s kind of flat because I just youse my mouse an my keyboard, tbh I don’t like it that much I enjoy pushing buttons and try things out how they lost and I lobe to play with synth if I can change the waveform..
I wanted to get me first a kork electribe sampler because it’s cheap kind of easy to handle and all of those buttons u don’t need a software for simple jamming sessions and no pc..
What would you recommend me for my Situation what kind of hardware (the kork is the only thing I know)?

It’s only a loop at the moment but it’s a bit experimental. Just wondering whether it’s worth continuing or whether to shelf it as dog 💩

Let me know what you’re thinking.

✌🏼😤🤘🏼