Rough start

[dawn quail]

Hey fam <@&1224019530095919225>. Currently working on a song idea and the arrangement is not really finished yet as I'm currently still adding elements. Made a quick export of this buildup + drop (vocal is not mixed yet).

There's 2 versions, with and without the stab that plays at the start of the drop. I'm thinking about doing the first drop without the stab and the second drop with the stab. I'm not really sure about the stab though, kind of mixed feelings and I also get mixed signals when I ask for feedback. Any tips on the stab? Is it good or do you not like it?

And feel free to drop any other things you think should change 😄

[worn fiber]

i like the vocal, lead is a VIBE

that vocal right before the drop too hahahaha

the stab is very cool now that ive heard it a few times

i personally think it could just come down a little

just a very small bit but it doesnt need to be there because its still a vibe without

[eternal ledge]

Gives me 2012 vibes 😄 I prefer the version without the stab; sometimes less is more. Or you have to improve your mix/EQ a bit. But in my opinion, you don't need it at the beginning of the drop. Maybe you could also try to build up a little more tension before the drop starts, i.e., briefly suspend the leads for a few bars so that it kicks more when the drop comes.

[odd spruce]

90's iconic remake of a classic one.

[lime bone]

• Your kick / bass relationship is spot on
• The lead in the buildup should have a gentler sidechain or have it turned off entirely until the drop.
• No stab. The drop is impactful AF without it. If you want to keep it, add some sidechain and EQ out frequencies that clash with the lead and bass as it's otherwise muddying the mix.

Nice work so far!

[faint hazel]

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