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Munkhzolboo, Tush - Research Task U8.docx

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Munkhzolboo, Tuvshinbayar - Unit 8 UAL Feedback Sheet.doc

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Stream UNIT 8 Beat by Tush by BUDDHA BOY BEATZ from desktop or your mobile device

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As a producer:

For Unit 8, I had to compose a beat on Logic Pro X. I have chosen to make R&B and Hip-Hop type beat. I have got inspired by the producer "Steel Banglez" , artists such as MoStack and Mist.
I have used my researching skills and listening skills in this project as I had to do some research about producers and artists from the UK as well as listening to their tracks to get some new ideas that may help me for my own project.
As a producer,  it is really important to to listen to other genres of music and explore in order to create a new idea that may become a new genre. Listening skill is applied because I've listened to other types of music to get the taste and feeling in order to compose my beat. As a producer, learning how to use Logic Pro X was very challenging as I was learning new skills, techniques and ideas everyday. It has helped me a lot for my further projects and career. i have also used my organisation skills as I was making sure that everything goes by as what i have planned.

Engineer:

For the engineering role, I had to use my skill on balancing the sounds while using the mixer. I have been taught this skill by one of the teachers James. I also had to use the EQ to balance out the drums along the bass line. I had to make sure that everything sounds balanced through out different devices such as mobile phones, studio monitors and headphones to make my beat sound as professional as I can.
I had to  use my communication skills, I had to talk to other people in my class to exchange ideas so that I can improve on my further projects. I had to ask Helon who is also a producer for his opinion on my beat and he liked it as well. He told me his opinions and he had helped with the new ideas and using the EQ.

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What I did?

For Unit 8, I have composed a Hip-Hop and R&B type beat on Logic Pro X.
I have made the bass line using the midi keyboard.
First, I have created my bass line with Grand piano and then I have replaced it with  "Distant Vintage Organ" . Next, I had to use "Mellotron Violins" to make my beat more melodic and enjoyable. I have also added more instruments using the Alchemy plugin in Logic Pro X.
Second, I had to make sure that my beat does not sound plain and boring so I came up with an idea of sampling a female vocal with "EXS24 sampler" and change the pitch using the "Pitch corrector" and "Pitch shifter" in terms of getting a good sound out of it.
Thirdly, I had to add the drums such as Kicks, Hi-Hats, Claps, Crash, Snares and 808 bass etc.
My classmate Ana has suggested me that she could be able to write lyrics to my beat and make a track on it.
She has requested to make a hook part for her to sing. So I have created a hook part and sent the beat to her and then I have made a few changes to the hook part while making it.

How it went?

It went as I have planned even though I have faced some problems while sampling the female vocal. It was not sounding right in the beginning as I did not have much experience with sampling etc. However, I had few problems, I have managed to make it sound as how I want it to be in the end. I did not face problems while making the bass line as I did not spend much time on making it. I have spent quite a lot time on the drums as I was not getting them right along the bass line. I had to make sure that the drums are playing in right order with the melody. Finally, I have managed to finish off my beat but my class mate Ana has informed me in the last minute that she could not perform on my beat anymore as she hasn't written any lyrics and she couldn't be able to finish her own work.

What would I have done if I had time?

1. I would have spoken to a classmate for their opinions properly so we can cooperate well in order to avoid any issues in the future.

2.  I would have added more instruments to avoid my beat to sound repetitive and boring.

3. I would have worked more on my bass line to make it sound as professional as I can.

4. I would have asked another classmate that if he/she can write lyrics to my beat and collaborate with me.

5. I would have made the hook properly for my beat.

What I need to do to improve my beat:

1. I need to improve my skills on Logic Pro X

2. Learn the piano chords in order so that it's easier to make a bass line.

3. Improve on how to use the panning, EXS24 sampler, EQ, plugins and effects etc.

4. Communication skills to avoid any issues in the future.

5. Time managing as It would be easier for me to do the work without pressure and also I can have plenty of time to do it.

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Week 5: (14/05/2018)

What I did?

I have bounced down my beat into an mp3 file and uploaded it onto Soundcloud.

How it went?

I think that she was not satisfied with the fact that i have made a little change in my beat therefore she did not really want to write lyrics to it anymore.
I haven't really asked many people to perform on my beat as I was too relied on Ana that she could be able to write lyrics to my beat. It is my fault that I haven't spoken to her much about the beat, what do I need improve on or exchanging ideas etc. Therefore Ana has informed me that she is not going to able to collaborate with me on my beat anymore as she told me that she couldn't write lyrics to it and won't be able to finish off her own work with Julio.

What do you need to do next?

The next thing I need to do is to finish off my skills log, job roles report and the evaluation for the Unit 8.

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Week 4: (07/05/2018)

What I did?

I have played my beat over and over through out different devices, speakers and headphones etc.
I have checked if there is any distortion or odd noise while playing my beat.

How it went?

I have finished my beat finally and the process of balancing the beat resulted successful as i have played my beat through different devices, speakers and headphones in to order to check their balance. I did not really face any problems while I was checking the sounds so therefore it ended up going to a right direction for me.

What do you need to do next?

Next thing I need to do is, I need to bounce my beat into an mp3 file and upload it onto my Soundcloud channel.

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Week 3: (30/04/2018)

What I did?

I have used the "EXS24 sampler" to sample my drum kits so that I can change the way it sounds and in terms to avoid my beat to sound repetitive.
I have added the Kicks, Hi-Hats, Snares, Claps, Crash and 808 bass along the bass line.  I have listened to my beat over and over and managed to set the instruments where it should be. I have made sure that the drums are sounding good with the main melody.

Collaboration:

Ana has listened to my beat and she has suggested me that she could write lyrics to my beat and perform on the beat. I have agreed to collaborate with her. She has asked me to make a hook for her so she can be able to sing on it as my beat is Hip-Hop type. I have emailed the loop of the hook to Ana on the 30th of April and she said she liked it but while I was working on my beat, I have decided to make some changes later on and added more instruments and then I have sent her the fixed version of my beat on the 9th of May 2018.

How it went?

The beat is sounding good and I have managed to construct my beat properly so that it does not sound odd. I did have a few problems adding the drums on because it wasn't sounding like they are in their place. At the end, I have put the drums in correct order.

What do you need to do next?

I will focus on my beat and try to get it done as soon as possible so that Ana can write lyrics to it and perform if she can. I have planned to add more instruments to my beat and I will be making sure of the drums that they don't sound too loud or too low. I will use the mixer to balance the sounds of drums so that it does not have any side effects while playing on different devices such as different computer and mobile phones etc. I will go home and work on my beat and check it's sounds.
To do that, I will play my beat through my KRK Rokit 6 studio monitors and headphones as it may sound different to what I have heard in the classroom.

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Week 2: (23/04/2018)

What I did?

I have got inspired by my favourite UK music producer "Steel Banglez" as he samples vocals and use it in his beats. Recently, all the tracks he produces are becoming a "HIT" as the the views are on the rise everyday. He has produced a track called "Screw & Brew " featuring 2 of my favourite artists such as MoStack and Mist and 11 million people have tuned into it on Youtube. It has given me a big inspiration to work on my beat. I have watched a Youtube video and it shows us how to use a EXS24 sampler to change the pitch. It helped me to make the female vocal sound more professional and I have added "Reverb" and "Pitch Shifter".
The original sound of the vocal I have used is from Kllo - Bollide on Youtube and it is an "EDM" genre music. I have cut the first bit of her voice and then I have sampled the vocal with "EXS24 sampler" in terms of getting a good sound out of it.
I have also added another instrument which was "Angle of elevation" in Alchemy plugin to back up the bass line so it doesn't sound boring.

How it went?

I have decided to sample the vocal to add on it but I have struggled to make the vocals of my beat in the beginning as it wasn't sounding right. After a few try, I have successfully sampled the original vocal with EXS24 sampler.  Other than that, I did not really face any problems.

What do you need to do next?

I will add drums using the EXS24 sampler to sample the drum kit such as Kicks, Snares, Crash, Hi-Hats, Claps and 808 bass etc. I have to work on the drums along the bass line that I have made. I will then listen to the beat again and again to check if it sounds in order.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=I7Si3DKkF0Q - How to sample with EXS24 Sampler in Logic Pro X.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9T1KbAGrPxc - MoStack x Mist - Screw & Brew
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbt9x4Pvn6U - Kllo - Bollide

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Week 1: (16/04/18 ) Starting week

What I did?

I have started a bass line for my first track. My beat is 3 minutes long and the tempo of my beat is 88 bpm. I have planned to make a a mixture of "Hip-Hop" and "R&B"beat. I have used a midi keyboard, mac computer and a software "Logic Pro X". I have used an "Alchemy" plugin on Logic Pro X to create the bass line.
I have created the bass line with a Grand piano first and listened to it a few times and have decided to make the bass line playing with "Distant vintage organ". I did use the "Quantize tool" to put the bass line in the correct order.

How It went?

I have made the bass line without any problem but my beat was sounding too plain and simple therefore I thought it is right to add another instrument which I've used Mellotron Violins in order to get the right sound.

What do you need to do next?

I am going to add more instruments on my beat in order to make it sound more professional and melodic. I will also sample the vocal and add into my beat so that it sounds good.