https://padlet.com/diamond22ana/zor7c1xdzt4u By Ana Maria Gabriela Constantin en-us 2018-03-26 12:36:59 UTC 2025-12-05 10:11:42 UTC hello@padlet.com diamond22ana https://padlet.com/diamond22ana/zor7c1xdzt4u/wish/246041456 1.  The first step of my track was choosing the right chords to play on the keyboard. I've used a MIDI keyboard to play these chords, but also used the 'Step Time Input'  toolto write in notes using the 'Pencil' tool and to adjust their velocity and length. Moreover, I've used the 'Step time input' to write melodies and basslines and aligned them in time using the 'Time Quantize' tool; these techniques helped me to easily compose music effectively and in a structured manner.
 
2. My track is made using four-chords, CFGD, in the key of C major with time signature 4/4.
 As a beginner who never played piano before, I've decided to compose in the key C Major as it is the easiest and most common key used in Pop music.

]]> 2018-03-26 12:39:40 UTC https://padlet.com/diamond22ana/zor7c1xdzt4u/wish/246041456 diamond22ana https://padlet.com/diamond22ana/zor7c1xdzt4u/wish/246083631 1. These were the only instruments that I've had at the beginning, the drum pattern was basic it didn't have any variation as it has now. My track was 12 bars long and did not have a structure as it has now: intro, Part A, breakdown and Part B.
I've added a synth instrument 'Wave Patterns' from which I got to develop my ideas further in melody and texture.]]> 2018-03-26 13:55:37 UTC https://padlet.com/diamond22ana/zor7c1xdzt4u/wish/246083631 diamond22ana https://padlet.com/diamond22ana/zor7c1xdzt4u/wish/246093933 In the begining the tempo of my track was 105 BPM- 128 BPM which is appropiate for a dance-pop track, but, as i've experiment with different sounds and changed the layout of the song, it was time for the tempo to be changed to 130 BPM (Andante). This tempo matches the track's atmosphere and rhythm perfectly for an EDM/Dance-Pop track.  ]]> 2018-03-26 14:13:19 UTC https://padlet.com/diamond22ana/zor7c1xdzt4u/wish/246093933 diamond22ana https://padlet.com/diamond22ana/zor7c1xdzt4u/wish/246099084 A dance-pop track influenced by the 90s synth pop and EDM with an acoustic twist.]]> 2018-03-26 14:23:01 UTC https://padlet.com/diamond22ana/zor7c1xdzt4u/wish/246099084 diamond22ana https://padlet.com/diamond22ana/zor7c1xdzt4u/wish/246106599 A basic 8-bar drum pattern made with the drum kit 'Four on the Floor' using the 'Step Time input' tool]]> 2018-03-26 14:35:38 UTC https://padlet.com/diamond22ana/zor7c1xdzt4u/wish/246106599 diamond22ana https://padlet.com/diamond22ana/zor7c1xdzt4u/wish/246508460 I've used the 'loop' tool to repeat a track for a longer time. I've used this tool to work on specific parts of the song such as 8-bars. This helped me to structure and modify some parts of the song. This technique is efficient as it increased productivity and accuracy, by this I mean that I've worked on each part of the track individually to modify some parts that weren't good. Productivity: it helped to one part at a time rather than going back to the beginning of the song which would be a waste of time.]]> 2018-03-27 14:14:09 UTC https://padlet.com/diamond22ana/zor7c1xdzt4u/wish/246508460 diamond22ana https://padlet.com/diamond22ana/zor7c1xdzt4u/wish/246729551 2018-03-28 00:59:37 UTC https://padlet.com/diamond22ana/zor7c1xdzt4u/wish/246729551 diamond22ana https://padlet.com/diamond22ana/zor7c1xdzt4u/wish/246729662 2018-03-28 01:00:13 UTC https://padlet.com/diamond22ana/zor7c1xdzt4u/wish/246729662 diamond22ana https://padlet.com/diamond22ana/zor7c1xdzt4u/wish/246729707 2018-03-28 01:00:30 UTC https://padlet.com/diamond22ana/zor7c1xdzt4u/wish/246729707 diamond22ana https://padlet.com/diamond22ana/zor7c1xdzt4u/wish/246730923 This is how I've added a software instrument to my Logic project.]]> 2018-03-28 01:07:55 UTC https://padlet.com/diamond22ana/zor7c1xdzt4u/wish/246730923 diamond22ana https://padlet.com/diamond22ana/zor7c1xdzt4u/wish/246731752 I've used 19 tracks to make my beat, a combination of acoustic and synth instruments. On the other hand, I've used 'Panning' on some of the tracks; the guitar and 'breathy vox' layer are panned right side whereas other instruments are panned on the left side; excluding the drums which are in the centre.
The panning tool helps to settle and balance the dynamics of specific tracks in my song making it audible and pleasurable for the listener to hear.]]> 2018-03-28 01:13:24 UTC https://padlet.com/diamond22ana/zor7c1xdzt4u/wish/246731752 diamond22ana https://padlet.com/diamond22ana/zor7c1xdzt4u/wish/246735095 I've used the volume automation tool to vary and balance of the instruments, this ensures that all tracks are in place and neither of them are too loud or quite. Using this technique there is a variation i the dynamics of the instruments which contributes to a well-established song/beat.]]> 2018-03-28 01:29:53 UTC https://padlet.com/diamond22ana/zor7c1xdzt4u/wish/246735095 diamond22ana https://padlet.com/diamond22ana/zor7c1xdzt4u/wish/246736952
Solo Tool:
1. I've used the 'Solo' tool to work on one track at a time, it allowed me to work with the track better by listening to the sound of each instrument and determining which one fits the most.
Bassline:
2. I've used the same drum pattern for the bassline, this combined them together which created a solid texture for the track. ]]> 2018-03-28 01:39:16 UTC https://padlet.com/diamond22ana/zor7c1xdzt4u/wish/246736952 diamond22ana https://padlet.com/diamond22ana/zor7c1xdzt4u/wish/246738591 I've used the 'Transpose' tool to change some instruments such as the synths and vibraphone to a one octave up, creating an interesting variation the melody]]> 2018-03-28 01:47:51 UTC https://padlet.com/diamond22ana/zor7c1xdzt4u/wish/246738591 diamond22ana https://padlet.com/diamond22ana/zor7c1xdzt4u/wish/246739906 I've used the 'Tempo sets' tool to decrease the tempo of the track to 105 BPM, this techniques helps the listener to identify the ending of the beat/song.]]> 2018-03-28 01:55:33 UTC https://padlet.com/diamond22ana/zor7c1xdzt4u/wish/246739906 diamond22ana https://padlet.com/diamond22ana/zor7c1xdzt4u/wish/246739974 2018-03-28 01:56:17 UTC https://padlet.com/diamond22ana/zor7c1xdzt4u/wish/246739974 diamond22ana https://padlet.com/diamond22ana/zor7c1xdzt4u/wish/246739990 Drum pattern variation
first 8 bars acoustic drums, then from bar 17 it transitions to electronic drums which also acts as a bass sound.]]> 2018-03-28 01:56:21 UTC https://padlet.com/diamond22ana/zor7c1xdzt4u/wish/246739990