Broadjam Artist: Signal 30
Song: Roll With It
Reviewer: Spitting Lama MIDI
Positive Comments: This reminds me of ME circa the mid-90s. I love the bass line, that 70s groove, and the simple hook. This has – as the youngsters say – an old-stool vibe. I don’t have the time to collaborate with others these days but, if I did, I’d wanna work on this tune. If I have it here on Broadjam check out my first stab at “Trance”-type genre called Helixism.
Constructive Comments: I think this could be a 5/5 with some work. There’s not enough material for the length. But that hook could provide endless material. Try doubling the speed/halving the note values, maybe alter the pitches, and use that as a counterpoint for development. The low end doesn’t sound right because the bass line is so legato. Add some rests, alter the synths amp envelope with less decay/release, etc. to make the notes more distinct. Sidechain the kick to the bass so it lowers the bass volume while it’s playing. Try raising the bassline up a couple octaves to make an additional part to add and possibly transpose it more to make it a diatonic harmony part. Do your harmonic changes (:55) more quickly. I I IV I over 8 bars. Or even 4 bars. The solo drums during the break won’t cut it. Use a real fill or breakbeat or percussion loop. In/Build/Break/Bring It/Mix Out. Bring a new element in (at least) every 16 bars during the build.