First ever "dance/more upbeat" track

I've only really produced Ambient/Drone music, why? Because I find it easy. I wanted a challenge, as well as something my friends could listen to on a shitty pair of speakers.

Took me about 30 minutes to create the sounds then about 20 minutes for arrangement. I think its shit but I'd like some feedback. Trying to get into the dance/trance field.

Some good criticism would be lovely :)

http://soundcloud.com/halisray/harsh

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I'm in no way an expert on trance, but I think the kick would improve with more low end and less mid-range resonance. On the other hand, the bass feels like it could be a bit more aggressive/mid-rangy, to cut through the mix easier. It kind of feels like the rhythm section is lacking punch, in general. As far as the programming goes, it feels a bit repetitive some times - maybe you could add more hi hats complementing the main beat, a few fills and subtleties here and there to keep things interesting. Small things in the right places, progressing as the track progresses - keep building stuff around the foundation.

Again, I'm an absolute ignorant about trance music so I might be wrong about all this.

I think the kicks in trance and techno have less low end that the kicks in house songs.

I usually tend to hate this kind of beat patterns. Here´s something that is both complex and danceable:

Notice how massive the kick sounds.

I think the bass doesn´t fit with the other sounds. It´s like the sine synth, the noisy saw and the synth were playing in different keys.

Yeah I'm working on a more low end kick (something with more "kick" lol) as well as my bassline blows I know.

Really appreciate the feedback.

Try "smackbox". It´s got very heavy kicks. The trick is achieving a kick sound that is both punchy and pleasant to the ear.

I like the bassline & the sound of the harshish saw that comes in halfway through. Track feels pretty sparse at the moment though, particularly in the first minute. I think some more layers of stuff would make it feel less repetitive & drawn out.

I agree with criptowen. I am not a huge fan of dance tracks, but I like those with lots of layers and ambience.

Alright thanks! I'll keep re-hashing it

Cheers

Didn't like it. The drums are boring and flat, and the synths sounds like plastic. sorry dude.

No need to be sorry, its my first attempt.

Dude.

Not sure what I expected, but for a first attempt it's not half bad, keep at it.

thanks chim