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Hello Max. Everything sounds “Solid, and done well”. I think you’re just needing to do your research, and find the companies..
I literally would say “Start going through the Library Reviews here on MLR, and make sure you read the reviews carefully!!”
2 HUGE Hints,
1) I personally have increased my number of Libraries I am in Significantly by just doing my research here on this forum!
2) Sometimes, it is what is “not said here, but the rating is the key!!”Simply, decide if you want to be Exclusive, or Non-Exclusive; and make sure you are firm on your decision before proceeding!!
Your compositions are solid enough to go for better Libraries. “I would suggest establishing a real relationship with a Rep at your PRO; have them review your material, and have them make the introductions for you!!”
Wishing you MUCH Success!!
Hello to ALL! This might be slightly off the topic, but.. I had a couple of Exclusives that would send out Quarterly Reports (with a quarterly check for library participation/blankets/needle drops, etc..) and it would show the amount of uses each track would get in that quarter. Not only did it help to see the tracks activity; I didn’t have to wait until the cues finally started receiving back-end payments.
As well, it helped to shape what types of tracks I composed.
Also, I agree with something that was posted previously in the thread. It really depends on the Library, and if they have a solid reputation; with great connections in the business, and a lot of subscribers.
I had one library that I thought was a bust because I “literally to this day have never had correspondence with them” (was all done through a music consultant) I Thought I threw my tracks away. 3 years into the deal 5 figure checks started popping..
Hello there Rick/LunarP!
You are actually. “Very Close”, just needs “A Few things”..
“Playability” is very much there, but “it sounds like the work mixes you take home from the studio to see where you are going in the mix; or what is needed to round it all out”..
Everything from a “Mix Stand-Point is not effected nearly enough, and not separating enough to make each sound signature”. You have some good stuff, that just needs to sound more “Lush, and Luxurious”
Also, You are very “groovy and have good rhythm”. You need some “Signature lines that make you know what part of the track/cue you are in”. In other words “YOU need Musical Hooks!!”
Stretch more with your effects, “make them Spacey, Luxurious, and Groovy like your moods!!”
Any other suggestions?
No offense, but it looks poorly made. As well, you will need Speaker Stands, and a Keyboard stand. I would not suggest putting your Keyboard on that lower surface..
Questions:
1) Have you tried your local Craigslist to see if someone has a “Music, Midi/Control Surface Workstation Stand”?2) Have you tried Ebay?
I think you can get something really nice, and more to suit your needs if you think about “Pre-owned” (like that a lot better than saying second hand.lol)
OK. Here goes.. I am one of those “Solid B+ Composers with full albums, and tracks in some Top Tier Libraries”. Understanding that because “The Bar has been set so low with the influx of un-seasoned writers; it is making it harder for music to be heard by The Top Tier Libraries”. I will send you a PM, with a link to my work, and you let me know I should give this a shot. It’s not like you’re asking a lot of money, it’s just the principle..
I will keep a look out to see how this develops. I never say never..
This does however seem to me to be a “FMN, X-Ray, etc” with just another “spin on the wordplay” to make it “seem” like something more than just a “Pat-to-submit””..
The twin is new to me. Correct me if I’m wrong, it is a D/A interface and has high quality dual preamps?
Brother, It’s Universal Audio, and it’s Damn Good!!
Hello Pike60, if you can stay “In The Box” for your processing. I would say The “Universal Audio Apollo Twin MKII” is what you need!
With the price, I would also grab a “Rode NTK-Classic!!
I used a AT-5050 for years (very underrated mic) before grabbing U87’s (2) and a U67., The Rode is my go-to workhorse!!
Also, The Warm Audio WA-273 is a great product, but if I’m not mistaken it’s not a Interface..
1) How many inputs are you looking at?
2) Complete Channel Strip, or simply Preamp?
3) Tube, or Mosfet/Integrated Circuit?
4) What Interface are you using, or are you looking for a combo to replace your existing I/O?Hmmm, I’m not sure..
I would say to try the Non-Exclusives Libraries, and see who bites.
If you look in the “MLR 475+ Libraries section” and set the filters; it will give you a list. Read the reviews, get in contact, and ,are sure you follow their FAQ’s requirements for submitting music/cues.
Also, with a Baseline, and “Trap Styled Drums”, Haunted Mansion could be a Hip Hop placement. Just saying..
I will send you a PM, so it will not seem like I am pitching a site..
Hello to all. I think one of the biggest things that the more seasoned Writers, and Composers will tell the newer Production Music Suppliers is..
The key to a successful career is not only numbers; but writing quality, well thought out, and well mixed Music!!
4000 Tracks if they are not good enough to compete in the marketplace means “Nothing”..
This is about “having passion, taking pride in your work, and realizing your dreams of making a living at music by turning in High-end Quality Product!!”
Also, to answer your question my friend LAwriter. Yes, I am referring to “placements that have a cue sheet attached to them”. And no, Netflix, Hulu, Youtube do not count for me.LOL