# First Track

**URL:** <https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/first-track/55938>\
**Category:** Mixes\
**Tags:** original-mix, music-composition\
**Created:** [April 18, 2013, 11:03pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/first-track/55938 "2013-04-18T23:03:23Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![camilodamiao](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f08c70/32.png) [@camilodamiao](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/camilodamiao)\
**Post date:** [April 18, 2013, 11:03pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/first-track/55938/1 "2013-04-18T23:03:23Z")

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**First Track**

Hi guys,  
I am a brazilian DJ since 2009 and started to produce my own tracks this year.  
I would like to get some feedback and critiques from you.

Follows the soundcloud link:

https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?visual=false&url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F88177360&show_artwork=true&maxheight=166

Best Regards,

Camilo Damiao

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**Author:** ![thepanache](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/thepanache/32/13517_2.png) [@thepanache](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/thepanache)\
**Post date:** [April 19, 2013, 11:51am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/first-track/55938/2 "2013-04-19T11:51:02Z")

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Nice one Camilo,

I’d suggest adding a bit more swing to your drums, hats etc to give it a bit more groove, sounds a bit too quantized.

Get some crash cymbals in there at the drops and on every 8/16 bars and some reverse crashes too.

Try some strings/pads in the breakdowns, bring them back in mid way through after the drop.

Try switching the hi hats every 8 bars or add a ride cymbal to break up the track, to give it a bit of variety.

Use side chain compression on your b-line and lead sound to bring the drums forward so they don’t clash with the bass, this will give your track more groove too.

Just a few thoughts, good work though!

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**Author:** ![camilodamiao](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f08c70/32.png) [@camilodamiao](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/camilodamiao)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2013, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/first-track/55938/3 "2013-04-23T22:06:08Z")

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**Thanks**

> [@thepanache](#):
>
> Nice one Camilo,
> 
> I’d suggest adding a bit more swing to your drums, hats etc to give it a bit more groove, sounds a bit too quantized.
> 
> Get some crash cymbals in there at the drops and on every 8/16 bars and some reverse crashes too.
> 
> Try some strings/pads in the breakdowns, bring them back in mid way through after the drop.
> 
> Try switching the hi hats every 8 bars or add a ride cymbal to break up the track, to give it a bit of variety.
> 
> Use side chain compression on your b-line and lead sound to bring the drums forward so they don’t clash with the bass, this will give your track more groove too.
> 
> Just a few thoughts, good work though!

Thanks man for all your suggestions!  
I will try to implement it in a new track and check how it goes.  
I have used the sidechain compression but, maybe the mastering maybe not so good. I have mastered it again using IZOTOPE and the sound is significantly better.  
Anyway, I really appreciated all the suggestions!

Best regards,

Camilo Damiao