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Jun 30, 13:17 in SoundGym Official

Congrats @Lloyd Jerwood for winning the Golden Ears Award!

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Jay Kay
Jun 30, 03:41 in SoundGym Olympics

Man. I was SO proud of myself for getting 75 - felt like it was a lot of lucky guesses back to back, felt like I was cheating. Then I see I'm not even top 5 high scores roflmao xD

Way to keep me motivated, you freaking winners. Oof. Back to climbing the mountain c:

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Clément (BretzL) L
Jun 30, 07:38

man, same. last boost champ I was 56, this one I got 59, then 67 and finally 70 !
Even if I was still 13th, I'm so happy to be able to see my progression !

Keep going, we'll be climbing with you !

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Mike Benza
Jun 30, 10:50

That's the most important thing: self-improvement! This site is full of incredibly talented people, but if you keep practicing, you'll get closer and closer to the top 3. Keep going!

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Daniel Fernandez
Jun 27 in SoundGym Cafe

Hey All!

Could use some feedback on a mix of mine, please! It would mean the world as I prepare to release this tune :)

https://tinyurl.com/yu3hxn8k

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Jacques V
Jun 29, 13:36

Hi @Daniel Fernandez, this is a great track! Nice groove and really catchy.
I think you need to balance some volume levels for starters, as it seems like you have a few parts all competing for attention which can seem a bit much at times.
For example, a rhythm guitar part comes in at 0:33 but is similar to the rhythm guitar part that is already there. Do you need both? Which one is more important than the other? The bass in the second verse sounds a bit more saturated which is cool, but because it's a bit loud it almost sounds like it's clipping which I don't think is what you are going for. The bass is perhaps a bit loud throughout. There are some held chords at 1:37 that seem a bit loud too. I think there are little things like this through the song which can be solved partly by deciding what parts are most important and turning down those things that aren't as important. I'd love to hear it again when it's a bit closer!

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Carolyn Rodea
Jun 29, 14:17

Cheers, @Daniel Fernandez! Nice arrangement, and I like the vocal treatment/placement. I agree with Jacques in that I'm hearing some competition across guitar tracks. And the guitar on the right seems like it could pull back. I'm not an expert at all, but I would perhaps experiment with automation of guitar (levels and/or EQ) at the bridge, when the vocal is bandpassed? Love the drop at 2:11. Great song and good energy!

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Daniel Fernandez (author)
Jun 30, 06:07

Thanks to everyone who listened! And thanks so much @Jacques and @Carolyn for your feedback!

I agree, the mix was feeling a bit cluttered and I need to spent some time with my faders and automation writing. Thanks so much everyone! :😊

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SoundGym
Jun 29, 13:08 in SoundGym Official

Huge congrats to @Colin Aiken - 'Glass Parade' just took the top spot this week. Drop a prop, leave a comment, and give it a spin:

https://www.soundgym.co/chart/index

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Clément (BretzL) L
Jun 29, 13:09

Still on top ! Well done !

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Colin Aiken
Jun 30, 04:28

Thanks everybody. I really appreciate your support.

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Colin Aiken
Jun 29, 17:45 in SoundGym Cafe

It's a good day. Another 1000 coins to SoundGirls.

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Steve Rinaldi
Jun 29, 21:57

Nice, Colin! That's where all of mine go.

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Colin Aiken (author)
Jun 30, 04:26

@Steve Rinaldi That doesn't surprise me. Thanks Steve.

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SoundGym
Jun 29 in SoundGym Olympics

Boost Champ Winner, Jun. 25th - Jun. 29th:

1st: @Cindy Preta 83 pts
2nd: @Mike Benza 82 pts
3rd: @Vitalii Mizhenin 82 pts

See complete standings:
https://www.soundgym.co/contest/view?id=8GTWSPL2THQ

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Cindy Preta
Jun 29, 16:33

It allows me to slightly stand out from the crowd haha

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Colin Aiken
Jun 29, 17:42

I have watched @Cindy Preta on Twitch playing these games. She is just so incredibly fast. Amazing.

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Cindy Preta
Jun 29, 18:11

Thx Colin but that was a month ago; I've regained my speed since then 😊.

By the way, I'll be doing another Twitch stream soon.

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Stelios Mavroyiannis
Jun 27 in SoundGym Cafe

Hello everyone. I hope all is well for you.
So the time has come. My first release is out into the world. I have it on YouTube but also submitted it to the HOFA Contest. I would appreciate it you have a listen and even vote for it on the contest if you like it. It will mean a lot to me.

https://hofa-contest.com/song/23851/

Some background for anyone interested:
My track Dasein was composed late 2024, back when I took seriously my love for music and begun learning the process of music production. Prior to that I had a few sporadic demos, no mixing, nothing. At the same time, I joined SoundGym but only took it seriously later in 2025 when I paid for subscription.
I postponed a lot the release of Dasein. I tried to hone my ears and learn mixing/mastering, tried to find time for it while running a pharmacy, doubted myself more times than I can count, and in the meantime recorded another 7-8 tracks (it was the only thing I knew how to do). Recently I said, ‘this can’t go on forever’, and decided to go all in and finish the thing. What you hear is the result. I put a lot of myself into it. I also designed the cover and the logo, which have a lot of meaning to me.
I want to thank everyone here who anticipated this release through our personal communication. Your eagerness helped me move forward.

A sidenote: The title comes from the book ‘Sein und Zeit’ (Being and Time) by Heidegger, and it’s the central word of the book. It signifies the mode of being that we humans fall into. We are not merely alive, but we Exist, and that very existence is an issue for us (meaning we are confronted with it as a topic of inquiry).

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Daniel Filbert
Jun 29

@Stelios Mavroyiannis,
sounds great, man! congrats 🙌🔥
Keep it up!

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Stelios Mavroyiannis (author)
Jun 29

@Peter Smith Thanks a lot. Your comment means a lot, especially because it's not your favorite kind of music!

@Emanuel Kneuss Thanks! Yes, Dream Theater were definitely an influence!

@Daniel Filbert I appreciate it!

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Vittorio Di Rocco
Jun 29

Cool :)

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