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SoundGym
Mar 13, 14:29 in SoundGym Official

Modern release culture has producers torn

The Debate: Should you release now and keep momentum moving, or hold the track until it feels fully finished?

One side values speed, feedback, and consistency. The other values craft, detail, and protecting the song from going out too early.

Why It Matters: The choice affects growth, confidence, and the quality standard you train into your work.

Team Release Now or Team Perfect It First? Why?

Cindy Preta
Mar 13, 17:27

I composed my first release 1 year before give it to the distributor to publish it.. I was not sure of the mix/master so I decided to leave it aside for few months.

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Stelios Mavroyiannis
Mar 13, 06:40 in SoundGym Olympics

OK, I had some time in the morning today and decided to play Boost Champ. I've spent more than 400 soundcoins and managed only one game with 0 losses - it was not even my top game! I can't seem to keep such focused attention for 1 minute (a voice in my head calmly repeats: ADD). Am I the only one with that bad ratio of soundcoins to lossless games?

Cindy Preta
Mar 13, 14:30

By making this 400 games, you train.. so it's not lost..

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Stelios Mavroyiannis (author)
Mar 13, 14:36

Nothing lasts..But nothing is lost

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Cindy Preta
Mar 13, 16:56

only what is not meant to last does not last :)

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SoundGym
Mar 12 in SoundGym Official

Music Spot: Aaron Boles - No Parking

“No Parking” turns an endless search for a spot into a personal journey, caught “Dodging murals and divided lines,” then jolted by a surprise 2:20 halftime breakdown and shifting rhythms throughout.

No Parking by @Aaron Boles is this month’s Music Spot!

The track features the following: Aaron on Mixing, Mastering, and Guitar. Anisa for the Bass and Harmonies, Josh on the Drums and Synth, and Yaz on the Vocals.

Check it out: https://www.soundgym.co/blog/item?id=music-spot-no-parking-aaron-boles

Cindy Preta
Mar 13, 13:45

Really cool story and music :) Congratulations @Aaron Boles

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Aaron Boles
Mar 13, 16:44

Thanks Kristian and SoundGym for reaching out and including the track in this months 'Music Spot'.

To anyone who checks out the song, I hope you enjoy. If it knocked you socks off you can check out our band @runningouttheclockband and any mixing or mastering comments on the track don't be afraid to drop a comment, would love to hear your thoughts :) thanks

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Aaron Boles
Mar 13, 16:46

@Cindy Preta glad you liked it and thanks for sharing for thoughts

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SoundGym
Mar 13, 06:21 in SoundGym Official

Congrats @Zweeback - for winning the Diamond Ears Award!

Zweeback -
Mar 13, 06:25

Yes !! From golden to diamond ears in a month!🤩

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Oscar C. Frontana
Mar 13, 07:37

Astounding! 📷💎😎💫

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Lio LM
Mar 13, 14:12

Congratulations! 🌈🌈🌈

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Cindy Preta
Mar 09 in SoundGym Cafe

Hi Guys ! This is my first release ever, Electro Dance Folk.
I composed, produced, mixed and mastered this track.
I would be honored to hear your opinion, if you like or not.
Thank you very much :)

Meenfil Marsal
Mar 12, 21:29

Damn, it's more than catchy, I love it.

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Moises Abreu
Mar 12, 23:19

goated, good stuff. What virtual instruments brands did you use? Like Kontakt, logic exct...

Tip: I think the thumb snapping perhaps needs a touch of room and reverb so it feels more part of the atmosphere.

There is a great course for free online by mastering.com that talks all about reverb, if you haven't watched it already, I highly recommend you. I found it to be very helpful

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Cindy Preta (author)
Mar 13, 13:46

Thanks for your feedback ! I really appreciate it :)

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