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5_11

karl — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:47:03 +0000

This tech-trance random beat started simply enough, with the rhythm section and the grumbling bass. It took an interesting turn as I continued to work on it. Frankly, I didn’t mean for it to be quite as melodically uplifting(yet melancholy) as it came to be in the end. Once I got the lead synth created, it all seemed to quickly come together.

Bear with me as you listen to this track. Yes, they’ve been getting longer, but more rewarding in their dramatic progression.

This latest beat brings Vol. 5 to 29 minutes, 42 seconds, just short of the guideline of 30 minutes per volume. This will therefore bring Vol. 5 to a close. That being said, the whole volume is now available for download in the Free Downloads section.

Do not adjust your tv set!

karl — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:46:37 +0000

You may notice things are a little different around here. I have changed the theme to one I hope will be a little easier on the eyes while not changing the overall “brand” of the site too much. Please pardon my dust while I continue to get things worked out on the new theme.

Please note the “pages”, including the Free Downloads section, are now accessible from the top of the page.

5_10

karl — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:20:21 +0000

I’ve been pondering the direction I wanted to take random beats vol. 5 since the last update. After careful consideration, I have selected the following for 5_10.

Much more straightforward(not to mention mellow) than the last several posts, this one combines few elements to make something I find quite pleasant.

5_09

karl — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:47:38 +0000

This is one EPIC-sized random beat! Sometimes a track needs the extra time to evolve properly. Lots of big sound in here, but I feel like I’m not sure everyone will appreciate the complexity. Admittedly, there’s a lot going on.

I kept thinking about how very Hybrid-esque it sounded to me while I was making it. Of course, I’m a huge fan, so it’s certain they’ve become a significant influence.

5_08

karl — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:44:32 +0000

This track is like a random beats 2-for-1 sale. Starting out as a uniform techno stomper, the tempo is modulated midway through to transform this minimal caterpillar into a paranoid dubstep butterfly. There is sharp contrast between the two parts, despite using the same bass instrument.

5_07

karl — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:44:22 +0000

This glitchy techno track has some great space to it. The first instrument that comes in has a very spooky sound. Once the sharp synth comes in, the track is very noticeably disrupted, but the spookiness continues.

5_06

karl — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 05:51:51 +0000

Simple in it’s execution, but not without some technicality, this chilled-out dubstep track has 2 dueling basslines which compete for superiority while the electric piano adds some great texture.

5_05

karl — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:26:20 +0000

After a short break, the random beats series is back!

Granted, this is not the longest random beat in this volume, but I think the livelihood of this very old-school sounding jungle roller makes up for its few faults. I really like the fills that come in during the second half of the track.

Old Tracks: Afraid of What You’ll Say

karl — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:47:42 +0000

Looking back, “Afraid of What You’ll Say” is another favorite of mine that is easily overlooked. This track is pretty representative of a period where I was really growing into the dark trip-hop that I think is most representative of my style as a whole.

The lead melody was originally concocted with lyrics in mind; however, they’ve never left the confines of my brain. About half were since forgotten anyway.

Karl D – Afraid of What You’ll Say

Old Tracks: Love Theme

karl — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:55:44 +0000

Today’s journey into the archives is one that I had forgotten how much I liked. “Love Theme” is certainly one of the more melodic songs I’ve ever composed.

“Love Theme”, like several songs I’ve produced, was inspired by what I imagine I might have written for a film score.

Karl D – Love Theme

12/26/09 – Whoops, forgot the download link. -KD

Old Tracks: Black

karl — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:55:35 +0000

I sense a depression in the amount of material I will release in the next several weeks. I will instead fill you in on some other old tracks I still have in my cache.

This first track is from about 6 years ago, I suppose. You may not think I might be crazy enough to do hardhouse covers of Sevendust songs, but you’d be wrong.

Sevendust has been for a long time one of my favorite metal bands, and Black has always been one of my favorite songs. I’ve always been surprised to hear how much people liked this song. Even people not really into electronic music or Sevendust have reported really enjoying this song.

Karl D – Black

12/26/09 – Whoops, forgot the download link. -KD

randombeats.com: Now with more Facebook!

karl — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:46:39 +0000

You can now use your Facebook login to comment on posts here on randombeats.com! Simply click the blue “Connect with Facebook” button on the right side of the screen to get started. You’ll then notice that you’re logged once you click on any of the individual posts.

You can still create an account here and use that to login and comment if you’re still not on facebook. (But then you’d miss out on all the fun!)

5_04

karl — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 06:55:09 +0000

We’ve got some seriously spooky dubstep on tap today, and its melodic wobbly bassline is in the spotlight. The lack of variation in the wobble means this isn’t the most complex or “intelligent” dubstep track, but I made the choice to keep it simple. Other sounds put in just for the sake of excitement would have threatened the chilled-out nature of this track.

5_03

karl — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:22:55 +0000

Lo-fi beats provide the backdrop for the electronic drama in this minimal track. Lots of vintage sounds at work here.

5_02

karl — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:43:11 +0000

A sample for the trumpet sound here was not at my immediate disposal. I knew how it needed to sound, but my small jazz collection prohibits the availability of such samples. Thus, I had to synthesize it. I object to the use of synthesized brass in most cases, but the DSK Brass plug in gave it some life. I thought it complemented the growly bass quite nice here.

If you’re an independent electronic musician, I strongly reccomend the DSK collection linked above. I use many of the VST plugins, and there are some very strong synths available. I believe many are sample based.

Note: I just found out the official DSK site is closing its doors! How sad! Fortunately, you can still get the plugins here.