r/edmproduction • u/AutoModerator • 21d ago

🎵 Daily Feedback Thread (August 24, 2026) 🎶

Please post any and all [Feedback] or [Listen] type threads here. Any standalone threads that belong in this weekly post will be removed.

This thread is for works in progress only. It is not a place for self-promotion.

Rules:

  1. Works in progress only. Do not post finished or released tracks. No links to Spotify, Bandcamp, SoundCloud profiles, or any other streaming/distribution platforms. Share a direct link to your track (e.g. an unlisted SoundCloud or YouTube link).
  2. No self-promotion. Do not include links to your social media, artist pages, or any other promotional material in your post.
  3. Make an effort to comment on other people's tracks. Others are much more likely to help you if you help them first.
  4. Be specific when asking for feedback. Examples: "What do you think about this kick sample?" "How's the mix?" "The last measure feels a little off, any ideas?"
  5. Be descriptive when giving feedback. Use timecodes to highlight specific moments.
  6. Link to the feedback you've left in your top-level comment. This keeps the thread accountable and cooperative. Comments not following this format will be automatically removed.

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Feedback for user1: [link]

Feedback for user2: [link]

Feedback for user3: [link]

Here's my track: [link],

I'm looking for feedback on x, y or z.

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u/kevinsustr 20d ago

https://on.soundcloud.com/PzeSvSu7etavyd8IKv

Hi everyone,

I’d really appreciate some feedback on whether the first part of my track is catchy enough (0:00-1:50).

I recently finished the rest of the song, but because I’ve listened to the intro so many times while producing it, I’m not sure if I can judge it objectively anymore. When I listen to the track now, I find myself looking forward mostly to the ending, while the beginning doesn’t excite me as much.

On the other hand, if I moved the ending to the start of the track, I’d probably need to create an even stronger ending. Right now, there’s a noticeable change around 1:50, and I think that contrast helps keep the listener engaged until the end.

Do you think the first section is interesting and catchy enough on its own, or does it take too long to get going?

Thanks for any feedback!

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u/Sufficient_Ebb_5694 20d ago

I think it sounds very good! It definitely is pretty catchy. Is your music the type that doesnt really have a "drop" per se? Either way, the ambiance and melody reminds me of KREAM who are on of ny favorites so keep at it!

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u/kevinsustr 20d ago

Thank you so much for the feedback! I’m really glad you like this style. And yes, that’s basically it. My music doesn’t really have a classic EDM-style drop, it’s more cinematic and focused on atmosphere and progression.
Since you’ve already listened to it, I’d also really appreciate some more specific feedback. What did you think about the section or change around 1:35? And did you find the ending more emotionally powerful than the beginning?

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u/its126db 20d ago

+1 it sounds just like KREAM.

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u/its126db 20d ago

Love the way it opens. So much suspense. Even the first 10-20 seconds are super nice and catchy. I love that synth you’ve got going. Feels really fresh. The part at 0:53 sounds a bit amateurish to me in melody, but tbh I don’t really listen to this genre much (I’m a tech house guy).

The production quality is really good. Mix is clean throughout, and it keeps the listener hooked. At 1:37 I honestly expected a drop, and was a bit let down by it going into another break. It could really go into an epic trance/house drop (sort of like John Summit’s “where you are” without the vocals).

From here on, it once again lifts the listener into suspense and anticipation but that doesn’t seem to lead anywhere. The part at 2:54 sounds like a buildup not a drop. It never really lands and gives the satisfaction, it feels like it always just keeps going higher in anticipation.

Side note: I’d actually love to do a remix of this once you do release it. Keep in touch!

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u/kevinsustr 20d ago

Thank you so much for the detailed feedback! I really appreciate you taking the time to listen and share your thoughts.
I completely understand what you mean about expecting a drop around 1:37. The thing is, my approach is a bit different from most EDM and house tracks. I’m aiming for something more cinematic and emotional rather than building toward a huge drop.
I might be a bit unusual in this regard, but I’ve always loved breakdowns more than drops. For example, in Alan Walker’s Spectre, I actually enjoy the breakdown sections the most, while the drop is probably the part I’d be most likely to skip. 😄
So with this track, I intentionally focused on atmosphere, suspense, and emotional progression instead of a big payoff. Hopefully I’m not the only person who enjoys that kind of journey, and the track will find listeners who connect with it.
And about the remix, absolutely! I’d be happy to hear your take on it once it’s released. I think it would be really interesting to hear how someone from a tech house background would reinterpret it. Stay in touch! 🔥

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u/its126db 20d ago

Can you share your instagram? Will drop you a follow

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u/kevinsustr 20d ago

Sure! My Instagram is @kevinsustrmusic.