I have been meaning to write a statement in English version for a while, but it was too much trouble, sorry. I'm using DeepL, so forgive me if there are any funny parts. -Result [0:00~0:11]. How to make Gothic Hardcore Hi, my name is CS4W. I am happy to see more and more people making gothic hardcore. I made it because I said I would make it for the 100th anniversary of my twitter follower and I hadn't made it yet. There are a lot of parts that are not very good, but I would be happy if you could find some reference for me. This is the final version. -Chord progression [0:12~0:21]. Anyway, if you're in trouble, use cliche! C#m | G#aug | E | F# | F#m | C#m | Baug | G# ( VIm→IIIaug/#5→I/→II/#4→IIm/4→VIm/3→VIIaug/♭3→III ) This is the kind of chord progression, already gothic. -Melody [0:22~0:31]. Be aware of the semitone shift, and it will be more Gothic. Use the harmonic minor scale; the 7th degree is the best. -Leads [0:31~0:45]. Added hammoly to the melody. Lead 1. SuperSaw, the core sound. Lead 2. SuperSaw with stronger detuning. Lead 3. add stereo component Lead 4. core sound of middle and lower tones Add celesta to make it shimmer. -Sidechain&Pitch Automation [0:45~0:54]. This is what it looks like when you add it all up. Apply a side-chain to get the groove. Write pitch automation to give it a nice feel. (The yellow one below) -Bass [0:45~1:04]. The whole thing is layered like this. Bass1. Bass mainly in the middle bass, cut below 60hz. Bass2. Bass with mainly high notes, low cut. Sub bass. It doesn't have to be that big, it has to be moderate or it will be garbage. -Chord [1:04~1:33]. SuperSaw, with high cut. This is to match with raw sound instruments. Horn, to fill in the mid and low tones. Everyone loves the church organ. This is also added to fill the space, and is used in the same way as SuperSaw. Olympus Choir Elements I include this one because it also fills in nicely. It is very difficult for Japanese to read Choir correctly at first. (I read it as "tyoia-" at first) The bells are sounded with a root note, which I feel is a nice touch. -Others [1:33~1:42]. I have included a glockenspiel. I also recommend a harpsichord or music box. -Drums [1:42~1:51]. 4 beats. The more detailed the kick, the more like a rhythm game it will sound. -FX [1:51~2:10]. Sweep Down and Sweep Up are included. I added one-shot brass, which I like. -Result [2:10~2:19]. How was it? I tried my best to explain it in my own poor way, so please forgive me for many poor parts... Please try to make gothic hardcore, it's fun! If you like it, please give me a high rating, subscribe to my channel, and follow me on Twitter. I'm so happpppppy. I have a song to write, so goodbye ~~~~~~pi