Star of the Southeast

Star of the Southeast is a pop song infused with electronic music elements. Its instrumentation includes acoustic drums, electronic drums, guitars, bass, pianos and other keyboards, strings, a variety of synthesizer textures, lead vocals and backing vocals. The rhythm section is built upon layered drum and bass patterns, complemented by groove-oriented synth lines. The track features harmonies performed by an AI-generated virtual singer and utilizes unconventional vocal effects to process specific vocal layers. Two acoustic drum kits are innovatively panned to opposite stereo fields to enrich the spatial dimension. Additionally, advanced arrangement techniques are employed — such as designing custom trigger sounds and using a range of effect plugins to craft unique vocal treatments — adding depth and complexity to the overall sound.

Source: School of Music and Recording Arts of Communication University of China (CUC)