I've started to use my own stuff over presets recently, and I've been prouder of the results of whatever monstrocities i make with those over preset things.

Also, school's still a bit consumer of my time, as well as my neverending desire to scrap everything I've made and start over.

I've been analyzing the methods that a lot of good (In my opinion) producers make their melodies and mixes, and hopefully will be able to add those skills to my useless arsenal of music stuff.