new track

oneamongthefence · Mar 15, 2007

Here's a new track off the cd my band is recording right now. We're going in to mix tonight so any advice or tips for making it sound better will be much appreciated. We were going for a raw rock sound this time cause last time we spent tonz of money for a proffessionally done cd and it was too "doctored". So we're excited about this one.

I used my mesa tremoverb and a gmajor and that's it. it's still a rough mix like i said so keep that in mind... but hope you enjoy

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http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=675922

masque · Mar 15, 2007

mixing is very subjective and not an exact science so to speak but you did ask for opinions so here it goes;

the individual instruments sound very good, very well recorded including the voice.

the mix you provided sounded OK to me mostly because the individual tracks are recorded well...if i were mixing this tune this is what i do differently from the version you posted......

the hi-hat is too loud....to the point of almost being distracting (and perhaps even at times seems to possibly have some phase issues)....i would lower the level of the hi-hat.....however, i would increase the level of snare....the snare is getting lost in the mix posted.....it almost sounds like an after thought.....this kind of track needs to have the snare more outfront and aggressive. I would also probably add some reverb as well to put it more of a "place"...it sounds really dry...it may have verb on it but i'm not hearing much of it...so i would add some.

the bass sounds fantastic but is a little loud to my ears especially during the verse.....it drowns out the cool little guitar lick taking place under the verse.....i understand that the guitar lick is probably intended to be a little underneath everything but i feel that it is too buried and mostly because of the bass...regardless, if it were my tune i would have the guitar part a little louder cause i really liked the part.

just my two cents on all of this....take it as one mans opinion i certainly intend it to be constructive criticism only....i could actually listen to the mix you posted and get alot out of the song but i did want to share my thoughts on what i would do....good job and good luck.

oneamongthefence · Mar 15, 2007

thanks masque. I totally agree with you on all of that. Especially the guitar levels! My bass players sound is so dynamic and "non-traditional bass" sounding that it stands out easier. So i definitly am planning on raising my guitars. And i know exactly what you mean on the snare too.

Thanks alot man! I appreciate any and all kinds of constructive feedback, especially from you since i've heard your songs and they sound really good.

masque · Mar 15, 2007

oneamongthefence said:
thanks masque. I totally agree with you on all of that. Especially the guitar levels! My bass players sound is so dynamic and "non-traditional bass" sounding that it stands out easier. So i definitly am planning on raising my guitars. And i know exactly what you mean on the snare too.

Thanks alot man! I appreciate any and all kinds of constructive feedback, especially from you since i've heard your songs and they sound really good.

no problem at all....thats what this board and community are all about....all us music people geeking out over guitar tones and sharing our music together. I just try to be honest and give real feedback cause thats what i want when i post my own music. thanks a bunch for the kind words about my stuff...be sure and post your final mix so i can hear it when you are done!!!

ytse_jam · Mar 15, 2007

great work, oneamongthefence.
As Masque suggested, I would raise guitars level a bit and lower hi-hat level (noticed those phase issues too, it seems to lack attack). Sincerely I don't think snare is lost in the mix, but instead i found drums' kick to be a bit loosy, I would tighten the mix acting on its equalization. However, good work, i liked it.