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2013/11/15 21:20:14 (permalink)

need mix critique

need a mix critique
 
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    BenMMusTech
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    Re: need mix critique 2013/11/15 22:39:45 (permalink)
    Not too bad, I had a quick listen through the laptop speaker and it came through really well, then I switched to my beyer headphones and its pretty spot on.  Everything comes through nicely.
     
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    Re: need mix critique 2013/11/15 22:58:10 (permalink)
    Hey!

    Interesting tune...I hear a lot of influences here.
    I like the vox and the writing.  
    I'm no expert and the mix seems to have a nice "space" to it,  but for me there is too much bass guitar
    and the drums are a little weak especially the snare.

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    Re: need mix critique 2013/11/15 23:02:17 (permalink)
    I was thinking it was a bit bass heavy. But sometimes I think i lose my perspective. that is why I ask for critiques.  thanks guys!  :)
     
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    Re: need mix critique 2013/11/15 23:16:11 (permalink)
    Don't just rely on one person bro!
    Ben said it sounded fine.
    You should wait till you get a couple more opinions before doing anything.

     
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    Re: need mix critique 2013/11/15 23:28:19 (permalink)
    I agree. I asked a few friends to critique also. Since they are friends, I wonder if they are just being nice sometimes. I appreciate the forum folks who take the time to listen. I was thinking the tune was bass heavy, but it sounds differrent on differrent systems. I am thinking at this point I will probably take the bass down a tiny bit. but I will do that another day when my ears are fresh.... and I have enough coffee... :)

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    Re: need mix critique 2013/11/16 04:20:06 (permalink)
    Hi,
     
    Great song with a cool sounding late 70's to early 80's retro vibe!
     
    I really like the shimmering tremolo guitar, the vocals are excellent, and the guitar solo with the harmony ending was very tasty.  It sort of reminds me of early Queensryche.
     
    Great stuff, keep 'em coming!  Have a good one!
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    Re: need mix critique 2013/11/16 07:58:59 (permalink)
    Great song, really liked it. Good singing too. Mix sounds good, but to my taste could have used less compression. Especially for a song like this, it would be nice to have more dynamics which get a bit lost right now. I know you'll give up a bit of loudness, but, I think that's a fair trade-off. 
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    Re: need mix critique 2013/11/16 11:32:58 (permalink)
    Thanks for taking the time to listen. 
    @Bob: LOL!  I guess I'm old cuz the retro vibe was unintentional.  Just where I come from, a child of the 80s!!  :)
     
    @3D: Good suggestion, I noticed that as well, however I didn't think about too much compression. I agree, I think I may dial it down a bit.
     
    2 things to change: dial down the low end and compression.
     
    Thanks again for taking the time to listen. I really appreciate it!!!

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    Re: need mix critique 2013/11/16 11:48:30 (permalink)
    I will give a tentative perspective though it should be noted that my furry ears have apparently been telling porkies to me of late if I read thing correctly.
     
    As noted by Bob very 70's - 80' vibe throughout, the mix appears to translate well here in my control room on my Events.  Perhaps a little squished but that can be very personal.
     
    Thanks for sharing.

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    Re: need mix critique 2013/11/16 11:54:59 (permalink)
    Does squished mean too much compression ?

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    Re: need mix critique 2013/11/16 14:04:04 (permalink)
    TraceyStudios
    Does squished mean too much compression ?



    You cannot make 2 consecutive posts within such short amount of time.


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    Re: need mix critique 2013/11/16 19:27:48 (permalink)
    Hold off before you turn the bass down.  It sounded good on my monitors, and it has that 80's "beefy" sound.  I'm starting to think, nowadays, that people are mixing thin to accommodate laptops and earbuds.  This mix sounds full and well balanced.  Nice job.

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    Re: need mix critique 2013/11/17 19:39:55 (permalink)
    Thanks for listening Lynn.

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    Re: need mix critique 2013/11/18 10:03:28 (permalink)
    Your vocal is strong, and reminds me a bit of Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden).  The song/mix sounds pretty good to me overall, but I think the snare could use a bit more "pop/snap", and maybe a bit more treble on the cymbals/hat.  This is a matter of personal preference, but I think the drum performance is a bit too laid back for this style of song.
     
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    Re: need mix critique 2013/11/18 18:23:05 (permalink)
    I would have to agree with Walt on the snare and cymbals. But, like he said, that could be a matter of taste. Overall it sounds pretty balanced, although you could pan a few things out to ad a bit of width to the over all project. Vocals sound good except for the very beginning IMO. Nice song though.
     
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    Re: need mix critique 2013/11/20 18:28:20 (permalink)
    Thanks guys for taking the time to listen

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