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  • Bass player not psyched with the mix... (p.2)
2012/12/16 20:54:21
gswitz
I gave the additional 2 dB on the first and 3 on the second. I'm a little uncertain. Feels heavy to me, but I'll live with it for a while and see if it grows on me.
2012/12/16 21:11:10
gswitz
Bapu,

for distortion, run it through TH2? I don't own a bass amp simulator, but I have TH2 Full. I have Guitar Rig that came with Sonar. Cakewalk Amp Sim? Not sure how to approach trying your suggestion.
2012/12/16 21:55:05
gswitz
Ok. I did run it through the Th2 and added a chorus pedal to the array. I then mixed it back. It's subtle for sure. I've posted the result.
2012/12/19 14:39:34
Soundblend
Great band, good vibe :) . Seems there something strange with the recording, with the M/S ( Mid / Side ) audio. When i mute the mid, there's almost no side sound. Try this plugins to see if you can figure out what it is. Maybe it's just my ears :P http://sleepytimerecords.com/audioplugins . Use the stereo Channel first, Then put this in after for the Visuals ( Flux Stereo Tool ) https://www.fluxhome.com/download
2012/12/19 14:55:29
craigb
Soundblend


Great band, good vibe :) . Seems there something strange with the recording , sounds out of phase or lack something for true stereo ! Sounds like its half recorded mono, played back in stereo ! or maybe it is my ears :).Correlation meter show +1 at full. Try this plugins to see if you can figure out what it is. http://sleepytimerecords.com/audioplugins


I can't listen right now, but that can be a sign of phase issues.
2012/12/19 15:19:20
Soundblend
Superb band, wish i had someone like that to do the mix for. Edited the message above, use those plugins at your master bus in that order. I guess the 2 tunes was recorded in the same day, cause both have the same sound / Issue. God luck further..
2012/12/19 17:02:23
gswitz
I'll study the stereo I problem .a thanks for noticing. Bass player doesn't want to sit and guide the mix.
2012/12/19 17:17:51
Soundblend
He won't ?, Ehhh those musician's nowday's :D ,10 mins is not that far :). NP i am not here to criticize , thanks for understanding, hope you get the issue solved :)
2012/12/19 18:16:53
Soundblend
Here is an file to test your audio all the way into your DAW. Download the " LRmonoPhase4 " wavefile, put the file on an external device like your phone / mp3 player or other source. Play the sound all the way trough your recording chain and Check your DAW to see if it's ok, that way you can be sure your recording chain is ok :) http://www.kozco.com/tech/soundtests.html
2012/12/19 19:36:44
wizard71
I have to agree, I'm not hearing much at the sides either. I agree that the bass is getting lost in places and that says to me that either the compression isn't quite right or there are some frequencies being masked.  I am listening in my iphone and can't tell if the bass is lower than the kick drum or vice versa in terms of frequencies. 
If I was mixing this (but I have to say that this isn't my usual style of music, tho I love the vibe) I would add some bottom to the bass and maybe accentuate the upper mids to bring out the tone a bit more, as it seems to be overwhelmed a bit by the ambience of the drums and the volume of the cymbals....but...saying that... It sounds like its meant to be... A live recording. 

Please don't take my comments too seriously, I'm analysing this as an exercise for me to help learn the art of mixing, so I'm interested to read about the eventual outcome plus observations from those that know much more than I.

Nice sound, would come and watch you.

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