You know, it's nice that we can talk to each other "about music?" And about music in general? That's why we're here, and that is what binds us. I give thanks for this community, and its members (and believe me, "I am a member..." in more ways that one... "trust me, I know this about myself." I'm a member? And I've been stuck in places where I should not have been...) Ahem, I mean trying to figure out songs and such.

Go to Youtube and type in "Pensado's Place".

 
I missed this the first time I read scanned this thread. I took a look and subscribed... this is going to take some time. I've been reading through the YEP thread too, good stuff there and looks like good stuff here. The best thing I have learned is to use HPFs and LPFs, cut the highs and lows, make room for each part and don't solo tracks when mixing to ake that track sound it's best because, if I understand correctly, doing that will likely land me in mudland. It is counterintuative to the newbie... ie me. All this info is really a huge help. I have certainly learned how little I know and I no longer give advice at least not on recording...
 
Thanks for the head's up on Pensado’s Place!!
 
Also I should add, in case I haven't before.. Danny, I really appreciate everything you share and all the effort you put into really trying to help everyone, that you really care about others and about helping us all shows. Thank you!
 
Julien

Julien
and don't solo tracks when mixing to ake that track sound it's best because, if I understand correctly, doing that will likely land me in mudland.

Actually, what it does is...if you're not careful it can just mess your mix up more so than mud it up. What happens is, when we solo and try to eq something, you're eqing that instrument by itself. You can get the best sounds known to man and then place them in a mix and fail from doing things this way. There are guys that can solo and eq, but it's really best for honing in on problem areas over getting the best sound.

All the instruments form a team which is why it's always best to mix the entire mix instead of soloing. When you work on things individually, you'll wonder why it sounds bad once you bring everything else in. Each instrument feeds off of all the others to form "the sound". So definitely try to mix without using solo unless you absolutely need to. :)

Julien
Also I should add, in case I haven't before.. Danny, I really appreciate everything you share and all the effort you put into really trying to help everyone, that you really care about others and about helping us all shows. Thank you!

Aww man, you're too kind. You very welcome, thank you for the kind words. I do the best that I can. It's nice to know some of it is appreciated....thanks again bro, you made my day. :)

-Danny