stevec
You're welcome!
 
I typically isolate the kick and then try editing the source first; e.g., if it's a drum synth I'll try adjusting the kick parameters to round out the tone.  If that's not an option, my second choice would be a dynamic EQ to help tame those peaks when they happen (usually by sweeping with a boost and/or analyzer).  Last, I'd go with a straight parametric EQ, again sweeping with a significant boost to help find specific offending frequency(s), and also using an analyzer if needed.     But that's all just me.  

 
And that, folks, is the difference between a hacker like me and someone with an actual clue. Thank you again, steve!

You could also try a transient shaper to soften the attack. It might help round off some of the clickiness.
 
Regards,
Dan

dcumpian
You could also try a transient shaper to soften the attack. It might help round off some of the clickiness.
 
Regards,
Dan

Thanks, Dan, I was just wondering about that. Your feedback is great, thanks again. 

Your singing, both lead and harmony, are just great. Choosing the line "Oh don't you want me baby" as the key line in the chorus was a really good decision because the vocals really soar there.
 
I really like the tempo and beat (drive) of this song - it sits there just right, nice and punchy.
 
Another highlight for me was the chord progression under the phrase ".... they keep trying but it never stops".
 
I'm going to listen to it again :) Thank you, Kevin, for letting me hear this - you're very talented!
LJ

Thanks for listening, LJ, I really appreciate you taking the time to give it a spin as well as the kind words. Tempo is always the first hurdle, yeah? This song in particular was re-recorded at four different tempos before I settled on this one. Again, thanks!

Kevin , 
Your song has some very nice elements in it …
Your voice reminds me of Roger Daltry in places .
Love the Organ playing  very progressive floating over the top when it plays .(nice chops )
Yeah, I like the overall vibe of the song , it has a Classic Rock sound mixed in with a Southern Rock type of thing going on . Dual Lead guitars Yeah …
It must have been tough coming up with all this …Dan made some good points ..
I dug it for what it was …a good listen 
 
all the best ,
 
Kenny
 
 
 

kennywtelejazz
Kevin , 
Your song has some very nice elements in it …
Your voice reminds me of Roger Daltry in places .
Love the Organ playing  very progressive floating over the top when it plays .(nice chops )
Yeah, I like the overall vibe of the song , it has a Classic Rock sound mixed in with a Southern Rock type of thing going on . Dual Lead guitars Yeah …
It must have been tough coming up with all this …Dan made some good points ..
I dug it for what it was …a good listen 
 
all the best ,
 
Kenny
 

Kenny, thanks so much for giving the tune a listen, I appreciate your time and ears. On a side note, I've been giving your "Advanced Guitar Made Easy" videos quite a bit of time. I love your playing, but I so appreciate  your willingness to share what you know, great stuff!
 
I know the arrangement has its issues, primarily in the performance, but also in the structure itself. My abilities progress apace but they generally don't keep up with the music I want to create, so in the end, for me a song is compromise between what I want it to be and what I can actually pull off. This song is a great example of that principle more than most of the others I've worked up, but I know it's lacking in ways that I don't quite understand how to address yet. Climbing onto the shoulders of Sonar takes me a lot farther than I would have believed possible, but the feedback from guys like you is what helps the most.
 
The only bits I've actually performed here are the guitars, bass and vocals. The drums are judicious selection and alteration of drum patterns in various AD midi packs. The keys are not played in real time, they are either played and heavily edited, or completely created via point and click in the PRV.  Sonar's sequencer thanks you for the compliment on its chops. 
 
Thanks again!

Hi  Kevin ,
 
All the bits you played in your tune sounded good …
I'm light on the whole sequencer thang ,if it wasn't for a midi guitar I would be up $hits creek w out a paddle …
you did good music , so it's OK if SONAR want's to take a bow 
Thanks for giving my vids a watch , I'm due to do a new one soon ..hopefully a shorter one …
 
all the best ,
 
Kenny

Kevin, you have some good suggestions for the mix, so I won't go there.  As for the bass drum click, if you have the Anderton collection of fx chains, then he put in a great tool for the bass drum; it's the Kickmaster which can be found in your browser under FX Chain>Anderton collection>Drums>KickMaster.  It works wonders.  
 
As for the song, I love it!  It reminds me of the British invasion.  Btw, I see you live near the Buffalo River, which is my favorite river in the Ozarks.  I've spent several nights in Rogers over the years, and I always stop at the breakfast bar at Shoney's on my way out of town.  Perhaps we'll run into each other someday ;) 

kennywtelejazz
Hi  Kevin ,
 
All the bits you played in your tune sounded good …
I'm light on the whole sequencer thang ,if it wasn't for a midi guitar I would be up $hits creek w out a paddle …
you did good music , so it's OK if SONAR want's to take a bow 
Thanks for giving my vids a watch , I'm due to do a new one soon ..hopefully a shorter one …
 
all the best ,
 
Kenny

Thanks, Kenny. It's a real pain to get started, but if you know the notes on the fretboard you can mash 'em in with PRV. It gets much easier after the first hundred hours or so. I'm looking forward to your next video, but I'm afraid the first two will keep me busy for the next ten years.
 
Kevin