New Mix Up - 8-7-15
 
Finally got a few hours this week in the studio to listen to a bunch of reference mixes and try to re-adjust and regain my "studio ears" after the many long months of absence and the multiple changes to my alternative listening environments that I mentioned in my reply to Lynn.
 
I'm hoping the new mix shows some sort of improvement and has me headed back on the right track.  I'm still a bit concerned about instrument volume level balance and overall tonality.  I'll be very grateful for any additional input!
 
"Power Trip"
 
128kbps MP3 on SoundClick at:  http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=13162932   
 
Or... just for the sake of A/B Comparison, both the Old Mix and New Mix in Better Quality 320kbps MP3 format on the Player at: http://www.boboister.com/test-mixes.html
 
Thanks so much to everyone who helped with much appreciated input, observations, comments, suggestions and advice.  Any other observations, ideas or suggestions would be great!
 
Best Wishes,
Bob

synkrotron:
 
Hi, Andy, thanks so much for taking time to check this mix out for me, and also for your good input and very kind words, I greatly appreciate it, my friend!
 
Yes, Sir, you are correct about the timing anomalies that Walt and James also quickly picked up on, I explained my odd template mistake that caused the drift in my reply to Walt up above.  I'm hoping I've gotten most of the timing drift ironed out with some track nudging and a meager attempt at using Audiosnap on the trouble spots in the new mix.
 
Ah, yes, that PRS Studio of yours is beautiful gem, I really love the color and finish, and I'm sure that it plays like a dream.  And, I see by your SG that much like myself, you're also a Gibson man!  I still have my 1971 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe with a factory custom neck, that was my first "quality" guitar.  But..... the last three times that I went to test out new "modern" Les Pauls to add to what my wife calls my "Guitar Arsenal" I came home with new PRS guitars instead.  A 25th Anniversary edition, a Paul Allender Signature model, and a PRS Torero just last summer, and I absolutely love them all!  Amazing build quality and playability, beautiful, sturdy finishes, and extremely solid, high quality wood, much like early vintage Gibson guitars.
 
By the way, I really enjoyed your song post for Nessus V7, great stuff, nicely done!
 
Anyway, thanks again, Andy, for checking this song out, I'm very grateful for your input and comments!
 
Best Wishes,
Bob
 
 
 

Hi Bob,
 
I'm listening to the new mix, along with the old. The new mix certainly has more "power" than the old mix. Kick ass actually, if you ask me.
 
I'm not so sure about the timing issues though... I think there is still a slight problem at around 0:55 (ish) and continues for about a half a minute. It's not as bad as before, but I think it is still there. I'd like to hear what other peeps think, to make sure it's not just me.
 
Other than that, as I said, this song kicks ass... Great vocals and guitar 
 

Bob Oister
and I'm sure that it plays like a dream.

I'm sure it would... In the right hands , but I'm working on it... For some things I actually prefer the SG, because it's easier to hit the 22nd fret. The cut out on the PRS doesn't suit that... But the tone options for the PRS is obviously better that the SG, so it will get used more I guess
 
Thanks for listening to Nessus 
 
 
cheers
 
andy
 

I was dozing in the heat here then I stumbled across this, I am awake now.  

Thanks for sharing Bob.

Bob,
  Welcome back.  I think I listened to this one back in July when you first posted but I was heading out and couldn't leave feedback.  So I gave the new edit a listen and as you know I am a huge fan of your guitars and your vocals.  This song is no exception.  My crit is that the drums are stealing the power away from this one.  My ear was very focused on the crash cymbal that seemed to coming from the left speaker and the busy drum groove just didn't let the song breathe in many spots.  But that being said the overall mix sounded good.  At first I thought the drums might be a little far back in the mix but after finishing the listen I decided they sat pretty well.  Great tune, I'd love to hear it with either a real drummer or just something a little more straightforward in the drum department.  Great to have new Oister music and hope you are doing well.  Rock on!!!!

Love the guitar sound. 
Best wishes,
Malcolm

Hey Bob, 
 
Good job. Good song and playing.
 
Needs some low end. Here are some examples to referance to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOzs1FehYOA&list=PLg_jrzTdKSbFJS_nkdoqtTjTfReg7XtxF
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hx27NL_iqEM&list=PLfY-m4YMsF-OSodOIoTKPVblnYvdjU2Tn
 
and this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhJh5_6MuCk
 
Good luck with this! 

theguitarplayer:
 
Hi, John, it's really great to hear from you!  Thank you so much for taking time to give this a listen, and also for your very kind words.
 
I'm hoping you're doing well and feeling much better health-wise than you were a few months ago!
 
I truly appreciate your input, and will continue to send good thoughts and prayers your way for a speedy recovery!
 
Best Wishes,
Bob
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thepogue:
 
Hey, my old buddy, Tom!  How are things on the other side of the world, hope you're doing great!
 
Big thanks for stopping by, and for your support!  I'm hoping that by the time you get the chance to check back on this one I'll be starting to get my "mixing ears" back and improving this and regaining some of my confidence.
 
You, Tony and Preston did a bang up job on your newest Distant Towers post, really fantastic work, can't wait to hear more!
 
Sincere appreciation, Tom, have a great week, buddy!
 
Bob
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Starise:
 
Hey, Tim, how's one of my favorite fellow Keystone State musicians doing?  Hope you're doing well and having a great summer!
 
Thanks so much for checking this one out for me and for your very kind words of encouragement!
 
I always look forward to and greatly appreciate your good input, observations, friendship and support!
 
Thanks again, Tim, for listening to this and commenting, greatly appreciated, my friend!
 
Bob
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Rikkie:
 
Hi, Rik, how are you, my friend?  Hope you're doing well and enjoying your summer!
 
Thank you very much for checking this song out for me, and for your kind words and good input!
 
I'm still fighting a battle with my ears after being away from recording/mixing for so long and also many changes to my different listening environments, hopefully, I'm getting some of the issues with this one ironed out and will eventually get myself back up to speed soon.
 
Thanks again, Rik, I greatly appreciate the listen and your good input!
 
Best Wishes,
Bob
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marcos69:
 
Hey, Mark, how are you, brother?  It's fantastic to see you back around the forum again!
 
Thanks so much for taking time to check this out for me and for the kind words of encouragement, truly appreciated, buddy!
 
Your recent instrumental post was a true work of art, pro quality all the way, can't wait to hear your next one!
 
I'm always grateful for your input, observations, friendship and support!
 
Have a great week, Mark!
 
Bob
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james1213:
 
Hi, James, how's my good friend from across the pond doing?  Hope you're having a wonderful summer in beautiful Scotland!
 
Thank you kindly for checking this one out for me, and for your very encouraging words and valuable input, it truly means a great deal to me!  Particularly because I've been having a bit of a "mixing meltdown" crisis, due to being out of practice for so long, and also because of a lot of changes to my alternative listening environments.
 
Good ears picking up the timing drift that you, Walt, Andy and a few other forum friends pointed out.  As I mentioned in my reply above to Walt, at least I know a few accidental errant tempo map changes in one of my Sonar project templates is where the drift originated, and I'm still nudging and tweaking multiple tracks in several spots to try to smooth things out.
 
LOL, with some more time in the studio and a little luck, hopefully I'll be able to get myself back into gear soon and get back on track!
 
By the way, excellent job on your new Coffee House Collab with our old buddy Bapsi, fantastic guitar work!
 
Thanks again for your input, friendship and support, James, I greatly appreciate it! 
 
Bet Wishes,
Bob
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Hi Energy! Nice!

Hi Bob, just listened to mix #2 and #3 and my little speakers can't handle the bass on mix # 3 so I would rather listen to mix # 2.   To my  ears there's something not quite in sync here.Almost sounds like the rhythm guitars were played to a different drumtrack,  bear in mind I'm rhythmically challenged ; )
 
Rik