04.05.2015 [Demo Recording]

2015/05/15 19:57:15

mourningpyre

Did this one a few days ago. It could be described as 'melodic black metal'. There are no vocals. Any tips or thoughts on balance, levels, and overall EQ/mix is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

https://soundcloud.com/mo...4052015-demo-recording

2015/05/17 11:56:26

bapu

Needs more (some?) bass. Drums are not cutting through. Spread the guitars more.

2015/05/17 12:10:23

mourningpyre

bapu
Needs more (some?) bass.

It has bass and, interestingly, you're the first (of dozens) to say that the song needs a bass or more bass.

bapu
Drums are not cutting through.

Could you specify what you mean? I'm confused. They're quite loud and audible. What would you mean by 'cutting through'?

bapu
Spread the guitars more.

My guitars are panned 100% hard left and hard right. Would you suggest I use a stereo widener?

2015/05/17 12:17:38

bapu

mourningpyre
bapu
Needs more (some?) bass.

It has bass and, interestingly, you're the first (of dozens) to say that the song needs a bass or more bass.

That's because I'm a bass player.

bapu
Drums are not cutting through.

Could you specify what you mean? I'm confused. They're quite loud and audible. What would you mean by 'cutting through'?

They were barely audible to me. When I did hear the snare it was had a rounded sound not crisp.

bapu
Spread the guitars more.

My guitars are panned 100% hard left and hard right. Would you suggest I use a stereo widener?

Yes.

2015/05/17 15:47:47

mourningpyre

I'm not against bass at all. I was just surprised to read what you said because you were the first. What did you listen to the track on? I do my mixes on Sennheiser HD250's and various cheap headsets and speakers, so perhaps top-of-the-line monitors made all the difference there.

What would you suggest on stereo wideners? I never even though of using one before.

Thanks for listening and giving your thoughts!

2015/05/17 16:21:00

bapu

mourningpyre
What did you listen to the track on?

Sennheizer HD 600

2015/05/17 16:22:43

bapu

mourningpyre
What would you suggest on stereo wideners? I never even though of using one before.

I happen to like bx_shredspread from PlugInAlliance.

2015/05/17 16:37:53

bapu

Of course I mean for guitars. I rarely use that tool on anything but guitars.

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