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2015/02/13 08:38:10
kakku
I finished this track today, although I might stll make some changes to it if(when) I get good tips. This tune has two different choruses and it is mixed using headphones. The name is a bit misleading. Comments are welcome as always:)

https://soundcloud.com/madrigal7/gigawatti
2015/02/13 12:39:11
Wookiee
Another nice pleasant tune.
 
On the mix I do have a question do you pan your instruments, as to me it sounds a bit too stereo could do with some of the voices begin narrowed down and placed more specifically in the sound stage.
 
Thanks for sharing Antti you are getting there.
2015/02/13 13:22:00
kakku
Thank you for your comment John. I do some panning. I put the bass and the lead instruments into the middle and sometimes I cut backing synths in the middle section. I must admit that mixing is one of my weak spots and I should study it. Thanks for the encouraging words.
2015/02/14 12:10:38
Beagle
hey kakku, nice work.  It's difficult for me to critique this kind of music as it's not normally stuff I listen to, but it sounds pretty good.  I agree with john's comments about it sounding too narrow.
 
keep up the good work.
2015/02/14 12:50:10
kakku
Thank you Reece for your comment. The mix might be too narrow, but I thought John had a bit opposite view. I will however return to mix it a bit some day when I want to torture myself:D(I am not a fan of the mixing process and I do not know anybody who I could ask for help in this. )
2015/02/14 14:03:35
Beagle
I'm sure you an always find advice here!
and yes, it does seem that john was saying the opposite, sorry.
2015/02/14 14:39:12
kakku
Yes, I forgot that I can ask for help in the forums. I meant that I don't know anybody to actually mix tunes for me. Although if I offered money somebody could be found. Remember, errare humanum est!
2015/02/14 17:11:52
emeraldsoul
I like it, and I think the snare could be brought up louder, with less reverb. Have you thought of something a bit drier in the rhythm department? It's a matter of taste of course, but I think something more organic for drums might serve the lovely synth work up better.
 
I thought the second drum section worked much better in the song than the first one.
 
I'm curious to see where you take this. It's striking me as pretty European, which is a nice flavor these days. 
 
cheers,
-Tom
2015/02/14 18:51:04
kakku
Thank you Tom for your comment and tips. I use mostly samples for the drums. I for some reason like to have some reverb for the drums also. I actually use a shared reverb for all the instruments. I also like the second drum section better. I am not sure if I make big changes to the tune any more. Better mix is probable though. Thanks again.
2015/02/14 20:25:56
markno999
Kakku,
 
Nice song and instrumentation.  The mix could use some work as has been pointed out, but, an enjoyable listen nonetheless.
 
Regards
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