New Mix - No Lyrics yet, How's the mix sound?!?

[gemini8026]

Any tips, or anythign that's too loud, or sticks out too much?!?

http://kainziw.com/MP3/FightForYou2.mp3

I'll be recording vocals later. Ive been having throat issues lately so I need to rest my throat the Dr says!!!

Lemme know what would make it sound better:idea:

[guitarbumb]

Man i like it i think its got a good even sound nothing is really overpowering anything, I like the drum sound too is that a program or real drums?

[gemini8026]

Thats Drumkit from Hell 2 : Superior...

Guitars are amplitube 2, with the cabs turned off, and Altiverb Reverb using an ENGL impulse.

Bass is Amplitube 2.

Thanks foir listening!

[guitarbumb]

Ahh cool i use drums from hell 1 might have to look into getting superior sounds much better.

[BenoA]

Very good!!! Catchy song, you kept my interest until the end. Please share it with us again when the vocals will be done! I really like the synth part in the tune, gives it a 80s mood with a more modern vibe and production. BTW, are you a Maiden and Judas Priest fan? I could hear some influence here and there.

Your guitar playing is awesome. Sounds pro and the drum programming is very good. Sounds real. A bit too much double kicks at some places but I understand that's the trend these days. The overall thing sounds very pro. I've heard final mixes coming from local studios that sounded weak compared to what you have done.

I got a request: could you share with us the ENGL impulse you are using?

As far as giving you some advice about the production/mix, I'm no pro here but here are things I would try to do to improve it:

- Drums are too centered in the mix, more spreading (stereo field) on both side (left/right) would improve it.

- Where's the bass guitar? I would make it a bit more present in the mix.

That's about it for me. For your info, I listened to your track with some cheap headphones so my comments may not apply.

[jacksoncsplayer]

Very well done! I dug it alot.

[Axewielder]

I threw this up on my studio monitors. Killer! Levels seem balanced. I did notice the mono-ish/ everything in the center thing. Maybe get some random keyboard or lead bits spread out more in addition to spreading out the drums? Or get some left/right delays/chorusing going on some guitar bits? Also there is not a lot of the high frequency sizzle/cymbal thing going on.

[gemini8026]

thanks guys, im just gettin the lyrics finalized and I'll see what I can do. I tamed the cymbals down a bit by compressing them. Possibly too much though, as yah, the sizze isnt where I want it to be on the hat or the crashes... As well, Im panning things out a little deeper on the drums.

For all guitar parts, I run 100% panned L and R for both Rhythms and Solo

I appreciate you listenign and the feedback though!!!

[Gossioii2]

This is great

This is great! Now I want to see your ways for us readers to become more involved! Expect an email later today.