I Need Help Mixing. Not putting things together, I mean SERIOUS MIXING

[Mr. SoL]

i've got a great friend us33 who's giving me excellent, i mean excellent tips online, and many great techniques to perfect my mixes. but i'm still no where near making commercially marketable mixes. well, at least i dont think so. i'm very knowledgable as far as panning goes, and creating a nice pocket for the emcee's vocals. the things i'm looking at are actually probably considered to be more of mastering techniques. like compression rates, EQ frequencies, the whole deal. let me know whats up my expert heads.. pz

[laj35]

SPIN.......hit the boy in da head wit dem links

[Rev E]

Mr. Sol,

Actually, EQ frequencies and compression are very important in the "Mixing" process also. No mastering is going to totally fix a poor mix.

Why don't you start by first listing your equipment and provide a description of what kind of room you're recording and/or mixing in (acoustical treatment, size, etc...). Then post an mp3 of one or two songs, so that we can get a listen. Technique is great, but all of the advice in world will do no good if we can't "hear" what we're giving advice on.

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[Rev E]

I just saw your thread about your new song, but post your equipment list and description of your recording/mixing location.

[Mr. SoL]

http://artists.mp3s.com/artist_song/2188/2188334.html

There is a link to my latest beat. I use roland jv 1010 sound module with a midi controller for my sounds, but my mixing takes place using software. Acid style 2.0 to sequence, Sonic Sound Forge 4.5, Cool Edit Pro v.1.2, T-Racks.

[SPINSTERWUN]

Originally posted by laj35
SPIN.......hit the boy in da head wit dem links

And here they are.....

http://www.studiocovers.com/articles.htm

[SPINSTERWUN]

And another .....

http://www.phys.tue.nl/people/etimme...ordingFAQ.html

Both of the links I have posted to you have a massive amount of information.

[SPINSTERWUN]

BTW, where are you in Chi'?

[jason2422]

yeah i was kinda wondering the same thing


darkcide digital

[Mr. SoL]

Thanks for those links! Helpful!!!!

I'm actually from Rockford, IL. about 45 min from chi.

[czar of bizarre]

MAN THAT LINK HAS A GANG LOAD OF INFO....OH BOY I JUST GOT MY BOOTS LACED!!!!!! SHIT SPIN!!!!!




CZAR

[Chriss]

I laid down a perfect mastering of my newest choon thursday. 3 db presicion on the eq (meaning that when all parts are fullblown together it's only got a 3 db bigger amplitude than the lowest) .. that meant i don't even have to compress if i don't want to

[VirtualSamana]

Hey Sol,

I really liked after laughter. I think you definately doing something right!

What are some of the techniques you used on the song. What mic did you use...compression levels, eq, etc.