Hey guys, so here's my work in progress.
https://soundcloud.com/emcee-emphasis/dead-president-hip-hop-reggae
Some of my areas of concern:
Track feels a little Bass Heavy
I got the bass to cut through the mix. I feel like it sits nicely: It sounds good in my monitoring headphones, hi fi sound systems, and in my car. But rattles the hell out of these cheap, 99 cent store, headphones that I use to reference.
Not sure if I should bring the bass fader down a little bit, or add a low shelf, and cut some of the low end.
Guitar cutting through mix?
I feel like the guitar might be cutting through the mix a little bit too much. Especially in the chorus, where the trumpets are one of the lead instruments. I'm not completely sure though. Need a second opinion.
Vocals/ Reverb
Are the vocals too hot? They're not clipping. Just curious how others feel like they sit in the mix.
Also, I can feel that the vox need some reverb, but am afraid to burry the vox in the background if i add too much. I use logic pro, and would usually turn to a subtle 1/16th or 1/18th note delay to emulate room reflections. But i'm thinking about using space designer on this one. ANy pointers?
https://soundcloud.com/emcee-emphasis/dead-president-hip-hop-reggae
Some of my areas of concern:
Track feels a little Bass Heavy
I got the bass to cut through the mix. I feel like it sits nicely: It sounds good in my monitoring headphones, hi fi sound systems, and in my car. But rattles the hell out of these cheap, 99 cent store, headphones that I use to reference.
Not sure if I should bring the bass fader down a little bit, or add a low shelf, and cut some of the low end.
Guitar cutting through mix?
I feel like the guitar might be cutting through the mix a little bit too much. Especially in the chorus, where the trumpets are one of the lead instruments. I'm not completely sure though. Need a second opinion.
Vocals/ Reverb
Are the vocals too hot? They're not clipping. Just curious how others feel like they sit in the mix.
Also, I can feel that the vox need some reverb, but am afraid to burry the vox in the background if i add too much. I use logic pro, and would usually turn to a subtle 1/16th or 1/18th note delay to emulate room reflections. But i'm thinking about using space designer on this one. ANy pointers?