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  1. ecktronic

    Am I missing anything?

    http://www.soundclick.com/bands/songInfo.cfm?bandID=415936&songID=4793757 All comments on mix quality (and song) very welcome as usual. Cheers Eck
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    Tom mixing?

    I am looking for tips on how to mix toms in to heavy rock music. Below is a short sample of a full mix with toms. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/son...&songID=4782373 Any pointers as to how they sound and what I could maybe do to improve them would be greatelly appreciated. Cheers, Eck
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    Neumann

    Im looking to get a Neumann and was wondering if anyone had any pointers on which mic to choose to suit a heavy rock band where the singer has a powerfull voice and sings alot of stuff at quite a high pitch. ps. Cost is not an issue. Cheers, Eck
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    Tom Mixing MasterClass

    I am looking for tips on how to mix toms in to heavy rock music. Below is a short sample of a full mix with toms. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/songInfo.cfm?bandID=415936&songID=4782373 Any pointers as to how they sound and what I could maybe do to improve them would be greatelly...
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    Lo end/mud: Mastering

    I was wondering if anyone thinks the short sample below is of standard to send to the mastering engineer in terms of low end and lo mids. I understand there is a bit of mud and extra lo end but I feel this is as good as I can get the mix to my ears...
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    Stereo buss compressor

    I am thinking of placing a stereo compressor on my stereo out when mixing and was wondering what a good starting place would be for setting attack and release times. Im going for a mild compression. Also I only have 2 compressors. The Waves Rcomp and the C1 comp. Doesa on of them maybe suit the...
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    Snare compression

    What is the norm when compressing the top snare mic track in comparison to the bottom snare mic track? Would you use the exact same settings to gel the 2 tracks together or does each track need a seperate attack time and threshold? Eck
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    Mastering levels

    I have found when boosting my mix with an L2 my kick, snare and toms decrease in volume. I was wondering if professional mastering equipment has the same effect but in a lesser scale, or if professional mastering equipment doesnt affect the volume of these drums. I know this is a little vague...
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    Perfect tuning

    ANyone have any tips on how to tune a drum kit to perfection? I am recording heavy rock music so need a good amount of slap but also want them quite fat without to much ring. I am mostly interested in the Toms. Cheers., Eck
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    Jam another Dragon down the hole

    http://www.soundclick.com/bands/songInfo.cfm?bandID=415936&songID=4698341 This is a mix which I think is musically original. I am close to happy with the mix but there are a few things bugging me. See if you can spot the bugs! :) Cheers, Eck
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    Bus sends?

    Does anyone know of a way to buss tracks to a channel so that the original tracks arent heard, but the bussed track is? Is this even possible? Im wanting to do this so I can send 2 guitar tracks to the buss channel and apply effects to the buss channel so I only hear the effected guitars and...
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    DrumaGog

    I tried out Drumagog for the 1st time last night and couldnt seem to get the results I thought I would be able to acheive. I am using the advanced version V4. I am thinking that either its the bad gogs I am using or my lack of knowledge of this programme. Does anyone have any tips on how to use...
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    PLug-in Cpu usage

    Does anyone know what uses more Cpu VST or Direct-X? Or is there no difference? Cheers, Eck
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    Blow your head off mix

    I am wanting to go for the "blow your head off" mix sound. :) I was wondering if anyone had any pointers towards my mix. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/songInfo.cfm?bandID=415936&songID=4697742 Cheers in advance for any comments/advice. Eck
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    Free drum samples

    Anyone know of any sites I can get some decent free drum samples? Cheers, Eck
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    Akg D19 0e

    Has anyone ever used these mics before? I have 2 of them and am wondering if they would be any good for recording guitars. At the moment im using an AKG Mk II and a Shure Beta52a to record my guitars. Im thinking of swapping over the AKG Mk II for the AKG D19 0E. What do yous think? Cheers, Eck
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    Vocal booth on the cheap

    I am looking to make my own vocal booth with next to no money. I heard that using the foamy stuff under carpets works well for deadening any reflections. Does anyone have any pointers on what to use and how to use it to acheive a totally dead vocal booth? Remembering im on a very very tight...
  18. ecktronic

    Heavy Rock with a twist for critique

    http://www.soundclick.com/bands/songInfo.cfm?bandID=415936&songID=4657004 ANyone with any pointers on the mix above please tell. Cheers. Eck
  19. ecktronic

    Drumagog?

    Hey there. I am currently very behind in my project and im starting to stress quite a bit argH! I was wondering if anyone could help me out as I dont have time to re-record any drums and im not happy with the snare sound I have. I was hoping some kind guy/gal would help me out and resample my...
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    My brain is numb! Please critique.

    http://www.soundclick.com/bands/songInfo.cfm?bandID=388254&songID=4641692 This song has drums and guitar. I have still to add another guitar, bass and vocals. Im looking for critique on this mix rather than the song itself, but any commments are more than welcome, be them good or bad. Just be...
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