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Thanks! Tell me more about the limiter/mids thing. Never heard about that. Are you talking about the limiter on the master? I let it barely touch the mix. Or just all the compression on all the vocals? And the mids increase? So much to learn.

I generally agree and definitely understand what you’re saying! I usually write songs that have short intros and jump right into the vocals. I specifically wrote this one as a departure for the middle of my band’s set, not as a radio tune. We’re not a drawn out “jammy” band. Everything is...

Nice! Lyrics are hilarious. Please tell me you didn’t use AI for this! I like the chord changes. I agree with what’s been said, rein in the wide variation in vocal volume with automation and compression. Other than that, let it ride. No need to polish something this crazy!

@BTStudio @RFR @dobro @Papanate @K-dub et al. Ok, so I tried to clean it up even more. Balance L and R guitar levels. Not as bassy (too aggressive bass cut?); feels cleaner and more in line with mixes of this genre. I present to you…Mix 6

Awesome, thank you! Such an important point about which reference track I’m aiming for. I like that you looked up the Ramones! Here’s one of the reference tracks I like to use for this genre. Mine is definitely more bassy. Maybe split the difference? Jason Livermore’s mixes are awesome! Band...

Thank you. I wrote this with live performance in mind, as a little instrumental break between songs. Kind of fun to have some longer instrumental sections. Also, I’m a big Cure fan so a long intro every now and then is great in my opinion!

Great points. I always choose different guitar amps for each rhythm guitar take. One has more bite than the other. I should probably adjust the EQ a bit to be a little closer to each other, in addition to adjusting the volumes. Excellent thought about the drum level/automation. I’ll take care...

@RFR @dobro Awesome, thanks! I did what everyone told me to do…less effects, adjust volumes on vocals and guitars. I also EQ’d most of the nasty hihat from the snare mic. I’m having a really hard time judging the low end. I feel the low end is a bit overpowering on the AirPods and in my truck...

@BTStudio @RFR @dobro @Papanate Ok fellas, tried to incorporate the changes you suggested. If I threw something off please let me know!

That’s two votes for less effect and more vocal level. I’ll see what I can do in the morning. Thank you!

“Punky but not derivative” …well said! “Light and shade” You should write music reviews!

I really appreciate the compliments. It was a fun one. I’m a sucker for finding just the right harmonics and if I could only have one effect the rest of my life it would be delay! And I’ll inch up the volume on that guitar, thanks!

Thanks! I’ll jump back in and make those adjustments. Much appreciated feedback as always from the BTS!

Don’t want to crush your spirit, but I think this might only be the second greatest composition in history. I can’t remember the name of the other one but it was a little better than yours. Sorry.

Thanks! I agree with the clicky…assuming you mean the hats. I don’t know if I positioned my snare mic poorly, but I got more hi hat bleed than usual. So when I EQ’d the snare to add a little more pop/crack it brings out the nasty hi hat click. I tried to find the best balance and favored the...

Looking for any mixing help on this one. It’s always the same thing…getting vocals to sit right. Getting drums punchy. Right volume for guitars. Thanks for any insights! Current mix (Mix 6): Lyrics: TO MY FRIENDS I tried to hear you But my ears are ringing The years of strumming And all...

Awesome, thanks. That might be the first time anyone has ever said my voice has a pleasing tone! Haha!

Ok, so I dug in a little more this evening. I EQ’d the snare to get a little more crack. I had to compensate by pulling some of the upper mid frequencies out of the overheads to keep the cymbals from getting too harsh. I also backed off a little on the snare compression. I think it helped a lot...

The ADk is an amazing mic, this is not a great example of what it does! I started with the unidyne but it’s was a little too harsh for this particular tune I think likely because I was run out through a Joe Meek with too much of the “enhance” dialed in, and you can’t get that out! The ADk was...

I actually use a really nice $3500 tube condenser mic (ADK Z67). My favorite producer uses it all the time and I love his recordings. Funny thing is it’s a very upper mid-forward mic with a ton of detail. I promise you the problem is my singing and processing! I cut a lot of the high end and...