Could you comment on the track i made?

[Consfow]

Hi there, i have recently started trying out midi and stuff (like a week ago). Found some plugins and started trying them out with cubase. I have made a somewhat simple track. I want to ask what do you think generally about the mix and the mastering and what could i do to improve. I have done the mastering by adding some eq, boosting some highs and a compressor (if you can call it mastering). Also the whole process was done by some regular gaming headphones. Thanks in advance.
Soundcloud link of the track

 

[Papanate]

Its a keyboard and drum track - it doesn’t go anywhere in particular - and it’s only a minute something .

 

[Consfow]

Its a keyboard and drum track - it doesn’t go anywhere in particular - and it’s only a minute something .

Yeah musically it doesnt im aware, its quite an incomplete track. Was just wondering how the mix sounded generally.

 

[Slouching Raymond]

I would have listened to it, but I'm not signing in or creating an account to listen.

 

[TalismanRich]

You don't need to log in.... there's a X in the upper right that closes the blurb to join.

 

[44Liquormart]

Yes- refuse to sign in.

 

[TalismanRich]

Regarding the mix, I think the synth lead it a bit too strong and somewhat shrill sounding. The drum track sounds way too "canned". They could use some variations in the pattern. When the lead synth comes in, you could probably drop the level of the backing synth chords down some. It sounds congested and not really pleasant.

 

[Slouching Raymond]

You don't need to log in.... there's a X in the upper right that closes the blurb to join.

I did see a couple of Xs, but backed out .

Had another go, and actually listened twice.
I found the programmed drums annoying - nothing dynamic at all.
The general idea of the synths had some merit to it, but wasn't very organised.
It had the feel of a cheap 70's horror film soundtrack.
TalismanRich is right about that synth lead voice.
I wouldn't be concentrating on the 'mix'. Put some bang into the composition.
You could have one lead synth voice making a statement, and a different one answering,
then maybe a third just decorating, Some stops and starts maybe.
As for the drums, imagine you were a shit hot drummer with sticks in your hands.
Make them sit up and listen to your drums.

 

[rob aylestone]

I think it rather nicely mimics the theme music to late 60's/early 70s detective TV shows. I read the comments and expected to hate it but I didn't.

 

[LoopMastering]

For the mastering bit, I’d honestly take the EQ and compressor off the master for now. If the lead already sounds bright, boosting the highs across the whole mix will probably make it sharper.

I’d first get the lead, backing synth and drums sitting together using volume. Automate the lead a little instead of keeping it equally loud everywhere, tame its top end on that channel if needed, and vary the drum velocities so they feel less programmed.

Then export with a few dB of room and try a gentle limiter on a copy. Compare them at the same volume. If the limited one doesn’t genuinely sound better, leave it off for now. After only a week, getting a clean and balanced mix is already a win. Mastering can come later.