Cubase 10th mix (i deleted 60 takes and was harsh on my self) your opinions

[MasterRS]

Recorded on Cubase 6 Elements..i find it lacks alot of vsts and what i need to be honest.in terms of compression and stuff thinking to buy the full version of cubase 6? as i'd get it on student discount..what you guys think?

 

[kip4]

To many effects generally already you probably dont need anymore.
You need to learn what you have got.
That Clap/snare thing is horrid.
the vocals are a bit low in the mix and theres a general flubby sound in the bass and mids.
did you use an exciter on some stuff? Maybe its a ozone preset or something
strip it back more at the mixing stage, get some clarity in it.

 

[MasterRS]

used izotope alloy yes..and then compression..then stereo'ed it out to a group stereo channel from mono..thats it..oh and cubase lead preset eq..nothing else..

 

[kip4]

Alloy is a complex bit of kit.
With many effects all in the one box and i'm willing to bet the presets are not that good. If izotope ozone and nectar presets are anything to go by.
Don't get me wrong they incorporate some usefull effect. you must take time to study each one individually and learn how they work. It took me weeks to get better at using izotope stuff so its a little more transparant. So no one knows and says did you use izotope.
The EQ's are amazing. Again advise caution and use cuts rather than boosts.
What is the cubase lead preset intended for? Vocals? , guitar?
Did you go and read up on it?

 

[MasterRS]

sorry i meant izotope nectar* was only hat i used..and good point i shall go ahead and reap up on..but as it says 'male lead' i take it its males lol