PoeticIntensity
MagicJones.com (is a website)
So guys... I'm impressed! The drum mix sounds pretty good! If you're mixing from the individual tracks, you've come a long way. Kudos.
One thing I noticed is that the cymbals lack luster. While tracking drums this time, the overheads I used were ribbon mics, and they inherently have a darker tone. If I were mixing this, the only change I would make is to put an EQ on the overheads (or on the whole drum bus, depending if you like the added luster on the rest of the kit or not) and push an 8K shelf up about 5 to 10dB. The ribbons' dark character can be a bit dull, but they handle EQ very well.
Other than that, it sounds *great*. Stellar job, Gerry and Mike!
Happy to be working with you again!
PS - Don't be tempted to push the gain up on the overheads, either. The added EQ should do the trick nicely. The balance is perfect.
One thing I noticed is that the cymbals lack luster. While tracking drums this time, the overheads I used were ribbon mics, and they inherently have a darker tone. If I were mixing this, the only change I would make is to put an EQ on the overheads (or on the whole drum bus, depending if you like the added luster on the rest of the kit or not) and push an 8K shelf up about 5 to 10dB. The ribbons' dark character can be a bit dull, but they handle EQ very well.
Other than that, it sounds *great*. Stellar job, Gerry and Mike!
Happy to be working with you again!
PS - Don't be tempted to push the gain up on the overheads, either. The added EQ should do the trick nicely. The balance is perfect.
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