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TheMarduk900
New member
Hello, please check out a demo of my band Spectrum and write about it. Constructive criticism wanted!!
http://nowhereradio.com/spectrum
http://nowhereradio.com/spectrum
Pedullist
Stop it, I can't breathe
Hey, this isn't bad for a first attempt! The Smiths with Dave Matthews on guitar... 
Weird rhythm guitar part, if you can tighten it up it would be awesome. Vocals are laid back, which is cool, but a bit too laid back for this kind of music. And a microphone technique like pulling your head away from the mic during loud parts is great for live performances but it doesn't really work in a studio. It thins the sound and adds unwanted room ambience, I don't like that. Try if you can use a limiter/compressor during recording next time. Reverb on the vocals also seems a bit too much compared to the rest of the dry tracks. Or the rest is too dry, I'm not sure. Hihats/cymbals are a tiny bit too loud/or have too much highs.
Weird rhythm guitar part, if you can tighten it up it would be awesome. Vocals are laid back, which is cool, but a bit too laid back for this kind of music. And a microphone technique like pulling your head away from the mic during loud parts is great for live performances but it doesn't really work in a studio. It thins the sound and adds unwanted room ambience, I don't like that. Try if you can use a limiter/compressor during recording next time. Reverb on the vocals also seems a bit too much compared to the rest of the dry tracks. Or the rest is too dry, I'm not sure.
Hihats/cymbals are a tiny bit too loud/or have too much highs.
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Kwality
Nice drum sound!
Cymbals are a bit loud in the mix. Great snare sound!
Nice vox! Whoever is singing it almost sounds like he was moving around while this was recorded. The voice wavers volume wise at times. Bass guitar should come up a bit (I'm a low end freak!)
Stick a guitar solo in this baby and lose the pan thing at the end.
Nice Groove.
This is really good! Can you share how it was done?
Joel
Cymbals are a bit loud in the mix. Great snare sound!
Nice vox! Whoever is singing it almost sounds like he was moving around while this was recorded. The voice wavers volume wise at times. Bass guitar should come up a bit (I'm a low end freak!)
Stick a guitar solo in this baby and lose the pan thing at the end.
Nice Groove.
This is really good! Can you share how it was done?
Joel
jake-owa
Banned
Wow! First tune? BS!
That cymbal sillibance is tapping my eardrum too hard. Nice freaking playing. the other guys nailed the singing problems, keep that guy closer...compress, limit, something.
Cool guitar slide in the middle...
Sounds like somone may have done too much high end eq on the drums. Try to boost a bit lower if it is needed, that is dog range there.
No wait...don't do that panning thing at the end, no good.
Nice.
That cymbal sillibance is tapping my eardrum too hard. Nice freaking playing. the other guys nailed the singing problems, keep that guy closer...compress, limit, something.
Cool guitar slide in the middle...
Sounds like somone may have done too much high end eq on the drums. Try to boost a bit lower if it is needed, that is dog range there.
No wait...don't do that panning thing at the end, no good.
Nice.
Khompewtur
*Retired*
A really nice result for your first one, congrats.
I really liked those hammer on pull off sections but when they're doubled you may want to try to tighten em just slightly. Very cool part (after listening 2nd time I think it's only the 3rd time it happens)
I thought it needed more emphasis on the lower end, I had to take my monitors down about because the trebles were a bit shrill at first. Modify that and you should be golden.
I really liked those hammer on pull off sections but when they're doubled you may want to try to tighten em just slightly. Very cool part (after listening 2nd time I think it's only the 3rd time it happens)
I thought it needed more emphasis on the lower end, I had to take my monitors down about because the trebles were a bit shrill at first. Modify that and you should be golden.
boydrj
New member
This one really moves...Others here have given you some good mix advice.
I really like the song itself and your arrangement is great!
p.s. Welcome to the board!
I really like the song itself and your arrangement is great!
p.s. Welcome to the board!
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TheMarduk900
New member
Thanks!
Wow...thanks. Yes the pan thing is VERY silly...i was playing around with the automated faders in Sonar.(fun times)
Joel-A soundblaster extigy (glad i got rid of that thing) hooked to a cheap mixer with cheapo mikes. The drums were so much fun to record.(sarcasim) acually this isnt my first recording. but its the first one i actually tried to do a good job at.(I had a shitty computer and N-track before)
All of you guys are a great help! Thanks, and ill be sure to post some more!
Wow...thanks. Yes the pan thing is VERY silly...i was playing around with the automated faders in Sonar.(fun times)
Joel-A soundblaster extigy (glad i got rid of that thing) hooked to a cheap mixer with cheapo mikes. The drums were so much fun to record.(sarcasim) acually this isnt my first recording. but its the first one i actually tried to do a good job at.(I had a shitty computer and N-track before)
All of you guys are a great help! Thanks, and ill be sure to post some more!
jake-owa
Banned
Please do! If this is a first I'm a 14 year old virgin.