Getting that CD sound

[BandGeek]

Hi friendly people around the world.

I'm not much of a experienced sound guy yet, but while listening through my headphones , i noticed that most rock band's recordings are divided onto left and right. Correct me if i'm wrong, normally the drums , bass , and vocals are equal on each side right? and then comes the rythem guitar , stronger on one side , weaker on the other , and then comes the lead guitar which is stronger on the opposite side of the rythem guitar?

Is this the "normally" way of ermm .. mixing the tracks together?
Would apreciate if anyone would kindly share their "secret receipes" of mixing tracks . It doesn't have to be CORRECT method , just as long as it sounds good to u.

I've tried the trial and error thingy too ... perhaps my experience isn't enough to level-up to "golden ears" yet. *anyone played diablo?*

Thanks for sharing.

 

[Seanmorse79]

The process you're describing is called "panning". There are an infinite number of different ways to do this, mostly based on your own personal taste. Compare something modern with the Doors or Hendrix - you'll hear a wide array of different methodologies.

There are many a wonderful thread discussing this. Do a search in the Mixing/Mastering forum for "panning" or "pan", get yourself a cup of whatever, and have some fun reading.

 

[VOXVENDOR]

There is no template...Like seanmorse79 Said..

Buts, a rough idea would be like this...

Bass Drum-Centered
Snare- Centered
High Tom-Slightly Right
Mid Tom - Centered
Low Tom-Slightly left
Cymbals can be panned everywhere .. Hard left, hard right..
Hi hats- Slightly Right..

Bass-Centered..

Rhythm Guitar- Stereo (One going wide left, one going wide right)

Lead guitar- Centered

Lead Vocal-Centered

Keys.. a bit off to one side...

Backing vocals.. pan them wide.... if there are 2 guys singing backups... pan one all the way left and one all the way right...


Anyways... this is just a basic Idea.... there are great variations on this often used..

Joe