How Can I Improve This Mix?

[HumanPlanet]

I'm a big believer in using references when mixing. For your song I'd probably use something like a J. Cole track. Listen critically to the reference track to tune your ear to what a good commercial song should sound like (I also use a spectrum analyzer, voxengo span is good and free) then listen to your mix and it should be pretty clear where you need to make adjustments.

Personally, I always mix the instruments first and then mix the vocals in.

Hope this helps.

 

[derekp]

I'm leaning toward this version. Love to hear feedback, and appreciate all I've received thus far. This has always been a helpful community.

 

[HumanPlanet]

Hiya, If it's the sound you were aiming for then it's all good. It's the best version yet.

 

[HumanPlanet]

I'm leaning toward this version. Love to hear feedback, and appreciate all I've received thus far. This has always been a helpful community.

I forgot to say, it sounds a bit dry and could do with a bit of reverb (not too much).

I only remembered because I was talking to someone else here about reverb but I think it will help.

 

[derekp]

I forgot to say, it sounds a bit dry and could do with a bit of reverb (not too much).

I only remembered because I was talking to someone else here about reverb but I think it will help.

I'll give it a try. I'll probably just add a touch to the master section.

 

[mcmac74]

Great vibe on this and great voice. I think it would benefit from having that lead synth pulled back a touch or even cutting for brief sections to create some contrast. Really nice job though

Mark

 

[derekp]

Great vibe on this and great voice. I think it would benefit from having that lead synth pulled back a touch or even cutting for brief sections to create some contrast. Really nice job though

Mark

Appreciate it! I'll take a listen again in a few days. Gotta give this one a breather lol.

 

[jimmys69]

Sounding much better! I've been silently following.