Mix that needs feeback

[sk8a123]

before you listen, i must warn you, there is no vocals, but the genre is metalcore. So if you do not listen to this genre, it is not worth your time. But if you do go right ahead. The problem with this mix is that it is too thin! what can i do to change that? http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/sk8a123/music/all/play895406

 

[WhiteStrat]

Well the guitars don't sound bad--maybe a tad fizzy at some points, but overall, they sound right for the genre. But the drums...it sounds like I'm pretty much right in the room with the guitar players, but the drummer's out in the garage.

I understand that you probably want the guitars to dominate, but the drums still have to be present enough to drive the guitars. And they just sound too far away.

If I were you, I wouldn't mess with the guitars' tone until I fixed the drum issue. You may find that does the trick. Or you may still want to thicken up the guitars some--but either way, you'll be that much closer.

 

[sk8a123]

Ahhh got it. And should I boost the lows a bit?

 

[WhiteStrat]

Yeah, the bass was a bit lost. Is that a double tracked 7-string in that tune? Those cover a lot of lower ground, especially when grinding the chords out, but even if that's the case, I'd try nudging up the bass a bit. (But work on the drums first--how far forward you bring the kit and the kick drum will affect what you do with the bass.)