My First Mix

[Mjespo125]

This weekend, me and my band recorded for the first time in my "home studio" which actually consists of a soundcard with a line in input, a few sm 57s, a beta 52, Adobe Audition, and a mixer.

The band has a hardcore-progressive esque style. I know there are some timing issues, and I know the sounds we got aren't the best. I do want to work with what we have and call it a demo. Due to equipment limitations, the Drums are sumed up to one track, so panning the drums isn't going to happen. I haven't really done much in terms of eq, but to me the track sounds a bit bloated.

I uploaded what I have to megaupload.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=PMDGF9GT
Please download it and tell me where to start to make it sound, listenable.

 

[ssscientist]

The drums are the best part of the mix.

You need to dial the distortion on the guitars WAY down or else they'll have that crispy irritating top end.

I don't think there's any chance to save this particular take. But try again when you get together next time --- and bring up the drums a little bit or drop the guitars in the mix.

And next time post your mix in the MP3 Mixing clinic forum.

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