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The beginning is processed enough that I didn't catch the first words...didn't realize they were words until the second line hit. A little less on the ping pong right off (build into it) might be easier on the ears. It sounded okay when it hit again at 1:52, just a little overwhelming at the onset. Maybe I'm just old and others like being attacked by their music, dunno.
Actually after hearing the song, I went back and re-listened to the first line. Still can't make it out. I'm sure you know what the words are, but others may want to know, too. :)
 
good sounding song. Seems like all the cymbals/hats are on the left side which on my system seems to make it feel lopsided. The intro played a little havoc on my ears going left-right-left-right, but I know that's for effect and it sounds cool, just took me off guard. The vocals in the intro sound muffled and not that easy to hear what is being said. I think some cut in the mid-low frequencies may bring out some clarity and pull out some of the muddiness of that part.
 
The bouncy sound effects in the intro probably sound good on speakers, but they're a bit distracting on earbuds. You might want to center them a bit more.

I thought the song was good. Great energy. I especially like the drummer. Really rocked. Drums sounded good. I could maybe use a little more kick. Cymbals are a little too loud.

I liked the vocal sound. A bit too many effects, but that's more a personal preference thing.

The power guitars are the thing that needs the most work. They need to be bigger to have the impact that I think you're going for. I think for starters there is too much gain on them. A bit too much treble and presence too.
 
BroKen_H said:
The beginning is processed enough that I didn't catch the first words...didn't realize they were words until the second line hit. A little less on the ping pong right off (build into it) might be easier on the ears. It sounded okay when it hit again at 1:52, just a little overwhelming at the onset. Maybe I'm just old and others like being attacked by their music, dunno.
Actually after hearing the song, I went back and re-listened to the first line. Still can't make it out. I'm sure you know what the words are, but others may want to know, too. :)
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I see. How are the guitar and vocal sounds, aside from the quiet intro lyrics? You commented on the last track I put up. Any improvement in the muddiness or clarity? There is some processing (phaser, melodyne effects, distortion) on most of the vocals. This was intentional for those effects. By the ping pong, do you mean the Midi ambiance instrument that bounces L to R? I took it to mean the vocals, but the vocals don't bounce there, if I remember correctly.

Thanks for the comment on the clarity of the lyrics. I often forget that some people like knowing the exact words...I hardly pay attention to them when listening to music. The melody is always my main focus. Lyrics can mean anything to anyone. But I should remember that.

How did the track sound when all the instruments hit? Do they give a nice energy when they came in at once?

Thanks Broken
 
Seems others are chiming in on the things that I would say, cymbals too loud, guitars not fat, bring the cymbals into stereo, ...
Anyway, yes, the ambiance that is quickly hopping left-right. Possibly start out with it tighter to center and widen it out over a second or so so it doesn't just jump out at you.
 
TripleM said:
The bouncy sound effects in the intro probably sound good on speakers, but they're a bit distracting on earbuds. You might want to center them a bit more.

I thought the song was good. Great energy. I especially like the drummer. Really rocked. Drums sounded good. I could maybe use a little more kick. Cymbals are a little too loud.

I liked the vocal sound. A bit too many effects, but that's more a personal preference thing.

The power guitars are the thing that needs the most work. They need to be bigger to have the impact that I think you're going for. I think for starters there is too much gain on them. A bit too much treble and presence too.
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thanks a lot. yeah, guitars are the hardest thing to do on this track...my RAM is maxed when this session is open, so I get harsh feedback when listening to it in the mixing console. once i export it to mastering phase, I can hear it clearly again...but at that point, the changes I make are across the board. I think I've hit the max on my system for VST's. Melodyne takes up a lot as well. The drummer probably sounds good because its Superior Drummer 2! haha, but I took a lot of time to write the drum parts out. Thanks for input on the cymbal placements. That is something I overlooked when plotting the hits. I can select more cymbals that are placed on the right, to mix it up. good point
 
Vocal gets lost in the intro when the guitars kick in.

The whole mix sounds really, really squashed. No dynamics and a bit hollowed out. It might just be the heavy vocal processing that's throwing me off.



The playing sounds tight but I think your sounds could be a bit better. I don't know the genre or the band.
 
Schwarzenyaeger said:
Vocal gets lost in the intro when the guitars kick in.

The whole mix sounds really, really squashed. No dynamics and a bit hollowed out. It might just be the heavy vocal processing that's throwing me off.



The playing sounds tight but I think your sounds could be a bit better. I don't know the genre or the band.
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It's an original I wrote earlier this week, performed the parts, quickly recorded it, mixed it, and mastered it. Mixing is something I've attempted to learn in the last few months. I can consider taking the compressor off the master bus, although it's only at 1.6:1 on that channel. The mix master fader has 2:1 compression, and moderate comp on the guitar bus. I definitely want ppl to hear the dynamics in a song that has plenty of it! Advice, aside from less compression? Having enough energy and "feeling" while playing each track individually is tough, but I try to make it sound as much like a full band as possible.
 
Honestly, just take all the compressors off the master bus. You're not releasing a pop CD for radio play. See if you can get more dynamics before you go all "master engineer" on your product. ;)
 
Schwarzenyaeger said:
Honestly, just take all the compressors off the master bus. You're not releasing a pop CD for radio play. See if you can get more dynamics before you go all "master engineer" on your product. ;)
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As commercial sounding as possible is the goal. This and two other tracks are being prepared for submission to publishers, a couple of independents, and other contacts. I'm trying to get my music to sound as commercial ready as possible. But if it lacks dynamics, then I'll try it out without compressors, or less compression possibly. thanks again!
 
It sounds better on my headphones than on my speakers.
Then again, my headphones are worth more than both my speakers put together, so they might have an unfair advantage.


I wish you good luck.
 
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