Public Mix Contest #2!!

[Erik713]

Hey Finster. Thanks for taking a listen. Now, if this was a performance contest and you were the judge, I might have some work on my hands. My question is this -- do you have any mixing suggestions for me?

 

[giles117]

Yeah you should mod your rules as they still have time to submiut entries to JUST the original track as is. no mod's.

 

[xfinsterx]

Hey Finster. Thanks for taking a listen. Now, if this was a performance contest and you were the judge, I might have some work on my hands. My question is this -- do you have any mixing suggestions for me?

Mix the given material to the best of your ability, and keep the organ part in there.

 

[xfinsterx]

Yeah you should mod your rules as they still have time to submiut entries to JUST the original track as is. no mod's.

I should what?

 

[xfinsterx]

there will be no modding of the rules thanx!
When you set up one of these things you can make the rules as you see fit.

Oh and by the way.
Good morning to you Giles!

 

[thundercage]

Can I try?

This is a cool idea. Can I give this a shot? Once mixed where should I send the stereo file? Is it ok to master it too?

 

[giles117]

Hey Fin top of the Am your way as well. LOL Thanks for the spanking. LOL

My mouf is shut.

 

[LemonTree]

Lemontree.

Could you tell me what gear you are using t0 mix?
Also, even if they arent monitors, what Brand/Model of speakers are you using to monitor on?

Thanx.

Ok, the gear...

Cubase SX...I just use it like a multitracker and occasionaly use software gates and compression.

Outboard: 24 chanels out via 1x Delta 1010 and 2x Delta 410s they feed my desk, an Allen & Heath Saber 24/16/16/2. I have a couple of cheap Behri composers, a Lexi MPX100 and an old Alesis microverb III for effects.

The monitors... are indeed old HiFi speakers...AIWA SX-Z200's BIG back ported 3way bass reflex system.

I'm in a bedroom 18'x12', monitors on the blank 12' wall, the wall behind has a door on it, on the 18' walls there's a 3'x3' window on one wall and a door on the other. Walls are painted drywall, ceilling is 8', also painted drywall, carpeted floor.

I'll try upload some pics to give you an idea but all I have is a crappy webcam.

 

[giles117]

Ok you need to work on that room a bit. On My website there is a song called Home. i mixed in a room that was 12 x14 just like yours a converted bedroom.

ALTHOUGH I HATE auralex foam. I used it in that room to get a good mix on this track. That JUNK might help you out as an easy stop gap measure.

I repeat. I HATE the junk but the size of your room will aid in it actually giving you a benefit. note i did not fully cover walls, I used it sparingly.

 

[Tonio]

hey thanks for the review finster!!
I tried using final plug on this, and I haven't taken it through the paces yet. only 3 party plug at that. excuses excuses . I guess I'll have to try different settings.
Also I've been batteling the low mid mudd for a while, guess I haven't learned
from my previous mistakes yet, yikes. I do have a -5db null at the mix position I've been trying to correct with treatments though.


Tonio.

THE REVIEWS ARE IN

It sounded like there was too much in heavey limiting somewhere on the mix. I got the impression that it had been cropped in a bad way.
I also noticed a good amount of muddiness in the lower mid range region.
Plus side is that the balance of the parts was pretty dead on.

 

[caryindy]

What do we need to keep in this tune? If I only keep the vocal, is that still within the rules? I see guys have replaced other instruments.

 

[thundercage]

Here's my mix

Ok, here's my shot at this. I'm ready for the fire.

 

[xfinsterx]

What do we need to keep in this tune? If I only keep the vocal, is that still within the rules? I see guys have replaced other instruments.

This competition is open for remix.
Have at it!

 

[Tonio]

hey what up Cary!!
yeah have at it.needs a good gtr!! Though it was said to use stock plugs, but some have used waves and such.

T

 

[Erik713]

Mix the given material to the best of your ability, and keep the organ part in there.

Well, alas, I wish I could. However, I am currently and will be away until the deadline, so what I've submitted is my submission. I guess everyone's entitled to their opinion, and I thank you for yours.

Erik

 

[xfinsterx]

Lemontree.

After seeing what isaw on your pics.
You need real studio monitors my friend.
It is true that your room could use a little treatment.
But the monitors are key.
Nice board by the way, that saber looks badass.

 

[underp]

the "Starlit sky" mix by finster, was made with the public tracks ?

it seems like, there's a different tones in the voice at the middle of the song, and the final.

 

[xfinsterx]

the "Starlit sky" mix by finster, was made with the public tracks ?

it seems like, there's a different tones in the voice at the middle of the song, and the final.

I retracked everything the correct way last night.
Actually took my time and did it the right way.
heres a 20 minute mix of the raw tracks.

"Starlit sky Finsters mix"

Relax dude.
I didnt.
"And my entry is not for the contest."


peace.

Those statements are on page two.
I set up the contest.
Im not going to compete in it.
i just thought someone might be interested to hear a rough image of the real product.
The public mix tracks are the scratch tracks we used to develop the song.

have a nice day.

 

[underp]

what happened to the tracks for "in the none" ?

chris1900_2@hotmail.com

i'm still curious about some sounds, in that song.

 

[xfinsterx]

i tried to send it to you and it didnt work.
Sorry.
And im just curious...
Did you think i was trying to cheat at this contest by entering some withheld tracks?

Thats sorta what it sounded like you were asking.