PureMix / Sonnox Mixing Contest!

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Zelab has now announced that the winners will be contacted via email around the 25th of june :-) Good luck everybody!
 
Hey everbody. I would love to have any comments and criticisms on my mix. Always looking to improve! I mixed ITB using digi/avid and waves plugins. Best of luck in the contest to all.

 
I activated download on Souncloud for listening. Wav uploaded.
 
One thing. They say in the rules you must write something about your mix in this forum. Not nearly 800 have Done that so are they disqualified?
 
gozmozis said:
One thing. They say in the rules you must write something about your mix in this forum. Not nearly 800 have Done that so are they disqualified?
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I used Sonar X3 with a handfull of different VST plugins (SSL, SLATE, IK, etc).
 
Did anybody notice the small mistake that Amber made on the Vox Adlib track? At about 3:54 into the song, she says "howlin at the thing light". I thought that was funny. It didn't matter at all in the context of the song. I've never had the pleasure of mixing such great vocal tracks -- and so many of them!!! No doubling plug-ins needed!!!!
 
Here's the Link:

soundcloud.com/stevemalmo


stevemalmo said:
When do we find out the results? I uploaded to the cloud as well as my soundcloud which is just my name (stevemalmo). I guess I can't link because I'm still a forum noob...


I mixed in Logic 9 with both native and UAD plugs. Tried to play up the electronic element of the production except for the vocals which I felt were purposefully recorded so they did not need much processing -- simple panning and "gluing" with compression/reverb (Fairchild, LA-2A parallel compression). Because the mix featured many different synths, drum sounds, guitars, etc. I used Logic's Delay Designer to create a sense of depth and cohesion between these supporting elements (which I panned to the sides). Light Reverb was applied to the vocal stacks as a send to an AUX with the Lexicon 224 plug placed on it. I got a kick out of the "only a dog could hear FX" which I pitched down and destroyed with a "slow down" fade out. I really enjoyed working on a NY style production and the way that it was arranged inspired me to be more "organized but creative" with my own productions. Overall, I enjoyed the contest and I'm looking forward to hearing the winner's -- until then I'll be "Howlin'" AawoooOOooo
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Sual said:
Did anybody notice the small mistake that Amber made on the Vox Adlib track? At about 3:54 into the song, she says "howlin at the thing light". I thought that was funny. It didn't matter at all in the context of the song. I've never had the pleasure of mixing such great vocal tracks -- and so many of them!!! No doubling plug-ins needed!!!!
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Out of tune vocals in chorus. That's what I noticed.
 
Oh my god! There is more than 800 versions! )) I think, the PureMix crew will go insane with it) Its about 30 versions per day))) And it should be not just be listened, but also criticized! ) Oh! They have a BIG mission)) I hope, it will be as comfortably and nice as it is possible)

 
Spent about 6 hours on a mix. It was pretty enjoyable.

PT 10. Mostly UAD2 plugins (they are amazing!!) but a few little extras like Slate Digital VCC on most channels & VBC across my mix buss. I use the FabFilter Q (my fav) for a little subtractive EQing. A fair amount of automation.. especially pre compressor.

I didn't do a home master, hope that doesn't mater too much. It is a mixing contest after all.

Good luck everyone.

Chris
 
Sual said:
Did anybody notice the small mistake that Amber made on the Vox Adlib track? At about 3:54 into the song, she says "howlin at the thing light". I thought that was funny.
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You're not the only one to notice this. Yes she does mess up one of her lyrics. Seems a bit odd that they didn't fix it, but its a minor thing.

Anyways, I think my previous post got lost in the deluge of other posts that were made on the day of submission so I'm linking my mix again - would appreciate any comments!


dropbox.com/s/brtpgz8gry7teor/Amber%20Skye%20-%20Howlin%20JUICEBITCH%20FINAL%20MIX%20140601.m4a
 
Ton of submissions, I couldn't listen to that many for sure.

I updated my mix a few times before finally getting the sound I wanted.

I got better with this mix so I'm happy with that! Of course a lot of that had to do with working with quality material.

I mixed ITB with waves/ozone/fabfilter. I really wanted to bring clarity to each instrument and give the overall mix a clean sound. I hope I was able to achieve that, looking forward to listening to the winning mixes.
 
Corridorsstudio said:
I heard ben's mix (mastered version), my thought is mastered version is too much compression, and the vocals is too far even its clear to be heard, to much reverb. The tracks recorded really good, i think it pre processed, So what i've done :

1. load intro project
2. balance with fader and panning
3. brighten up a bit on stereo bus
4. done.. :)

No reverb, delay,EQ even compression on the tracks (i'll post the track later on this forum)

i late to know this contest so i dont have much time because im on work, see u guys. Sorry for my english, regard from Indonesia ;)..
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Here it is, my mix :) "https://soundcloud.com/harry-corridors-purnama/howlin-at-the-moon-light-amber". Sorry i cant post URL before 10 post, so copy this link to your web address bar without quote, enjoy ;)
 
gozmozis said:
Zelab has now announced that the winners will be contacted via email around the 25th of june :-) Good luck everybody!
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Thanks! You as well! :) It's very cool of the contest sponsors to really take the time to go through all 800+ submissions! :thumbs up:

It's a real shame, though, that the full moon for this month happens on Friday the 13th. :eek: (HEY, FULL MOON: WHY YOU GOTTA HAPPEN SO EARLY THIS MONTH?!!!) :mad: ;)

Best of luck everyone!
seanbil :)
 
Whitemore said:
Oh my god! There is more than 800 versions! )) I think, the PureMix crew will go insane with it) Its about 30 versions per day))) And it should be not just be listened, but also criticized! ) Oh! They have a BIG mission)) I hope, it will be as comfortably and nice as it is possible)

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Good mix!. Love it.



This is my mix.
 
Here's my entry,
2nd song used to learn PT9.
Fun song, been a long time since I've been involved so a bit rusty, but really fun!
All comments welcome!

"https://soundcloud.com/clamprod/clamprod-howlin-amber-skye"
 
Tulakrub said:
Good mix!. Love it.



This is my mix.
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Thank you!! Your mix is good too, i like the trance-style Delays on Piano in Intro part) But for my taste, I think there is too big middle frequency cut in your mix))) And snare is missing the 200 Hz punch)) But it is just for my ears)
 
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