Review of my instrumental rock mix.

[MattReillyMusic]

Hello everyone. I recently recorded and mixed an instrumental track for Buffalo, NY post-hardcore band Gretta Moire.

-The song was tracked using my Focusrite 2i4 into Pro Tools 12
-Drums were programmed with Steven Slate Drums 5.
-Guitars were recorded through effects pedals and routed into Waves GTR 3.5 amp sim.
-Bass was tracked through a Presonus Studio Channel tube channel strip and into Waves GTR3.5 amp sim.
-Mixed on JBL LSR305 5" monitors.

Thanks for all feedback on the mix/arrangement/performance!!

 

[Xcaliber]

I like the song a lot, it's pretty tight and performed well. I only listened on earbuds so I don't want to critique the mix too much (need to listen on a better set of speakers). One thing I struggle with in my own mixes, and I hear it on this one, is that the drums sound a little "behind" the mix...if that makes sense. I also program drums for my songs so maybe it has something to do with that, but I would love to figure out how to bring them more "forward" in the mix.