This City - alternative pop stuff - mix feedback?

[Robus]

That sucks, Nola. I know you've got a cool new amp, but maybe go back to amp sims? You can always retrack guitar parts when you find a situation where you can make some noise.

 

[Nola]

That sucks, Nola. I know you've got a cool new amp, but maybe go back to amp sims? You can always retrack guitar parts when you find a situation where you can make some noise.

my girlfriend's family has a cabin in the woods in wisconsin. we're going there for two weeks in early july, so i'm going to record loud then, and for now i'm just laying down drum, bass, and practicing all the songs i plan to record. i hope it works out.

 

[easlern]

I think that's exactly how bon iver made his first album. Minus the girlfriend of course. . .

 

[VomitHatSteve]

All guitars are hard panned. The rhythm set is double take, hard panned opposite. The lead set is double take, hard panned opposite.

Did I misunderstand you?

Yeah, the rhythm guitars sit well in the mix because the two hard-panned takes end up sounding like one, fuller take.

The lead part that comes in around 0:43 on the left, on the other hand, doesn't seem to be as much part of the band. (As an example)

 

[andrushkiwt]

Yeah, the rhythm guitars sit well in the mix because the two hard-panned takes end up sounding like one, fuller take.

The lead part that comes in around 0:43 on the left, on the other hand, doesn't seem to be as much part of the band. (As an example)

I see, funny you pointed that lead guitar part out... i fiddled with it for awhile because I didn't think it blended well with the track for some reason. I honestly believe it's poor automation - turning it up another db or so would help it fit where it needs to be. I don't think panning or placement is the issue with it, more about volume. It's sitting in the back too much.

 

[TripleM]

Nice intro. Great quick buildup.

Guitar tone is fantastic for the genre.

Bass, to me, is a bit sterile sounding. Completely a matter of taste. But I could go for a warmer sound.

Drums sound good to me.

Vocals sound very good. Very good.

 

[VomitHatSteve]

I see, funny you pointed that lead guitar part out... i fiddled with it for awhile because I didn't think it blended well with the track for some reason. I honestly believe it's poor automation - turning it up another db or so would help it fit where it needs to be. I don't think panning or placement is the issue with it, more about volume. It's sitting in the back too much.

It's possible I suppose. (Again, listening on headphones which really emphasize these sorts of things)