Wah Wow Wipeout? #3

[rayc]

Hi folks,
I responded to your comments in the previous thread.
I've attempted to address your suggestions. Try this link:

http://www.soundclick.com/util/getplayer.m3u?id=4421331&q=hi

Let me know what you reckon.

 

[Dogman]

Sounding better. Did you compress teh bass much? It is better, but still seems more buried than some of your other tracks. Maybe just turn it up a couple of DB, and see how it sounds first. It might be that simple. There's plenty of room in the tune for teh bass, so let it out a little more. If it gets too out front, it might nedd a bit more compression, or some eq...it sounds pretty full back there.

Small tweaks is all...you got this pretty much licked at this stage.

 

[RAMI]

I must have missed the previous thread because this is the first time I hear this.

Ray, I find everything drowned in too much reverb, which makes it lack definition. The drums are boomy. And I also have a major aversion to those low Brian Adams/Bruce Springstein snares, but that's just personal. I figure, if you're going to go retro, go at least to the 70's...don't stop at the 80's.

Love the Wah, though, and I like the drive of the rythm guitar. I'm sure this will be great when it's done.

 

[XLR]

I like the bass tone. Too much verb IMO. Not sure about the moving panning of the wa-wa gtr. It seems abrupt. Was it like that on No. 1?

Tim

 

[SnakeDog5050]

Cool rhythm and wah here I say drop the verb a bit on the rhythm guitar and EQ up around the 1k to 2k to give it a bit more bite and clarity. Bass part definitely sounds like your style. Pretty good sound there, not sure though cause I've been struggling with mixing bass all morning.
This sounds like a vocal tune without vocals You going to add those? Cool sound, good potential here

 

[ido1957]

I think the bass is the only part that could use some definition; it's there but it's not as "bright" and "clear" as say "Patch of Ground". That being said, it has a thick, dense sound, that covers the lower spectrum fully. I just prefer the "Patch" sound personally. I think the rest is pretty well defined and blends nicely. How's Terry doing with the lyrics/vocals?

 

[solo.guitar]

An improvement from #2, sounds more lively and clear. Still don't hear the bass that well until like 3:something. I'm also listening at low volume because it's late here so maybe I'm just not hearing it.

The rhythm guitar seems to have been brought up in the mix which is good, I can hear it a lot better now.

It's a really cool chord progression/rhythm. Great song with a lot of potential. Keep working on the mix.

 

[bigbubba]

You refer to a previous that that I'm not aware of. So this is the first imrpession I have.

The mood is set nicely. The song sounds like a great song in terms of initial impression when listening to the song.

The rhythm guitar is reall cool.

The verb is nice but drowning things a bit. The kick drum sounds nice but too wet with verb. Also the bass sounds like major verb on it. The bass is nice and heavy and the dist. kind that sounds cool but shouldn't have verb on it. Or maybe a touch verb. The kick can also afford to lose quite a bit of verb. The snare can retain the verb and will convey the feeling of deep set background and open hall feeling.

The lead guitar is cool but doesn't fit in the same perspective as the rest of the band. Maybe a little more verb on it and as you remove some from the other components, it should sound better. Also lower the volume a little.

Around 2:35, the guitar sort jumped out of the track.

Nice track. I can't wait for the lyrics.

 

[rayc]

Dogman,
There's a significant improvement based on your ideas on the coming upload mate. As a wave file it seems to have a better
RAMI,
That snare sound was actually the result of applying a sonic maximizer to the drum track. 80's certainly weren't my fav era either. That snare in Jack N Dianne by JCMellonhead - talk about construction. Thanks for the + re the wah. It took me a long time to construct that solo as I can't play leads with any natural improvisational flow. I don't have the chops.
Timothy Lawler,
Yeah the verb was trowelled on. I recorded this basic track in 1990 & it does show my niavity re effects. I was considering starting this from scratch but decided to attempt a retrieval. I've refined the panning on the solo but am only playing with it truth be told. Thanks for the direction.
SnakeDog5050,
Terry's been given the task of coming up with a melody & lyrics. I've applied your ideas in the coming upload (version #4). Thanks for the help.
ido1957,
I've added some more defintion on the bass in V#4 but boosting the top end. & cutting the bottom a little. Terry has yet to get back to me. He's traking some leave soon & I hope he'll be able to get inspired after he's rested. Ta.
solo.guitar,
Thanks mate. I used your ideas. the bass ought to be clearer in the next upload.
bigbubba,
Ta mate. I might have a surprise re the drums. Drop in on the next post (v#4). I'll attempt to bring the solo back to the fold. It's sticking out at vocal level at present which is distracting when the vocal isn't there I know. I'll suss out the 2.35 effect. Thanks