Mixing Songs For A Local Band, Overthrow (Trash Metal) |
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Mixing Songs For A Local Band, Overthrow (Trash Metal) |
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Sep 20 2009, 10:49 PM |
I was just in the chat talking to Pedja, and he said he wanted to hear what I've been working on..
So here it is for everyone to laugh at I started mixing their first song today, and although I'm not finished it's progressing well.. I'll include a clip of one of their songs before I started mixing (they added some effects on some tracks but...), so you can hear what I have to work with and how I've improved it (hopefully) Before mix: demorecording.mp3 ( 1.28MB ) Number of downloads: 353 After mix: overtest.mp3 ( 9.61MB ) Number of downloads: 396 After mix 2: overtest_2.mp3 ( 5.76MB ) Number of downloads: 295 After mix 3: overtest_4.mp3 ( 9.61MB ) Number of downloads: 334 Final mix (at least for now): Overthrow___Allegiance_To_The_Crown.mp3 ( 9.61MB ) Number of downloads: 440 Hope you like both the song and what I've done so far Oh, and constructive critisism, suggestions, praise () etc., are welcome! Edit: Added another mp3, with slightly different mix. Hopefully it sounds even better Edit: Added even another mp3, with a better snare, better vocals and overall better volume adjustment between tracks. I'm only using the Logic and Cubase built in plug-ins, so I'm not sure if I'll be able to get it any better Comments and suggestions are welcome though, if you like it or think something should be done differently Edit: Added the "final mix", and this one sounds pretty good if I may say so myself The guys in the band loved it, so I must've done something right I'll start a new song tomorrow, and let this one rest. But by all means, if you have any suggestions to make it better.. Let me know This post has been edited by audiopaal: Sep 21 2009, 08:20 PM |
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Sep 20 2009, 10:59 PM |
I'm only on a laptop but still, what a difference!
...for the better after the mix that is -------------------- My bands homepage
All time favourites: B. Streisand - Woman in Love, M. Hopkin - Those were the days, L. Richie - Hello |
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Sep 20 2009, 11:02 PM |
I'm only on a laptop but still, what a difference! ...for the better after the mix that is Thanks mate |
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Sep 20 2009, 11:05 PM |
Amazing what a good mix can do!
-------------------- Gear: Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster, Gibson '67 RI Flying V, Mesa Boogie F-30 112 combo, crazy pedals.
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Sep 20 2009, 11:09 PM |
Amazing what a good mix can do! I take it you liked it? If so, thanks man |
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Sep 20 2009, 11:23 PM |
Thanks mate Another thing though, that disturbed me a bit. I had to move over to listen to it in my better equpiment and; you can only do so much mixing, but I would like to hear the bass coherent with the kick. Now it's played coherent with a guitar which in my book is all wrong, drums and bass makes the beat together. I must add I don't know much about thrash though Should it be that way? If not maybe it should be re-recorded before mixing any further? I humbly bow and expose my neck to the wolves -------------------- My bands homepage
All time favourites: B. Streisand - Woman in Love, M. Hopkin - Those were the days, L. Richie - Hello |
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Sep 20 2009, 11:36 PM |
You are absolutely right But the problem is that their bassplayer didn't show up in studio, so one of the guitarists had to play the bass. I told them that if they want it to be as good as possible, they need to re-record it. But that's entirely up to them But you liked the mixing? That explains it Yeah, I liked the mixing! I could notice the bass has been hidden a bit in the mix, intentional or not I like it that way as a good solution since it's "off". Thanks a lot for sharing! Mixing and mastering are interesting subjects, discussed way too little around here. I've got lots to learn there. -------------------- My bands homepage
All time favourites: B. Streisand - Woman in Love, M. Hopkin - Those were the days, L. Richie - Hello |
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Sep 21 2009, 12:42 AM |
I just finished recording about 2 hours ago the bass and keyboard tracks for my sons band on 5 songs. We just have to do vocals next. I would love to be able to ask you a couple of questions in the future and maybe have you take a listen. You did a great job with the tracks that you are working on. Keep up the good work
-------------------- My Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/FingerSpasm?feature=mhum
Courage does not always roar. Sometimes its the quiet voice at the end of the day that says I will try again tomorrow. |
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Sep 21 2009, 11:17 AM |
Added a new clip with a slightly different mix
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Sep 21 2009, 11:44 AM |
Great job! You really know what you're doing. I dont know much bout this music, but the snare is a little bit "poppy" or dry, but maybe it shall be this way??? It seems that U put the vocals a little bit more in the foreground in the last mix, which i prefer. Other songs in this genre that i've heard, put more focus on the guitar than the vocals which I believe is wrong. Please put up that blog !!!! I have a pretty decent recording equipment and it will be fun to share some experiences !!!!
//Staffay -------------------- Guitars: Ibanez AM-200, Ibanez GB-10, Fender Stratocaster Classic Player, Warmouth Custom Built, Suhr Classic Strat, Gibson Les Paul Standard 2003, Ibanez steel-string Amps: Fender Hot Rod Deluxe, Marshall JMP 2103, AER 60 Effects: BOSS DD-20, Danelectro Trans. Overdrive, TC-Electronics G-Major, Dunlop Wah-wah, Original SansAmp, BOSS DD-2 Music by Staffy can be found at: Staffay at MySpace |
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Sep 21 2009, 02:54 PM |
Its sounding really good!
This post has been edited by Fingerspasm: Sep 21 2009, 02:59 PM -------------------- My Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/FingerSpasm?feature=mhum
Courage does not always roar. Sometimes its the quiet voice at the end of the day that says I will try again tomorrow. |
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Sep 21 2009, 03:56 PM |
Great mixing work Audiopaal!
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