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[VANWINKLE52]

Hello!

I am using Pro Tools, too - i do not think that there is a tuning plugin coming with pro tools - as always, you have to buy it extra. (In Cubase for example, there is one or even two) Maybe there is a freeware for it.

You could use a better quality mp3 (256 kBit or higher) - there are some things quite hard to hear in your versions.

The bass drum seems to be over the limit / has distortion in some places. You can avoid this by carefully watching the BD-Level or by putting a limiter in your Master-Channel (Maxim for example)

But do not get me wrong - the general level balance is good. Everything on its way

Maybe this is nothing new, but it is what I thought, listening to the mixdown.

Best regards!
Chris

Thanks Chris!!!!.......I appreciate your time. Yes there were one or two kick hits that seemed to "break out" on me. I went through each of the drum tracks to see if it was a combination of mics that caused the weird hits. I haven't been able to find it yet, but will recheck input and output levels to find it.

As far as the tuning is concerned, I really need to spend time with Antares Evo to figure it out. I have been using the C chromatic settings because I don't know what key the music is in most cases. I am going to assume that key signature is a must for proper tuning. Just don't know how to figure that out yet.

I'm new to this whole process (ProTools) at this point. I've done a ton of live mixing and actually prefer it to studio. At this point, when I mix, my head is in "live" mode. I need to figure out what "studio" mode is. I struggle with track separation and spacial clarity. My editing skills are rather limited at this point. ProTools is the most comprehensive piece of software I've ever encountered and is over my head most of the time. AND, I'm forced to do this on Sennheiser HD-280 headphones because of sound restrictions.

Again Chris, thanks for taking time to help the noob.........Curley