Hey man,
Your levels are pretty solid, and i understand why you used the effects you did on the acoustic, but it creates a kind of hole in the mix. It was really hard for me to deal with, but I think i got a good balance of compromise and warm tone. Try warming it up a bit, and try adding a sidechain compressor, with the key being from the kick. It helped me control that low end of the acoustic without making it sound too brittle. You are damn close. Also, try blending the space of the violins and add the acoustic into the space as well. Tuck it down just a little bit, and I think you have a slamming mix.
Nice work on a tough track.
Draper
Your levels are pretty solid, and i understand why you used the effects you did on the acoustic, but it creates a kind of hole in the mix. It was really hard for me to deal with, but I think i got a good balance of compromise and warm tone. Try warming it up a bit, and try adding a sidechain compressor, with the key being from the kick. It helped me control that low end of the acoustic without making it sound too brittle. You are damn close. Also, try blending the space of the violins and add the acoustic into the space as well. Tuck it down just a little bit, and I think you have a slamming mix.
Nice work on a tough track.
Draper