05-06-2017, 06:08 PM
(05-06-2017, 02:33 AM)HbGuitar Wrote: I think your minimalist approach is the way to go as this song is a pretty challenging mix - i think in many respects because of the single guitar for most of the song.
I really like your bass sound and kick and i think that they are well balanced with each other nicely so you have a really good low end foundation. I like your vocals too for the most part but i think that they could do with being a bit more upfront, especially in the breakdown - not necessarily louder but maybe some (more) beef through parallel/in-line compression.
Where I think your mix can be improved is for you to be more confident with the guitars, both in panning and balance. With the main guitar line sounding as if its panned front and centre, your mix sounds a bit mono. There are plenty of elements to balance your guitar if you choose to pan it wider e.g. OHs and Toms plus some fx thrown in the opposite direction. Have a listen to Andrew Scheps mixing Red Hot Chili Peppers....lots of mixes with a single guitar out wide but balanced with non-guitars to fill out the space.
in terms of levels, EG2 is barely audible and i think the OHs could do with a boost too, especially in closing vamp....and occasionally the snare is a bit too prominent.
Overall, a clean mix with a solid foundation with scope for improvement if you fancy re-visiting.
Cheers, Simon
Thanks very much for this detailed response, I am currently working on a second mix of this song and will definatly take what you have said on board.