10-05-2016, 09:42 PM
So, this is my first mixdown and attempt at a reggae track. I love the recording files, it is definitely a case of 'less is more' with mixing this track and is the option I've gone for here. I've spent about 2 hours on this so there's always more to do, especially with all of those vocals, but for now I'll leave it where it is before I completely destroy it.
I started with some basic stuff - gain staging (those files are HOT!), stereo panning and getting a level balance. Then had a few listens through to see what I wanted to hear, and where I wanted to hear it. Did some funky H-delay ping-pong stuff with the synths for something different, and I think the slight dusting of reverb on the vocals and drums gives a good sense of space.
Sorting out a decent level with the wah guitar took the longest - lots of nasty distracting nasally percussive stuff in that track that I didn't want to eek through the mix.
I'd be interested in all your thoughts and criticisms.
Tom
I started with some basic stuff - gain staging (those files are HOT!), stereo panning and getting a level balance. Then had a few listens through to see what I wanted to hear, and where I wanted to hear it. Did some funky H-delay ping-pong stuff with the synths for something different, and I think the slight dusting of reverb on the vocals and drums gives a good sense of space.
Sorting out a decent level with the wah guitar took the longest - lots of nasty distracting nasally percussive stuff in that track that I didn't want to eek through the mix.
I'd be interested in all your thoughts and criticisms.
Tom