25-01-2022, 09:30 PM
Thanks a lot! It's true, the song's a gem and she has a crazy voice...
Anyway,
> Try to control the kick more. It could get some EQ-Love. Do not only think of adding but also of substracting. Play with the fader.
This is actually the only comment I don't totally understand, since the first step I do is usually EQ the stuff I don't like out. I guess it might just be a taste thing since I actually kinda like how the kick sounds but maybe there's something else I'm not hearing there.
> Explore the stereo field by panning some of the instruments (especially those percussion thingies). Make room in the center for those elements that belong there (kick, bass, vocals).
They are panned, just not much because then it sounded like too much but it might just be because I was paying attention to it. Maybe it's not that noticeable if you don't actually listen closely and probably does sound better, I'll give it a try, thanks.
> Reconsider the use of reverb on the vocals. The chorus part is more in a rap or scat style. Think of it not only as a melodic but also a rhythm element. Those long reverb tails make it washy and put the voice in greater distance to the listener.
Yeah, reverb is always there and I think it's a nice touch but I went a bit crazy with it in the chorus, it's definitely too much.
> You could try to solo the center axis of kick, bass and vocal and make them "dance" together. Then build everything else around it.
That's precisely how I mixed it, so I guess at least I got that right.
I'll play around with it a bit more and reupload. Thanks again for the tips.
Anyway,
> Try to control the kick more. It could get some EQ-Love. Do not only think of adding but also of substracting. Play with the fader.
This is actually the only comment I don't totally understand, since the first step I do is usually EQ the stuff I don't like out. I guess it might just be a taste thing since I actually kinda like how the kick sounds but maybe there's something else I'm not hearing there.
> Explore the stereo field by panning some of the instruments (especially those percussion thingies). Make room in the center for those elements that belong there (kick, bass, vocals).
They are panned, just not much because then it sounded like too much but it might just be because I was paying attention to it. Maybe it's not that noticeable if you don't actually listen closely and probably does sound better, I'll give it a try, thanks.
> Reconsider the use of reverb on the vocals. The chorus part is more in a rap or scat style. Think of it not only as a melodic but also a rhythm element. Those long reverb tails make it washy and put the voice in greater distance to the listener.
Yeah, reverb is always there and I think it's a nice touch but I went a bit crazy with it in the chorus, it's definitely too much.
> You could try to solo the center axis of kick, bass and vocal and make them "dance" together. Then build everything else around it.
That's precisely how I mixed it, so I guess at least I got that right.
I'll play around with it a bit more and reupload. Thanks again for the tips.