Daimon B: 'Pain Remains'

[SonicTramp]

Spent more time fine tuning the mix mostly concentrate on separation since most of the masking is gone. I am now able to hear each instrument better and therefore easier to make decisions. They say that separation is one of the components in a good mix besides freq and levels balances. The listeners must be able to hear everything, no matter how briefly, clearly and fully. And it's the first on the list. So yeah, I'd like to tackle it first. Then I spent some time on balancing levels and frequency since they are quite related. This is what I came up with. Sounds good to me now. I can hear all the synths, yeah the source of my misery. I am able to bring the growl from the deep synth up and it sounds really nice holding down the bottom alongside the bass/kick. The bass is beefy, and the snare is clean. I'd want it a bit snappier tho but after 20 minutes of trying I gave up. It's not too bad anyway. I am not sure what I can do to make it even better so I just leave it. Maybe tomorrow I'll think of a way. Thanks for the listen. Let me know if you think I miss something.

P.S. I pushed the limiter to its limit with 7.2 dBs of gain without distortion (if there is, I don't hear it). It used to rattled with only 4dBs gain. Could the 3+dBs the results of the absence of dirt and mud? and they do take up real estate too, right? and I just want to know how loud I can get away with my mix .