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That's a very good question, but to define 'better' is really subjective. I guess it depends a lot on the style of song and how you wish to balance the energy across the frequency spectrum....and what the artist/producer would like to hear (I imagine it makes it easier to have that kind of input from the band. As it is, we're all just kind of making our own interpretations of the songs based on our own preferences with whatever skills and techniques we currently possess)
I like the thump you have in your kick, but I think you'll find that once you add more bass to fill the low end of the spectrum it will get way too boomy and murky down that low with so much energy focused in that area. Some EQ adjustments either to the bass or the kick will most likely be necessary to fix it.
The snare in this mix has a lot of the 'crack' and less of the body but that's not necessarily a bad thing if that's what type of sound you're going for as the producer.
Personally I'd add a little more of the body of the snare back into the mix.
Growing up listening to '80s rock (amongst other styles) I am used to hearing the body of the snare emphasised as this holds the power of that percussive instrument and gave headbangers something to follow [LOL!]. For R&B (I have very limited exposure to this genre), it seems the snare is very upper mid-ranged and the main focus is on the big bottom end energy of bass and kick and, of course, also focuses on the voice.
I reckon just keep going with your gut instinct as to what the style of music dictates and see where it leads you. After peer review you can decide what elements of their feedback you would like to try.
I like that by making my attempts available for listening to by my peers on this forum, the feedback I receive challenges me to delve deeper into my boxes of tricks to address the issues that were raised and helps me develop my skills further.
Dags
That's a very good question, but to define 'better' is really subjective. I guess it depends a lot on the style of song and how you wish to balance the energy across the frequency spectrum....and what the artist/producer would like to hear (I imagine it makes it easier to have that kind of input from the band. As it is, we're all just kind of making our own interpretations of the songs based on our own preferences with whatever skills and techniques we currently possess)
I like the thump you have in your kick, but I think you'll find that once you add more bass to fill the low end of the spectrum it will get way too boomy and murky down that low with so much energy focused in that area. Some EQ adjustments either to the bass or the kick will most likely be necessary to fix it.
The snare in this mix has a lot of the 'crack' and less of the body but that's not necessarily a bad thing if that's what type of sound you're going for as the producer.
Personally I'd add a little more of the body of the snare back into the mix.
Growing up listening to '80s rock (amongst other styles) I am used to hearing the body of the snare emphasised as this holds the power of that percussive instrument and gave headbangers something to follow [LOL!]. For R&B (I have very limited exposure to this genre), it seems the snare is very upper mid-ranged and the main focus is on the big bottom end energy of bass and kick and, of course, also focuses on the voice.
I reckon just keep going with your gut instinct as to what the style of music dictates and see where it leads you. After peer review you can decide what elements of their feedback you would like to try.
I like that by making my attempts available for listening to by my peers on this forum, the feedback I receive challenges me to delve deeper into my boxes of tricks to address the issues that were raised and helps me develop my skills further.
Dags
So many songs, so little time!