08-03-2014, 03:51 PM
I did some things I really try to avoid at all costs when I mix. In particular I mixed this into a limiter. Something I try to avoid doing as I actually do not like using limiters at all. Oh well.
Anyway, the thing I first I noticed when I brought up the actual audio tracks was just how sparse the actual arrangement was. There was actually quite a bit of empty space in the mix to fill up with . . ., uh well space. The big thing I really tried to do was create more of a layered atmosphere rather than an onslaught of energy as IMO the mix could not really support a ton of energy. Of course a fair bit of focus was given to the drums and the bass. But surprisingly the amount of processing on them is actually fairly minimal compared to other parts.
However, this was actually a fun track to work on. The track really did not require a ton of work to separate the verses to the choruses as the composition does it already. Also, I really liked not having to deal with 30+ vocal parts.
Anyway, the thing I first I noticed when I brought up the actual audio tracks was just how sparse the actual arrangement was. There was actually quite a bit of empty space in the mix to fill up with . . ., uh well space. The big thing I really tried to do was create more of a layered atmosphere rather than an onslaught of energy as IMO the mix could not really support a ton of energy. Of course a fair bit of focus was given to the drums and the bass. But surprisingly the amount of processing on them is actually fairly minimal compared to other parts.
However, this was actually a fun track to work on. The track really did not require a ton of work to separate the verses to the choruses as the composition does it already. Also, I really liked not having to deal with 30+ vocal parts.