14-11-2014, 04:47 AM
The vocal alignment on my version could've been a lot better for sure. You can hear the compression is a bit too hard and a bit too lumpy because I didn't true up the vocals and listening to this I clearly should have. It must be then that your efforts with the EQ and compression are just very very transparent and diligent... the more audible compression effects are very tasty.
Upon relistening, I think that bassy synth (whomp whomp whoooooomp, that thing) is lacking a bit of presence when the vocal isn't active. It slots in perfectly when the vocal is running, but then feels like it could and maybe should be more up front when nobody is singing. Seems to me there was plenty of high mid stuff going on with that synth, so maybe some automation to ease up on whatever EQ cuts are going on would make it more presence... so you might get a "louder" mix without any need of crushing.
Sounds to me like you should give yourself a little more credit, though.... humility is a virtue, certainly, but you're a damn good engineer.
Upon relistening, I think that bassy synth (whomp whomp whoooooomp, that thing) is lacking a bit of presence when the vocal isn't active. It slots in perfectly when the vocal is running, but then feels like it could and maybe should be more up front when nobody is singing. Seems to me there was plenty of high mid stuff going on with that synth, so maybe some automation to ease up on whatever EQ cuts are going on would make it more presence... so you might get a "louder" mix without any need of crushing.
Sounds to me like you should give yourself a little more credit, though.... humility is a virtue, certainly, but you're a damn good engineer.
I'm grateful for comments and suggestions. Thank you for listening!