Neon Hornet / take it off

[juanjose1967]

Here's my mix. I had some problems with the low end and I think that I've managed to make it sound better than my first attempt. But after spending a few days working on it, I'm not sure that I've succeeded.

Let me know how can I improve the mix. Your comments and suggestions will be welcomed!

[Dangerous]

I'm not familiar with these tracks yet, but I think you have worked a really nice grungy Seattle sound. Raw and sort of stripped back. There may be some lower mid issues with the drums (toms) but don't know that it's really a problem. Great raw guitar sounds and Vocals. Enjoyable mix to listen to.

[takka360]

Nice job mate,sounds a bit compressed but in a good way .

[juanjose1967]

hey, thanks guys!! I was not too sure about my mix after spending more time than usual with that song. Too much time can make you alter your perspective...

[Olli H]

Vox has nicely it's own space in your mix, but I think your guitars are too shy and suppressed. Somehow they are not near nor far. They are behind something, somewhere. I think this song wants to be ugly and dirty rock'n'roll, and in that process guitars might have a bigger role...

I agree with "Dangerous", something wrong with low mids of drums.

[juanjose1967]

yes, you were right about the guitars. Now they are more present in the song as they should be. I've also checked the drums low mids. I hope it sounds better now

[Olli H]

Much better now. Vox has still nice focus although guitars are louder and nearer.
I wonder if there's small phase issues with cybals. For example 1:25 and similar accent places.

[JClean17]

Drums are a bit too muddy, definitely stuff you can cut out in the low mids
I cant hear the bass during the verse, i think you made it a bit too thin, there is no beef to it (Where's the beef?)
I think you did a good job with the vocals, good EQ and compression

[pauli]

This is a tricky one, dude. I think the main challenge is that the recordings themselves are a little sloppy (no criticism intended) timing-wise and need a good bit of editing for the beat to lock in. It's obviously meant to be pretty raw, but I think we can have raw and tight at the same time.

Maybe try a bit of distortion on the bass to get that beef JClean17 is talking about without losing presence.

Lots of times I find EQing the drums bussed together is the best solution for low mid issues. Maybe try EQing/compressing the bussed drums before trying to process the individual instruments so you're not losing cohesion when you trim the mids.