Kevin Walsh Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Such a happy song. I suspect the mix is less than optimal, so as always, your comments, critiques and suggestions are most welcome! https://soundcloud.com/kevin-ibsen/when-the-world-falls-down 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSband Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Cool song, I like it. Sometimes the guitar drowns out the vocal, otherwise sounds good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Walsh Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supa Reels Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Maybe a bit of compression on the guitar, just to keep it hot.. then check the vocal to see if you get a better mix .. great song, as usual Kevin. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Walsh Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 1 hour ago, Supa Reels said: Maybe a bit of compression on the guitar, just to keep it hot.. then check the vocal to see if you get a better mix .. great song, as usual Kevin. Steve Steve, thank you for chiming in, always great advice. I've been avoiding compression lately but there's no doubt sometimes you got to have it. I'll give that a try. Thank you for your feedback! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supa Reels Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 13 minutes ago, Kevin Walsh said: Steve, thank you for chiming in, always great advice. I've been avoiding compression lately but there's no doubt sometimes you got to have it. I'll give that a try. Thank you for your feedback! It can destroy a well made mix but I know, in the right hands, it's a necessary evil. Just play with it and see if it makes a difference .. The Ca-2a That came with Plat is a great tool to start with, but don't stop there cause in the mixer section you have so much at your disposal .. don't wanna sound patronizing but I love your stuff esp the vocals ... I think it's worth a try ... ATB Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack c. Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 mix is fine.jack c tighten up drums and bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Wilson Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Another terrific song, Kevin! The lyrics and vocal performance are haunting which gives me a somewhat dystopian feeling. I like the fact that this mix sparkles but is not overly polished. True grit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Walsh Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 1 hour ago, jack c. said: mix is fine.jack c tighten up drums and bass Good ear, Jack, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Walsh Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 1 hour ago, Lynn Wilson said: Another terrific song, Kevin! The lyrics and vocal performance are haunting which gives me a somewhat dystopian feeling. I like the fact that this mix sparkles but is not overly polished. True grit! I tend to go overboard with tape emulation, I peeled off a bunch before this mix and thought I'd have to pull more before all is said and done. Thanks for your encouraging words, Lynn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Walsh Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 2 hours ago, Supa Reels said: It can destroy a well made mix but I know, in the right hands, it's a necessary evil. Just play with it and see if it makes a difference .. The Ca-2a That came with Plat is a great tool to start with, but don't stop there cause in the mixer section you have so much at your disposal .. don't wanna sound patronizing but I love your stuff esp the vocals ... I think it's worth a try ... ATB Steve Not patronizing in the least, your advice is most welcome, thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Joad Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Great up-beat message😁 Love the way you blend the guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesha Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Enjoyed it very much, good song, the vocals got a little lost here and there for me but sound great. A few consonant sounds I would melodyne lower. Love the guitar but the opening guitar sustains sounds a little extra distorted/dirty and I like how the guitars sound everywhere else and don’t think I heard that tone again anywhere else. 2:31+ some distracting sounds not sure what. Anyways, another good one and mentions of a few things I noticed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Walsh Posted January 24 Author Share Posted January 24 9 hours ago, treesha said: Enjoyed it very much, good song, the vocals got a little lost here and there for me but sound great. A few consonant sounds I would melodyne lower. Love the guitar but the opening guitar sustains sounds a little extra distorted/dirty and I like how the guitars sound everywhere else and don’t think I heard that tone again anywhere else. 2:31+ some distracting sounds not sure what. Anyways, another good one and mentions of a few things I noticed. Great feedback, treesha, thanks for your great critical listening. I appreciate you taking the time to listen and comment! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Walsh Posted January 24 Author Share Posted January 24 11 hours ago, Old Joad said: Great up-beat message😁 Love the way you blend the guitars. Thank you, old joad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark skinner Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Not in a good listening enviroment right now , but it sounds Nice ! Love the harmony and the main vocal presentation. Enjoyed it .. mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Walsh Posted January 25 Author Share Posted January 25 Thans for giving it a spin, mark! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Wilby Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Great guitar sound. I think it clashes with the vocal in places though. Choose your moments 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Walsh Posted January 25 Author Share Posted January 25 Thanks. Keith, good advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybrun Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 (edited) Well done Kevin. Put a little parallel compression on you vocal... and then blend it in. Or a little saturation. Reckon your vocal will then pop! Vocal to vocal buss. New buss... vocal crush.. send vocal from you vocal track to vocal crush (smash the hell out of it) then blend in. Edited January 25 by garybrun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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