garybrun

I now have mix 4. Maybe my ears are shot a little now.. ? Shall I add effects like in the first track or is it too corny?? Value you thoughts as always if you have time.

Hi Kurt. Thanks so much for taking the time to listen and comment. I am not trying to get max volume.. its just that the vocal stem was not so clever (just a knock-up stereo track of all the vocals) but I am expecting the real tracks today as individuals. The kick was also too high and very difficult to control so I tired to duck it with eq. Again waiting on a new drum stem today. I just knocked up a quick mix to get a feel of how the song will go and experimenting with efx and other guitar sounds. I am not a guitarist.. and the most difficult part for me has been guitar tones. Also 5 - 6 different guitars I have found very hard to mix as many are in the same frequencies, So cut and boost in eq to try and make them stand out as individuals is a learning curve ? One of the best investments I have made is a book "Template Mixing" by Billy Decker and also his coarse from Produce Like A Pro "Mixing with Templates". It has really changed by work flow to the better.. and I can hear it now in the sounds I produce. I know my threads seem to be quite long... but I do it as I hope they are helpful to people so they can see how things progress and how different peoples suggestions on the forum help to mold and create a final mix. I have asked the forum bakers for a new forum that will allow us to just post mixes so we can have a dedicated area just for this. I myself personally really like all the criticism and suggestion.. you learn a lot this way. For all those that do post and comment... it is really appreciated. As my skills and knowledge increase I hope they are visible in the threads. I am no expert.. but I am more than willing to help anyone with their songs as I am concentrating on mixing and mastering.. not song creation for myself. Thanks everyone. Gary

This is another mix I am working on by Hobo Train... a Norwegian country band. It was written by the lead singer as a tribute to his friend that committed suicide. I'll fork all the stems soon of all the songs so people can add their own take on it. Im waiting on the proper vocals.. I've used their roughs(vocals where all in a single track stereo file), also a organ track should be on its way soon. This is the first time I've used effects... what do you think? Also I now have a mix template and a reference from the previous song.. As always I value your opinions and comments.. good or bad. Bad is good ?... remember this is a work in progress.. but just wanted to share it with you guys and gals. First mix ideas.. Working on more eq settings. Still waiting for vocal, organ and a few guitar corrections to come through. Mix 4... Mix 5

Well done Larry.

Very nice.. well done.

Very nice...

Reminds me somehow of a spy theme. Well done

OK.. Ill go and sit in the corner like a naughty pig ?

Hi Jerry. You have an amazing talent in your arrangements wish I could hear what you hear in your head. I do listen to all your tracks when you post them.

Thanks mate. You have all been very helpful. If you find some of my stuff from a while ago its really bad ? I think this is the first proper mix I have ever done and its a great feeling.

Thanks so much... Im well happy with it. This forum helped fantastically with tips.

Thanks so much @freddy j I get caught out a little as I am a live sound guy and find it difficult to "dry" things up when mixing in the box.

Cheers @KurtS I took your comments onboard...

thanks for taking the time to listen..good feedback.

Thanks mate.... DONE!

Here comes Jessie!! I have never heard anyone who creates music like you Jessie. Totally unique.

After taking onboard everyone's suggestions.. I think I'm done now. Thanks everyone for all the input and suggestions.

Great tips... thanks everyone. Now its to put them into action in a percentage way... as everyone hears things differently.. but we are on the right track. I am learning to go with my gut feeling (what I like) its very easy to doubt yourself. The band themselves have different ideas. Drummer likes to be louder Guitarist like to be louder. Backing vocals want to be louder You cant please everyone ? That's why I love posting on here as it validates different things. Thanks so much everyone.. Ill post the final mix soon as I take things on board.

Thanks @KurtS someone else told me the same. m struggling a little now as every time I adjust one particular instrument it effects the whole mix.. I'm working on it though.

No ducking

Here is just the mix without vocals.. think I am getting rid of the boom?? Also added an organ, reduced delay and reverb.

Thanks @John Vere I have made some adjustments and also added a organ that was missing and will post later. I just want people to rip the crap out of the song.. I wont get offended in anyway... thats why I post. A while ago I asked for a new forum to be created for mix and mastering where people could discuss there work and be very critical. Hope you get well and on your feet soon John

Thanks for the comments @mark skinner I am really doubting myself.. when you play my track against another commercial country track mine sounds boomy and not enough top end. I'm really confused at the moment. We have another 4 tracks to go!!! I'm thinking of sending the mix to a professional mastering engineer then at least we have a base line to work on. Don't get me wrong.. I want the band to have its own sound and not be pigeonholed to sound like others... but there must be a baseline?? P.s. The SHE is a HE ?

Thanks Paul.. appreciate you taking the time to listen and comment.

Thanks mate... good to hear coming from you.