garybrun

After listening to all the suggestions I have gone through the mix again. I think this is to sign of on now. Been a great exercise and thanks for all the comments.

I also have BFD3. SSD5 and Trigger. Superior Drummer 3 I am really pleased with and find it logical and sounds great. But I am just learning drum programming. I have not really done much with my own music but enjoy mixing a lot. Most of my work is within live sound and TV/video, Since I joined Cakewalk many moons ago... I have learnt so much from here. I am now retired and have a modest studio set up here above my stables and need to work on some of my own stuff that I wrote when I was 19+ which I never got to put down. All the best. Gary

HI Dan. I was only thinking I hadn,t heard from you for quite a while... then here you are. ? I have learnt a lot from your mixing skills over the years. The sense of space and clarity you create is top notch. I recognized Omnisphere and the kontakt stuff but not the guitars. BFD3 sounds great! (I just got the decades pack... so just learning how to use BFD3) Well done... looking forward to hearing some more ear candy from you again.

Well I wasn't expecting that. I thought it was really good and different for sure. What was the instrument that sound like someone putting their finger in their mouth and popping the cheek? There are a few pops and clicks... is that intentional? Gonna give it another listen.

lol. your bass don’t suck. lol never thought about that when i made the reply. : 0 ) every song is worthy!!

Hi Bats. I dont listen that much to your music because its not really my style. I appreciate the good production and performances. N fact I have just bought your album to support you in your work and show some appreciation. I hope others do too. All the best with next productions. Gary

Nice vocal

I also get this problem with my Orion Studio. Its the thunderbolt driver that does it for me. A restart... and some how it works again.

Very nice.. Wide mix. Deeeep Bass. Some how to me it sounded like it was being sucked in... cant explain what I mean here. Is the cello buried in some of those frequencies?

I fully understand Larry. Keep up the amazing work.,

Brilliant again. Would love to put your stuff through my samples. A very talented mind you have my friend.

Great Larry,

Thanks for listening and the encouragement @freddy j I can't say I know about classical music... Im just in awe how some people can compose and hear so many things in a composition. In the old days there where no PA systems or mixers... the stage was the mix itself. The classical composers where the rock stars of the day. For me the challenge was seeing if I could get it as real and sound not so computer generated.

Hi @Starise Thanks for taking the time to listen and for the helpful comments. You got notification because you have followed my posts. I used the following plugins.. Bass - Berlin Orchestra Inspire 03. Low Strings 8va Spicato Harpsichord - Orchestral Tools Berlin Harsichord Violin Solo - Spitfire Solo Violin Violin Solo 2 - Taylor Davis Artist Series Violins - Spitfire Symphonic Strings Violins 2 - Spitfire Symphonic Strings Violas - Sptifire Symphonic Strings Violas/Cellos - Spitfire Symphonic Strings PLUGINS Altiverb - Harpa Eldborg Slate Digital - VBC Rack Izotope - Tonal Balance Eiosis - Air EQ Waves L2 Stereo Slate Digital - Verbsuite Kontakt - 6.2 To me this piece was a challenge to see how real I could get sounding like a real orchestra. Its amazing what computers can do today!!! The second post was put through the Altiverb reverb. I panned violin 1 Left -10 and Violin 2 right +10. I dont know much about orchestral panning so went with what sounded right to me. I also agree about the main violins competing against each other. I tried some automation on the faders (notice I used two different sample sets to get some distinction) of the two main instruments. My next challenge is to see how real I can make it... in your face... without reverb. This has been a great exercise in eq and using reverb. If anyone would like the midi files and would like to have ago I have forked them on BandLab. https://www.bandlab.com/garybrun/back-concerto-two-violins2-1287a5b9 Any suggestions for another classical piece? This is a lot of fun... in fact it was @Wookiee who started the whole thing off for me ?

I dont think so. Not a patch on you David.

Hi Larry. Love your stuff.. How do you envision such compositions. Do you hear it first, see it or just play and then add to it. You are an extremely gifted.

Very nice Freddy. Deering amps has some good suggestions. On a personal note. I am 100% disabled due to PTSD so can relate to this one.

Ok... using a new reverb on the second mix more live?

Thanks Mark. I cant get it to sound like how I want it in my head. The harpsichord should be more forward... but eq is a problem- Violins shouldnt sound so boxy. I am using a dark chamber reverb... so will try another a little more lush. Thanks again for listening.

Brilliant stuff.

Yes... I agree about the harpsichord... I did add some room mic to it.. Also its seems a little bit buggy this patch for the harpsichord. I wanted more of a warmer tone for it... just cant get the midle into it... without effecting the other parts of the mix. Its very muddy. Once again... thanks for the tips... will take a look tomorrow as my ears are shot!! ?

Thank you. I have now changed it to 107bpm. Im not sure how to make it less tight... any suggestions? P.s. Thanks so much for the comments.

Thanks David... its too fast... should be 107bpm. Gonna try again. I used Spitfire Harpsichord...

seems a bit fast... what should the temp be?

Its been quite a bt of a nightmare getting my new computer up and running etc. etc. Any way.. seems like I need a new power pack... I have posted a version of this composition a while back... but have now rebuilt it with new samples. New Version... little more live? Thoughts and critical comments please.... thats how I learn. Orchestra I find very hard to mix and eq as their are so many frequencies and you ears get tired really quick... well mine do anyway. Also I think I have over done the reverb... but I cant judge it at the moment. Thanks in advance, Gary P.s. For those who have sent calibration projects.. I haven't forgotten.. I promised this file for someone so had to complete it.