What do you think of this reggae mix?

Jake Dempsey · 30th March 2007

check out:
www.myspace.com/theseedsound

Listen to "song of david". The other tracks were done by someone else. Lemme know what you think.

Jake Dempsey · 2nd April 2007

Anyone? Beuller?

Ricey · 2nd April 2007

sounds nice and balanced to me - vox sound as good as i can tell from an MP3.

you should be proud - especially since Bassie and Drummie aren't exactly into the Jamaican sound, that makes it more difficult.

Jake Dempsey · 2nd April 2007

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Originally Posted by Ricey

especially since Bassie and Drummie aren't exactly into the Jamaican sound, that makes it more difficult.

Yes I! Ha! Thanks for the response man. To me, the mix might be a little dark. Since I recorded that band, I've addressed some problems with the mix room and things have improoved.

Jake Dempsey · 2nd April 2007

PS-
Your stuff sounds great! Wow.

Ricey · 2nd April 2007

Cheers!

Dread Lion · 1st June 2007

Big ups Jack,
Seed sounds good. Nice mix. Keep it up.

Raspect
Dread LIon

www.myspace.com/itationsound

Tony"CD"Kelly · 3rd July 2007

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Originally Posted by Jake Dempsey

Yes I! Ha! Thanks for the response man. To me, the mix might be a little dark. Since I recorded that band, I've addressed some problems with the mix room and things have improoved.

A lot of our music and mixes are indeed dark, it's part of the feel, vibe, energy & style. I hear a lot of different tempos throughout the song, was that the intention? bless thumbsup

Jake Dempsey · 5th July 2007

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Originally Posted by Tony"CD"Kelly

I hear a lot of different tempos throughout the song, was that the intention? bless thumbsup

Nope. I didn't really wear the producer hat while working with these guys. They're coming back in next month and I'll be producing a full length for them, so I'll be able to crack the tempo whip at them.

Tony"CD"Kelly · 5th July 2007

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Originally Posted by Jake Dempsey

Nope. I didn't really wear the producer hat while working with these guys. They're coming back in next month and I'll be producing a full length for them, so I'll be able to crack the tempo whip at them.

What's r u recording to, ProTools or similar? You can set a click with the disired tempo so the Drummer can have it as a guide. Bless thumbsup

Jake Dempsey · 6th July 2007

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Originally Posted by Tony"CD"Kelly

What's r u recording to, ProTools or similar? You can set a click with the disired tempo so the Drummer can have it as a guide. Bless thumbsup

We're running Logic. This was a quick, one day demo thing. He'll have a click next time for sure.

Audio Hombre · 11th July 2007

Sounds not bad.a bit dark but the gentleman that said it's part of the sound is right.
the drift is just ridiculous.i lived in the Caribbean, and have heard a load of reggae bands and if there's one thing a true reggae band is about, is staying in the pocket. some of the tempo drifts were so bad it was like it was by design and i'm sure that's why tony asked.

Tony"CD"Kelly · 11th July 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Audio Hombre

Sounds not bad.a bit dark but the gentleman that said it's part of the sound is right.
the drift is just ridiculous.i lived in the Caribbean, and have heard a load of reggae bands and if there's one thing a true reggae band is about, is staying in the pocket. some of the tempo drifts were so bad it was like it was by design and i'm sure that's why tony asked.

Yup Yup, Exactly thumbsup

simonv · 11th July 2007

Steppin Out sounded like it had something wierd going on with the bass, as if it was complete mish-mass of bass frequencies all over the place, I couldnt distinguish any notes...

Other than that, as far as Song of David is concerned, I find the mix very coherent. It could be a bit more stereo, and you could boost the high (10k+) freqs on the high hat to define the "dancing" a bit more. But it's all a question of taste. Your mix is coherent.

Jake Dempsey · 12th July 2007

I didn't record steppin out or any of the other tunes. Just Song of David. The eb and flow of the tempo is deliberate on their part, but it's weird.

30th March 2007	#1
Jake Dempsey Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2007 Location: VA Posts: 610 Thread Starter	What do you think of this reggae mix? check out: www.myspace.com/theseedsound Listen to "song of david". The other tracks were done by someone else. Lemme know what you think.

2nd April 2007	#3
Ricey Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2005 Location: São Paulo/NYC Posts: 1,204	sounds nice and balanced to me - vox sound as good as i can tell from an MP3. you should be proud - especially since Bassie and Drummie aren't exactly into the Jamaican sound, that makes it more difficult. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/victorrice http://youtube.com/bassie417 YMMV - Your Money May Vanish

1st June 2007	#7
Dread Lion Gear interested Joined: May 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2	seed Mix Big ups Jack, Seed sounds good. Nice mix. Keep it up. Raspect Dread LIon www.myspace.com/itationsound

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Audio Hombre Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,893	Sounds not bad.a bit dark but the gentleman that said it's part of the sound is right. the drift is just ridiculous.i lived in the Caribbean, and have heard a load of reggae bands and if there's one thing a true reggae band is about, is staying in the pocket. some of the tempo drifts were so bad it was like it was by design and i'm sure that's why tony asked.

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simonv Gear addict Joined: Apr 2005 Location: Montreal Posts: 477	Steppin Out sounded like it had something wierd going on with the bass, as if it was complete mish-mass of bass frequencies all over the place, I couldnt distinguish any notes... Other than that, as far as Song of David is concerned, I find the mix very coherent. It could be a bit more stereo, and you could boost the high (10k+) freqs on the high hat to define the "dancing" a bit more. But it's all a question of taste. Your mix is coherent.

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Jake Dempsey Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2007 Location: VA Posts: 610 Thread Starter	I didn't record steppin out or any of the other tunes. Just Song of David. The eb and flow of the tempo is deliberate on their part, but it's weird.