reference mix for a rock band ! suggestions !!!

tjrivera1206 · 22nd November 2009, 06:00 AM

this is a reference mix i did any suggestions welcomed !!! thanx]

Thank you for all your feedback !! here is the revised version of the mix !!!
I just eq'd it in the mastering !!

Download S&S FINAL MASTERED.wav from Sendspace.com - send big files the easy way
OR MP3 BELOW

tjrivera1206 · 23rd November 2009, 03:24 AM

If anyone knows a better way to post my mix
please let me know !!! Thanx

alehoe · 23rd November 2009, 03:49 AM

mp3 would be nice

cooker · 24th November 2009, 01:42 AM

I'm on headphones now but its balance seems good. My only comment would be as master though it sounds it can translate well on other systems, its sort of dull/cold sounding in general. Brightening up the M (mid/side) can work but if possible passing though some hardware might be better.

fHumble fHingaz · 24th November 2009, 03:48 AM

Nice mix & sounds, good performances too. Referencing it against a similar style mix, the final product could do with a little more "air" & "sparkle", though. Nice Job.

tjrivera1206 · 24th November 2009, 05:01 AM

Thanx for the comments i really appreciate it !!!
So it seems brighter is the way to go right ?
Most people prefer a warmer mix but i guess it depends on the type of music !!
So if you guys think my mix would be better brighter ill give it a try
thanx !!!!

cooker · 24th November 2009, 03:52 PM

Yeah the style suits loud mastering but just subtle brightening, you can do this ok with any min phase eq.

tjrivera1206 · 24th November 2009, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooker

yeah the style suits loud mastering but just subtle brightening, you can do this ok with any min phase eq.

will do !!! Ill post it later

thanx

musichopper · 26th November 2009, 05:28 AM

Widen the stereo on the chorus and allow the verses to go a little quieter maybe as well. The chorus didn't "pop"

blackcatdigi · 26th November 2009, 06:45 AM

Sounds great. Only suggestion I have, is that the Chorus doesn't grow or get any bigger... It's kind of just the next part, so to speak. Maybe some power chords, some layering and some kind of chorus/widening would make the Chorus POP?..

Great job!

tjrivera1206 · 30th November 2009, 10:48 PM

So i revised the mix and i just made adjustments the mastering !!!
I ended up just using eq to brighten and add more presence to the mix !!!
Thanx !!!

I reuploaded the mp3 and the wave file on my first post at the top of the page thanx again !!! The band is really happy !!!!

virtualsounds · 1st December 2009, 09:40 AM

The production is great. If I would change a thing this would be the loudness and rms relationship of the mix/master. Would be more "easy" in the db because I feel this song is a part of the "loudness war". It still has dynamics but it would have a lot more with a more calm mix with plenty of headroom for mastering.
Great either way.

tjrivera1206 · 2nd December 2009, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by virtualsounds

the production is great. If i would change a thing this would be the loudness and rms relationship of the mix/master. Would be more "easy" in the db because i feel this song is a part of the "loudness war". It still has dynamics but it would have a lot more with a more calm mix with plenty of headroom for mastering.
Great either way.

yeah i know its loud !!! The band kept insisting on having it that loud !!!
I myself prefer warmer and dynamic mixes !!! It was a challenge mastering
the whole album !!! Hopefully bands will get more educated and learn that mastering it loud isnt always a good thing !!
Thanx !!!

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26th November 2009, 06:45 AM	#10
blackcatdigi Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: upstate, sc Posts: 1,506	Sounds great. Only suggestion I have, is that the Chorus doesn't grow or get any bigger... It's kind of just the next part, so to speak. Maybe some power chords, some layering and some kind of chorus/widening would make the Chorus POP?.. Great job! __________________ Sincerely, Casey SC Digital Services Bob Olhsson wrote on 17th September 2002, 12:56 PM: "Music is being used to sort consumers rather than to entertain people."

1st December 2009, 09:40 AM	#12
virtualsounds Gear Head Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 32	The production is great. If I would change a thing this would be the loudness and rms relationship of the mix/master. Would be more "easy" in the db because I feel this song is a part of the "loudness war". It still has dynamics but it would have a lot more with a more calm mix with plenty of headroom for mastering. Great either way. __________________ virtual sounds : music production online

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23rd November 2009, 03:24 AM	#2
tjrivera1206 Gear Head Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Riverside ca. Posts: 46	If anyone knows a better way to post my mix please let me know !!! Thanx

24th November 2009, 01:42 AM	#4
cooker Lives for gear Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Turkey Posts: 1,230	I'm on headphones now but its balance seems good. My only comment would be as master though it sounds it can translate well on other systems, its sort of dull/cold sounding in general. Brightening up the M (mid/side) can work but if possible passing though some hardware might be better.

24th November 2009, 03:48 AM	#5
fHumble fHingaz Gear interested Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 28	Nice mix & sounds, good performances too. Referencing it against a similar style mix, the final product could do with a little more "air" & "sparkle", though. Nice Job.

24th November 2009, 05:01 AM	#6
tjrivera1206 Gear Head Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Riverside ca. Posts: 46	Thanx for the comments i really appreciate it !!! So it seems brighter is the way to go right ? Most people prefer a warmer mix but i guess it depends on the type of music !! So if you guys think my mix would be better brighter ill give it a try thanx !!!!

24th November 2009, 03:52 PM	#7
cooker Lives for gear Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Turkey Posts: 1,230	Yeah the style suits loud mastering but just subtle brightening, you can do this ok with any min phase eq.

26th November 2009, 05:28 AM	#9
musichopper Gear interested Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 24	Widen the stereo on the chorus and allow the verses to go a little quieter maybe as well. The chorus didn't "pop"

30th November 2009, 10:48 PM	#11
tjrivera1206 Gear Head Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Riverside ca. Posts: 46	So i revised the mix and i just made adjustments the mastering !!! I ended up just using eq to brighten and add more presence to the mix !!! Thanx !!! I reuploaded the mp3 and the wave file on my first post at the top of the page thanx again !!! The band is really happy !!!!