opinions wanted on mix...!

djixl · 12th August 2004, 10:41 AM

i was hoping i could get some opinions on a mix (one minute clip) i did into a master compressor. i read a post earlier that reccomended trying it, so i did. im still learning. keeping dynamic alive in a mix and trying to avoid massive frequency nodes that destroy one another in the end is proving to be a tough endeavor.

and dont let this sway your opinion on mixing into a compressor, i just suck at it.

http://www.djixl.com/clipper.mp3

thank you!

ian

Beezoboy · 12th August 2004, 07:51 PM

I would back off the threshold a little. My rule is that if my mix peaks above 0 I set threshold for that. Your get some harsh cymbals in the beginning and a tiny bit of mud in the lows. I think you might consider using lighter settings, or a different compressor overall. I think you have a great mix going though.

Your highs are a little harsh overall, on the snare too. Are you parallel comping the shit out of the drums? I think I might back of that too.

If the main bus compressor is making it harsh, lose it and save it for mastering.

Beez

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12th August 2004, 10:41 AM	#1
djixl Gear interested Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 16	opinions wanted on mix...! i was hoping i could get some opinions on a mix (one minute clip) i did into a master compressor. i read a post earlier that reccomended trying it, so i did. im still learning. keeping dynamic alive in a mix and trying to avoid massive frequency nodes that destroy one another in the end is proving to be a tough endeavor. and dont let this sway your opinion on mixing into a compressor, i just suck at it. http://www.djixl.com/clipper.mp3 thank you! ian

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12th August 2004, 07:51 PM	#2
Beezoboy Gear addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 490	I would back off the threshold a little. My rule is that if my mix peaks above 0 I set threshold for that. Your get some harsh cymbals in the beginning and a tiny bit of mud in the lows. I think you might consider using lighter settings, or a different compressor overall. I think you have a great mix going though. Your highs are a little harsh overall, on the snare too. Are you parallel comping the shit out of the drums? I think I might back of that too. If the main bus compressor is making it harsh, lose it and save it for mastering. Beez