Pop Tune in search of Vocals/ Mix???

audionautix · 16th May 2006, 02:07 AM

Comments? Suggestions? Dirty jokes? Would anyone like a mint?

Js

http://www.audionautix.com/transfers/poptune.mp3

In short how can I lose the amateur sound?

djui5 · 16th May 2006, 02:40 AM

whoa...no cymbals at all...that's cool :) I like it.

Yeah, vocals and a proper mix, and this song would be good I think...maybe a guitar change in the pre chorus, and another in the chorus would be nice to move it along....etc etc...

tgrokz · 16th May 2006, 03:31 AM

right off the bat, the acoustic guitars sound way to thin. definitly bring it up in the low mids just for some body.
other than that, it actually sounds real good. i like the little beat things that quickly transition the chorus and verse. i think this is a pretty good song, and with vocals, it will be really solid.

audionautix · 16th May 2006, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tgrokz

right off the bat, the acoustic guitars sound way to thin. definitly bring it up in the low mids just for some body.

I don't bring up the low mid's for NO body!

(kidding....good call. Thanx)

tgrokz · 17th May 2006, 10:08 AM

that took me a second. i was like.....wtf? then i reread what i wrote. eh its 5 am. haha pointless post. definitly repost it after that. just curious to see how it sounds.

audionautix · 17th May 2006, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djui5

whoa...no cymbals at all...that's cool :) I like it.

Yeah, vocals and a proper mix, and this song would be good I think...maybe a guitar change in the pre chorus, and another in the chorus would be nice to move it along....etc etc...

Ah but there ARE cymbals. You implied this doesn't have a proper mix. What would you change? I'm already working on fattening up the acoustic guitars.

Just how improper is it?

audionautix · 17th May 2006, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tgrokz

that took me a second. i was like.....wtf? then i reread what i wrote. eh its 5 am. haha pointless post. definitly repost it after that. just curious to see how it sounds.

Not at all a pointless post! The comment about the thin acoustic guitar was spot on. I scooped out a little too much bottom. I am going to recut them with new strings anyway because I rendered the EQ on those tracks. Thanks again!!

Js

djui5 · 18th May 2006, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by audionautix

Ah but there ARE cymbals. You implied this doesn't have a proper mix. What would you change? I'm already working on fattening up the acoustic guitars.

Just how improper is it?

hmm....I don't hear any crashes or anything...I know there's the HH. I was refering to crashes, rides, etc.

The mix is kinda boring. I like the space of everything, but it's flat and stale I feel. Also, the top end is really cheap sounding, and a lot of stuff dosen't have the definition it should. I like the stereo spread though.

audionautix · 18th May 2006, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djui5

hmm....I don't hear any crashes or anything...I know there's the HH. I was refering to crashes, rides, etc.

The mix is kinda boring. I like the space of everything, but it's flat and stale I feel. Also, the top end is really cheap sounding, and a lot of stuff dosen't have the definition it should. I like the stereo spread though.

Your right! I'm going to transfer this mix to my console/converter setup and see if I can get the top end a lot sweeter. I've been trying to cut corners, take the easy way out, and I just have to face that it can't be done.

Thanks for your comments.

Js

audionautix · 20th May 2006, 04:24 AM

2nd try from in the box.

http://www.audionautix.com/transfers/poptune.mp3

andrewj · 27th February 2007, 11:50 AM

To me it is improved rightnow. I would definately work on the EQing, think about where you add the reverb. Perhaps some slight compression and or some overdrive (just a little bit!!!) on one or two instruments will take you to the next level!

Good luck!

P.S.: Where are the guits from?

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andrewj Lives for gear Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hamburg (Wellingsbuettel), G-Many Posts: 1,051	To me it is improved rightnow. I would definately work on the EQing, think about where you add the reverb. Perhaps some slight compression and or some overdrive (just a little bit!!!) on one or two instruments will take you to the next level! Good luck! P.S.: Where are the guits from? __________________ Interface: MIO 2882 PreAmps: Averill 1272, Fletcher P10 Compressor: Smart C2M, EL Fatso Summing Mixer: Sumo Monitors: Klein & Hummel O300 Microphone: Audix D6, Audix i-5, Audix OM-2s, CAD E-350, Beyerdynamic M160, Beyerdynamic MC930, Peluso 22 47 Outboard FX: Lexicon PCM 81, PCM 91, Ensoniq DP4+ DAW: Intel Mac, MOTU DP 5, Apple Logic 8, Cubase 4.1, Ableton Live 7, Celemony Melodyne 3, URS & Waves Plugins

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16th May 2006, 03:31 AM	#3
tgrokz Gear maniac Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 289	right off the bat, the acoustic guitars sound way to thin. definitly bring it up in the low mids just for some body. other than that, it actually sounds real good. i like the little beat things that quickly transition the chorus and verse. i think this is a pretty good song, and with vocals, it will be really solid.

17th May 2006, 10:08 AM	#5
tgrokz Gear maniac Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 289	that took me a second. i was like.....wtf? then i reread what i wrote. eh its 5 am. haha pointless post. definitly repost it after that. just curious to see how it sounds.

20th May 2006, 04:24 AM	#10
audionautix Gear interested Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 18	2nd try from in the box. http://www.audionautix.com/transfers/poptune.mp3