An unusual rate my mix..

[unicorn hole]

I would love some input on how I should adjust my mix, if at all. The music I make, however, doesn't use the standard metal instruments.. kinda.. I play a very niche genre somewhere between cybergrind and nintendocore I guess. The music is all produced on a computer, and it isn't made to sound anything close to real. It's intended, instead, to bring back fond memories of the Nintendo/Super Nintendo days. I write lyrics of the same theme and slap my vocals over the music. I'm considering releasing my new CD as a physical release, so I'd like some input first. I believe I have it mixed to where everything can be heard, but I'm mainly worried about the vocals being too loud or quiet. I want you to be able to understand every word (with lyrics handy, heh) but also hear every note of music. Also, check out track fourteen, which features a vocalist who uses very low pitched, guttural vocals. I'm not sure how to mix them. They seem quiet, but when I turn them up, they swallow up the other instruments pretty bad. Thanks in advance for anything constructive!

http://kittyonfirerecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-return-of-the-revenge-of-unicorn-hole-the-sequel

(Also, let's skip the whole "why don't you play real music!" thing. One- I play bass in my actual band, two- that's not the point of this project, and three- you're not gonna say anything I haven't heard before.)

 

[userchanged1]

It sounds kind of OK if you don't mind the cheap guitar pro sound, which I do mind very much actually.

If you are trying to bring back 90's console style sounds, you should maybe consider a vst with those typical 8-bit sounds which sound bad in a good way instead of this GP sound that sounds bad in a bad way.
Or even those 'keygen'-type midi sounds. Obviously nobody knows what i'm talking about.

i remember someone here doing something similar (although he does use real guitars.)
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA1i9nvwxsU&list=PLWFmM75WwwGOkyo4JdL8Hn4dtZ67LJjaP[/ame]

the album cover and title and color scheme... what can i say...
I am graphic designer by education and it literally made me cry...

but all that tells me you're aiming for a bad taste extravaganza, which you surely are pulling off, not sure why anyone would like it but as long as you have fun making it I'd say go for it.

 

[unicorn hole]

Like I said, I've found my niche in the Nintendocore/whatever-it's-called subculture. Uhole is not intended to appeal to most people; I have a separate band for that. This project targets a specific demographic, and is held in high regard within it. It's supposed to be off the wall and fun, like you said. But I do want it to sound good for what it is, so I was looking for input on the mix. Thanks.

 

[SocialNumb]

lmfao, that is all.