Brand New cover (no vocals) mix

[DiveRightIn63]

http://kerryritter.com/music

I really want to improve the sound of this mix, but I'm not really sure how.

I use Addictive Drums for the drums with only a little bit of EQ work on the kick and snare. For the guitars, I did direct input into: TS’ Secret -> Nick Crow 7170 -> TL Space (CatharsisStudio's s-preshigh impulse). For the bass, I did a direct in and some EQing.

Any suggestions?

 

[-Loco-]

i love this song. Wtf is going on with the hi-hat? Guitar tone suits the style although it sounds a tad choked..also do two tracks of guitar and pan them left and right as far as i can tell almost everything apart from the drums is centred. Kick needs to go down a bit, maybe a touch more verb on the snare to make it your own. Try using the Ampeg vst for your bass.

 

[-Loco-]

also get rid of the chorus..well maybe not get rid but turn it down drastically so its noticeable but not overpowering

 

[DiveRightIn63]

If you're talking about the lead chorus part, that's a filter effect. I plan on re-playing that part anyways, it seems like a played it a bit too fast.

What's wrong with the highhat?

Also, there are two rhythm guitars panned. The lead is down the center.

I'll try that with the bass, thanks.

 

[-Loco-]

it sounds like it keeps opening and closing in my right headphone but really quietly..its not very bright either..Give the clean tone a bit more mid and bass to make it fuller

 

[DiveRightIn63]

Alright, I'll do that! Thanks

 

[lolzgreg]

Guitars need to be panned HARD left and right and should be double tracked.

Pan the lead either 70 right or 70 left, to give it a spot where it can be focused upon more.

Use more mids on your lead tone than rhythm.

Cymbals should come down and drums up a bit. The snare really isn't cutting.