Brutal/Tech Death, Mix help

[musickey]

Need any and all mix advice on this one....I recorded the band, and originally they were going to have Chris Wisco mix/master, but funds ran dry even though its a label release Anyway thanks for the listen, and yes that is a snare drum and not a roto tom lol The drummer is adamant about keeping that sound........

Thanks again for your input!

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2245275/Omnipotent%20Asperity.mp3

 

[MaellaJohn]

I loooooove the guitars. LOVE them.

The vocals seem muffled.. The snare is buried. I don't understand what's going on with it and it sucks the drummer is set on it. lol

 

[musickey]

Thanks man, Yeah the snare didnt even have a bottom head lol It is the total opposite in any sound i normally try and achieve, I try and comp it, and all it does is bring out that nasy ass ring. I try and cut that feq and the whole drum disappears.....Guitars are Recto and 5150II

 

[jackbraglia]

everything sounds pretty cloudy if that makes sense. maybe tighten up that guitar tone. seems like there's too much gain.

 

[musickey]

yeah i agree about the gits having too much gain....bad thing is i cant go back now wonder if lowmids are still too present, and if scooping them will make a difference? of course i do still have the DI's maybe try something with some sims...

 

[ratsapprentice]

Shit, that snare would actually sound decent, if it had...you know..... snares.
I think the bass needs to be a little louder, other than that it sounds good man.

What band is this?

 

[PhilTheBeard]

I would just turn up the snare or eq it so it cut's a bit better or is a little louder in the mix. suck's he didn't want a more face smashing sounding snare. and the guitar's are fine for this style of music.

 

[musickey]

Thanks for the replies guys, do appreciate it. The band is called Visceral Throne, they signed with Brutal Bands...makes since huh Really cool guys from my hometown.

I know most bands in this genra have a similar snare sound, For the life of me i cant figure out why..but i guess that might be the point lol. Im gonna see what i can do to get it louder, and try and tame some of the annoying ring. I also agree about the bass...think im gonna throw a bit more grit on it, and see if i can get it a little more noticeable.

What do you guys think of the overall EQ, does the whole mix need more highs/lows?

Thanks again

 

[Charles J]

i love it =D

of course if i were producing the recording it'd turn out a ton different, but this is how BRUTZ Slam Death should sound...

the snare sound can be saved but it's going to take a LOT of processing.... dont be afraid =D

i think it fits rather well and gives the whole mix a very signature vibe.... as nasty as it is, haha

 

[musickey]

i love it =D
this is how BRUTZ Slam Death should sound...

Wow thanks man, your mixes are pissed off! much respect.
I just ran this mix through my CL 7720 and it made a big difference, post an update when i get a chance.

 

[DanLights]

I think the guitars sound awesome, but a bit too cloudy, as in they need to be more upfront, need more high-mids to make them stand up front. The snare, I like the sound, but I can barely hear it. The rest is absolutely killer and how a band this genre should sound