DFH2 test, need some help.

[Paul Steen]

Like I promised, my first clip overhere!
Just like the title says, it's a DFH2 test.
I'm new to this shit so I still have to learn a lot.
I made a short tune which I want to sound as good as possible.
Mixed on my hifi monitors so I'm curious what it will sound like on some top of the line monitors.
What should I improve on my drums?
All suggestions welcome!!

http://members.chello.nl/p.steen11/DFH2test.mp3

 

[Mendel]

heey phatte shit man !

netherlands to pwn !

but the basekick sounds a little . .how hsould i say . . . dry ?i mean i can hear like "het drumvel" getting hitted.

 

[Paul Steen]

Thanx, Mendel! Fryslân boppe, !
I guess you're right. I left the kick dry not wanting things to get muddy but keeping it tight. I will try some reverb (little bit) on the kicks, see how that turns out. Actually I didn't use much reverb at all. Only on the snaretop.

Keep 'em coming guys!

 

[needto]

i wouldn't use any reverb on the kick, it should be focused, and i think it could have more low end too...
The snare is very nice, although could have some more attack maybe... or maybe not))
overall the sound is a bit too bright i think... would be interesting to hear this with all the instruments in place

 

[George]

Yeah I think the snare could be a bit deepers sounding.

 

[Paul Steen]

Guys, thanks so far for the comments. I will give your suggestions a shot and hopefully benefit from it.
However what I would specifically like to know is how the drumkit is mixed overall. Besides the snare missing some attack maybe, is it mixed properly?
Aren't the cymbals too loud?

 

[chadsxe]

none of this matters because it all can and will change once you add other instruments....