First "official" mix - scientific tech death w/ breakdowns

[MaellaJohn]

Hey guys, I just got done mixing some crap for my band's EP last night.

I like it, considering it's the first one that I've actually put good time into and I did it under a ridiculously strict budget.
Anyways, I'd really appreciate some opinions.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9992828/05 The Elixir.mp3

Vocals - recorded with an MXL 990 [it's like $60 lol]
Guitars - POD Farm
Bass - POD Farm
Drums - Programmed - no real drums

 

[Logshreds]

really good sounding mix for the items you used to record, and an intense song as well. good job!

 

[oroinvictus]

The whole mix is pretty wide, that's awesome considering the gear this came out of. The snare sounds a bit splatty and wide for this kind of music to me, but that's just my opinion. The kick could use a little more presence, maybe bring it up a tiny bit. The cymbals sound like they could use a little 500hz, they're pretty thin and lifeless on my monitors. Guitars could use just a lick of volume.

 

[MaellaJohn]

Thanks guys!

As for the snare, the rest of the EP isn't as fast. I thought the snare complimented those a bit, and I didn't automate anything about the snare through the whole EP. I probably should have changed it for the faster tracks.

I think you're right about the kick and cymbals, too, oroinvictus.
I didn't want to turn the guitars up too much since I'm no pod wizard and I can't dial in a realllly good-sounding tone. I'd rather mic a cab but I'm really poor. ^^

Thanks again for the opinions! I'm somewhat proud for accomplishing this with my little experience and lack of equipment.

 

[nezvers]

WTF is that FX on stretched vocal?
Awesome job! But for my taste guitar need tiny, tiny bit lower gain.

 

[MaellaJohn]

WTF is that FX on stretched vocal?

I'm not sure what you mean by "stretched."

 

[oroinvictus]

After another listen, the guitars sound fine where they are, I think.

 

[Leavit]

Awesome! i would love some more low in the kick!

 

[MaellaJohn]

Thank you!