Hardcore Mix - Joey Sturgis Samples

[robotlove]

New mix I've been working on lately. I tried to do a lot of things differently and give it more of a live vibe. The band is currently looking for a vocalist so this is just the instrumentals. I'd just love some input on it.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9120554/CV-Track5-MIX3.mp3

 

[dcb]

snare sounds like it was recorded in a rehearsal space, very papery and unexciting.
needs room. guitars are very dull. the whole thing lacks excitement.
try referencing more pro mixes you like, youll immediately hear what to improve.
overall you need more radical eqing on everything, work on reducing resonances,
try more sparkle on everything.
hope that helps!

 

[shredder10]

I dig this song, properly mixed should sound awesome

 

[HCL]

Most of the tones sound good, it just lacks energy, punch and weight. It sounds like a metal song but it doesn't feel like one.

 

[robotlove]

That's actually super helpful. Thank you very much.
I'm working on remixing it right now. I decided to change a lot.
I think it's turning out much better. I'll post the new version soon.

 

[Sam Bottner]

Guitars are severely undergained and bassy.

 

[setyouranchor]

Guitars are severely undergained and bassy.

+1, also the bass in general is just too loud. Also work on the snare!

 

[robotlove]

Here's the updated mix. I pretty much changed everything back to what I know best. Haha.
Any input is appreciated.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9120554/CV-Track5.mp3

 

[Sean in Silence]

The updated mix sounds much better IMO.
Still not quite there though.
The guitars sound a bit dark, and the bass could use a little more attack/high end.
Nice improvement though http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/images/smilies/headbob.gif

 

[Fael]

Last mix is the tits.

 

[robotlove]

Hahaha that comment was amazing thanks man.
I'm glad I was able to improve it. I'll also work on some of the stuff @sean in silence said.

 

[Fael]

I forgot to ask. Are these amp sims or miced cabs? Drums are real right?

 

[Erik Monsonis]

If kick had less of that cardboard sound it'd be fucking awesome! Guitars need a bit less mids and more highs in my opinion. Sounds solid so far!

 

[ali3]

@ robotlove

this sounds amazing =D

the second mix is a huge imrpovement compared to the first one

could you tell what you changed ?

cause i ve got a mix that sounds similar to your first one and dunno how to improve it =)

thanks

 

[foundations]

you could do with cutting any gaps in the guitar parts so that they are neat, especialy towards the strt its a bit messy

 

[JayB]

2nd mix sounds really good

 

[Sam Bottner]

Second mix sounds good for the most part.

 

[robotlove]

Thanks so much for the kind words and continual input.
In regards to what I changed. I changed everything.
Drum samples, guitar amps, eq, compression.

The band should have a vocalist soon so I'll post a final mix asap hopefully.

 

[Perishh]

I dig it dude. I think the guitars need to be edited a bit tighter, when the left guitar stops, the right keeps going and its a bit off-putting.

I love a recording where I cant pick the musicians faults, otherwise after a while they start to get a bit over bearing.

Probably turn down that bit around 1:35 and make the more of a 'party in the room next door' feel, rather than it being so up front. Came at me a bit hard when I first heard it, didn't really dig it.

Hope that helps!