Hardcore/Punk mix.

[nuclearass]

So, I'm just about to bounce the final mixes for mastering, but I thought I would ask you guys for any additional advice/comments:

http://www.redfivestudio.net/db_testmix.mp3

I'm quite happy with it, but I'm not sure about the balance between instruments/vocals anymore, since I've been listening to it tooooo much. The guitars & cymbals sure were a pain in the ass to mix...

 

[Seizure.]

maybe the guitars alittle louder.. they seem abit quite here.
drums sound good man!

 

[punkrockacademyfightsong]

overal sound is pretty damn good! the somewhat quiet guitars give it a real american feal. The snare sounds way too triggered in my opinion though... isn't the hihat panned too far to the right? sounds way out of center here

 

[nuclearass]

Thank you very much for the comments! Especially about the guitars. I'll pull the guitars up a little bit. (I also left them a bit quiet because they usually get a bit louder in mastering, but I guess I lowered them too much). I'm just afraid that they will be too loud...

I know about the snare... The sound is mainly the original snare and the drummer hits really hard and consistent, but there is a bit of sample used also. The guys in the band & me are really happy with the drums though and we wanted those fills to be very clear. I will propably automate the triggered snare track and remove the samples on those snare fills.

 

[punkrockacademyfightsong]

... I will propably automate the triggered snare track and remove the samples on those snare fills.

sounds like a good idea! and perhaps bring up the original snare on the fills if they don't come out like you want them to

 

[KeithRT99]

it's already been said about the guitars. I think it sounds pretty good already.

 

[VH100R]

i like it.

what was the amp?

take care

LG

 

[CJWall]

very interesting sounding mix, i like it. keeps me wanting to listen...

i'd put the kick up a bit, but that's just me.

 

[nuclearass]

VH100R:
Amps were
1 & 2 :Engl Blackmore -> Marshall 4x12 bottom cab with classic lead elements.
3 & 4: ts9 -> 5150 -> 5150 slant cab with v-30's.

CJ: I think you might be correct about the kick. I'll have to check that.

 

[gabriel g.]

it´s perfect!!!

I listen to alot of hardcore because metal became realy adynamic to me
(personal opinion)

This is real hardcore agression. When I listen to the song I see people kicking each other faces a real pit song

And this is what a hardcore song should do!!!!!!!

Thanks you made my day