new mix challenge ???

[Ermz]

That's cool stuff CFH, but I'd say keep an eye on your compression. It sounds like the guitars are ducking in and out of volume the whole way through. There's definitely something suss going on on one of your dynamics processors.


Anyhow, there was an issue with the low-mids on mine that was really starting to annoy me, so I've revised the mix a little. I think the entire thing may still be a bit bass-shy... I'm not sure, can't really tell.

So version 2, uploaded in place of the old at:

http://users.tpg.com.au/afiteam/ronnie_sneaplapse_mix.mp3

By the way, I'm really starting to grow tired of the Sonic Timeworks mastering limiter. I've done everything I can to tame transients with compression and other limiting up to it but the thing HATES toms. It just wants any reason to clip. Sure it's great for saving your transients and not getting that pumping sound, but it just clips way too often.

 

[Tut Ankh Amon]

new try on my side
done with phones again, and i think i haven't got much improvement

YouSendIt: The Leader in File Delivery.

i need suggestions!!

 

[Ermz]

I think doing it in stereo for starters would be good!

 

[C_F_H_13]

That's cool stuff CFH, but I'd say keep an eye on your compression. It sounds like the guitars are ducking in and out of volume the whole way through. There's definitely something suss going on on one of your dynamics processors.

Yeah you are right. I'm pretty sure its my buss compression. I hadn't been watching the meters and it was compressing like 6-7 db....a bit much LOL.

Its a start anyways, I was just worried about the drums sounds more then anything...guitars need to be brighter I think, and the bass needs a little more edge...but drum wise...I got no clue. I'm a drummer so I always want the drums too loud and too attack heavy...any comments in regards to that?

 

[Nebulous]

Nice work there, bro!

What made me freak out is how similar mine turned out. I was actually going for a ripoff Sneap sound for shits and giggles.

Here it is:

http://users.tpg.com.au/afiteam/ronnie_sneaplapse_mix.mp3

Great job on the tracking, Ronnie... I love that rhythm guitar sound. Seriously I have a huge boner for Mesa and GT75 speakers... I just love that shit. Meshuggah for life \m/

I hope you'll post the vocals and leads once they're tracked on here too man, I wanna make this a complete mix!

Not bad. Quite Sneapish indeed. I was expecting more of your toms to be honest

 

[Ermz]

Okay, I think I've just done the last mix I care to do... spent way too long tweaking this shit! Haha, same link as before.

I love these mix contests. You get to see how different everyone's take is on the exact same song, and the variance usually astounds you.

Can't wait for the vocals and leads!

 

[Nebulous]

Don't know what you changed, but it sounds a bit more refined than before.

I should say a sorry to all the people who've uploaded their mixes on the free file share sites. I no longer trust them, so I tend to stay away from them where possible.

 

[Ermz]

What was the bass guitar reamped through? That sound is monster.

 

[GeertSamuel]

This is the one I'm gonna go with..can't get that snare any better at the moment...maybe cause I'm soooo tired ...

http://www.lightningmp3.com/live/file.php?fid=5780

 

[CJWall]

Gr8 job CJ! i like the mix alot!

haha, thanks bro!

good job on the tracking as well. I didn't really have a problem with the OH stereo imaging, when you add in the additional china, ride and hat mics it all comes together nicely.

BTW, your playing was awesome! super tight. What kind of guitar/pickups did you use?

 

[::XeS::]

This is my new mix revision
http://www.agridelpa.net/Septic%20Ashes Revision - XeS.mp3

Hope you like it!

 

[Ermz]

BTW, your playing was awesome! super tight.

I'll second that.

It's a pleasure to mix a track for a person that understands what level of tightness is necessary, for a change. Also, thanks for sparing us having to edit the track up.

 

[GeertSamuel]

Yeah RR, thanks for sharing this with us...
It's always cool to be busy with this...

 

[everybody's x]

I think I am done here, thanks Ronnie!
CJ that snare is badass, I will paypal you $4 to share it with me :O

here's my final until I change my mind and remix it later because I cant make a fking decision

http://www.allcapsrecording.com/media/septic_ashes_ex_mix2.mp3

 

[Ronnie_Rocker]

haha, thanks bro!

good job on the tracking as well. I didn't really have a problem with the OH stereo imaging, when you add in the additional china, ride and hat mics it all comes together nicely.

BTW, your playing was awesome! super tight. What kind of guitar/pickups did you use?

thanks mate!

i use a very rare Ibanez American Master USA Custom w/EMG 81 & 85 pickups.

regarding stereo image, i didn´t have any problem as well. it´s not the greatest OH mics in the world, but they do there job. i have ordered a pair of 414´s now.

i tried out a pair of Earthworks SR77 mics. they sounded killer dude! crispy clear oh. expensive thou. $2100 a pair i think.

 

[Ronnie_Rocker]

What was the bass guitar reamped through? That sound is monster.

GR

 

[everybody's x]

what's a GR?

 

[Ronnie_Rocker]

what's a GR?

Guitar rig. used it in the studio for re-amping.

 

[everybody's x]

OIC

 

[Ermz]

Awesome, I had a feeling it was. It was that SVT simulator wasn't it? It's my choice for re-amping all bass DI tracks. I love it to bits.