New mix! Pop-rock(ish) Please take a listen

[Scott Horner]

What's up guys? This is only my 2nd mix that I've posted here but I think its ready for some input. Its not at all metal but I would still appreciate your auditory wisdom and insight. I've got it to a point where I need some outside perspective to figure out what could be improved. Please take a listen and let me know what you think!

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2375427/Woodwick.mp3

 

[I_Am_The_Fury]

I really like it! Would love to hear it with some vocals. Really good stuff to my ears, can't hear anything wrong with it!

 

[Scott Horner]

Thanks man! I forgot to mention that there were no vocals yet. I basically just wrote this song to get out of a rut I was in but I hope to find someone to do vocals soon.

 

[Scott Horner]

Anybody else hear anything that could be improved?

 

[xFkx]

I think the cymbals are too thined out, nothing but sizzle. I'd work on that.

 

[dasbrootal]

i agree with what the others have said about the cymbals but other than, this mix sounds pretty great. i love that bass tone. care to share your processing?

 

[Scott Horner]

Thanks guys! Now that you mention it, those cymbals do need some work so thanks for pointing that out.

As far as the bass goes, it was just a cheap bass with new strings. One track was low passed at 200 Hz heavily limited to keep it solid and another with a low shelf starting around 200Hz. Both were run through Ampeg SVX and further limited with a slight dip in the low mids and a bit of a top end boost to bring out the pick attack. I can't remember the exact settings because I'm at work but I'll be glad to post screen-shots later if you'd like.

 

[Pawel]

I really like the song and sound of guitars,only kick drum is maybe too fat.But its maybe only my impresion.Anyway,good job!

 

[dasbrootal]

Thanks guys! Now that you mention it, those cymbals do need some work so thanks for pointing that out.

As far as the bass goes, it was just a cheap bass with new strings. One track was low passed at 200 Hz heavily limited to keep it solid and another with a low shelf starting around 200Hz. Both were run through Ampeg SVX and further limited with a slight dip in the low mids and a bit of a top end boost to bring out the pick attack. I can't remember the exact settings because I'm at work but I'll be glad to post screen-shots later if you'd like.

i'd really appreciate that if you'd be so kind.

 

[Scott Horner]

The first bass track just has a low shelf starting around 200 Hz so there's no point in posting a screen shot of that, but the setting for the other two are here:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2375427/BassScreen.jpg

Nothing too fancy going on. As far as the SVX goes, I just used the Comp Rock preset in and tweaked the gain and EQ a bit.