New track I have been working on....

[K Odell]

Been tinkering around with some new drum tones and such. I have been trying to finish this song, but I am pretty much stuck at this point and can't figure out what to do next. I am trying to do something that doesn't have a big singy chorus for once.

Give it a listen dewds:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/324317/Z-S/Song ideas/The Jackyl.mp3

Thanks,
Kyle

 

[PhilTheBeard]

i love how all of this is sounding but i can agree that the drums could sound a bit punchier. the toms just don't stand out that much in the tom fills.

 

[dkZero]

You can take anything I say with a huge grain of salt since I'm a total noob but I agree with demisephil, the drums (toms/snare seem behind everything else and maybe the kit needs more ambience overall?) get lost at times when you want them to cut through. Interesting tones though. Definitely not a boring clip to listen to!
Great sounding song though and the guitars sound is great.
From your sig I see you're using a pod and/or a 5150? Whatever you did here it suits the track so well done. Nice.

 

[eternally_gutted]

awesome intro. what orchestral plugin did you use?

 

[Morgan C]

Drums are pretty damn punchy (whats your mastering chain like? My mastering is murdering my snares atm). If anything they're a bit short.. especially the snare. Like its just the attack and nothing else.

And the lowend is really loud and boomy... I think the bass guitar is way too loud.

 

[::XeS::]

Sounds great! Toms sound a little too much fake and try to cut some boomy frequencies from the bass.
But not bad at all

 

[K Odell]

Here are two newer mixes. I still have to address the tom issue. I can't tell which of these I like best. I know one of them is more quiet than the other.

As for the orchestral stuff, its just a stock instrument plugin from logic.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/324317/Z-S/Song ideas/The Jackyl.mp3

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/324317/Random Clips/The Jackyl II.mp3

 

[PhilTheBeard]

im digging the newer clips

 

[HDWR]

Damn man! Sweet riffs! I like your 2nd mix the most personally. It's more 'in yer face.' One thing: Can you add a little to that ride cymbal? Seems like it should drive a little more you know?

Good song. Good mix.

Disclaimer: I'm mostly a n00b so my impressions are just from listening not analyzing.

 

[K Odell]

WOWZERS! I finally got to listen to these in the car and man basscity. Jesus way too much lowend. I need to rework these badly. Thanks for all the kind words though and help.

 

[dkZero]

How did you track the guitars on this? I love 'em.