Rate my DIY master

[updog]

I took some time trying to DIY master the song I have an another thread for...

I know it's not great or anything, but I'd mainly like to know whether it actually ruins the whole song or not. It's the first time I'm trying to master any real stuff, or even mix for that matter, so all opinions are welcome.

I tried to be moderately subtle as not to make the mix pump like shit, but I have a little bit of exciting and saturation here and there. I have two compressors on moderately light settings (Focusrite and W1), and finally T-Racks clipper. My goal is just to have some compression there, and loudness maximisation. Also did some small tweaks on the overall sound.

I don't think I heard much distortion in there, but my meters were saying the loudness would be about -6 RMS :zombie: is it okay? Is this even listenable?

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2314572/elake final 3 master.mp3

I'll post a WAV if needed

 

[Mago]

Its pumping, so I'd back of the compressor.
also low end is a bit overpowered now as it seems on my headphones...
but thats the onlythings I hear atm!
good job

 

[updog]

Thanks man.

I think the bass is better now, but is it still pumping??

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2314572/elake final 4.1 m.mp3

I suck at compressing, hopefully this one turns out a little better...

 

[B36arin]

Judging from my laptop speakers it's still pumping.

 

[Mago]

yes, and i think the comp bring the guitars too much in front of the mix

 

[updog]

oh man...

I think I'm going to remove the Focusrite compressor from the chain, and just use W1... And try a little something else... Will post a new version soon, thanks guys

 

[updog]

we need to enter the competition today, so I made another version, in case it would be any better. Still pumping? How's it sounding?

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2314572/elake final 5.mp3