really need some mix help!

[tripkagg]

Hello, ive been mixing on track for a while now but i have one problem. in my ears the cymbals is getting so buried into the mix and i want to hear them clearly and as nice as possible without taking to much energy and power from the guitars. please help me!

here the mix: https://dl.dropbox.com/s/9zsodiac645qp7d/MIX5.mp3

 

[Habsburgs]

oh my.. your mix is clipping and distorting like a mofo WAY too loud

 

[tripkagg]

oh my.. your mix is clipping and distorting like a mofo WAY too loud

ye i heard that ;D, i'll fix that when i get home.

 

[Gujukal]

Sounds like u wanted louder volume but forgot to master it properly and just raised the master track level as high as possible. You should start and mix it properly first without any clipping and when you're done with that u can start mastering it and make it louder the proper way.

 

[tripkagg]

oh my.. your mix is clipping and distorting like a mofo WAY too loud

Sounds like u wanted louder volume but forgot to master it properly and just raised the master track level as high as possible. You should start and mix it properly first without any clipping and when you're done with that u can start mastering it and make it louder the proper way.

yeah i was having fun with the multiband comperssor on the guitars way to much and stuff but heres the new link! how about now guys?

link: https://dl.dropbox.com/s/9zsodiac645qp7d/MIX5.mp3

 

[3tuxedo]

Cool idea, liking the choir part of it. The kick is much too flubby for my taste. I think the guitars need more life. They sound programmed at some of those breakdowns. Add some higher frequencies. Try to get the bass to glue in with the guitars.

 

[abaga129]

Yeah I think working on that bass will make a big difference. Play around with distortion on it. Not really diggin the snare too much either but the song definitely has potential!

 

[Gujukal]

I made a quick mix of the same song you're mixing so u can have it as reference! I'm no pro but it may help and feel free to ask if it's anything u're wondering
https://soundcloud.com/gujukal/capture-the-crown-quick-mix

 

[tripkagg]

I made a quick mix of the same song you're mixing so u can have it as reference! I'm no pro but it may help and feel free to ask if it's anything u're wondering
https://soundcloud.com/gujukal/capture-the-crown-quick-mix

do you have any tips & tricks for the snare, im always having a hard time mixing with that! right now im using the "Steven slate's custom snare" what snare are you using ?

 

[Gujukal]

I'm using Snare 12A, try to cut off the freqs where the snare rings. Also boost the freqs around 200 Hz.

 

[tripkagg]

I'm using Snare 12A, try to cut off the freqs where the snare rings. Also boost the freqs around 200 Hz.

i was also wondering if you know any EQ plugins where i can see the freqs the channel is using? when i recorded in FL Studio i had a plugin that showed it but i just started using Cubase and its pretty hard

 

[oroinvictus]

I'm using Snare 12A, try to cut off the freqs where the snare rings. Also boost the freqs around 200 Hz.

Y'know, you could use a transient designer too. Seems a bit easier than trying to suck out freq's and thus tone.

 

[tripkagg]

oh my.. your mix is clipping and distorting like a mofo WAY too loud

Cool idea, liking the choir part of it. The kick is much too flubby for my taste. I think the guitars need more life. They sound programmed at some of those breakdowns. Add some higher frequencies. Try to get the bass to glue in with the guitars.

Yeah I think working on that bass will make a big difference. Play around with distortion on it. Not really diggin the snare too much either but the song definitely has potential!

I'm using Snare 12A, try to cut off the freqs where the snare rings. Also boost the freqs around 200 Hz.

what do you guys think of it now? more tips is much appreciated!
LINK: https://dl.dropbox.com/s/aw5nw3l2uawwtcc/MIX6.mp3

 

[abaga129]

i was also wondering if you know any EQ plugins where i can see the freqs the channel is using? when i recorded in FL Studio i had a plugin that showed it but i just started using Cubase and its pretty hard

ReaEQ will do the trick. Its free

 

[tripkagg]

ReaEQ will do the trick. Its free

just got it so im gonna try it out when i get home!

 

[tripkagg]

ReaEQ will do the trick. Its free

i have tried it now but it doesnt really do what i wanted, it didnt really show the freqs when the instrument hit like the eq in fl studio did. i find it alot easier to work with the eq plugins when it shows. any other tips on diffirent eq plugins?

 

[oroinvictus]

i have tried it now but it doesnt really do what i wanted, it didnt really show the freqs when the instrument hit like the eq in fl studio did. i find it alot easier to work with the eq plugins when it shows. any other tips on diffirent eq plugins?

Waves C4.

 

[3tuxedo]

Studio EQ in Cubase? I use it all the time it's great.