Mix assistance please

horse

In my thread re mixing at home and headphones etc @octatonic kindly offered to take a listen to what I'm working on at home for my band (which I play keys in rather than guitar).

I'd really appreciate any pointers from octatonic and anyone else with good ears on how these are coming together in terms of mixing tips and eq etc (rather than say performance or songwriting). In particular, the bass on the track 'WDYC' seems to bloat on one hifi I listen through, but it could be the room which is very reflective, so would appreciate any specific feedback on that, but also any pointers on any of the other tracks too if anybody has the time and inclination to listen.

Thanks in advance

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/e25pdetb11rnssh/AABqkxF68_A6ZO_TDxq8hkxMa?dl=0

spark240

Dude, you might be better to upload to soundcloud or similar so we don't have to download to listen?

Drew_TNBD

Nah I'd rather download. Soundcloud screws the audio quality.

I'll take a listen tomorrow Horseman and offer my opinion.

horse

Cheers guys - dropbox streams for me, but not sure if that's browser / app dependent

spark240

Ok, so I did download anyhow !

Im just on earbuds but I thought the mix was good, maybe the mouth organ was a little harsh at the beginning, and I might have tried to EQ the vocal a little better.  

Its not really my usual style of choice but I found it quite easy listening  

Good job ;-)

Drew_TNBD

I don't think the mixes are too bad actually.

Common things: The kick drum seems a bit dry to me on all three tracks. Vocals seem too loud across the board.

WDYC: Mouth-organ is a bit loud. Kick is too quiet. Bass guitar is actually ok imho.

horse

Thanks a lot guys - with the drums I had taken off the low frequencies before sending to the reverb to try and avoid muddying things up - maybe I should let some through?

With the vocals I'm conscious of not burying them in the mix because I'm so familiar with them, but sounds like I may have over-compensated.

Taming the harmonica sounds like a common theme.

I really appreciate you taking time to listen and feedback - very good of you ta

octatonic

Drew_fx said:

I don't think the mixes are too bad actually.

Common things: The kick drum seems a bit dry to me on all three tracks. Vocals seem too loud across the board.

WDYC: Mouth-organ is a bit loud. Kick is too quiet. Bass guitar is actually ok imho.

Agree- but this is listening on the laptop.

I am in the studio later today and will have a proper listen.

Drew_TNBD

horse said:

Thanks a lot guys - with the drums I had taken off the low frequencies before sending to the reverb to try and avoid muddying things up - maybe I should let some through?

Usually I'd do it the other way. Cut the lows *after* sending to the reverb... at around 150hz. Try that, it might give you a bit more drum-glue, without muddying everything up.