Really good DM multi to mix

mickrich · July 28th, 2012, 03:15 PM

Just finished an EP for these guys.
Final mix revisions tomorrow but this is pretty much the finished mix.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/2133088/Veins_Of_The_Earth.mp3

Here is the full multi if you want to mix it.

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1E...3hlVDEyTVdtVDQ

It's on google docs (sorry).
If anyone can suggest a better place to host it I will upload again.
Lots of hardware EQ and compression on the way in.
All live drums with triggers.
Guitar and bass amp and DI tracks included too.
Tempo and notes included.
Any questions just ask.

Michael

Heabow · July 28th, 2012, 03:32 PM

Thanks a lot for sharing this dude! Will give it a try as soon as I can.

mickrich · July 29th, 2012, 04:31 PM

Updated my mix. Same link as in first post.
Really enjoyed working with this band.

FMJ · August 1st, 2012, 09:50 AM

So this is my first post here, and it's also my first attempt at mixing DM

Here's my final mix.

http://soundcloud.com/jack-fitchett/veins-of-the-earth-death-metal

I don't have proper monitors so this is primarily a headphone mix.

bryan_kilco · August 1st, 2012, 11:25 AM

Ugh why can't my band find a vocalist sort of like this?!?!

fatalforce · August 1st, 2012, 01:08 PM

Sounds killer, man. Thanks for sharing

osum · August 1st, 2012, 01:23 PM

Thanks alot!

mickrich · August 2nd, 2012, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FMJ

So this is my first post here, and it's also my first attempt at mixing DM

Here's my final mix.

http://soundcloud.com/jack-fitchett/veins-of-the-earth-death-metal

I don't have proper monitors so this is primarily a headphone mix.

I think you have over EQed everything.
This was tracked with EQ and compression so should fit together without much work.
Try getting an overall balance then EQ only if needed and you should get a better mix.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryan_kilco

Ugh why can't my band find a vocalist sort of like this?!?!

He's good isn't he. This band are 18/19 year olds. You would never think it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatalforce

Sounds killer, man. Thanks for sharing

Quote:

Originally Posted by osum

Thanks alot!

Look forward to hearing mixes.

FMJ · August 2nd, 2012, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mickrich

I think you have over EQed everything.
This was tracked with EQ and compression so should fit together without much work.
Try getting an overall balance then EQ only if needed and you should get a better mix.

Thanks man, first attempt at mixing in general so might give it another shot

EDIT:

Took about an hour, I eased up on the EQ and enhanced the kick a little bit more. Tidied up the drums as well.

http://soundcloud.com/jack-fitchett/death-metal-mix

szymon · August 2nd, 2012, 09:40 AM

Here's mine approach, did this as a rest from my current project im working in:

http://soundcloud.com/skaminski/veins

I know it's not perfect, although im quite happy with it... well instead of few strange low-mid resonances, and lack of nice top end (I guess that oh's are too quiet

).

colonel_claypoo · August 2nd, 2012, 11:17 AM

thanks for this song. was a lot of fun but couldn't bother with all the editing. just wanted to mix.
who is this band by the way?

http://min.us/mboLwtiK82

clarbaden · August 3rd, 2012, 02:57 PM

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/2412166/VEINS.mp3 my attempt

mickrich · August 3rd, 2012, 05:20 PM

Don't want the thread to show on google so can't name the band.
The EP isn't out yet. This is for Sneap forum guys only for now :-)
My ears are fried form mixing a ska band all day but I will listen to the new mixes tomorrow.

Joelegend · August 4th, 2012, 05:10 AM

Cool song, my attempt. Hats-OHs are killing me tho. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1283560/Viens.mp3

xeroxed88 · August 14th, 2012, 07:22 PM

Thank you for uploading this for us. This band is awesome! I'll post my results after I get some sleep.

RaNk · August 15th, 2012, 04:24 AM

Thanks for the tracks mickrich (also thanks to the band for allowing it). Nice song, nice tracks.

My attempt:

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/19759737/Ve...x_RaNk_V01.mp3

Hope it's any good.

Mashreef · August 15th, 2012, 12:15 PM

The link is going somewhere else :S
can some one provide a diff link ??

squareal · August 16th, 2012, 06:46 AM

Damn good song.
Love the use of brass.
Really enjoyed mixing this one.
https://dl.dropbox.com/s/g7zsm2rc2ny...l%20Mix%29.mp3

xeroxed88 · August 17th, 2012, 10:30 AM

Here's my attempt. Really enjoyed this track. Thanks again!

http://soundcloud.com/leerule/veins

mickrich · August 19th, 2012, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by szymon

Here's mine approach, did this as a rest from my current project im working in:

http://soundcloud.com/skaminski/veins

I know it's not perfect, although im quite happy with it... well instead of few strange low-mid resonances, and lack of nice top end (I guess that oh's are too quiet

).

Not bad!
Guitars are a bit scratchy. Try sweep a cut around 4-5k.
Might sound too dark at first but take a short break then listen again.
This usually works for me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by colonel_claypoo

thanks for this song. was a lot of fun but couldn't bother with all the editing. just wanted to mix.
who is this band by the way?

http://min.us/mboLwtiK82

Sounds great but we had to work really hard to get the sweepy bassline to cut through on the main riff. It could be clearer on your mix even though the low end is good. Try a bit of drive and/or a boost on the attack of the bass at around 800-1K.

Quote:

Originally Posted by clarbaden

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/2412166/VEINS.mp3 my attempt

Cool. Bass line is cutting right through!
Guitars sound a bit distant like there's not enough pick attack or something.
Other than that really good mix!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joelegend

Cool song, my attempt. Hats-OHs are killing me tho. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1283560/Viens.mp3

Love the level of the brass. Good mix overall.
When I mixed this I used a medium attack fast release compressor on the overheads and it really helped to get cymbal level without masking the direct snare. I think if you did this your mix would be awesome.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaNk

Thanks for the tracks mickrich (also thanks to the band for allowing it). Nice song, nice tracks.

My attempt:

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/19759737/Ve...x_RaNk_V01.mp3

Hope it's any good.

I loved mixing your stuff so nice to see you mixing mine!
Great mix but same thing with the overheads as above.
I think the analogue EQ on my Zed-r16 really gives me an advantage on high boosts. I can add 6db hi shelf to overheads without it sounding harsh.
I can't get close to that with any plugin EQ.

Quote:

Originally Posted by squareal

Damn good song.
Love the use of brass.
Really enjoyed mixing this one.
https://dl.dropbox.com/s/g7zsm2rc2ny...l%20Mix%29.mp3

Guitars are really scratchy and don't really sit in the mix.
I think it's a combination of too much lo cut and not enough scoop at the harsh hi mids. I see you are new here. Keep downloading session files and keep practicing and you will make fast progress. Your levels are pretty good. It's just a matter of getting the right frequency balances.

Quote:

Originally Posted by xeroxed88

Here's my attempt. Really enjoyed this track. Thanks again!

http://soundcloud.com/leerule/veins

Really good. Sounds full and clear. I can hear a low mid resonance on the guitars and if you find it and cut it your mix will be louder and clearer. Sweep a medium Q cut around the low mids and it should be obvious where it is.

Here is another multi to mix.
Kick Ass LOG style multi for you to mix with amps DIs and real drums

ametalguitarist · August 20th, 2012, 01:32 AM

I haven't posted on this forum in years. I saw this and thought I'd give it a try. I'm glad I'm behind a computer so I can't taste the tomatoes :P
Give me your honest opinion.

http://soundcloud.com/ametalguitarist/done

RaNk · August 20th, 2012, 05:55 AM

Thanks for your kind words and comments mickrich. I appreciate your feedback on the overheads, I'm still having trouble with those (most of the times, on most mixes). A good high shelving EQ like yours would be great, but I feel I should still be able to improve without those. The hint on the compression is a good one, I'm gonna experiment with that. In fact, I already did on your latest mixing thread.

Right now I'm not sure if it really improved though, need to take a break first.

July 28th, 2012, 03:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
mickrich Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 858	Really good DM multi to mix Just finished an EP for these guys. Final mix revisions tomorrow but this is pretty much the finished mix. https://dl.dropbox.com/u/2133088/Veins_Of_The_Earth.mp3 Here is the full multi if you want to mix it. https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1E...3hlVDEyTVdtVDQ It's on google docs (sorry). If anyone can suggest a better place to host it I will upload again. Lots of hardware EQ and compression on the way in. All live drums with triggers. Guitar and bass amp and DI tracks included too. Tempo and notes included. Any questions just ask. Michael __________________ www.facebook.com/trackmixrecordingstudio Re-amps through Mesa Triple Recto and MK4, Peavey 6505, Marshall DSL and 8100, H&K Triamp II. Mesa, Orange, Marshall cabs IR packs: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...s_MICKRICH.zip https://dl.dropbox.com/u/2133088/MICKRICH_IR_PACK.zip

July 29th, 2012, 04:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
mickrich Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 858	Updated my mix. Same link as in first post. Really enjoyed working with this band. __________________ www.facebook.com/trackmixrecordingstudio Re-amps through Mesa Triple Recto and MK4, Peavey 6505, Marshall DSL and 8100, H&K Triamp II. Mesa, Orange, Marshall cabs IR packs: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...s_MICKRICH.zip https://dl.dropbox.com/u/2133088/MICKRICH_IR_PACK.zip

August 1st, 2012, 01:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
osum Misanthrope Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: South Germany Posts: 376	Thanks alot! __________________ social shit: soundcloud \| twitter \| facebook

August 2nd, 2012, 09:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
szymon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cracow, PL Posts: 147	Here's mine approach, did this as a rest from my current project im working in: http://soundcloud.com/skaminski/veins I know it's not perfect, although im quite happy with it... well instead of few strange low-mid resonances, and lack of nice top end (I guess that oh's are too quiet ). __________________

August 3rd, 2012, 02:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
clarbaden Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 225	https://dl.dropbox.com/u/2412166/VEINS.mp3 my attempt __________________ IM NOT TROLLIN!!! http://soundcloud.com/clarbaden

July 28th, 2012, 03:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Heabow Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 822	Thanks a lot for sharing this dude! Will give it a try as soon as I can.

August 1st, 2012, 09:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
FMJ Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 6	So this is my first post here, and it's also my first attempt at mixing DM Here's my final mix. http://soundcloud.com/jack-fitchett/veins-of-the-earth-death-metal I don't have proper monitors so this is primarily a headphone mix.

August 1st, 2012, 01:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
fatalforce Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 465	Sounds killer, man. Thanks for sharing

August 2nd, 2012, 11:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
colonel_claypoo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 753	thanks for this song. was a lot of fun but couldn't bother with all the editing. just wanted to mix. who is this band by the way? http://min.us/mboLwtiK82

August 3rd, 2012, 05:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
mickrich Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 858	Don't want the thread to show on google so can't name the band. The EP isn't out yet. This is for Sneap forum guys only for now :-) My ears are fried form mixing a ska band all day but I will listen to the new mixes tomorrow. __________________ www.facebook.com/trackmixrecordingstudio Re-amps through Mesa Triple Recto and MK4, Peavey 6505, Marshall DSL and 8100, H&K Triamp II. Mesa, Orange, Marshall cabs IR packs: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...s_MICKRICH.zip https://dl.dropbox.com/u/2133088/MICKRICH_IR_PACK.zip

August 4th, 2012, 05:10 AM	#14 (permalink)
Joelegend Joe not so legend Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belgium Posts: 280	Cool song, my attempt. Hats-OHs are killing me tho. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1283560/Viens.mp3 __________________ nothing... http://www.beneathcontempt.be http://www.facebook.com/beneathcontempt http://beneathcontempt.bandcamp.com/

August 14th, 2012, 07:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
xeroxed88 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 17	Thank you for uploading this for us. This band is awesome! I'll post my results after I get some sleep. Last edited by xeroxed88 : August 15th, 2012 at 06:35 AM.

August 15th, 2012, 04:24 AM	#16 (permalink)
RaNk Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 219	Thanks for the tracks mickrich (also thanks to the band for allowing it). Nice song, nice tracks. My attempt: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/19759737/Ve...x_RaNk_V01.mp3 Hope it's any good.

August 15th, 2012, 12:15 PM	#17 (permalink)
Mashreef Killing machine Ezx Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chittagong,Bangladesh Posts: 777	The link is going somewhere else :S can some one provide a diff link ?? __________________ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Silen...47464358626050 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Studio-X50/521916774501968

August 16th, 2012, 06:46 AM	#18 (permalink)
squareal Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 12	Damn good song. Love the use of brass. Really enjoyed mixing this one. https://dl.dropbox.com/s/g7zsm2rc2ny...l%20Mix%29.mp3 __________________ God's lonely man

August 17th, 2012, 10:30 AM	#19 (permalink)
xeroxed88 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 17	Here's my attempt. Really enjoyed this track. Thanks again! http://soundcloud.com/leerule/veins

August 20th, 2012, 01:32 AM	#21 (permalink)
ametalguitarist Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 30	It's been a long time. I haven't posted on this forum in years. I saw this and thought I'd give it a try. I'm glad I'm behind a computer so I can't taste the tomatoes :P Give me your honest opinion. http://soundcloud.com/ametalguitarist/done

August 20th, 2012, 05:55 AM	#22 (permalink)
RaNk Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 219	Thanks for your kind words and comments mickrich. I appreciate your feedback on the overheads, I'm still having trouble with those (most of the times, on most mixes). A good high shelving EQ like yours would be great, but I feel I should still be able to improve without those. The hint on the compression is a good one, I'm gonna experiment with that. In fact, I already did on your latest mixing thread. Right now I'm not sure if it really improved though, need to take a break first.