Re: [LAU] Mix feedback on a new track?

On Sat, 4 Oct 2014, James Harkins wrote: It is hard for me to hear the over all mix on my netbook, the low end is basically missing. The high hat seems to stick out quite a bit. I do not know if this is good or bad, but, from a drummers POV, I would like to see some variation in the HH sound. For example on the beat where the HH and snare hit, a slightly open HH sound would be nice with a little bit of ring to it. (this is a common feeling of mine for music using HH sampled/synthed) Variaty in something that is used a lot would make for a less robotic sound and something more "human". Pulling the HH down in the mix just a small bit may help too, but then rememebr that my high end is emphasised so someone elses comment who has a full range system to listen to (mine is in storage) would be better. The reason I point this out is that even though there are many changes of feel through the piece the HH is always the same. If the snare was higher I might feel the same about that too, but because it is lower in the mix it doesn't stand out the way the HH does. IMO, any good electronic drumkit, sampled or synthed, should have more than one HH and snare sound the sound like they are played on the same HH or snare, just minor variations. Some of this can be done with layering and velocity, but I think more is needed. There are probably more HH "notes" in any one song than any other note (unless you are doing the solo in Cinamon Girl). As such I think it is worth the time to make it as interesting as possible. Please note that I come from the guitar/bass/live drums end of things and so my thoughts come from different styles of music and may not fit here. -- Len Ovens www.ovenwerks.net