First Pro Tools recording, please critique

Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 2:45 pm

I just finished the first mix for one of three songs I recorded this weekend for a band called The Great Valley. They haven't recorded vocals yet, but I couldn't stop myself from starting to mix. Anyway, It's my first Pro Tools recording and I'd like some pointers. Thanks!

http://www.lightningmp3.com/live/file.php?id=12023

Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 8:21 pm

Hey there. Sounds pretty good overall in my opinion.

There's something about the cymbals though that catches my ear... like they are too loud or something... I can't quite put my finger on it.

Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 10:24 pm

Could you be a little bit more specific about what you mean with the cymbals? Is it just the high hats or the cymbals overall?

I appreciate it.

Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 3:29 am

the recording of the instruments is pretty good. i like the mix of the guitars and bass...good job on that. but the drum CYMBALS feel weak to me and not very full sounding. and maybe lower the snare a lil bit.

Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:35 am

Hi.

It may just be me but at times the seperate tracks sound out of sync.

Namely the muted guitar and drums.

Hope this helps;)

Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:50 am

I think their playing might have been off a little bit here and there hah.

Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 6:58 am

Listening through some headphones I would say the mix sounds fantastic. I would raise the guitar solos up a bit but I am sure you will adjust levels once the vox are in.

Have to say this tune sounds great. If their singer is decent this will be a solid song.

Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 10:20 am

Stop helping this guy out, he pirates plug-ins. See his post.

http://recording.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=46392&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=chuck&start=0

Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 2:45 pm

No Pirates allowed. Sorry.

This topic sponsored by: