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Need leveling tips for a particular track
Posted on: 20.05.2011 by Paige Makela
http://soundcloud.com/ktit/spandau-baguette-2-minute-work

I could really do with some feedback on my leveling here, in particular for the maximal part between 1:00 and 1:30. I am not really sure how loud the sub-bass should be and I also find the hihat/snare percussion to be a bit too high-cut.

What do you believe? Thanks in advance
Paige Makela
23.05.2011
Originally Posted by Nephew
With toms, you're looking for the punch and tone, not so much the lows, that's what the bass is for
But there is a bit of low to them that I like so much
Paige Makela
22.05.2011		I was able to lower its volume a little and keep the power with some improved EQs, so I guess I am going in the right direction now.

Originally Posted by zestoi
the riff with the toms is very cool but is *way* too over powering and personally i would drop it out and then back in a bit rather than just having it through almost the entire track.
Thanks, there actually is a drop-out after a few bars. Maybe I'll add another drop or a variation but I am not sure about that, yet.

Originally Posted by Nephew
Try rolling off some of the low end on the on the toms, and then compress them a bit with a slow attack to maintain the punch but still keep the tone
I could drop off more of the low at the part when the beat sets in but they need the low when they are playing solo after the build-up. I am definitely going to look into compression, though...

Thanks for your advice so far, guys!
Charline Dunch
21.05.2011
Originally Posted by Nephew
That's fine, but it's still overwhelming to the point where that's all you hear and you can't make it out anything else.
i totally agree with this. you can't even hear the kickdrums really, while they sound about perfect later on. often it just takes a very little less volume.

no experience with eqing it in here.
Paige Makela
20.05.2011
Originally Posted by Nephew
Sounds pretty good actually, I would just turn the perc that keeps bouncing left to right down a bit as it's really overwhelming. But everything else sounds pretty ok at the moment
Do you mean the toms that start after the breakdown/buildup? Because I actually wanted to have them into the foreground
Paige Makela
20.05.2011		 http://soundcloud.com/ktit/spandau-baguette-2-minute-work

I could really do with some feedback on my leveling here, in particular for the maximal part between 1:00 and 1:30. I am not really sure how loud the sub-bass should be and I also find the hihat/snare percussion to be a bit too high-cut.

What do you believe? Thanks in advance
Paige Makela
23.05.2011
Originally Posted by Nephew
With toms, you're looking for the punch and tone, not so much the lows, that's what the bass is for
But there is a bit of low to them that I like so much
Breana Singerman
22.05.2011		With toms, you're looking for the punch and tone, not so much the lows, that's what the bass is for
Paige Makela
22.05.2011		I was able to lower its volume a little and keep the power with some improved EQs, so I guess I am going in the right direction now.

Originally Posted by zestoi
the riff with the toms is very cool but is *way* too over powering and personally i would drop it out and then back in a bit rather than just having it through almost the entire track.
Thanks, there actually is a drop-out after a few bars. Maybe I'll add another drop or a variation but I am not sure about that, yet.

Originally Posted by Nephew
Try rolling off some of the low end on the on the toms, and then compress them a bit with a slow attack to maintain the punch but still keep the tone
I could drop off more of the low at the part when the beat sets in but they need the low when they are playing solo after the build-up. I am definitely going to look into compression, though...

Thanks for your advice so far, guys!
Breana Singerman
21.05.2011		Try rolling off some of the low end on the on the toms, and then compress them a bit with a slow attack to maintain the punch but still keep the tone
Charline Dunch
21.05.2011
Originally Posted by Nephew
That's fine, but it's still overwhelming to the point where that's all you hear and you can't make it out anything else.
i totally agree with this. you can't even hear the kickdrums really, while they sound about perfect later on. often it just takes a very little less volume.

no experience with eqing it in here.
Chasidy Heckenbach
21.05.2011		the riff with the toms is very cool but is *way* too over powering and personally i would drop it out and then back in a bit rather than just having it through almost the entire track.

definately at least see what eq's you can cut from various elements to make the mix sit together better while still allowing the stuff you want to cut through properly.
Breana Singerman
21.05.2011		Ha! Well, that's part of the fun that is producing
Paige Makela
21.05.2011		I guess you're right. Lowering its volume while still having it prominent should be possible with good EQing. It's not easy, though...
Breana Singerman
20.05.2011		That's fine, but it's still overwhelming to the point where that's all you hear and you can't make it out anything else.

Or just EQ it better so it sits in the mix better
Paige Makela
20.05.2011
Originally Posted by Nephew
Sounds pretty good actually, I would just turn the perc that keeps bouncing left to right down a bit as it's really overwhelming. But everything else sounds pretty ok at the moment
Do you mean the toms that start after the breakdown/buildup? Because I actually wanted to have them into the foreground
Breana Singerman
20.05.2011		Sounds pretty good actually, I would just turn the perc that keeps bouncing left to right down a bit as it's really overwhelming. But everything else sounds pretty ok at the moment

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