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fg123 wrote:

I agree with veggie to some degree. Both mixing styles have their pros and cons. DIY's are more professional and musically correct, but TBtruthfullyH, I preferred the older mixes. The fact that it was a little off contributed to the fact that it's awesome, being that it's really just made by kids. I'm probably just going on a random tangent right now.   

Vocals for MVTU is a little soft. I hear a little static behind the mix.
Drums for MVTU are a little distorted from too much treble, better mic maybe?

When I'm besides you, is awesome, but vocals could be louder...

LSJ has some drum distortion, too much treble maybe...

Gone's piano sounds like it has a bit of echo/delay/reverb.
Drums are distorted... again? Drum machine. Just a suggestion 
Techno's vocals are a little soft at points...

Reload's drums also has some artifacts, but it's a little better.
The vocals for this is awesome. Who sang it?


That's my two cents, don't kill me for it.

Reload is the best song from what I've heard of our audience although Lazy Sunday Jam sounds good too. Its organ solo and guitar work by hpotter134 are stellar. So in reply to your comment on the project Crimson Love, I'm not 'complimenting' myself. I'm saying the actual outcome was amazing. LolaRose1892 sang for Reload and the other two songs. I thought her harmonies for My Voice to You were good, but her soft voice never really suited When I'm Beside You.

Exactly, my mixes are intended to be in standard configuration, making them 'musically correct'. There is no reason why 'kids' of 11-15 years can't produce professional music. I have always hated that stereotype, and as we expand over the web, we must make an effort to sound professional, otherwise no one will ever take any notice of our music. This has always been my ultimate motive, and I hope my fellow colleagues will work towards that too.

Thanks for your feedback. Most of those points have been stated already and I've mentioned certain reasons for that in the posts above, like the keys covering up for various other flaws.

veggieman001 wrote:

technoguyx wrote:

veggieman001 wrote:

Maybe you should think about recording the drums and then the bass first, and then having the other musicians record their parts to the rhythm section as opposed to individually? That would make the timing a bit better for everyone.

That was what I originally planned when I just started the band, but it doesn't really work since one member can delay the whole thing (perhaps unintentionally), as mentioned by DIY.

Well it could perhaps work now if you and jslomba record your tracks first.

Good point.

who sang reload?

MrMonk999 wrote:

who sang reload?

LolaRose did. She actually sang all songs except Gone (which I sang) on our newest album.

DIY wrote:

When I get down to mixing, I'll see about that. How's the recording of bass going?

I'll record tomorrow in the morning. I dedicated this weekend to practice, turns out the song is easier than I expected, and my bass line (with slap or without) is pretty simple and repetitive too.

Do you plan on adding lyrics to your song? It could use some if you ask me - since it's a short song we won't need too much.

jslomba wrote:

Hey guys, I know how we can get licensed if you want 

What exactly do you mean by licensed, and how?

Uploading the tracks right now. It's two takes, with different bass lines in the ending. It indeed was much simpler than I thought, the takes I recorded are nearly perfect :3

I also decided to pass the tracks through a tiny bit of overdrive and some compression from a VST amp plugin I have. If that bothers you enough that you can't fix it without some EQing, tell me.

technoguyx wrote:

Uploading the tracks right now. It's two takes, with different bass lines in the ending. It indeed was much simpler than I thought, the takes I recorded are nearly perfect :3

I also decided to pass the tracks through a tiny bit of overdrive and some compression from a VST amp plugin I have. If that bothers you enough that you can't fix it without some EQing, tell me.

Thanks. I'll check them out. 

LolaRose1892 wrote:

Hey guys. I realise that my vocals are rubbish quality, and I also see that this is holding you guys back and making the final product sound not quite amazing as it should. For this reason, I suggest you find another vocalist.

I will be in no way offended if you do indeed replace me, as really, I am sort of suggesting it myself.

~LolaRose1892

That's indeed a shame, but if that's your wish, I guess we'll have to find another vocalist. 

It's heartening to know that you've made your decision for the betterment of the band. It is really hard to find good vocalists, and to be frank, you're a pretty decent one. It will be an arduous task replacing you, but we'll try to find someone. However, I think that you are an outstanding harmoniser so when we need you, we'll be sure to call you! 

Look on the bright side anyway: many people loved your vocals for Reload! 

Last edited by DIY (2012-05-07 11:32:04)

technoguyx wrote:

LolaRose1892 wrote:

Hey guys. I realise that my vocals are rubbish quality, and I also see that this is holding you guys back and making the final product sound not quite amazing as it should. For this reason, I suggest you find another vocalist.

I will be in no way offended if you do indeed replace me, as really, I am sort of suggesting it myself.

~LolaRose1892

The only problem is, people that can bring us good quality recordings while being a good vocalist, are pretty hard to find here. Vocals like the ones you recorded for Reload actually sound pretty good, IMO the only song whose vocals were really bad in quality were My Voice to You. WIBY's were a little quiet but still good, and Reload's are pretty good.

I think we're judging by only the first song of the album here, the rest of the songs don't sound bad at all, after some processing while mixing. I say you should stay unless we find a very superior vocalist. 

Yeah, I agree.

EDIT: Where are the bass tracks? Did you upload them?

Last edited by DIY (2012-05-07 23:12:29)

Hey all, sorry for not getting back to you guys for a while...

The EP sounds good 

I'll get recording ASAP. My brother recently got an electric guitar, so I might be able to record on that too if you want.

technoguyx wrote:

Uploading the tracks right now. It's two takes, with different bass lines in the ending. It indeed was much simpler than I thought, the takes I recorded are nearly perfect :3

I also decided to pass the tracks through a tiny bit of overdrive and some compression from a VST amp plugin I have. If that bothers you enough that you can't fix it without some EQing, tell me.

Where are the tracks uploaded? They aren't on SoundCloud, nor did I receive any e-mail regarding the tracks.

Do you guys need another guitarist?

I'm good with it, you can check out my Youtube for some examples. I can play classical, chords etc.

Most bands have two guitarists.

Let me rephrase that: Some bands have two guitarists.

EDIT: Lead and rhythm. Also bass, but they already have 2 bassists.

Last edited by jji7skyline (2012-05-08 00:04:42)

Well, an extra lead/rhythm guitar can't hurt can it?