ArtS
Joined: May 09, 2008
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Isle of Kent, MD
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Posted on Dec 12 2023 05:27 PM
We've been recording a lot more material the last couple of years but I'm finding what I put on tape/digital is substantially weaker than what I gave the mixer/mastering. I understand that some is absorbed in overall mix, but it just sounds weaker.
Any suggestions what causes this, or what I can change in what I give the mixer?
Thanks in advance.
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spskins
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
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Posted on Dec 12 2023 08:14 PM
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ArtS
Joined: May 09, 2008
Posts: 1312
Isle of Kent, MD
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Posted on Dec 13 2023 09:34 AM
Nah, we have to do everything remote right now.
I believe part of the problem is:
1) Bass processed in stereo prior to sending to mixer.
2) Rhythm guitar DAW added effects prior to sending to mixer.
— Surfcat
From Atlantis with Love (EP) - Agent Octopus
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Angle of Attack (CD) - Reverb Galaxy
Ghost of Tom Returns (single) - Agent Octopus
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Samurai
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
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Kiev, Ukraine
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Posted on Dec 14 2023 12:00 AM
I do everything myself and some people say the guitar or bass sometimes are too loud in a mix but I like it this way, this is guitar music. So just talk with mixing person of your expectations and give some references. I also don’t put any digital effects on guitar before mixing, and mostly don’t put them at all, for me it should be really strong and bold as I record, then it surely will not be lost in a mix. Hope it will help.
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Last edited: Dec 14, 2023 00:00:42
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