by Ocular » 30 Sep 2013 08:19
I like it. There are a few things I'd fix though:
- The kick is pretty weak, it could be a bit punchier and use a boost in the high end
- The sweep-down at about 1:09 muds up the mix, this could be fixed with EQing or sidechaining. It does the same in the beginning but it's much less noticeable.
- The pluck synth is pretty quiet, but it does sound nice
- The vocals are a bit loud in the beginning. They should balance more with the music.
- The clap/snare is barely noticeable, it needs to be louder.
- The ride has WAAAY too much in the low end, try highpassing it. In fact, try highpassing all the drums (except for the kick in some cases) because chances are, all the drums you use will have some low frequencies. While it's usually not noticeable, too much in the low end adds up and can make your mix sound really muddy, and that's the last thing you want in a good mix.
I do like the composition. The sound design is pretty good, too. And I really like the vocal glitching!
A tip I can give for next time: Try leaving the song alone for a while next time before mixing, you'll notice more things and it usually results in a better outcome. Also, when you mix, take breaks every so often to listen to another style of music, maybe orchestral or something. It'll freshen up your ears a bit.
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