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Originally posted by .JEKL. Usually starts with the actual production of the song and choosing the right sounds that mend well with each other from the get go. I recently started keeping that in mind from the very beginning of starting a new idea and it has been helping the loads.

I agree. I just would like to learn how to mix properly. Tired of sending my tracks off to mixing/mastering engineers :\

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Originally posted by CalvP Also a "multitrack parts" search on a few unnamed sources may yield some surprising results, but you didn't hear me say that alright

Eh?


Ive grabbed a few of these, great for hearing how elements sound when not in the mix, and seeing where they fit into the spectrum.

I put a limiter on it which is maybe why it sounds squashed?

what are other good ways of raising the volume of your song without having to put a limiter on it? I don't know much about this..

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Originally posted by utdarsenal I put a limiter on it which is maybe why it sounds squashed? what are other good ways of raising the volume of your song without having to put a limiter on it? I don't know much about this..

use it on the elements and not the final mix

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Originally posted by utdarsenal I put a limiter on it which is maybe why it sounds squashed? what are other good ways of raising the volume of your song without having to put a limiter on it? I don't know much about this..

Mixing well is the main way to get a loud mix. Cranking the limiter up on a poor mix will quickly make things worse, and still won't get the song to a perceived "competitive level".

Running a limiter over a good mix is fine. Some people like to work this way, others don't. It's a personal choice.

OP - I think you are being much too hard on yourself. Your track is good and the mixing is just about there. Just keep churning away and you'll have no problem.

The only crit I have is a couple of the synth sounds were a bit basic and cheesey, but easily rectified.

Your percs and bass are right up my street.

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