Hmmm, do you mean the lead samples or my samples in general? Which ones do you think are the most glaring?
Here's a rundown of the stuff I used:
Production program: Cubase LE
Bass drum: TR909 setting of the "DSK Mini DrumZ" VST.
Snare(s): Guitar Pro 5.0 (pitched up during the D&B parts)
Shaker, cymbals: Guitar Pro 5.0
Bass: Guitar Pro 5.0 Stingray model, with an extra layer of filter/distortion on top for more grittiness/definition
Synth Arpeggio bass: Krakli Karnage VST, with a step filter
Strings: DSK Stringz with a slightly flanged mellotron mixed in low for more definition (Not too happy with the cello solo part, which is several layers because Stringz is terrible with low notes, I may throw something new together.
Wurlitzer: MrTramp VST
Low strings near the beginning of the "Rock" part, glassy fading in/out pad: Krakli Karnage VST
I use the following mastering effects: XCita (set to "medium excitation") and the "endorphin" VST, which is a dual band compressor, set to "Loud and Punchy". Do you think the mix is maybe too loud overall?
Maybe my VSTs just suck, I'm gonna have a look at the sample/VST recommendation threads.
By the way, is it me or is the mix kind of low on treble overall? I'm currently experimenting with mastering plugins to make it sound less dull. I'm really not that great at this mastering thing or music production in general, no wonder my band never lets me help with mixing. :/