Sokkasm

Both versions are the same, the youtube version just has an extra sound effect at the end. https://soundcloud.com/sokkasm/candy-constellation

This is probably a dumb question; the most logical answer is "buy better soundpacks". But before I invest in more VST's, I just wanted to ask the professionals if there was anything I can do in the way of mixing/EQ that generally makes things sound more realistic. A lot of the instruments I use in my mixes I don't actually own the real life version or even know how to play them.

This was very helpful, thank you

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_o8zXd8Upk I think this is the composition I want to work with. I'm having trouble with mixing though; I pretty much just laid down every instrument and now I'm not sure how to make everything sound less muddy! I'm not sure if this is the right forum to ask about that though edit:updated thank you all for the suggestions! I went back and took the advice on choosing better instruments, specifically the bass. The EQing tips were also very helpful