Esperado Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Ok so ill admit i wont probably update this one. but, i definitely could use some critiques on how to mix it better. i think this one has a lot of mixing errors, particularly in the low end that could use some proper direction so that i can handle bass ( and juicy taiko samples) better in the future. ive come to realize Low end is a huge weakness in my mixes. anywho https://soundcloud.com/jesse-mitchell-3/last-stand-of-dollet-dollet edit: its a remix of Dollet landing from final fantasy 8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Leog1FnIO98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timaeus222 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 The taikos seem to be buried under the bass, the first upfront sawtooth arp, the zourna-esque thing (probably a bagpipe), etc. They need stronger compression. I recommend getting Cytomic The Glue. And better headphones will get you pretty far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esperado Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 so can i get a quick explaination behind the compression bit? i dont feel like i fully understand it. like how does it help by putting it on those instruments? edit: im also using some krk monitors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timaeus222 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) so can i get a quick explaination behind the compression bit? i dont feel like i fully understand it. like how does it help by putting it on those instruments?edit: im also using some krk monitors Compression is commonly described whenever someone has "overcompression" from their (hard knee) limiter due to loudness forcing the limiter to push the loudest instruments down to a certain extent. There is a smart way to use compression, and that's what comes into play here. What you can do is use a compressor with certain settings to strengthen your taiko drum transients. With a fast attack, low threshold, high gain, fast release, and high ratio, you can enhance the transient, or the loudest part of a waveform---usually the drumstick impact on a snare, for example, and make your taiko drums sound louder, tighter, and stronger. You should try to stick to compression on mainly drums, but careful compression can be done on anything. Edited August 13, 2013 by timaeus222 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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