Live recording

Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 3:48 am

Working on a song right now, please critique the song structure and the general mix as it was all recorded live and I'm hoping to go this route for our next CD

http://www.box.net/shared/pipvh6gnz8

Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 6:53 am

Ok added some vox and tightened up the kick a bit and reduced the panning on the guits, anyone?

http://www.box.net/shared/gbl3nlibph

Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 8:15 am

You definitely have the live band sound captured. The vocals could use a little EQ. They sound a little washed out. Maybe some 4k and a high shelf boost. Or a better pre, or LDC. You could probably layer them on top. You would get a double track sound that way. The drums sound a little thin. Maybe a little less of the high shelf boost on the overheads and add in some 1k. The bass if very punchy, which I like, but maybe some more low end to fill out the mix.

Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 9:48 pm

Thanks Gecko

Yeah those vox needs some work for sure, I think I'll back off a bit on the eq on the vox and check my delay on the vox.

I'll maybe add a tad of 60hz -ish on the bass to get some womp in there. I'll check the eq on the oh's as well.

That being said we'll definately be re-recording this so I don't want to work on this mix too much, just want to make sure my mic placements are good in case we get a good take. I always like the vibe you get with a live recording as opposed to doing everything separately and since this was the 2nd time through the tune I'm thinking we might be able to nail it.

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