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James Allen
Oct 12, 2021
Hi Guys, me again!

Another track to share with your objective ears to help me out on any changes i should make. Any feedback on where the mix is lacking and could be improved? Would really appreciate the insight

https://soundcloud.com/james-allen-194869287/living-in-this-reality-test-mix/s-UYStJSk46pf?si=76145f1936014c64a5009029fdb93713
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Arthur Reich
Oct 12, 2021
Actually i would take the bass one octave lower and layer something lowcutted on it, only maybe tho, i feel like it takes too much space :D The Sound picture is cool tho, feeling like before a stage in some oldschool bar. Idk xD Your lows are crystal clear tho, actually i think youve lowcutted a tiny little too much. It feels like the lows and highs are completely seperated (it's mastered as well is it?) But thank you for showing it, it's already super cool and unique :D
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James Allen
Oct 13, 2021
Sounding better already, i've tucked a synth in to double the bassline adding some resonance around 200-500hz as there was a bit of a hole there and i was never convinced. You've given me the confidence to put something in there to better join the lows and highs!
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valeriano bosso
Oct 27, 2021
good stuff! love the snare!
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Ricardo Mendes
Oct 29, 2021
Nice mix! I love the idea. Reminds me of some 1980s towards 1990s vibe. I'd just lower a little bit the mid-low to sub - maybe a shelf set at around 150-200 hz? But it's just a matter of taste. It's amazing as it is!
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Arthur Reich
Oct 30, 2021
sounds better now i think as well :) cool one
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Christian Labeck
Oct 30, 2021
Hey, not sure if you‘re still looking for feedback. I love the vibe of the song. Drums and keys seem to make up the bulk of the space in the song sound great to my ears, really nice and in your face. I guess it‘s a matter of taste, but to me it felt as if both parts were a bit too loud though. In comparison the lead vocals sit way in the background and are a bit dull or lack presence (not the vocal reverb though, that is clearly audible). And the guitar (solo?) that starts around 1:45 and the strings? that start around 2:15 seem barely audible (but actually sound pretty nice and interesting). Depending on what your after, you might want to consider changing the balance of what you have in the foreground and background. Great song thought and good work!
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James Allen
Oct 30, 2021
Thanks Guys! Great advice, it's an ongoing EP taken pretty much every tip and it's really helpful :) Everyones helped improve the track, mix already now quite different to the link