New track

Mikael Hansson EMAIL HIDDEN
Sun Aug 24 23:50:20 CEST 2008


Hi Martin!

Thanks for listening and pointing out some things to improve. I've tried 
to work toward your recommendations. Let me know if it's better/worse :)

<http://hem.bredband.net/electro2/mh_how_much_premix2.mp3>

/Micke

Martin Naef wrote:
> Mikael Hansson wrote:
>> Finished a new track this morning:
>> <http://hem.bredband.net/electro2/mh_how_much_premix.mp3>
> 
> Sounds cool - typical Micke - and definitely asks for vocals.
> 
> I'd mix it a bit differently, though. The syncopated bass is much too 
> prominent, particularly during the quieter phases with the pad in the 
> background. I'd probably automate the filter to tackle this issue: close 
> it down somewhat to make space for the other sounds, but open it up when 
> it's nearly "solo". I'd also try some minor, slow LFO modulation there 
> to introduce a bit of motion.
> 
> I also feel it sounds a bit thin when you use the square wave sounds 
> (e.g. starting around 1:15), I'd try to find something to fill in the 
> low mids. The problem might already be solved when you filter the 
> syncopated bass, as it automatically moves its main energy down in the 
> spectrum.
> 
> Last but not least: I think it's a bit overcooked during the final 
> master. Give it a bit more space to breathe - meaning reduce 
> compression. Just a touch should do.



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