thank you for taking the time to review :)

hmmm, i bounced in stereo and used various panning so it shouldn’t be mono. maybe i used too much compression and normalization?

No it can’t be because of compression or normalization. I don’t know what DAW you are using, but it could be just some setting in the bounce or in the track you were bouncing to or when exporting the final file or in the app preferences (just a guess).

i use protools. i’ll check it out. thanks!

Ok. I’m no Pro Tools expert. I have Pro Tools 10 also in my puter, but I haven’t used it too much. How about this vid? -> http://www.youtube.com/watc...

I listened the track again and there is stereo information for example in the drum fills, but most of the material sits in the middle. So this is not what you wanted?

the lead vox is straight up the middle but i placed the guitars a little to each side. the drums and loops are at the far ends of the stereo field. placed vocal delays panning from side to side, also keyboard glitch parts. i think my individual track compressions and EQs may be the issue. i’m still investigating! your help is so appreciated. i will bounce the pell and maybe you can do some magic with it ;)

I’ve spent some time spreading some of the sounds into a broader spectrum and have tidied up the edits and mix. Would love your feedback Carosone and Zep :)

Sounds much more glued, solid and clearer to my ears.

thank you :) i just did made a few other adjustments to the bass levels given some feedback from Copperhead so i think it should be even a little better now. mixing is tough! thanks for your help :)

ah thank you! any suggestions on how to make it sound better sonically? it sounds full and round in my mixing speakers but not great in the bounce…?

thanks Greg! yea, the guitar and keyboard editing made it glitchy, a new thing for me. any suggestions on why t sounds so boxy in the bounce? it sounded great on my big speakers. mixing is not my forte — too bad you live on the opposite coast!

It seems to me the guitar is red lining and needs some eq. It was only apparent in the intro.

any EQ suggestions? ;)

Can you send me a loop of that guitar by itself?

I’ve spent a couple days fixing and tightening everything and have replaced the mix. Would love your feedback Copperhead :)

I just listened to the source files you used and it’s confirmed, you are a genius!

thank you timberman! i really appreciate your feedback. :)

thank you!!! i love your track!

thanks Scomber! i rechecked my bounces and everything is stereo. i think it may be the effect on the vocals in the verses? i used a “transistor radio” EQ that seemed to fit the glitchy nature of the chopped guitar and keyboards. so i’m glad you think it sounds ok! mixing is the hardest part for me. i appreciate your feedback and encouragement.

oh, you are too kind!

thank you Kara! you are so kind to notice all of those details. :)

thanks Jeris :)

wow, a Tony Levin comparison? you’ve made my day and possibly year. yes, the Secret Mixter brings out amazing creativity and talent. i look forward to it every quarter. thanks for your review and encouragement :)

wow — i did a karaoke performance of that song once — don’t tell! hahahah thanks for the review :D

thanks for taking the time to comment. i really appreciate it :D

so glad you think it is healthy — gave it spinach and herbs this morning lol ;) thanks for commenting!

oh so glad you like it! you are too kind ;)

thanks Deb! i’ve been refining the bass part a little. it was clipping. i hope it is better now :)

thank you Javolenus! i knew i wanted to use your loops because they really spoke to me — it worked perfectly for this track :) you rock!

ah, thanks Alex! you are the real Pro ya know ;) i appreciate your review and kindness :D