Phil O'Keefe: In The Studio Trenches

[kurdy]

I posted this in the Recording Forum, but I didn't get much of a response. I'm thinking it was so great that nobody knew what advice to give , or so bad that it was beyond any advice that could help it. I have sort of a beginners set-up, not "state-of-the-art" by any means, but I would like to make the most out of the limited gear I do have. Anyway, here's my original post:

I've been involved with home recording/mixing for sometime and although I have improved somewhat, I'm never completely satisfied with the result. My goal is to one day be able to make recordings that sound somewhat professional, though I realize I still have a ways to go, which can be quite frustrating, artistically.

Anyway, I could really use some opinions on a recording/mix I just did. Please let me know what you think.

http://www.soundclick.com/artist/7/keithdominique_music.htm

Also, apologies for posting this in a separate thread. I'm new to this forum, and didn't see the dedicated thread at the top of the page. If I could request that the moderator delete my previous thread, it would be appreciated. It's a bit embarrassing. :rolleyes:

[boosh]

Hey there people ,... I posted this at Craig's forum because that's where I hung out the last few years but realized some of you don't go there,........

:

I'm looking for some feedback on my band's first work.

The vocals will be recorded this week and the drums need some adjustment but further it's a finished product.

SPAM: so if you like funky disco,.... download here :


funkadisco



Please gimme some feedback,... Good ,Bad,.... whatever.... we need to know what people think so far,.. especially you guys goes I know you's got good earsfunkadisco

[madbutcher]

Originally posted by madbutcher
i know they pretty much suck...... tips on making it better appreciated

www.myspace.com/harkonin

anyone?

[GuitarPLayer61…]

www.purevolume.com/vitaeterna song called every lady loves a sure bet. I tracked the band, mixed and "mastered" them, all done by a 15 year old (me). Advice please, i already know vocals need to be turned up, toms repanned, and cymbals im going to run the sonic maximizer on. Thanks,

Danny

[GuitarPLayer61…]

Originally posted by madbutcher


anyone?

I think It sounds pretty decent, but the snare is pretty boxy, try adding more highs. The bass drum is kinda quiet and no balls to it. The guitars sound like theres too much high gain. Its not terrible, maybe its just the music...Nice job though

[GuitarPLayer61…]

Originally posted by GuitarPLayer61990
www.purevolume.com/vitaeterna song called every lady loves a sure bet. I tracked the band, mixed and "mastered" them, all done by a 15 year old (me). Advice please, i already know vocals need to be turned up, toms repanned, and cymbals im going to run the sonic maximizer on. Thanks,

Danny

bump

[GuitarPLayer61…]

Originally posted by boosh
Hey there people ,... I posted this at Craig's forum because that's where I hung out the last few years but realized some of you don't go there,........

:

I'm looking for some feedback on my band's first work.

The vocals will be recorded this week and the drums need some adjustment but further it's a finished product.

SPAM: so if you like funky disco,.... download here :


funkadisco



Please gimme some feedback,... Good ,Bad,.... whatever.... we need to know what people think so far,.. especially you guys goes I know you's got good earsfunkadisco

its pretty good, snare sounds like a 70's snare, but why did you put bass on the right side? You should put it center in the mix.

[boosh]

I decided to delete this remark

Booshy

[GuitarPLayer61…]

If you want the low end to be un even in the mix, then go ahead and do that... But you want it in the middle, because the bass guitar provides the low end in the mix, and you want it in the center so its evenly distributed throughout the mix and heard through both speakers.

[boosh]

I decided to delete this remark

Booshy

[GuitarPLayer61…]

I'm just going to state my views and I'll be done. Myself, along with probably 99% of the other Engineers mix with the bass in the center. Don't single me out. And also, Im remixing because yes there is a lack of low end. But then again, I'm 15 and mixed the whole thing by myself, and I have no idea what I'm doing... :rolleyes:


Ill change the link too, yes it is called a Comma. And if you want I can get in a discussion for now I wont. Ask everyone else why its done that way.

[GuitarPLayer61…]

And the whole you want thing..Its a generalization..we do it a lot in English.. its not meant to say you personally, its plural, not singular.

[boosh]

I decided to delete this remark

Booshy

[GuitarPLayer61…]

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jun98/articles/20tips.html

Number 7, incase you wanted some partial proof behind my argment

[boosh]

I decided to delete this remark

Booshy

[GuitarPLayer61…]

alright..

[zinzin]

Please listen - new song - virtual top 10 hit!

i am terribly proud of this new song i've written and recorded. it's called "pop child" and it has the sixty-pop-rock-vibe i aimed for. i think if a well known UK would release it as a single, it would be a top 10 hit!

i consider the mix finished although i tried not to touch to much and let it almost as i recorded. afterall its a demo and it has not to be perfect, but lemme know what you think about the recording quality and the song itself!

every comment welcome!

http://s42.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0YDYGELNUUN1Q2YCXAH4XLZVM4

[gsHarmony]

www.purevolume.com/vitaeterna song called every lady loves a sure bet. I tracked the band, mixed and "mastered" them, all done by a 15 year old (me). Advice please, i already know vocals need to be turned up, toms repanned, and cymbals im going to run the sonic maximizer on.

The vocals need some work (which you already noticed). I'm not a big fan of the autopan thing you have going on with the guitar in the beginning, but that is completely subjective. I would defintely cut down the length of the intro. I am not one of these "The intro has to be less than 30 seconds" type of people, but the intro just didn't hold my interest well enough for it to be over a minute.

Considering your age, you are doing a great job. Keep it up.

[gsHarmony]

every comment welcome!

http://s42.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=...1Q2YCXAH4XLZVM4

I'm getting a broken link.

[gsHarmony]

I'm looking for some feedback on my band's first work.

The vocals will be recorded this week and the drums need some adjustment but further it's a finished product.

SPAM: so if you like funky disco,.... download here :


funkadisco

Damn, that sounds good. Unforunately, I can't even come up with a single suggestion. Everything in the mix is perfectly clear on my monitors. I look forward to hearing it with the vocals.