cheddatom Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I play bass in the band (no logo), and I also mostly mix the CDs we do, with the help of the drummer who edits most of the audio, and the drummer's and singer's opinions. I was wondering if anyone who is interested in recording/mixing would have a listen to our existing demos on www.no-logo.co.uk and point out the positives, and negatives of the mixes, so that I can use this to improve the new CD we're working on. We recorded everything for 3 songs at my old uni last week on a Pro Tools/HD24 system. Now i'm mixing at home with Cubase and Hi-Fi speakers! It's already sounding good, but, I would like opinions on previous stuff, as I always like to keep moving forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleamail Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Great music!!! Only negatives i've found so far is the flat tone of the bass drum and the extreme panning to the right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I quite like the panning, it sounds a bit different anyway. I found the whole mix a tiny bit muddy, perhaps some more seperation between the distorted guitar and the bass might help. Really good tunes though. I can definitely hear your influences! As always, it is hard to discuss a mix properly from a myspace version, which always sound very compressed. Very good tunes though, really good!!! You are fairly close to me so I could come and see you at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 Cool, we're not gigging that much at the moment though :-/ You can download decent quality mp3s from the links in the frame on the left. I like the panning, but I thought it helped seperation, so..... And anyway, I think the guitar on one side, distorted bass on the other was a bit too unconventional for the rest of the band. This new one will be more guitars, more conventional, which is even harder to not get muddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_citizenbass Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 hey, i quote like the panning it gives the drums an unusual edge. but like fleamail said, the bass drum sound is a bit flat. but its still nice. and the snare is gorgeous and of course good music! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 [quote name='cheddatom' post='66350' date='Sep 27 2007, 11:42 AM']Cool, we're not gigging that much at the moment though :-/ You can download decent quality mp3s from the links in the frame on the left. I like the panning, but I thought it helped seperation, so..... And anyway, I think the guitar on one side, distorted bass on the other was a bit too unconventional for the rest of the band. This new one will be more guitars, more conventional, which is even harder to not get muddy![/quote] ah man leave the guitar on one side and bass on the other, thats what i love so much about your recordings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 Heh, maybe i'll do two different mixes, one for the bassists and one for the guitarists! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleamail Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I was misunderstood! What I tryed to say is that the volume of the right channel is louder that the left and that breaks the stereo image. The panning is great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted September 28, 2007 Author Share Posted September 28, 2007 [quote name='fleamail' post='66520' date='Sep 27 2007, 05:43 PM']I was misunderstood! What I tryed to say is that the volume of the right channel is louder that the left and that breaks the stereo image. The panning is great![/quote] Hmmmmm, what song is this? I would have thought I would have noticed that! Erroneous :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaphappygarry Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Nice, I love the reversed drums on Ghost. Infact, i love the track Mixes sound great, my only thing is (and this may be myspace) is they are a little muddy in the low mid area but this is a mastering issue. I like the panning and the songs Maybe go back into the mix and just cut the distorted guitars at 15-250hz and the same with the bass. Good work though G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleamail Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 [quote name='fleamail' post='66520' date='Sep 27 2007, 07:43 PM']I was misunderstood! What I tryed to say is that the volume of the right channel is louder that the left and that breaks the stereo image. The panning is great![/quote] Ghosts! By the way I love this song Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauljdcooper Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Ghosts is awesome. The rest is a little heavy for my taste but the mix is good IMO. Had trouble downloading tracks though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 no logo fekin rule gig in bristol tom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 Heh, thanks for all the comments. I think there are some mastering issues on most of our stuff, 'cos we don't spend enough time on it really. It seems everyone thinks we're not far off though, which is good, but, the new cd will sound a bit different I think! Kev - Start a band, book a gig, get us to support you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 We've finished the CD now, it's 3 tracks. We're not making them all available at the moment, as we're considering our options, but, on www.myspace.com/nologorock, you can listen to one of the new songs called "fake smiles in the photograph". Please let me know what you think of the recording/mix/master. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedsbeds Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Really loving your band! Only thing I would say about the recording is maybe right at the beginning when it is just the guitar riff the hi hat could be a little louder. The first time I listened I didn't get the timing of the riff until the rest of the band came in. And it's such an awesome riff! TBH I would probably not really want the hi-hat there keeping time, but on second listening I got a more immediate kick from the song knowing how the riff fits. Did that make sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 Thanks! That does make sense. It's very hard for me to think of a way around that though, as obviously I know the riff very well, and it inhibits my sonic imagination! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedsbeds Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Glad it makes sense. It's more of an observation than a suggestion. I can't really think of a way around it either, and obviously its only a couple of bars before you "get it". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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