Please offer suggestions, mix advice for first TV instro

[bobporri]

Jim,

Something is causing "phasing" of the drums. You can hear it especially at the beginning when the drums play alone on the intro. Might be 2 tracks playing at once (like a midi track playing audio and maybe you "froze" the track as another audio track and are playing all at once). Unless you wanted that sound. I do think you rolled too much bottom end off. The bass guitar is difficult to hear. Just sort of a quiet boomy drone. I think the kick got pretty lost for the same reason. I do think you would be better off when possible, addressing EQ on the separate tracks if you are not doing so. Maybe compression or some presets on the bass and drum tracks could get you in a better sounding ballpark. I think you are doing good experimenting on the guitar parts as far as panning and EQ.

Bob P.

[jjack73]

Thanks, Bob!
I still have bass trapping issues in my studio. Things aren't quite where they should be yet. As a result, my bass perception is exaggerated, I believe.
Those drums at the beginning are multiple samples bussed together for a fuller sound. Bad idea, altogether.
Also, I remembered today that I used NO reference track when mixing this thing. I was too busy playing with my new DAW (Logic Pro X). That sure didn't help.
Do you think I should try doing some covers of good reference material in order to get a better understanding of what it takes to achieve a certain sound? Just A-B like crazy until I get it right?
Better equipment means too many choices, I guess. Need to simplify for a while.
Thanks again!
Jim

[Joseph]

Do you think I should try doing some covers of good reference material in order to get a better understanding of what it takes to achieve a certain sound? Just A-B like crazy until I get it right?

That's probably the best thing you could do to get used to the style, DAW and room.

-Joseph

[bobporri]

Jim,

I loved this suggestion of Andy's.

https://www.samplemagic.com/details/184/magic-ab

I don't have it yet, but will be getting it. Looks very cool.

Up to you about doing some covers, but it couldn't hurt (either of us) .

Bob P.