TuKatz, thanks so much for taking the time to listen and offer your suggestions. Yeah, everything you said makes sense, so I have some work to do on this track yet. Others have also mentioned about the glock being too far forward. Interestingly, it was further back in the original mix, but I felt it was being swallowed up so I brought it forward....go figure!TuKatz wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2019 10:56 pmHey Loren:
So, I listened to this a couple of times. Frankly (and not meant as a put-down), I feel like the drums are a little "Casio-ish" for this style. I have problems recording this kind of swing with MIDI instuments a lot because it just dosen't feel quite right, there isn't that push and pull in the tempo. Your pattern is almost the same throughout with the exception of changing from the Rim to the Snare (I am not including the Sleigh Bells in this, I actually like them but they may be a little forward as well). If you had a drummer using brushes where you had the drag of the brush against the snare head without the constant 2 & 4, I think that might make this piece flow better.
Maybe the Glock is out there also, but overall with these exceptions I found it an enjoyable piece. I am usually quite impressed with your submissions, they are well recorded, arranged, and sound great, this one just may be a "one-off" deal.
Take my advice for what it is worth and thank you for letting us hear your piece. I hope the next time you knock it out of the park.

The good news is, I have plenty of time to rework it in time for more Christmas listings that are sure to pop up. Thanks again, I really appreciate the feedback and constructive ideas.
-Loren