Dave Philips wrote:
I think you're on the right track with regards to layering your instruments. However, you should take more time balancing the separate tracks. Right now the instruments aren't blending so well. The guitar is a little too far up front, and your other instruments need more attention to their relationship with the guitar part.
I noticed that when I tested it out on my main stereo system, but I'm a little unsure of what to do to make leads "sit" in the mix... any suggestions? I keep getting hung up between "I want my lead to be heard" and "I want the overall mix to blend really well", and I can never seem to satisfy both.
you're excited by the possibilities opened up by this great software we have, but perhaps you should take more time with the details of your mix. Edits and retakes are parts of the creative process, you'll find and do new things as you go over your work with the proverbial fine-tooth comb.
Good advice! I will definitely be spending more time on my mixes from here on. :-) Thanks a lot for the feedback, Dave. TimH
