don't listen.... be curious

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Hi

What i usualy do is mix it down without any EQ at first
Just panning and volume. After that i do some EQing and filtering in the following way:

1. I take an instrument freqchart, perhaps this one:
http://www.independentrecording.net/irn ... isplay.htm
2. I make sure that inaudible things are filtered out
low rumble and ultra high hiss
3. i isolate sounds - no EQ overlap.

You can use such a chart for synthesized sounds also
An e-piano can be EQed like a standard piano and synthbasses like regular basses
etcetera.... There is really nothing to it after you've seen the chart

Not sure which waveeditor youre using but most editors have frequency analyses
You can also find quite a few freeware analysers here on KVR
For instance "Freakoscope" http://www.kvraudio.com/product/fre_a_k ... electronix

Thanks for the tips. I'll check it.

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I'm listening again now, and ET is quite right about the frequencies, the problematic ones aren't really that high up.

In my opinion it's too harsh. A mix can be rough, but it shouldn't be overly harsh unless your goal is to actually make people feel bad physically (there's music like that). Unless that's the goal though, in my opinion, it isn't a matter of taste but poor mixing. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying you're a bad mixer, I'd say it's very likely an effect of the monitoring and/or listening environment since these are frequencies anyone with normal hearing should be able to perceive well.

EDIT: Mistyped, the frequencies AREN'T that high up.

Thanks! That's the kind of comments I need. I like it rough but don't want it overly harsh. So I'm gonna go back to the mix & will post it when I'm done for you to check. Enjoy your weekend!