Not the title of this track, but rather the philosophy behind the production.
Usually, I mix a track such that it may appeal to other listeners. This time around, I mixed this track, as the subject says, with no compromises.
So it's too long, way too compressed, and I mean squashed flat, and probably too hot, and I mean, burnt to a crisp.
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Channel strips on every track (Waves TG12345) and compressors (Waves RS124) and EQ (REDD 37/51/17) on all the groups, Waves TG Mastering, SIR Standard clipper and 3, no 4, limiters on the stereo out.
GrooveAgent on the drums, AmpleSound Les Paul on the lead guitars, Shreddage 2 on the rhythm and riff guitars, AmpleSound Jaco bass, The Ladies, and everything else is HALion.
Various amp sims, Valhalla VintageVerb, Satin for echo duties.
I think that's it.
Ths final final mixes.
The "radio edit":
https://soundcloud.com/googly-smythe/19 ... radio-edit
The "album version":
https://soundcloud.com/googly-smythe/19 ... romise-mix
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The original, for comparison.
https://soundcloud.com/googly-smythe/19 ... -gone-band
No Compromises
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- KVRAF
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ChameleonMusic ChameleonMusic https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=430348 - KVRAF
- 1611 posts since 23 Nov, 2018 from Birmingham, UK
Well I was about to curl up in bed and saw that you'd posted, so had a quick listen...
Hmmm...might NOT be settling down quite yet...now utterly pumped full of adrenalin!
Loved the track - great overall vibe...fabulous riffs and melodies...wonderful changes in texture and tempo and well judged solo sections.
Listened to both...I definitely prefer the original...more life and energy in it for me and some how the 'edit' seemed to flow better but WGAF either way...GREAT MUSIC!
One more listen...and I hope the hearing continues to recover!!!
Hmmm...might NOT be settling down quite yet...now utterly pumped full of adrenalin!
Loved the track - great overall vibe...fabulous riffs and melodies...wonderful changes in texture and tempo and well judged solo sections.
Listened to both...I definitely prefer the original...more life and energy in it for me and some how the 'edit' seemed to flow better but WGAF either way...GREAT MUSIC!
One more listen...and I hope the hearing continues to recover!!!
Mark Taylor, Chameleon Music - Professional composition and sound design for all media since 1994.
https://www.chameleonmusic.co.uk/
https://www.chameleonmusic.co.uk/
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- KVRAF
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- 3508 posts since 12 May, 2011
Hey there, didn't notice until today that you'd commented. To be honest, I wasn't expecting any one to listen after that warning I gave, about the amount of compression I used, deliberately, I might add!
Glad you liked it. I shall do a "compromised" final version, hopefully sometime soon. (Only 3 limiters, maybe!)
Glad you liked it. I shall do a "compromised" final version, hopefully sometime soon. (Only 3 limiters, maybe!)
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- KVRian
- 700 posts since 31 Jan, 2003 from C@L
I really enjoy your music!
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- KVRAF
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- 3508 posts since 12 May, 2011
('Cause it's damn good!! Ha ha!)
Seriously, thanks for your support.
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- KVRAF
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- 3508 posts since 12 May, 2011
I spent the afternoon making this video out of stuff on utoob.
It's also the final final mix.
Except for the single version. Coming your way soon!
https://youtu.be/6dMzat7osGQ
It's also the final final mix.
Except for the single version. Coming your way soon!
https://youtu.be/6dMzat7osGQ
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- KVRAF
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- 3508 posts since 12 May, 2011
Added the short version to the op.
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- KVRAF
- 2846 posts since 8 Jun, 2018
i like it! really great! compressed to hell! and great composition/play etc. etc.
Primoridal Music: sadà\exposadà - Indusrial & Expanding Your Mind Hurts: Sound Brut
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- KVRAF
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- 3508 posts since 12 May, 2011
Thanks, guys, glad you enjoyed it. 
