Mixing Challenge #3

poopotpoopot Frets: 9098
edited September 2018 in Making Music
Welcome to the third "theFB Mixing Challenge".

This time we have a tune very kindly supplied by @flying_pie ;; for you to play with.

This is about getting a good mix from what is available, so no "re-recording parts". The said I think there has been mention that you can redo the bass track if you so wish...

The original mix can be heard here:

https://soundcloud.com/user-578306715/madchen-aus-galway

If you want to join the fun, send me a DM and I will provide you with a link to the raw tracks.

Send your submissions to mix@thefretboard.co.uk as an mp3.


Voting will start soon after the submission deadline of 23rd September 2018, with each voter selecting their 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice.

First choice gets 5 points - Second choice gets 3 points - Third choice gets 1 point

Voting will end on 11.30pm 30th September  2018

The order and scores of the top three entries will be announced soon after the voting ends. If there are 8 or more entries, then the order and scores of those in the top half will be announced.  

No prizes. It's just for fun.

As people submit their entries, I'll post them in the playlist below. Hopefully we can share tips and tricks on how the mix was achieved.

Playlist here:

https://soundcloud.com/thefretboard/sets/thefb-mixing-challenge-no3
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  • Cheers @poopot Just a few notes.

    I recorded 4 guitars - 2 heavier "US" and 2 cleaner "British" tones - then I used EQ. a mid boost, a treble boost and more EQ to make them heavier. The tracks in the folder are just the basic amp and cab recordings without any other effects so might sound a bit tame without work.

    I also recorded a dry guitar from one of the tracks which I used a trebly/harsh amp sim and centred it very low in the mix for colour. I've uploaded the basic amp and cab sim I used without any further EQ etc. By itself it sounds awful. Feel free to leave it out if you don't need it.

    Bass is done by midi and often doubled by a synth bass. Feel free to use a real bass instead. I just kept the synthetic bass as I felt it went well enough with the industrial vibe.

    And good luck with the vocal. Singing in German with a Scottish accent = lots of opportunities for de-essing 
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  • FretwiredFretwired Frets: 24601
    Sounds good .. I'm in ....

    Remember, it's easier to criticise than create!
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  • poopotpoopot Frets: 9098
    Fretwired said:
    Sounds good .. I'm in ....
    files sent!.
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  • Yes definitely!
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  • poopotpoopot Frets: 9098
    Yes definitely!
    Files sent!... mr @spark240 ? You in????
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  • FretwiredFretwired Frets: 24601
    Wow .. big files ...

    Remember, it's easier to criticise than create!
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  • spark240spark240 Frets: 2073
    Oh ....go on then....


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  • poopotpoopot Frets: 9098
    spark240 said:
    Oh ....go on then....
    Sent :)
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  • poopotpoopot Frets: 9098
    edited September 2018
    Today and tomorrow to get your entries in!... if we don’t get any I will hold it over till next month...
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  • poopot said:
    Today and tomorrow to get your entries in!... if we don’t get any I will hold it over till next month...
    Or give them better source material for next month.. 
    :)
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  • oh fuck...i totally forgot...can we go up to the wire tomorrow night?
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  • poopotpoopot Frets: 9098
    oh fuck...i totally forgot...can we go up to the wire tomorrow night?
    Yep
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  • FretwiredFretwired Frets: 24601
    And entered ... that was tough.

    Remember, it's easier to criticise than create!
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  • poopotpoopot Frets: 9098
    Ok... we have 1 entry... I think we will roll this over to next month... I’ll create a play list when I get another submission!.
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  • poopotpoopot Frets: 9098
    Ok 2 entries... in the playlist at the top of the thread and here:

    https://soundcloud.com/thefretboard/sets/thefb-mixing-challenge-no3
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  • spark240spark240 Frets: 2073
    Sorry guys .....work taken over the last few weeks...gonna have to miss this one.


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  • I dont think I can beat the original, the stems already had some pretty decent processing on them I thought. So basically Im gonna upload a butchering of this one :(
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  • poopotpoopot Frets: 9098
    I dont think I can beat the original, the stems already had some pretty decent processing on them I thought. So basically Im gonna upload a butchering of this one :(
    thats three in the playlist
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  • Id have loved to do this one from the DI's and midis.
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  • poopotpoopot Frets: 9098
    Closed for submissions!.
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