mix critique please the felling im going for is a kind of raw experimental/industrial post-hardcore/alt metal sort of this with really gritty feeling sampleesque, crunchy boom bap recording of live drums i just want to know if i have achieved what im looking to make and just any critiques https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UEpmkCaCGSEdNjlyfs3CYcExJOXrsV2G/view?usp=sharing
I can't tell if you achieved what you wanted because only you know what that was, what you wanted 😄 there's pretty much no lowend except for the kick so it sounds kind of small, but if raw means minimal lowend then sure, i guess it works
It certainly sounds gritty and crunchy. Too much distorted IMO. I mean, everything is distorted, so it seems way too much, even for the genre you're aiming. It ends up being tiring on the ear really fast, it's all too squashed so it has no dynamics and as Wojtas said, no low end except for the kick, which ducks all the rest of the music constantly because some compressor in the master bus I guess.
Having said that, I like you went the experimental way, and I am no expert whatsoever, so that was only my opinion!
Hi I am wondering how hard it is to become an audio engineer I am 14 and I love music but I really wanna be a singer when I grow up so I think I can get closer to music by doing this what are y’all’s thoughts
Being an audio engineer is hard work. Some people find it easier than others, but learning to be an audio engineer will take a lot of time away from other things even if you are naturally good at it (or maybe, especially if you are good at it because it becomes an obsession!).
If you really want to be a singer, I would say to focus on that more. If you start learning to sing correctly earlier in life then you can train your voice easier. It gets much harder to learn to sing when you are older. Voices don't get better with age. You can learn audio engineering later if you still want to, but if you have a talent for singing, do it now.
Also, it's OK to start out trying to copy your heroes but it's better to try to find your own voice. Everyone's voice is different so just be yourself.
You can combine both of these things and become an independent artist. But if your heart is in singing then focus on that more. I do think that it’s for the artist’s own interests to learn audio engineering too. With dedication and hard work it is possible.
Hi Soundgym Family! This is always my favorite stop of the day. I have a different type of feedback request I am hoping you can help me with. I recently started a YOUTUBE channel for audio engineers where I am hoping to put up content that deals more with skill building and decision making. I am only two videos in but being in front of a camera is far from natural for me as is being brief with my words.
I was hoping for some insight as to length, and the amount of content in the video. I simply love discussing audio and can kinda run on and on...I am also a huge Harry Potter fan if the shirt doesn't give it away,,,,
I understand just how busy everyone is, so if you are reading this and thinking about offering me some insight....Thank you so much.
I really like your videos. Although I'm not an audio engineer I can find value there for improving my mixes. I like the make not just some mixing tips, but more in-depth videos about different techniques and also about how to think about the work, the physical side, and all of that. I personally prefer videos about 10 to 15 minutes. 20 minutes is the maximum I think. If it's a longer video, you really start to consider if it's that interesting topic for you to watch it. Hope to see more interesting videos about mixing from you soon!
