Ragnar Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 https://soundcloud.com/supergrandmatales324/goofy-foot-lime-dub-drums-test still trying to figure out how to make things really loud without falling apart. Track is from my EP Cacophonics which I'm trying to rework so it lives up to the name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendly Foil Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Seriously. I really don't think I understand this. I mean, it sure is loud as you say, but it seems to distort like crazy. Also, I'm kinda scared that if I turn it up very loud, I might lose my hearing. So uhm... I don't know what to say. Except for what I just said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimpyLoo Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Here's some help, yo: 1) use compression on individual tracks to trim peaks (e.g. 2-3db GR) 2) again, use compression on mix-bus to trim peaks (again, 2-3db GR) *YOU WANT TO DOLE OUT THE HEAVY-LIFTING AND NOT DEPEND ON ONE PIECE OF GEAR TO GET LOUDNESS 3) EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ! Different frequencies have different perceived loudness...Great way to earn some phantom headroom, yo. 4) Now that our track has been smoothly compressed (and not demolished with one compressor), it's time for the limiter: Gently squeeze. 5) Go back and look for ways to earn headroom (e.g. HPF your track at 30hz). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesWatkins Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 it was way too loud and nurt my ears but i still followed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragnar Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 https://soundcloud.com/supergrandmatales324/goofy-foot-lime-dub-drum-test I finally found a compressor I don't hate and think it's a little softer but I think the dynamics are a lot better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesWatkins Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 sounds a little better, maybe could use some structure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimpyLoo Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 https://soundcloud.com/supergrandmatales324/goofy-foot-lime-dub-drum-test I finally found a compressor I don't hate and think it's a little softer but I think the dynamics are a lot better sounds like you didn't listen to anything i said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lucy Faringold Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Limpy, what do you mean by "use compression on mix-bus"? I think I know what a bus is but googling mix bus wasn't very informative. Sorry if this question seems idiotic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesWatkins Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 he means compressing yet again on the master after compressing each individual track. which is noobish terrible idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lucy Faringold Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 he means compressing yet again on the master after compressing each individual track oh ok, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimpyLoo Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 he means compressing yet again on the master after compressing each individual track oh ok, thanks! Yeah, trimming peaks will literally earn you like 3db of headroom. You totally need to use a compressor before your limiter, and spread out the heavy-lifting or else your mix will sound...like it sounds right now. Blasted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest isaki Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 ...I like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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