Can you help me w/ mixing this heavy rock band?

[gabadilla]

I spent the weekend recording a good Heavy Rock / Metal band. The sound they desired was "heavy" without being muddy. I'm used to recording more rock bands who like the brightness and sheen of the songs they hear on the radio. I believe they play tuned down to a C. I guess I can only describe it as very thick.

Does anyone have any experience they can share in this area?

Any pointers or techniques which might help me out?

I'm particulary concerned about this muddiness issue... Do you know what frequencies I should beware of to avoid it becoming a muddy mess?

Thanks!

-gabe

[saw]

muddiness usually is around 200-300 Hz

[jamlaw]

beware of adding too much 60 - 80 to the bass and guitars. things tend to get too muddy if you add lows to everything. Generally I will add a lot of 60 to the kick but cut some from the bass / guitars and vox. I add higher frequency lows gtrs and bass.

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[mjames08]

send me a copy of the session...

[Barhab]

I recommend applying a low cut at 120 hz on just about everything except the bass and kick. This should open things up!

[Barhab]

The muddiness can by anywhere between 200 and 500 hz - try to set the frequency-gain very high, while you're looking for the problem frequency by running the mouse (or fader) slowly from 200-500 hz. That way you will notice it, when you're passing it!

[powerjoe]

bump

[Jorge442]

do they want to sound like the new METALLICA????


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