First, you have too much reverb on the vocals in particular and the mix as a while. That makes for a weaker sounding mix.

Getting a good vocal takes a bit of experimenting. Record them dry. Set the EQ flat or use none on the incoming signal.

On the mix, you have too much reverb and the guitar solo was way too low.


Folks tend to try to hide behind reverb when they think they don't sound good singing. They think it makes them better.... I know, because I used to do it too. But when you take the time to work on the vocals by themselves.... and ditch the FX.... try to get a good sounding vocal track with nothing but the input signal.... suddenly, you are forced to confront the problems head on and with a bit of time and effort, you will be able to find that place where the vocals sound good. Same thing applies to everything else in the mix.

Don't shotgun it, and don't throw it all in the mix hoping something magically works and sounds good. Take the time to work on one thing at a time.....make it good without FX and then you will have nice sounding mixes.

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