Originally Posted By: rayc
Cool thing Will,
You've a LOT going on in the bottom end so need to EQ carve some space for each low end part &/OR do some High Pass filtering.
the kick drum and bass are overlapping so need work.
The cymbals are prominent and need some EQ to reduce them.
Finally the toms seem unnaturally forward in the quieter sections.
The drums will be quite hard to manage as they're just a stereo file BUT it can be done.
First step - to manage those frequncies would be to switch to mono for monitoring - that'll give you a clearer picture of stomping and the need for EQ.
When the orchestra comes in it's an entirely other bag as it's very busy with added low end.
I think the mids need some mud reduction in the full sections but the top end seems cool.
DEFINITELY do your EQing in mono before switching back to check in they stereo panned version.


Hi rayc,

Thanks a LOT for taking time to listen and for giving me such good advice!

I am a novice in working with those huge orchestras - and I got a lot to learn about how the different instruments are dominating certain frequencies etc. What you have written is very helpful.

I agree with you in most things you write, maybe except for the toms, because that was a deliberate choice to put them forward in the mix, but by reading the comments it seems I am rather alone in liking that. smile So.. point taken!

I hope I will be able to come up with something better next time I play with the "big boys"... smile

Thanks again!
Will