FatalDecline

Like the track !! Got a nice flow to it. Vocals are kool and the djenty guitar sound. Using an 7 or an 8 string?

Hey, man. What's up?

"I am still such a novice at mix downs it is almost embarrassing, I have a lot of trouble with my end results being "muddy" if that makes any sense? maybe it is just the equipment i use, but most likely it is my lack of EQ knowledge"

I get it, bro. I totally fucking get it. So does every other member here. It's absolutely nothing to be embarrased about. We all started at the bottom. Without formal training, it's an enigma that seems impossible to grasp. But, I'll tell you what, man, this site is a goldmine of knowledge, information, and advice. 99% of what I've learned about mixing, (or just music in general), I learned here. Not only in the forums, but by reading every comment on each track I listen to, and sometimes, just straight up asking.
I see you've been here for a couple years, so I'm probably telling you nothing new.

A lot of times, the "muddiness" comes from too many frequencies overlapping in the . essentially, fighting for the same spot. Sometimes, it's as simple as panning and stereo separation. If you separate your guitars to full stereo, not only does it widen up the dynamics of the track, but it creates a hole in the center where the bass guitar can settle right in with no crowding...for example.
Too many layers of the same frequencies can muddy up the joint, too. If your bass guitar is super low end, the try scooping the lowest frequencies from the kick. If they're too close to the same, it could cause clipping, or that "pumping" sound like in Trance. (But they have a sidechaining process to get that sound.)

Anyhow, I hope I'm not telling you what you already know, or insulting you with unsolicited advice.

Take care.
V.

that's really cool...your vocs pushed this song to the right place...into the top league...bit depressive but stunning number...hats off for both of you...

Danke

very welldone man .

FatalDecline. First of all, that's a great metal handle.

At first I wasn't too sure about the vocal style against the music style, but after a bit, I got it. It's kind of a Fear Factory meets Korn meets Deftones thing. It's got a nice heavy vibe, even with the more droning vocals.

I think, though, that the vocals are a little muffled. They could use a bit of a scoop in the mid-low frequencies. Give them a little more transperency.

I'm on my third listen, and even though it's basically just two parts repeated throughout, I'm still really enjoying this. It works for what it is. Kudos.

Skol.
V.

Hello,
I think you've done a wonderful job here.
Well done.

I'm a metal fan and this track was a pleasure to listen to .

the lyrics is a good point in it .

Very atmospheric, i dig it

Hey FATAL!Just popped by for another listen.

Cool man, you don't hear enough of this style of rock here. Lots of effects on the vocals but it works to fill up space and help create a dark creepy vocal track. You did a great job matching the vocals to the music. The music kicks ass, thick guitars and hard hitting drums always a good combination.

Attitude adjusted, thanks!

Wayne

Great metal riffs.
Really well produced in my opinion.
Your vocals suit really well this genre.
Have tried some Doom metal?

Beginning music reminds me a bit of early Coal Chamber, just need that marching snare.

Verses are 8th note chunkiness, with more sedated vocals than I expected. Better than a lot of screaming. Not bad.

I enjoyed this. I like the heavier stuff.

Evan

great

Awesome job...i look forward to some collabs

I don't see enough heavy metal here.. Lets see what we have here :D

Excited already.... Yessss... @1:16 that switch up takes me back to my teen years... It has a similar vibe to Slipknot's Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat... I fucking loved that album... Oww it ended.. I genuinely loved that.. Well done guys..

I think a little more tweaking on the vocals may be needed, perhaps bring down the frequencies somewhere between the low -mid.. I could be wrong, try it :)

Hey Fatal, dope track bro.
Your gonna laugh but this reminds me a lot of some 60's Psychedelic rock with respect to the vocals. Ever heard Donovan's "Hurdy Gurdy Man"? Anyhow, yeah Nice really riffs it up too with some brutal downtuned stoner groove-ige! I'm digging the collab for sure.

Yo.

You sure do have some low end heavily detuned riffage going on here. Is that a 7-string guitar?

I quite like the vocal style as it's unexpected (not obvious metal vocals). Perhaps might be too much reverb on the vocal but that's OK. Might be a little bit like some of the Deftones' stuff.

A well made track.

Not spectacular but solid.

Congrats.

Hey Fatal great job on this track! Dig your vocal style / approach, I really liked the big delay on the hook of the song
though I couldn't quite make out the last word. Correct me but it sounds like you were saying "You are Nothing?" Tried pulling up the lyrics but couldn't get into that section for some reason. With that low metal groove, this is a around great track for this genre. Great Job

D

Hey fatal!!!!!!!How have you been mate?Man real life caught up with me too and i tried to run but it still caught me!The fast bastard!hahaha...Mate i love this track!I actually forgot about this track...Awesome vocals and i love the vocal line as the song ended.Very dark atmosphere.Awesome man!

add to favorites! there is no other way...

Real good combination of the lower tuned groovy metal and the atmospherical voice...bit like Katatonia...great work...

Handshake, Danke

Love hearing metal on looperman.
I agree with evisma's comments on the vocals.
Id make the drums a tad bit louder too.
Loved it.

Pretty friggin mean. Guitars are really heavy and have a good tone. Drumming is awesome.

I wish the vocals were easier to understand. Too heavily effected. Would be cool if you blended the effected vocals with the dry versions. Keep the dry lower, but it would help with clarity and still keep the effects on the wet track.

Pretty cool. Reminds me of Deftones a bit with the voice.

Evan

SIK TRACK / FUTURE CLASSIC - 80S VIBE

Nice!! Diggin this co lab, vocals sounds crazy good, a perfect release for the moments moment. Thanks for sharing this, it greatly helps within. Keep the music going! Peace.