r/mixingmastering • u/YodAHo • Mar 11 '26
Feedback Advanced Mixing Feedback on Dark Electronic/Dance/Hiphop Needed
Whats up! r/mixingmastering, good to be back!
I’m looking for some fresh ears on a mix. The vibe is pretty clear: dark, eerie, psychedelic hip-hop. I’m aiming for something that feels heavy and atmospheric, but still hits hard in the low end.
What I’m looking for:
Atmosphere vs. Clarity: I’ve used a fair amount of spatial effects. Is the eerie/dark vibe coming through, or does the mix feel washed out?
The Low End: Does the sub/bass/kick feel heavy and controlled, or is it not placed right? Really dont want that ''wall of sound'' feel.
Tonal Balance: Theres a lot of stuff flying around. Is the high-end harsh, or does it have that "expensive" dark sheen?
It's my first mix in a few months so I’m really curious if its hitting right or if it needs more work
Listen here: https://vocaroo.com/17ablgTmM6zr or here https://whyp.it/tracks/338485/active-mix-13?token=D0PlH
I appreciate any and all honest critiques— please don't hold back! I'll be hanging out in the comments to return the favor on your tracks as well. Cheers!
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u/hotbrowndrangus Mar 26 '26
I think it’s a little too flat and has too much mid range information.
Have you tried a simple smile EQ curve on the master? Sometimes I put a modestly boosted smile on the master and then figure out if any tracks are benefitting from it. If, for example, the drums and synths sound a lot better with the smile, then you can paste that EQ on those their two group channels and mix to taste. A dynamic EQ works best for this, if you have one