Listen to my ep and tell how the mixes are <a href="https://soundcloud.com/retrodee/sets/carpe-diem" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://soundcloud.com/retrodee/sets/carpe-diem</a>
i use logic pro 9
i record with a rodes NTA-1 condenser, a Focusrite scarlett 2i2 and KRK rocket 5 speakers
Listened to sweetest taboo. Loved it!
I second (third?) adding some predelay on the reverb.
Correspond the amount of predelay with the timing of the track. Some 7th grade math should get you there.
Also, adding predelay lets you reduce the reverb's decay level by a little bit to clear up even more space so try that out.
I don't necessarily think the reverb level is too much, but be sure to high pass filter & perhaps LPF the reverb as well. Reverb can muddy up a mix super quick if it's not cleared up using eq!
Also, the compression on the snare is fantastic! Loved it! And I think it would sound even better with some high end added after the fact.
The song is awesome, though.
I would love it even more if vocals came through more clear.
Try and clear up space for the vocals by high pass filtering every...single... instrument.
and carving out room for the crucial midrange of the vocal track (like 300hz-2.5 khz).
Great job!!