JD01 wrote: ↑Sun May 17, 2020 9:14 amNah, the hand percussion is shite. This is the no percussion version although this version also has a DI'd bass.
I've asked a mate of mine to put a Cajon on it. She's hoping to get around to it at some point over the next few days and I know she also sometimes records using a C1000S. I'm not gonna tell her what mic to use though, she's doing me a favour and I just want her to give me what she thinks sounds best as opposed to make her best effort with a C1000S.
There's a bit more reverb on the acoustics in this mix too which I really like.
D Mixo - No Percussion Mix.mp3
I dunno...I listened to the first version just now, and I thought the percussion sounded quite nice and added a little sparkle, but then I read how you felt about it and listened to the second version, and I'm torn.
I think the acoustic guitars and the bass sound awesome, and the interplay and rhythm between them probably doesn't require percussion - but I kind of liked it. You should splice the amped bass onto the 2nd version and see how that sounds...best of both worlds? I don't think the DI bass sounds bad, but in comparison, it has far less character to it imo.
Although I've never actually heard Satriani play guitar before, I am familiar with that sort of style and tone. I get what you were going for here, and I think it's close, but maybe just a little too hard rockish for the backing parts? Not sure, but I think a different, mellower or weirder lead sound might have worked better?
Anyway, sorry for rambling. It was a one mic challenge, and you have met that challenge! Well done.