A misnomer: "Nothing Left To Do"

[SweetDan]

Here's a little instrumental tune. And unlike it's title, I have lots left to do on it; for example, to re-track the lead. That aside, I've been trying to get a decent sounding mix from the scratch recordings, check my tones, etc. Sadly, I hear a bit of cloudiness I don't like, but I can't put my finger on what to fix EQ-wise.

Suggestions on identifying what's missing (or masking) the shine in this?

nothingLeftToDo_2020_scratch2.mp3

[vomitHatSteve]

The noise floor is pretty high. Once everything's come in, it's not too egregious, but it's obvious at first and during the stops. Maybe an FFT filter on whichever track is responsible?

It also sounds like the lead guitar is having trouble keeping up with the beat. (I guess that's why you're re-tracking it)

The accordion (or whatever) sounds nice.

[SweetDan]

Thanks.

Studio One doesn't have a stock FFT filter plugin, but I'll try running Audacity's noise removal function on a copy of the wav file(s) in question, and try the mix with the processed copy.

And yes, accordion. (I was thinking of making a N.A.D.-style post sometime, but where A = Accordion instead of Amp...lol)

[rayc]

Very pleasant.
Yeah, a little noise and that's all I can point too.

[TheTestingYak]

gud choon bruv.