Haha, my whole approach this year is to try to use less tracks because all the unheard stuff was creating too much mud and clutter.  I think you did a really good job on this one at finding a balance with that.  The intro starts out with a lot of space in it, then when you start introducing more elements around 0:30 it makes it sound a lot bigger, but without having to clutter it up.  Love that main riff too, super catchy!

Haha, my whole approach this year is to try to use less tracks because all the unheard stuff was creating too much mud and clutter. I think you did a really good job on this one at finding a balance with that. The intro starts out with a lot of space in it, then when you start introducing more elements around 0:30 it makes it sound a lot bigger, but without having to clutter it up. Love that main riff too, super catchy!

That's a nice track with catchy melodies.
I had not heard of this approach to make tracks, though I have noticed as well how some tracks that are actually pretty low in the mix can make a whole world of difference when mixed in with the rest. Like hard panned guitars that can bring a lot of oomph. Your track sounds good, not muddy and it has a lot of power.

That's a nice track with catchy melodies. I had not heard of this approach to make tracks, though I have noticed as well how some tracks that are actually pretty low in the mix can make a whole world of difference when mixed in with the rest. Like hard panned guitars that can bring a lot of oomph. Your track sounds good, not muddy and it has a lot of power.

I really like the balance of this track. The core melody stands out nice and bright, and it feels propped up on the rhythm sections. The bass line is simple but it feels great, too.

I really like the balance of this track. The core melody stands out nice and bright, and it feels propped up on the rhythm sections. The bass line is simple but it feels great, too.

I'm still not sure what those tracks do, but I guess it's working for you

I'm still not sure what those tracks do, but I guess it's working for you

Yeah, I've run into the more tracks = more mud thing, too, but this doesn't sound muddy at all.  It has a nice full sound and a playful energy.

Yeah, I've run into the more tracks = more mud thing, too, but this doesn't sound muddy at all. It has a nice full sound and a playful energy.

whenever I watch one of those producer tutorials I feel the same way - UM 56 tracks bro???

I'm sitting here like GUITAR/BASS/VOCALS/DUCK SAMPLE THAT APPEARS ONCE

that's a great idea to max it out on purpose to see what happens.

I mean, I don't know, the main song is still communicated by the lead, bass, and drumbeat and everything else is just xtra flavaz?

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whenever I watch one of those producer tutorials I feel the same way - UM 56 tracks bro??? I'm sitting here like GUITAR/BASS/VOCALS/DUCK SAMPLE THAT APPEARS ONCE that's a great idea to max it out on purpose to see what happens. I mean, I don't know, the main song is still communicated by the lead, bass, and drumbeat and everything else is just xtra flavaz? Pizza: cheese, sauce, crust FAMOUS PRODUCERS: ALSO 7,000 spice and herb blend added for taste!

all I know is that when I'm only working with a single track it's hard to keep it sounding muddy

your mix sounds good from over here

all I know is that when I'm only working with a single track it's hard to keep it sounding muddy ;) your mix sounds good from over here :)

*hard to keep it from sounding muddy

*hard to keep it from sounding muddy