I like mix A. Mix B seemed a little harsh in the top end, but hey, I've got horrible tinnitus, so more top end tends to suck for me. Great job as always, Glenn!
B sound good for when you are a guitar player and you wanna hear yourself through everything. With vocals it would sound way too sharp and high and you wouldn’t get an even mix. A is definitely more balanced. You can hear everything and the bass and guitar sound better “glued” together. And really important there is room for bass
This is not what Slate claims. They never said : it's better than studio monitors. They said if your room is not treated like a professional studio, you can achieve a professional mix that translates perfectly everywhere with the help of their technology. Also a mix relies on the person's skills and personal taste. Put a professional mix engineer compared to a beginner, you won't get the same result. But can you get a perfect balanced mix with those headphones and the software? Yes, without a doubt.
Preferred mix A. Everything sat nice in its space. B had some extra fizzy high mids to my ear (not on the bestest headphones) that felt like it ended up as a lower quality mix but quite close
B is on the headphones because the low end is stripped out and that tells me the bass was heavier in the headphones. And im judging this from 1 shitty cheap wireless earbud in my left ear
Mix B has next to no bass, there is an unpleasant resonant thump in the snare drum, there's too much high-mids in the guitar making it sound boxy, and the cymbals have too much treble leading to the mix sounding piercing.
Honestly, that’s a tough call. First pass was on my phone speaker. It was a clear win for A. Had to get some earbuds to check it out again. Seems like A has more low end, but B has more clarity. I think I actually prefer B. But I’d want to put some vocals to it and see how that goes.
B seemed to have what I can only describe as a "wider" sound, whereas A seemed to be more mid focused. Both sounded great though, but IMO I'd use B for rhythm and A to track leads
Mix A every instrument was standing by itself while Mix B the instruments got blended to fit the entire sound as a whole if that makes sense. Mix A is from the monitors while Mix B headphones
Mix B has more clarity. Mix a is muddy in comparison. And I can only assume the headphones would pump more highs at your ears so you would have compensated by bringing them down so I think the one with the clarity is the studio monitors
They sounded close enough to my ears to have considering pulling the trigger on the VSX system. Considering my living arrangement has acoustic treatment and high volumes off the table, this is my best option to get the ball rolling.
Mix A sounds to have slightly more bottom end, while mix B is a little tighter. So I guess it comes down to reference, if the headphones accurately reproduce accurate bottom end or if they make too much or too little. Either way still great mixes.
I’m gonna guess A is the Adam monitors mixed with an ear that uses them in the same studio space all the time, and B is the VSX with a different room than you’re used to and a short adjustment period
I did it as a blind listen so I had no idea when the mixes switched over and also tried not to be ultra attentive in the listening (like the average listener!) VERY difficult to tell apart IMHO and I'd say I liked different aspects of both With a super attentive listen, I'd say Mix A is slightly better
I liked both, the mix A was more clear to me in my headphones and more modern sounding, the B mix was more rough, raw, had more energy but sounded more like 20 years ago sound.
Pretty dang similar, TBH. If I had to pick, I'd say mix B, by the thinnest of margins. Mix B seems to be very slightly brighter around 2-4k, which helps my old ears.
I was only listening through my phone speaker, but judging by that, I prefer mix A. B has a harsher high end and the drums are so prominent that the guitars sound like background music for them. It reminds me of old school Swedish death metal's abrasive sound and it could work for that if the drums were a bit less promenant.
I seem to have more even clarity on A, however when I’m listening with my eyes closed I cannot tell when the A/B switches. I had to look to see that B was playing. So pretty much have the most unreliable opinion 😅
Guitar player here, missing 70dB & 50dB on the top end of my hearing so my opinion might not be very valuable, but I liked mix B better. Seemed to have a little more "presence.".
I'd say mix A is speakers cause it sounds more like i remember your mixes sounding , didn't notice anything standing out in any of them, they were just different in the balance
I like mix A more (just by listening on phone speakers). Seemed more balanced to me. the high end in mix B sounds a little harsh. Mixing can be done on headphones you just gotta know what to compensate for/adjust for when listening to them. Have I tried to do this: yes. Have I failed: every single time yes
I’m currently listening to this on my phone and I thought that Mix A sounded really bland with how it sounded. Mix B sounded a tad bit better though but this opinion may change once I listen to it in a different setting.
Judging from my shitty phone speaker I'd say A.
Same I agree it's A
Same
🤣🤣🤣 same
Did he ever post the answer of which one was the VSX?
same
To me, the instruments seem more balenced and defined in mix A.
If mix A turns out to be the headphones I'm gonna turn into the living embodiment of the "shut up and take my money" meme so fast
I own these since I don't have a mix room that is treated. I highly recommend VSX for the cost but mostly the mixes I get.
Listened on headphones, too. Still both sound just fine.
Mix A is superior for sure
I like mix A. Mix B seemed a little harsh in the top end, but hey, I've got horrible tinnitus, so more top end tends to suck for me. Great job as always, Glenn!
Agreed, my tinnitus brother!
B sound good for when you are a guitar player and you wanna hear yourself through everything. With vocals it would sound way too sharp and high and you wouldn’t get an even mix.
A is definitely more balanced. You can hear everything and the bass and guitar sound better “glued” together. And really important there is room for bass
This is not what Slate claims. They never said : it's better than studio monitors. They said if your room is not treated like a professional studio, you can achieve a professional mix that translates perfectly everywhere with the help of their technology. Also a mix relies on the person's skills and personal taste. Put a professional mix engineer compared to a beginner, you won't get the same result. But can you get a perfect balanced mix with those headphones and the software? Yes, without a doubt.
A is more balanced while B lacks the low end, so I say A is better.
Preferred mix A. Everything sat nice in its space. B had some extra fizzy high mids to my ear (not on the bestest headphones) that felt like it ended up as a lower quality mix but quite close
Listened to both mixes on studio monitors and on Sennheiser HD650 headphones. In both cases, I greatly preferred Mix A.
Mix A is definitely better.
So what was the answer to this ?
Both sounded just fine.
B is on the headphones because the low end is stripped out and that tells me the bass was heavier in the headphones. And im judging this from 1 shitty cheap wireless earbud in my left ear
might wanna do this again glenn they just released v4 of vsx and it is night and day difference
For me mix A because to my ears seems fuller, less harsh and the guitar sits in the right place.
They're both pretty badass mixes. The first one is thicker. 🤷♂️
Mix A was FRICKIN KILLING IIIIIIT !!!
Mix B has next to no bass, there is an unpleasant resonant thump in the snare drum, there's too much high-mids in the guitar making it sound boxy, and the cymbals have too much treble leading to the mix sounding piercing.
Hi Glenn. Are we going to get a follow up on this? Thanks.
I’d like to know which one was mixed with VSX
It's so good that it sounds like you exported a well mixed track and then put a random "B" in the video 🤣
The first mix was nice
I gotta go with A, however I could see where stylistically B could work.
Honestly, that’s a tough call. First pass was on my phone speaker. It was a clear win for A.
Had to get some earbuds to check it out again. Seems like A has more low end, but B has more clarity. I think I actually prefer B. But I’d want to put some vocals to it and see how that goes.
A is the winner for me.
Both sound good.
mix a sounded better to me. I like the yellow font of mix b better though. 🤷🏽♂️
I like the Mix B, I hear a bit more of the high end and the clank of the bass strings, sounds great
I thought that too.. the clarity is better ❤
First one for sure, second one seemed tinnier and I had more trouble picking out the instruments
B seemed to have what I can only describe as a "wider" sound, whereas A seemed to be more mid focused. Both sounded great though, but IMO I'd use B for rhythm and A to track leads
Mix A for phone
Mix B for car
Mix A sounds more balanced. Mix B has harsher highs especially on the drums.
Mix A every instrument was standing by itself while Mix B the instruments got blended to fit the entire sound as a whole if that makes sense. Mix A is from the monitors while Mix B headphones
I liked Mix a more, every track clearly shone through and Had ITS space and glue in the mix
Mix B has more clarity. Mix a is muddy in comparison. And I can only assume the headphones would pump more highs at your ears so you would have compensated by bringing them down so I think the one with the clarity is the studio monitors
They sounded close enough to my ears to have considering pulling the trigger on the VSX system. Considering my living arrangement has acoustic treatment and high volumes off the table, this is my best option to get the ball rolling.
Got to be the second one for me. The top end opens up a little better
B sounded clearer, but also lacked a bit of low end
Mix A sounds to have slightly more bottom end, while mix B is a little tighter. So I guess it comes down to reference, if the headphones accurately reproduce accurate bottom end or if they make too much or too little. Either way still great mixes.
B sounds like mixed on headphones😊
It’s hard to tell with without vocals or clean/acoustic instruments. If your mixing instrumental metal you have more options
Exactly...
How can a professional sound engineer do this kind of clickbait videos...
I don't know why but I really like the crispy highs in mix B
A with monitors, B with headphones
A had a better balance, but B had a brighter punch, which I personally like.
Mix A definitely. The guitar seemed like it got lost in B.
Mixing in A was definitely clearer but mix B sounded a little heavier. Idk how to describe it
I’m gonna guess A is the Adam monitors mixed with an ear that uses them in the same studio space all the time, and B is the VSX with a different room than you’re used to and a short adjustment period
Mix A preferred for me. Listened on Kali LP6 monitors.
If I were a client and I got either mix, I'd be happy. However putting them side to side I'd pick A purely based on personal preference
Mix a bit both sounded good
I like the A mix more, I can admit I know nothing of mixing, but I like being able to hear the guitar at least that's what it sounded like to me!
Sounds the same on my phone speaker haha
A sounded a little less hollow. Granted I am not using my studio monitors but B sounds like its missing something.
He must be half deaf, screaming at us 😂
A definitely
A is for me. ❤
Both mixes sound close to me, but Mix B seems to have some hot sauce on it. I'm having difficulty trying to explain why, but it seems more cohesive.
How about a song that isnt just slamming the wav form? Something with some space....
second one was brighter and nasal in the high mids...I think i like the first one!
I like the A version better, the guitars in B were too dark for my taste. But the mix was great either way.
Mix A for me too.
B got more aggressive, but it was a lot less clearer to me and I started to get lost with what i was hearing. My choice is A
a for adams because of the pronounced highs they put out, that wouldnt allow for a harsh mix like b
I did it as a blind listen so I had no idea when the mixes switched over and also tried not to be ultra attentive in the listening (like the average listener!) VERY difficult to tell apart IMHO and I'd say I liked different aspects of both
With a super attentive listen, I'd say Mix A is slightly better
I liked both, the mix A was more clear to me in my headphones and more modern sounding, the B mix was more rough, raw, had more energy but sounded more like 20 years ago sound.
I mean they are different, A was balanced but flat, B was a harsh in the high end but definitely felt more dynamic.
A sounds fuller, and more professional. It wouldn’t surprise me if A was done on those headphones
Mix A sounds crisp and clean to me where mix B sounds slightly muted
I liked A. I should add I am not a producer/engineer type AT ALL. The A mix just sounds quite a bit fuller and bigger to me. *shrugs
Guessing A was the monitor mix and B was the headphone mix
Mix A was done on monitors
Doesn't really, its just uninspired, unoriginal crap either way.
I prefer A through my speakers and headphones. B was too scooped for me and the highs were to harsh for this style.
On my HiFi, mix A was more alive, and had very much low-end, as compare to B which sounded flatter, narrower and more "digital". I preferred A.
Pretty dang similar, TBH. If I had to pick, I'd say mix B, by the thinnest of margins. Mix B seems to be very slightly brighter around 2-4k, which helps my old ears.
I definetly like mix a more, it seems more relaxed in the highs and a bit more balanced mids. Die high mids to highs in b sound a bit more piercing
Glen. Which is which?
I was only listening through my phone speaker, but judging by that, I prefer mix A. B has a harsher high end and the drums are so prominent that the guitars sound like background music for them. It reminds me of old school Swedish death metal's abrasive sound and it could work for that if the drums were a bit less promenant.
I liked the first mix 🤷♂️
Mix A kicks ASS!!! HANDS DOWN!!!!!
On my headphones I liked mix A more. It was reminiscient of In Flames, one of my favourite bands. Cheers from Finland!🇫🇮
I seem to have more even clarity on A, however when I’m listening with my eyes closed I cannot tell when the A/B switches. I had to look to see that B was playing.
So pretty much have the most unreliable opinion 😅
I preferred B. I’ve heard loads of mixes that sound like A, so B was just something new and interesting to me.
My mixes have improved since using VSX. I reckon they were used on mix A because my results come out beefier.
A hands down! Listened in car and on phone speakers. On A individual notes on the guitar were actually audible on the phone
I think A sounds more clean. B has something more brutal sounding in it tho, and I like that too :D
Guitar player here, missing 70dB & 50dB on the top end of my hearing so my opinion might not be very valuable, but I liked mix B better. Seemed to have a little more "presence.".
honestly couldn't tell the difference from my laptop speakers. From my AT 30s, I prefer mix A. The mids in mix B sound a bit too scooped
A for sure 👌
It sounds like you should mix on what people are going to be listening onto the most.
I love Mix A. The 2nd one seemed a bit thin? Lacking punch?
I'd say mix A is speakers cause it sounds more like i remember your mixes sounding , didn't notice anything standing out in any of them, they were just different in the balance
It's close, but I'd pick A.
I like mix A more (just by listening on phone speakers). Seemed more balanced to me. the high end in mix B sounds a little harsh. Mixing can be done on headphones you just gotta know what to compensate for/adjust for when listening to them. Have I tried to do this: yes. Have I failed: every single time yes
I want the cymbals and guitar from mix A and the Kick and snare from mix B
I’m currently listening to this on my phone and I thought that Mix A sounded really bland with how it sounded. Mix B sounded a tad bit better though but this opinion may change once I listen to it in a different setting.
Definitely A after listening to it on a few different things. B felt like it lost all the weight from the mix.
I wanna say A is the headphones the kick sounds different but I can’t say one is better than the other on my crappy work headphones
The first one was significantly better than the second one. The second one sounded quite bad and was obviously mixed on on headphones.