Hi! Thank you so much for taking the time to listen and write such a detailed and thoughtful response. This is exactly the kind of feedback I was looking for to keep learning!
I'm really glad you liked the vibe and the stereo panning. You guessed right—the original tracks were mono, so spreading the keys and the violin a bit apart felt like the best way to give the mix some breathing room.
Your critique about the low end makes total sense, and to be honest, it didn't even cross my mind to add a bass line for support! Now that you mention it, it's so obvious. There is definitely a "hole" between the bass drum and the keys because I didn't program deep low notes for the piano either. I've been struggling so much with that bass drum too—it's either too quiet or completely overwhelming, I haven't quite figured out how to balance it yet!
I will absolutely look into some free Kontakt libraries or VSTs to fill up that space and balance the low end better next time. I'll also check those harsh frequencies on the violin with a subtle EQ cut.
After spending so many hours listening to the same track over and over again, your ears completely lose track of these details. Having someone with experience give me this kind of feedback is incredible and helps me so much. Since this is my first official music pack, your words give me a lot of confidence to keep going. Thank you again! 🖤✨