Getting someone to mix my stuff

[FRUGiHOYi]

I don't know much about recording. I mean, I can and have recorded some songs and have been satisfied with the results, but honestly I know nothing about how to mix it or whatever. I just record the instruments, then I almost randomly turn equalizer knobs, etc.

Could I get a pretty decent recording if I used some good mics/amps to just record all the instruments, without messing with their sounds, and then get someone to mix them for me?

Actually, now that I think about it, I think people on this board have offered to do that. Can I get a good sound this way?

[Seafroggys]

what program do you use to record?

[Moseph]

You can do that, and you might get really good results.

Here's an idea: why not have a contest?

Post the tracks you record online somewhere in raw, uncompressed format (preferably WAV, 24-bit, 44.1 kHz to optimize quality/compatibility). Then everyone here that wants to can download and take a shot it. Then you keep the one you like best.

[Fraggy]

You can do that, and you might get really good results.

Here's an idea: why not have a contest?

Post the tracks you record online somewhere in raw, uncompressed format (preferably WAV, 24-bit, 44.1 kHz to optimize quality/compatibility). Then everyone here that wants to can download and take a shot it. Then you keep the one you like best.
good idea, i might be interested too..

[Motleyguy]

If I had gear at home I'd do it. Sadly I'm not there yet. Workin' on getting a set up though. Getting some mics sometime in the next few weeks.

[Seafroggys]

Yeah I got a rig at home. I could do this, but I'm starting on a pretty big project pretty soon.

[The Chemist]

I'm very interested as well.

[FRUGiHOYi]

Cool, I'm going to do that then. But first I have to finish writing the song and who knows how long more that will take me (my songs are usually around 10 minutes and I'm a perfectionist).