@Another User said:

And here are the new version (with adjusted wet/dry ratio):

https://soundcloud.com/erik-nordin-5/beethoven-symphony-no5

/Erik

I love the results of this "dry-out-process". The mix is getting closer and closer to real recordings of nowadays and also the coloured sound of MIR disappears more and more.

I believe it is now up to you to find those "dry/wet-ratios" which are to your taste. As mentioned in other threads as well I would take the strings even closer. 😉. So why not to do a mix which you think is too dry? May be you will finally find your mix between the "too dry mix and the one you currently posted. But as mentioned above it is now up to you.

One last remark: It is really important to listen to the mixes also with monitors. The matters of "distance and closeness" are normally more accurate demonstrated with speakers than with headphones.

And also do not forget to compare your results with real recordings from time to time. Those comparisons can show so much such as coloured mixes, muddyness, balances of instrument sections, wrong or better positions of instruments (left, right, in the front at the back). Further, you will learn to listen to those mixing matters more and more. This is important for doing better mixes yourself.  

That's it from my side.

Happy Music and a lot of success

Beat

Thanks Beat for all input.

This project has been a great journey for me in many ways to get started with VSL and the wet/dry contrasts really makes a big difference.

However, I now feel ready to leave the great world of beethoven and start to realize my own melodies! :)

Regards,

Erik