Nessbeatsfox's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[.:TheRaveIsHawt:.]

Well...

You have a good start. I can hear some really neat melodies and sounds; they're just not all there yet. The drums really need more "umph". Right now they sound so weak and they're just hidden in the background.

I really like the rhythms you have from 0:17 - 0:42. I think that's the scale thing you say you hate. If done correctly, that can actually be a really cool section. You may try adding some extra sounds to back it up, and just keep working on the drums.

[Pondering music]

Great track!

I personally would just leave it as an acoustic song, and add normal singing over it. To me that would sound a whole lot better then turning it into a hip-hop song, but that's just my opinion. This song is very relaxing and I can really get into it. I think I can hear some fuzz in the background, which really pulls down the quality. Have you tried using some a noise remover to get rid of the excess noise?

At 1:01 there is a little skip, and I think I hear it a couple of times. This just sounds like a slight mixing problem and can sometimes be hard to fix, depending on how you recorded the track. I know from experience that this can be a huge pain to fix.

Throughout the song it sounds like you have some reversed notes or something to mix the sound. This sounds really unique to me and I actually like it a lot. I'm not a huge fan of the ending, where it gets all crazy and messed up, but I think it somewhat fits the feel of the whole track.

I like this tune a lot. Great work man!

LyRikLyNkLyNd responds:

Yea the skip is prolly due 2 the reverse I put in there, and i've thought about keepin it akustik, but my vocal style is hip-hopish and I love freestyleing 2 akustik, Maybe i'll have 2 versions, not 2 sure yet wit the vocals. Thanx 4 the comment on the ending, I thought it was horrible at first but it kinda grew on me, like it needed 2 be there 2 explain the mood of the lyriks I have for the song, It's kind of a depressing tune, but the lyriks are about wanting 2 see paradise and good things, so, the mirror at the end is like the reflection of all the bad being good, even tho it may just sound bad 2 sum people lol thanx 4 tha review!

[[DX4]Rap WIP1]

Nice

Ignoring the genre, since I don't think you should be counted off just because of the choice of category, I will review your song.

The intro is nice and upbeat, with an obvious 8bit influence. The drums don't really fit the rest of the 8bit feel, but they do give it an interesting sound that is appealing to the ears. The riff from 0:09 - 0:36 has a nice rhythm to it, but could use a little more instrumentation, but just a little. Maybe even try mixing up the drums just a little.

The "chorus" area, or the part that picks up a little is very nice and I like the choice of synths. I feel that the gunshots are cliche and shouldn't be in this specific style of music, as it just doesn't seem to fit at all. I like how you start going crazy with the cymbals towards the end.

You have a nice start here, and I'd love to hear the finished product. I would make sure to add a little more variety to the drums, so they don't sound quite so plain, but I'm sure you're going to make this song awesome. Great effort, and great song!

[Sent - In the Factory]

Nice

Nice. I like the nice build up to a more powerful hard driving song. It actually reminds me of some of the music from FF7. I really like the bass that comes in. The synths that you used are a nice combination and fit together rather nicely. I also think that it loops really well. Great work as always!

[[LC] -Reloading Sacrifice]

Nice

The very first thing I noticed about this song was how you panned the snare/clap sound. I really like that a lot and I may have to use that effect in some future stuff of my own.

The synths are okay, and I can hear what you're going for. They really don't stand out to me as anything really amazing, but I do like the cool spacey feel. I don't really hear a lead melody, but that's okay. This sounds like it could be used as the background music in a video game.

Not bad, but it wouldn't hurt to extend it a little. I think that after the first two minutes it would be cool to hear a shift in style and maybe bring in some new effects. That's just my opinion though. Sweet track dude!

[FUNSLIDE!]

Well...

I personally try to stay away from demo versions of synths, since I won't be able to save them anyway, and like you said, it cuts off some of the instruments. The drums at the beginning are plain and sound like they have little to no equalization. The brass is not that great in my opinion. It sounds way to synthy and doesn't do anything good for the track.

The little crazy freak out you have at 0:35 is too fast and at 0:47 it just sounds horrible. The notes are playing way too fast and the drums sound completely off beat. You also don't have any instruments playing and it makes the whole track feel so dry.

You need to focus on melody and quality, and not necessarily the cool effects. You also need some good bass and other instruments and sounds to help compliment the rest of the track. This song is just not there yet.

GiantAardvark responds:

Thanks for the critique! I just wanted to see what it would be like to make a breakdown, I didn't really want to make it a hit or anything. Most of my songs are just for fun, but I will take your advice for my next song. Thanks a lot!

[Wonder nova]

Well, you get my download

I like how strong the intro is. I think a lot of trance songs miss this. The build up is nice, and I like the little swell thing you did around 0:41. I can hear you have the typical sound adjustments that most trance has, but it almost seems too random. Almost.

The piano is nice, but nothing too special. After a while it starts to feel repetitive. But right as I start to get annoyed, it changes again. The timing is perfect and keeps me listening.

I can't find anything really to complain about. I like how it sounds just like trance should, but it still does sound like your own song. The song continues to drive into new sounds and really stay pumping.

I'll be honest, I went into this song with the attitude that it was just going to be another boring trance beat, with nothing special, but I end up liking this song a lot. It doesn't seem fair to give you anything lower then a 10. Keep up the great work man!

Bru2712 responds:

"I like how strong the intro is. I think a lot of trance songs miss this. The build up is nice, and I like the little swell thing you did around 0:41. I can hear you have the typical sound adjustments that most trance has, but it almost seems too random. Almost."
Yeah I discovered how to do that by accident lol.

"The piano is nice, but nothing too special. After a while it starts to feel repetitive. But right as I start to get annoyed, it changes again. The timing is perfect and keeps me listening."
Well that's good, people often says my songs are repeatitives.

"I can't find anything really to complain about. I like how it sounds just like trance should, but it still does sound like your own song. The song continues to drive into new sounds and really stay pumping."
Yeah I'm used to do weird songs ^^''

"I'll be honest, I went into this song with the attitude that it was just going to be another boring trance beat, with nothing special, but I end up liking this song a lot. It doesn't seem fair to give you anything lower then a 10. Keep up the great work man!"
Yeah, about "it was just going to be another boring trance beat"; I've growth up with the music following a random way, I just experimented with everything so my sons are really "Specials" lol ^^''

I'm really glad you like it :)

[.-* Excivic *-.]

Well

You're intro lead is cool, and it got me interested at first, but to be honest, I'm not a huge fan of the rhythm of the drums. They have a weird off beat to them that I'm not quite sure really fits with the lead very well.

The synth that comes in at 0:27 sounds to come in off beat and a little off key, but I think that's the rhythm of the drums playing tricks on my ears. It's also a very overused synth and you should play around with other settings and try adding some effects to it. I'm not saying not to use the effect, but at least play with some ways to give it a slightly more unique sound.

I don't think that the arp at 1:46 fits at all. You don't have any bass and it hurts the overall sound of the track, but the random switch to the arp is just uncomfortable. You need at least a better transition.

Overall, this track has some flaws. Try playing with some new sounds and not just using presets. Even if you write the song with the presets and then play with them and alter them to make your own sound I think that would help.

shexoda responds:

Thanks for the review.

Im not that good at making music.
And the drums are off beat yeah i found that out earlier.

- Shex

[-Life Goes On-]

Not too shabby

Not a bad track, but could use some work. I like the piano, but it sounds way too computerized and fake. What I mean, is that you need to "humanize" it a little, so that the notes aren't all completely 100% perfect. This way, it sounds a lot more natural and you'll get a better flow with your tracks. Along with the piano, you may try doing the same thing with your drums, specifically your hats.

I'm not really a huge fan of the bass. You almost need a slightly stronger, more in your face bass (sorry I giggled because I rhymed there). I think it would sound a lot better if you did this. The background synth is okay, but it sounds too much like a trance lead to me. I'd use a more melodic, or lead sounding synth, or if you're going for the more orchestral sound, I'd use something, well, more orchestral.

Not a bad little diddy here. Just keep working on it, and I hope my review helps.

Step responds:

Wow, thanks for the review. I see what you mean by humanizing it. I don't know if I'll be able to do that with the hats, but the piano's going to be easy. As for the bass, I used a bass guitar, which you're completely right by saying it should be stronger. I'll try and make a quick one with FL's Sytrus plugin. The background synth was another preset which was supposed to sound like a string ensemble but sadly didn't manage. I'll try and find a better sample. Thanks for the honest and helpful review, it's exactly what I need for songs like this. :D.

[[P] - Gas Mask]

Not bad

I wouldn't say it sucks. In fact, I'd say it actually has a lot of potential. The kick that comes in right at the beginning sounds too raw, but the one that comes in at 0:23 sounds great. The whole track just needs some polishing, and length would really help it out.

Also, I can't tell if you're clipping, or if you used some sort of noise maker in the background. Either way, it doesn't sound that great, and I would fix that. Keep working on this, and you could have a really good song here!

Pezmobile responds:

yeah i agree. I honestly made this in like 15 minutes. The kick that you're talking about right in the beginning is actually the bass. I'll try to take out the clipping too but making it a full song could take a while.

Thanks for the Review!