IXentimenTI's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Geoplex - Cloudscape]

Okay. This is really good.
Lets start with structure. Intro is a bit too long, but it isn't that big of a deal. I'd still like if song got to the point a little quicker. Other than that, structure is excellent, with enough variations, breaks, changes etc. Great job.
Now the music itself. Its your classic style that I enjoy so damn much. Its very unique yet it still sounds amazing every time. I don't exactly know how you do it but good job on that too. Oh yeah, I loved those leads. They do kinda have that F-777 flavor.
And at last, the production. As per usual, mixing is excellent. I'd say it can get better, but not by much. Certainly far above my level of mixing skill to actually give you any useful info. Anyway, mix is excellent. Drums are punchy and perfectly clear, and compressed perfectly. Background elements are there if you want them but fall back if you don't. Leads are very well EQ'd, I'd guess compressed as well, and they know their place one could say. Soundstage is also very good, but could be improved with quiet perccusive elements panned far out. Just a suggestion.
So, pretty much, other than intro, I don't really have any nitpicks I'd like to note. Excellent song, as usual. Keep it up dude.
Cheers,
- Xent.

Geoplex responds:

Hey, thanks for the detailed feedback! I definitely indulged myself on the intro :) I agree with you on panning small percussive elements, it's something I don't pay much attention to most of the time and I'd like to change that.

[Geoplex - Subvert]

Love it! Classic Geoplex style. I must say, your sound design is quite a mystery for me. Also your songs have very specific sound to them (melodically speaking). Mind if you tell me what scales you are using? It doesnt sound like normal major or minor to me. This particular tune just reminds me of Altitude and I cant get that out of my head xD

Geoplex responds:

Gotta tell ya I don't know much about theory, I only compose by ear -- so I don't know the name of the scale I'm using, sorry. I would be happy to discuss sound design if you were after any information in particular, though :p Glad you enjoyed the track, thanks for listening and for your thoughts!

[80's Synthwave]

Hmmmmmmm.
Eighties Keys in Harmless. Should've gone with different sound imo. Also snare lacks gated reverb which is major part of giving it that 80's feel. Otherwise a bit generic but pretty good track.
Solid 4.

KevinMueller responds:

Thank you. :) I appreciate the feedback, since it's my first song in this genre (I usually compose orchestral music). I have zero experience working with synthesizers in FL Studio, and never ever have I used gated reverb. :D I'll consider it next time, thanks!

[Amazing Journey]

So, there is stuff to improve in here. From melody and structuring standpoint I dont really have any negatives - its pretty nice and I enjoyed it. Problem I noticed is that at some points bass distorts a little, and drum fills also tend to do this. You probably didnt hear it while working since its rare to hear that in DAW but after exporting in lossy formats like mp3 its very noticeable. Here are specific times of this occurrences:
1:09
2:07
2:50
I think bass is a bit too loud. You might want to sidechain it a bit more to kick and snare, and equalise mid frequencies of it to get it out of the way of rest of the instuments.
Otherwise I liked the song a lot.
Cheers,
- Xent :)

MRM3 responds:

Thank you so much for the review, Xent!
I listened for those distortions, and couldn't find a distortion at any of the mentioned places... however I do recognize the potential for them to be there. Maybe volume / headphones / listening device / or OS have something to do with the distortions you heard... At any rate, it might be a good idea for me to update and remove all possibility of distortion.
I edited the Bass for later on in the song, and it is perfect then, I guess I just relied on that, and didn't go and edit it for when it comes in (I agree, it's too loud when it comes in)
I didn't really sidechain a ton in this song, well, I did, but not strongly, because I didn't want this to be too.. Housey/Trancey, if that makes sense. it might be a good idea to mess around with that, and maybe bump it up a bit, so, good point.
Thank you again for the amazing review!
With best wishes,
- MrM3

[Why?]

I really like the idea, but I feel like execution could have some work. For example, snare and hats are clashing. Also hats dont seem to have any velocity variations. Id appreciate if you could provide me with source file, in case you are working in FL Studio, since Id like to actually complete this track. Cheers,
- Xent :)

MRM3 responds:

Thank you for taking the time to critique this old piece ^^
If you had read the description, you'd see I work with LMMS ;P
In other words, no, I don't have FL.
Also. I've had 2 major data losses since I created this track... the file is loonnggg gone.
I agree with all of your points!
This could've been a nice track, if I only knew as much back then as I do now haha :P
Thanks for the review X, and sorry I couldn't give you the file.
~ Mr. :)

[Geoplex - Florescentia]

This is excellent even compared to original that is probably one of your best songs, must say I enjoy this being less harsh (Only issue I had with original tbh). Also that beginning. I really thought for a second it was IC not Geoplex. All that said, loved it, just like original. Keep up the good work :D

Geoplex responds:

Thanks man :) who are you referring to as IC?

[Bounce - Soulless]

Excellent, perfect, beautiful :D

Souless-Ginger responds:

Thanks man! :D The support really helps!

[Omega Two]

Well i can hear:
1) ToE
2) Electrodynamix :)
Besides that, song is alright, but most of it is melody empty and my ears were not happy with that, but keep good work up, you have potential! :D

zami responds:

I agree with every point you gave away in this message.

This song is incredibly rushed and I might remake it soon in the future.