Jakesnke17's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Spooky Menu]

Ambience.

This really doesn't include much "musically" speaking, but...I can totally picture this as some intro to some form of media. The clanking pipes, the overall low frequencies being presented...it's pretty cool and while there really isn't much here...it's impressive how much I got just out of a 33 sec. clip. Nice work. :)

Wite-Wulf responds:

Ikr, it would be good for a zombie game ;D I actually made this wile trying to make a AYB song >.< thanks for the rating and review

[ProviderZ - Oldskool Roots]

Very cool.

The intro was a bit weak, can't say I was a fan until 0:15 came around...that was cool. The sounds are a bit on the generic, you might want to tweak those a bit. I'm not sure exactly what wave type you are using (sine, square, etc.) but...if you could maybe change that synth to automate from a low pass to more of a band pass...I think it would keep the listener a bit more interested. Very cool so far man, look forward to hearing what you come up with in the future. :)

X-Dream responds:

Might be a lil weak yeah. I'll fix it up in my updated version.
You mean for my pad work? I used a sine and phase wave. I'll try to make it more band pass as it progresses, it's an great idea!

Be on the look out! :D

[Pokemon G/S Champion Lance]

Diggin' that Dragonite Clip, totally worth it.

Well, here's my thoughts...

The beginning was a bit harsh, I would suggest some lower frequencies...it was just a bit hard on the ears, the melody is cool, I like the instruments you chose...my only problem is the drums. They are a bit too loud, so, maybe automate the volume knobs a bit (depending on whatever digital audio workstation you're using). Also, I think you should variate the drums a bit, just switch them a bit or add more layers just to make the song (overall) more interesting. Good work man, keep it up. :)

Dachampster responds:

Try turning the volume down, I'm not having a problem here.
As for the drums, the song has a tempo of 95. Most of my intense battle beats sound crappy at a tempo this low. I was limited to Breakbeat and Downtempo, they were the only drums that were fast enough to be able to adapt without taking that much damage. Yeah, I felt lazy not switching up the beats, but I dont think theyre too loud, because when I first imported it it was waaaaay to soft. If you take a listen to my other remixes, you can tell that usually I change the drum beats nearly every other measure ^_^"

[The Massacreator2]

Rock Dance!

This is cool, but it needs a lot of work. I like what you did with it so far...but, I'm just wondering here (and don't feel obligated to answer) but, is that an FM8 preset as the lead? Even if not, I like how you used it, but, I feel like...even with that there should be a bit more chord progression. That would sound awesome. Good work man. :)

FIN-MASTER responds:

Btw i'm quite new with FL Studio 9. But ty for your time... Btw I used many music layers... Can't you hear?

[Kris Sumara - Dark Alley]

Cool!

Well, first impression is the high hat is a little annoying (for me anyway)...I'd think maybe panning it a little (along with a bit of automation on the volume) could create some really interesting dynamics. That could go for the drumming altogether. Nice choice of synths that bass is crunchy yet subtle just enough to say. So far, so good. On a last note, the name really doesn't fit, heh, I agree with the last person, Dark Alley makes me think some groovy hip-hop or jazz down a street corner. But that's just a personal note, look forward to hearing the final product. :)

[Pick and Roll (Ere)]

Interesting

You've got a nice level of frequencies going, it definitely covers the spectrum, or...this is more on the low side of things, but...you probably already know that. In any case, this is a very different mix from I normally here. It really does have more of a dubstep feel to it, which is never bad. I would like a bit more high frequency sounds like, just adding an appregiator would be nice, but...even without, this is cool. Nice work. :)

DjErebus responds:

Thanks for the tips. I'll try messing with it a little more, and see if I can't get some higher frequency stuff in there to even it out a little more.
I really appreciate the review, thanks a million.

[[HG/SS] Viridian City Remix]

This is fairly nice.

It's a bit on the short side and I have a few things to say, even though, this was just released. I've gotta say, nice selection in instruments...although that beginning instrument has a bit too much reverb (or delay?)...I honestly don't know. What would be cool though, is if you added your own solo right around 1:10. You could just keep the same bassline and work in your own arrangement. Anyway, good luck dude. This is fairly nice. :P

Blazaking responds:

Thanks for the comment!

It is a bit short, as it doesn't loop. I'll try adding that solo later. Thanks for the idea! I might extend it more, maybe put in some of the tune's other incarnations.

[Garden Party]

Fun and Certainly Original

This is a fun and creative mix, to say the least. As I'm hearing it...I could totally picture it in some new wacky cartoon as a backing track with some sort of intense chasing scene. Good work dude, this is one for the books. :P

My only problem? Too short, I would've liked to see what more you could have done with this very, very original piece. Amazing (9.5/10 if I could).