zlarke's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Abstract twins]

Very futuristic and vintage sounding at the same time, if you get what I mean. Sounds like I'm in a post apocalyptic club. There's a lightheartedness to it, but I feel like there's a subtle grimness or darkness to the melodies.

I like your choice of percussion, your basses are are really nice sounding. Keep it up yo.

wax-jr responds:

thanks man, the bass took me a while to learn it, believe or not the bass was made with 3xosc, i'm glad you like it, i just hope my brain does not run out of imagination juice :D

[Why Even Try]

Getting a really old skool feel with that singing style. The guitar needs to be mixed in better, doesn't fit the vintage feel of the vocals. Sad stuff, decent though.

Affinitia responds:

Thanks man I'm really glad you like the vocals!

[HT || Sandbags]

Percussion is great, drums have just the right amount of punch to them. It does get a bit repetitive, making the entire sound like an intro building up to a different melody. Perhaps add something different?

As a producer myself i do have ideas, but it's your song :)

HyperTrough responds:

Hey thanks for the review! I completely get what you're saying. The song could've gone in many directions, but I couldn't be bothered exporting the results and compressing them all over again :L

Hopefully I can work out a better workflow pattern for future tracks!

Thanks again :D

[beauty in hoplessness]

Very nice. Percussion is clipping a bit. Wheres the rest?

inhumanization805 responds:

didnt really finish it. just got bored and found drifted off on something else. lol thanks though

[>Unseen Agenda<]

Your levels are all over the place. Just sounds like noise to me.

Monesmone responds:

I don't understand what you mean by levels, however I shall attempt to make each noise more distinct next time. Thanks for you comment.

[Outer Space - DjSh]

Looking at some great production quality. The intro was pretty misleading though. I was like.. "wow that percussion is weak!" Then it actually dropped and i was like, "YEAH!"

The song does change a lot throughout, but i feel some sections are forced and don't feel as polished as the rest.

Anyways, voted 5 to counter the zero bombers. Keep doing your thing.

haxory responds:

Thanks a lot for the review mate :) It's much appreciated!

[The Big Sleep]

Interesting track, wish the percussion was a bit more drum and bassy. Hi hats were kind of boring and repetitive. Maybe add some melody variation

The pitch bends were a pretty cool addition, made the track more unique.

Check mine out if you'd like.

The-Cockenator responds:

Will do :D and yes its still just a bit reapetive but it will come soon and i will :D

[KKS - Buried Ambitions]

Pretty great, loved the movement, sounds never felt like they were staying still. Made for a euphoric listening experience.

Mind letting me know how you did the chorus at 0:55? That gave me chills.

Excellent track.

KKSlider60 responds:

It is a Thor vocal patch, I use Reason. :) I was mainly inspired by Portal 2 and Nine Inch Nails.
Thanks for the review ^^
KKS

[Dark Descent Ft Sorteberg]

Melody was great. Don't like your choice of percussion. Try a less generic sounding snare. Try to mix it up with the hats as well.

balderdact responds:

Thanks for the advice!

[NoiseStep]

Loving the industrial dubstep vibe. The percussion is awesome! Just wish the main wobble was a bit more massive if you know what I mean. Sounded like a car engine that just wasn't able to fully start.

Keep working at it, I dig your style.

Wurfel-Waffles responds:

Thank you so much for the comment. It's very helpful!