himhim2340's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Gumball Cannon]

I like some of the elements in this track. The bass/kick combo is bang on. Suits the genre pretty well.

Some of the vocals and ad-libs are a little weird IMO. I can't really complain about much else though. The mix suits the genre this is trying to emulate, the synths and progressions are all pretty decent. There's some change-ups in there to keep things interesting, but near the middle it does get a little stale for me.

Overall, good stuff. Not exactly my favourite flavour but it was pretty well executed. Keep at it man.

EezySeven responds:

Hey, Thanks for the feedback!
I think your point about the change-ups could help me greatly when I attempt this genre again.

[Supernova]

I feel like this isn't a bad start to something more exciting. I realize it's only a kick and a short synth loop at the moment, but I can picture it turning into a decent progressive jam. Keep on learnin' dude.

Pingu responds:

Thanks a bundle! I’m hoping to work on something around 2:30-3:00 long with a better range.

[ZA - Empty]

Your doing pretty good here. Everything sounds pretty basic. The dubstep style synths sound like presets, and overall the mix feels a little flat. (This makes me think you're just starting out in music production.)

On a positive note: the overall progression of the song and the melodies within, are both well done. Once you get more familiar with producing, I think you'd be able to make some pretty decent tracks. Keep at it man.

Zeromexalpha responds:

Ayyy, thx man. Yeah, i just started producing a month ago and I'm pretty bad lol

[Unit]

This isn't too bad. The background riff is pretty decent, but the song feels kind of bland overall. That lead/melody around 0:35 feel especially lacking. Your drums also feel really flat.

I think the idea here is pretty solid, but the execution needs a little work. Sharpen your production skills and you'll be making great jams in no time.

popcanofficial responds:

thank you for the feed back, I'm still very new to this sort of thing. I appreciate the listen!

[The Final Plan]

I like the melodic progression of this track. It just feels right. It's a decent jam, and the overall volume of everything feels about right, but it lacks real "oomph".

Past the intro the synths feel kind of busy in the upper mids. That washy noise sound doesn't help with this over populated feel. the slower section in the middle seems to lack really presence. The bass feels especially unpronounced.

Overall, I think the composition is alright. The sound choice and mixing need some work to really bring this track to it's full potential though.

VorticityMusic responds:

Yeah I knew I should've removed that washy sound. I admit the start part is kinda weird with those leads but my favourite is when the washy thing ends around 2:08. Your totally right about bass though, but tbh bass in Auxy is absolute crap*. Sadly, using very little or next to none isn't a workaround xD

*Well, its not great, but you can do some good things with it

[Grindrail]

Something about the first pattern really piques my interest. In comparison with the rest of the song, everything else falls flat.

Your synths all feel pretty good. You've got a bunch of different/interesting elements throughout the track, but they never really "wow" me. I feel like you were trying to make up for the tracks simple melodic structure by adding in all the different instruments and elements you have going on here.

You took a break from the main pattern around 1:27, and at 2:02 ish, but neither the new piano pattern or the synth bit really felt like an exciting change. Even as the track builds to the final section, it feels a little too busy, and doesn't seem to grab me like the intro bit did.

I realize this sounds fairly negative, but I can't complain too much. Your track is certainly not bad, though I feel let down after the first 19 or so seconds. The feeling the intro gives me... With the piano stabs, the subtle change in the bass pattern (when it does the double stabs, on the third bar of each loop), the slow rise with the filter on the bass, the little drum fill thing before it loops. It's hard to explain.. but man, that's damn near flawless in my mind.

Overall I think your intro is a sweet hook, but the pattern gets over used. The track lacks noticeable variation, and seems to be a little lengthy for the amount of substance that's available. I can't complain about the mixing or mastering. The sounds themselves all feel good, and are relatively loud. This track was reasonably well made, but, other than the intro, failed to excite me. Keeps making music dude. If you can get me this excited off of a single loop, I'll gladly stick around for your other tracks.

VorticityMusic responds:

:) Will do!

[Automation]

Wow, I don't really know what to say. You did an excellent job on this. I can't really come up with any faults. The melody work is pretty darn good, the overall progression keeps the song interesting, and that ominous bass is so interesting! (It never really comes into focus, it's kinda lurking behind the rest of the track. What exactly is it?)

The very first intro melody is my least favourite, something about it seems a little off, but the rest of the track completely overshadows that minor flaw. (I especially like the first lead square melody around 0:40)
Those panned chip things around 1:20 are also pretty cool. I like whatever sort of rhythm they have going there. Also, just following that section, I really like your use of the glissando slide/roll things things.

Overall, I'm quite impressed. Very well done.

Zechnition responds:

Thanks for your review! ♡ When I made the track I could sort of tell that the main melody was pretty good, great to know I was right. :D Also the "ominous bass" is a combination of a violin sample and an ~75% pulse wave synth, dipping in and out of the synth at times.

[Jovds - Pirate-ish]

Overall this isnt bad, but there's a lot of things that feel like they need work.
Composition wise, I feel you did pretty well. The melody/progressions sound not only properly in key, but both are reasonably enjoyable.
The drums seem kinda weird. The kick feels like it's lacking something, and the snare feels completely off. (It might be labeled as a snare, but it certainly doesn't sound like one.)

jovds responds:

After uploading it, I felt the same about the keys
I don't know what is lacking in the kick
and the snare, the snare, I don't know I kinda like it the way it is.
But still, I'll make everything possible to improve future works
Thanks for the review

[Geometric Coast]

This is an interesting piece. I like the fast paced intro pattern/after the transition part of it. I also, like the melody in the final section. The synths feel fairly simple, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. (As someone who isn't so good at "synthing", simple instruments get me by.)

The fade out in the into, and the chords you used (in both chord sections) feel weird. The track starts, goes for a few, then fades out. The fade doesn't work so well as a transition to the chord section i think. Also, the chords themselves don't seem quite right. They might all be in key, but I'm not sure they go well together. I found this especially so in the later section that uses the chord stabs. (1:52 ish)

Overall, this certainly isn't bad, but I think it could be better. Keep practicing/making music and I'm sure you'll make a 5/5 banger that tickles my fancy.

Zechnition responds:

Agreed =D

[Hardball]

I quite like what you have here. Nothing feels horribly wrong or misplaced. The drum samples are pretty nice. That snare and tom roll both have a pleasant feel to them. The synths aren't bad, just a little quiet.
Overall the track feels like it's lacking something, though I can't really say what. It just doesn't feel full(?). I can't complain about anything else, composition is decent, and it loops quite well without being overly tiring.
Very well done for having no idea what you're doing.

shadowlabs responds:

Thank you! I get what you mean about the synths being quiet, I spent ages getting the right sound for the chord stabs but I can't get them any louder without making them sound harsh, EQing seems to harm the actual synth sound, I wonder if some stereo widening effect would fatten them up and make them pop a bit more. As for it lacking something, I'm not sure either. With the arp in the background I don't know what else can go in there, maybe I'll fill the bass line out with some riffs. Thanks for your feedback!