TheCon-Sept's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[La boite de Pandore (Demo)]

I like the sounds. but what else are you going to put into the portal? I'd like to hear more from ya.

Zipark responds:

Thanks. Maybe in a few days i will post others pieces. I work on a electro rock songs for a few months , so it will be probably the next. And some others orchestral after.

[Inside Out]

Keep making music. You have a great idea here and I believe your talent is going to keep evolving. Never give up on your talent.

Eventually you will get to where I am. Making some very interesting songs.

Your song here makes musical sense. But I would say maybe you ought to try a different DaW (Digital Audio Workstation.)

Learn it and make the move to creating a masterpiece that no one else will be able to touch.

Pick a DaW and stick with it. FL Studio, Reason, Acid Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Sessions.

All of those listed above are the names of DaW's. Each one has its own learning curve. Just pick one and stick with it. Learning the ins and outs of the entire program.

I would seriously consider getting a demo of the DaW before obtaining one to make sure it is the one you want to use.

But keep making music nonetheless.

LachlanInc responds:

I actually prefer using music notation software to make music, rather than Digital Audio Workstations. Also, I use a Mac, so I can't use most of those recommendations, and Ableton was too confusing.

[The Road]

Great start. Get yourself some sample packs. Show us what you can mix without the stock samples!

EdKempeper responds:

Thank you for your review !
I don't understand what you mean by "stock samples"... For this one, I used synthesizers that were given to me by a friend, not the FL9 synthesizers. I only used one Fl drumkit for the hi-hats and one sample for the horrible percussion

[Foggy Streets]

I don't feel like I am walking in a foggy street. I feel like I am actually traveling through a forest at night with no fog at all until the end. BUT nonetheless I enjoyed this track.

LawnReality responds:

Sorry the name doesn't work for you! Glad you enjoyed it anyway. :)

[Septette for the Dead Princess 14.9 million notes!]

Give this track some breath. I kind of feel like the piano is chocking me to death and trying to figure out why it cannot kill me.

Breath. The piano trills are awesome. But my goodness.... BREATH. Let it BREATHE.

[Taos]

Finally something different on NG... and sounds completely authentic with the guitar. Is this you actually playing the guitar? I wouldn't care if it was bought samples but.... It definitely struck a chord with me.

If it is you playing the guitar KEEP PLAYING!

Bitbeak responds:

Thanks for the positive comment :)

And yeah, the guitar work is all me. I shall keep playing but only because you asked so nicely.

[scream]

I like the drum set. But it could have a bit more excitement in it. The melody is fine but the harmony sort of throws it off immediately into like honky tonk.

Then the end has me confused. Maybe you ought to try a DnB track wit dis.

Make it so you want to "F"N Scream already!" AGH THIS IS A BORE! And I think I heard you SNORE!"

Dunno thought I'd throw it out there.

Tarteviant responds:

true :/ thanks :3

[Scout]

Definitely a good mix here. I just wish I could hear the drums a bit more through till the end. Seems like everything is fighting for the spot light. Spread things out a bit. Change up the channels. Use the side kick or side chain for the kick only. It just sounds like everything is right in the center of attention... Spread it out man! Use the stereo shaper for the melody and harmonies man! Its great but needs to be spread out a bit!

Cacola responds:

Thanks for the advice! I'm not very good at mixing, but I'm trying to get better, so this should help me out next time.

[Space Lord]

Kind of sounds like it has a strong influence from Pendulum. But it sounds rather flat. Not too much depth in the sounds. Almost like the Equalizer was set up incorrectly. Try getting the low tones in the correct register for the low and the high register sounds in the highs. Spread this out and it would sound like a million bucks!

Melody is awesome and I can get down with it. The slow down seems like it is setting up for another part of the song. Can't wait to hear it.

TeoAcosta responds:

Thats most likely what happened with the Equalizer, I was really new to mixing and mastering when I wrote this track and I think I just slapped an izotope ozone preset on it and called it good enough.

Since it was part of a 3 day game jam I didn't spend much time on the mastering, which is something I try to spend more time on.

I appreciate the feedback :D

[Fluttershy]

The beat trips over itself a tad bit. Not sure if that was the vision. The beginning is perfectly done. Nice glitch feel to it really. The synths are ok... but it needs a breath of fresh air after a while.... Sounds like it is chocked after the first 3 minutes... Maybe make the sound tone's a bit brighter? Open up the door a bit more? Maybe through in a reverse crash that is suddenly muted before the climax? Maybe glitched? Just throwing shapes your way.....

Ethril responds:

Think I'll keep plugging on it and repost as it progresses. For now, I need a break on it. I'll come back to it with fresh ears. Thanks for the review!