Twistedtechnology's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Igneous]

Sounds to me like you were going for a Happy-Hardcore styled song. It's really catchy, and I like how you incorporated the drum loops and glitching effects. That middle section was probably my favorite, but overall, I feel this is a pretty solid track. Perhaps only a slightly lower BPM would have made this a little easier to follow, because there is a lot going on.

One thing to look for is volume levels of everything. Everything sounds like it's on top of each other, and they are all fighting each other to be hear over the others. Just play around with sound levels and panning (very minimal panning) to try and give each sound its own "place" in everything. Keep it up though, this was great!

feandesign responds:

Thanks! I wasn't really thinking of Happy Hardcore when making this song, I was rather going for the Dimrain47/NightHawk22 style but you could technically tell this is Happy Hardcore. I love putting drum loops and glitch effects over pretty much everything as long as it sounds good! I'm glad you liked that little drum'n'bass section, I spent some time figuring out how to make a nice drum loop out of those free samples. Maybe it's just me but I personally don't think it deserves a slower pace, I already got used to listening to tracks as fast as this one, although I probably wouldn't mind going somewhere between 170 and 190bpm.
Mixing and mastering is sadly something I still struggle with the most. It could be because of what I'm using to produce my tracks - a pair of headphones. My speakers wouldn't be really good either, I barely even use them. For now it's just the Ozone limiter that makes my songs sound less miserable when it comes to mastering. Thank you again for the review!
Regards,
feandesign

[Pitbulljones. Safe With Me.]

I feel like this could swell up towards the end, with everything kinda falling into each other and then that silent bit transitions to a jazzier version of the chord progression you have here without the pads in the background (or at least with them taken further back). Lots of room for some interesting drum rolls and syncopated timing! Awesome track, and what it leaves for the imagination is just as fun!

pitbulljones responds:

Thank you bro.

Very much a demo/throwaway. I throw bad and good up these days, too old to care lol. I like this but I have no commitment to it. There's an idea for a better player or a different time.

Genuinely glad you like it, happy you took a tone and atmosphere. my only goal.

[Solace]

Im really diggin the acoustic percussion here. The overall feel is pretty haunting in such a chill way. I think you couldv'e gotten away with a slighty deeper/fuller sounding kick drum, but that's personal opinion, and this one works just as well! Enjoyed it!

pitbulljones responds:

Thank you. Key aim is always atmosphere.

Everything you point out is on point. I'll be refining this, it's nice to see others acknowledge what I pick out, it means our ears are working.

Thanks

pbj

[Step By Step]

If I were to change anything on this, it would simply be just turning down the volume level on that reversed crash a bit. It fits great where you put it, its just a bit too sharp IMO. Great piece though!!

~Twistedtechnology

[The Exoplanet]

I like the overall idea for this piece, but I gotta dock a star for the equalizing. EQ's and limiters are your friend, as well as the velocity (volume) levels. Maybe it's just that this was a much earlier project of yours, cuz the last few I've reviewed sound like they have a good bit more post-production work involved. Still a decent track though!

~Twistedtechnology

[Terra]

I can picture the protagonist(s) trecking through wooded mountains and then wide open plains. For and adventure though, especially if you are composing with a scene/story in mind, try to incorporate a crescendo in there towards the end; give it that dramatic build-up you would hear in the movies as an obstacle is overcome by the travelers, and then give it a resolution. Cinematic music should tell just as much of a story as the film itself.

That being said, I still really enjoyed this piece. Keep it up!!

~Twistedtechnology

[Crystal Cave]

Man, that reverb is juicy. Absolutely love the ambiance to this piece; it really does give off a giant cave vibe. The melody is very relaxing, and when the percussion comes in, it gives it just the right amount of movement. Top marks all around on this one!

~Twistedtechnology

[In The Dark]

In addition to what lo TheEternal said, I would have also included the background pads on the second half of the outro as it faded out. Like he said, this was pretty clean!! Wish it could've been a bit longer, I was really enjoying that melody!!

~Twistedtechnology

[Day Off]

Im Lovin the vibe of this track. A few friendly suggestions: I would pull those wave sounds more into the background of the track. It kinda felt like it was fighting with everything else to be heard at the same time. The filter section could possibly be a bit shorter, with it gradually fading back to unfiltered. Just some suggestions though.. again, I was really diggin the feel of this!

~Twistedtechnology

ryjomusic responds:

Note taken! Appreciate the feedback!

[Who's Next?]

I love the concept you had going for this. Only reason I give the review a 4 out of 5 is because of the sound levels. With some playing around, you'll get the mixing and post-production down in no time!

Keep it up!
~Twistedtechnology