Thetatronica's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Sequence WIP]

This sounds great. It'd be awesome to hear a full track. Only reason for the 4.5, otherwise I really like this. The highs could possibly be a TINY bit punchier on the chords that start at 0:14 to match the brighter sounds of the leads in the sections before and after, but that's the tiniest little thing I'd change personally.

Otherwise, I love your layering and the way you clearly understand how to piece together some solid and punchy sounding synths. I somehow came across this while looking for stuff relating to Geometry Dash, go figure.

*EDIT* Oh right, I searched Theta and saw a level by a guy named Theta which is what I go by for music, and I have an album called Sequence, so I started tripping out wondering what this was. Come to find a really dope tune, so that's cool! Sequence was the name of my first ambient album way back in 2006 lol I have only like 2 songs from it on here.

[Death Gun - Shining Sky]

Man I really like this. I'm trying to think of something constructive to add... But I think I just love everything about this track. The high end feels a tad flat in some parts but it's a really nice and relaxing, while still energetic, tune. This totally embodies what I think trance should be.

[Pluto x Ye. - Breath]

I really enjoy it. I feel like there just needs to be a bit more of a wall-of-sound for the "chorus" sections. A bit of extra instrumentation could fill out those sections really well. Still love the track though. What'd you use to make it?

[etK-Epiktro]

Decent

It's got some really basic synths, but some pretty interesting melodies. The main problem is the gain. You've got distortion coming through when you have a lot of instruments playing; probably because you're cranking the levels on some of the lower frequency instruments to try and compensate for the amount that the higher pitched instruments take away from the bass.
It's a fairly simple thing to fix by using EQs rather than just simply adjusting the faders. If you'd like some good tips on how to mix with EQs rather than simply cranking your levels, toss me an email or PM and let me know what program you're using primarily. I'll let you know what kind of EQ plugins I generally use and simple little tricks to make your instruments mesh better together.

etK responds:

I use FL Studio . I find your review very helpful. if you accept to make a tutorial, I'll send you an e-mail in PM. But there's still 1 problem: I'm french. I can't get all you say. If you can speak french it's better for me but if no, it's not a big matter.

Thank you. =)

[Horror Rave]

Good but definitely needs to be longer!

The ending comes to soon, makes this into a full rave track man!

[Hey Tom!]

Uhhh...

How the hell are we supposed to know what you mean by "those bass sounds" that is VERY VERY VERY vague :P Maybe describe the sound you are looking for. Not half bad but not entirely original :P good work though!

Methreee responds:

Haha, yea, my bad. I kind of wasn't thinking when I posted that. But mainly I'm trying to get a deep dark bass, I don't really know.
Thanks.

[interuptions]

Very offbeat

It sounds really cool by around 55 seconds, an easy concept but for the most part well executed. Needs more atmospheric sound though in my opinion.

cnshadow responds:

It's more like a "work in progress" thingy. Lenght is aimed at 3 - 4 mins.
Might take a while to finish completely.

[song to go home ...]

Funky

Very jazzy or bluesy, interesting style. It is very bassy but it sounds fitting. I personally think this song could be better if more time was taken for the recording and editing portion but I like it.

[Talking To Myself]

Too distorted

The gain seems to be a little high or there was somewhat of a production error when this was finalized, it is ok but I personally think it sounds a little too much like a Flyleaf remake kind of.

LenardNotLenny responds:

Yeah, the distortion level was purposely high. But maybe it was too much... I don't even know what Flyleaf is...

[Boku ni Sasegeru Remix]

Very Bomberman-esque

I really am reminded by Bomberman 64 when I listen to this for some reason, maybe it's the beat you used. I like it a lot, very interesting!