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I'm majoring in Electroacoustics. Google it.
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I love this mix! What's those effects on the drums? I'm thinking severe compression and some selective EQing. In any case, I love 'em, especially that breakdown at the end. :D How was that done?
The strings and other orchestral stuff is awesome too. There's some great filtering and panning going on, really brings life to the track.
Of course, there's room for improvement too...I think the intro to the drums could've been better than the um, total lack of one. The drums could've been added to by another "clean" drum loop, I think that would have been cool. Maybe some chopped up bits of vocals as well...
You did mention that this isn't your best, and I agree. However, it's still a great little beginning, and with some more work, will be amazing :D
Author's Response:
<sigh> you are so right. I wish I had more inspiration to really "finish" this track! Arrgh! I just haven't been feeling good lately - I'm having an off month or something I think. I wish I could put the kind of intensity you do into these things. I think my really old songs (6+ years ago) used to have that kind of deep feel to them. Now I primarily concentrate on perfecting the mix elements and the overall feel...
Speaking of which - you liked the mix, eh? He he. I know why. I just picked up this really really nice headphone amp to add to my setup. I'll let you know when I get the pictures up of it as I plan to make a little 'news' post of my current setup (which isn't half bad if I do say so myself...) I think most people would be jealous. Let's just say that this particular recent addition to my setup has given me a "significant" advantage in terms of monitoring applications (probably the biggest upgrade I've made in years...)
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As a raw demo of Sytrus, this song doesn't do it enough justice. I could make the same sounds with 3xOsc. Get deeper into the program, man! Utilize the envelopes, all that modulation, filters, everything. It can do TONS of stuff.
As a song, yeah, it's pretty generic. But hey, you get points for the effort. :D
Author's Response:
Theres alot more it can do. For starters though it gets the point across. You can see this as two point of views. One being you can make simple but whole sounding synthes with less effort. Two being its not very complicated, the matrix can do a ton more.
I agree with everyone including you. It's not the best demonstration if you want a good demonstration go to the FL site they have some nice demos.
Though there are synthes in the song achievable by 3XOsc the quality of that synthe is harder to reach then it is through Sytrus. Little mixing was needed to achieve most of these synthes. I just wanted to show people a fairly nice sounding song could come out of sytrus without using presets or understanding it all.
Once I understand it more I'll make a song comprised of only Sytrus, which means no samples. Thanks for your input and truthful score.
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I love the exclusive use of the piano and violins in this song. Very jazzy, and great effects on the drums. What VST did you use for the piano? It sounds great!
Some things that bugged me were the fact that the snares sounded really thin - I think a little more punch was needed. And you say it's loopable, but it doesn't actually loop. haha
Otherwise, it's a great piece and I hope to hear more from you soon!
Author's Response:
Hey Rig, thank you so much for your review!
Well piano is a Steinway Grandpiano (soundfont format), with some reverbs :)
Yes, snare sounds really thin but in my opinion it's ok..the melody should prevail in the song.
Loopable means that if an audio artist need this song - looped - i can do that :)
I'm glad about your review, so thanks again.
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This is one of the best end-game songs ever written, rivaling the genius of Still Alive from Portal. :D
I hope this isn't just a one-time thing, and that you upload more to NG! Seriously, I have to listen to (mostly) crap all day - your stuff is a breath of fresh air. Keep it up.
Author's Response:
Thanks a lot! :)
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Haha, you really thought you could get away with it? This is VERY stolen. :)
Author's Response:
yea ur all m8's jelous
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Awesome! I'm so glad you moved up from Garageband - Reason fits you like a glove. :D
The song is great, you really know how to make a bassline sound interesting. But there's just not enough going on in the middle frequencies - it's pretty much all bass and highs. More distortion on the bass is a good remedy for that.
Keep it up, can't wait for more!
Author's Response:
I'll keep that in mind. Heck I might even try fixing that tommorow. Thanks man!
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I can name a few of the loops you used though, haha
As a punchy song, though, it isn't too good. The kick has no presence, the snare's quiet - overall, it's just reeeeeally thin.
Keep trying, maybe look at some tips here - http://suspended-3rd-chord.newgrounds .com/news/post/86971
Author's Response:
I have 0 experience in making my own loops, and I don't feel like buying any other things, I think the 400+ presets sytrus gives me is good for now :P, and thanks for the tips, I'll be sure to use them
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I LIEK DEM
Good mix! It really fits the energy and flow of their lyrics! I'm a fan of glitchy things, too. Awesome! :D
Author's Response:
I LIEK U!
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I just made it sound easy.
lulz
Anyways, awesome work to you all! I love how we managed to cover ambient, rock, dance, DnB, and IDM in one song. :D
Can't wait till the next one's done!
Author's Response:
Don't forget Acid or classical ;), me neither!
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Sounds great! :D
Man, one of my friends loves Megaman. He's gonna love this. Awesome work, good mastering, and I can hear the bass this time ;)
Keep it up!
Author's Response:
Be sure to save some cum for ultimate proof! ;D
LoL...to be honest...I didn't even master this. I thought the mix itself was actually ok so I kept it but it's nice to hear that I did a good job with the bass! Thanks for the help again man! ;)
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