FarFromSundown's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Cat. 6 Spectre Preview]

I think the musicianship/writing is really solid, however the mixing (in my opinion) needs some work. It's very muddy and a lot of things blur together. I know it's a WIP so I'm not trying to judge too hard so forgive me if what I'm about to suggest you're already aware of. (I don't know how long you've been using Fl Studios.

1. The drums really seem far in the background. Only really the cymbals standout. The kick and snare aren't really seperated. Almost they're gain-staged much lower in the mix. I personally like a beefy kick to stand out and a snappy snare. Are the drums parallel compressed? They could really help things stand out. Several youtube tutorials on it if you need to know how.

2. Doesn't seem to be a lot of low end. Is there bass recorded yet? Would definitely like to hear some boomy bass and tight low in, to really round out the mix.

3. The guitars aren't really "clear". I can make out certain riffs and notes, and from what I'm hearing, it sounds like you're writing is really good. I certainly like the structure so far and the high energy of the song. But really wanna hear the guitar (and for that matter each separate instrument) cutting through the mix a bit better.

For a WIP, this is a good start. I would love to hear this as a final mix/master! Keep it up!

Dadlur responds:

Thank you for the short review! The entire point of the ep is to sound like it's recorded on a 4 track cassette recorder in a bassement somewhere, so the poor sounding mix is intentional rather than a lack of skill. Thanks again.

[Carol of The Bells (Arrangement Unnamed)]

This is great. Fantastic cover and great job recreating an already epic masterpiece. I share your love for this song so I was excited to see this done.

[Universal Detonation]

incredibly aggressive. Love this!

[Interstellar Revelation]

Sick as always! I'm always jealous of you're playing skills lol

[Rejuvenate (Instrumental - feat. Metaljonus)]

Very awesome stuff! Nice mixing too!

BeyondOurEyes responds:

Thanks so much, glad ya dig!

[Wonder Women]

awesome

[Inferno (YOU MANIACS YOU BLEW IT UP) Redone version]

I like the concept, but I think the mixing could use some work. The drums are clipping quite a bit, and I think you need to remix some levels and check some low end as well. But as this is the first thing I've heard from you, I'd say it's a solid start! 4.5 stars and scouted! Keep it up

imasnek responds:

Thanks, and you're right, the drums are definitely clipping. Overall, I think the mastering of this song is very rough around the edges and needs some work, Which stinks, because the way a song is mastered can be a make or break situation. And I only have like, an hour in my day to work on music because of my schedule, so it's no secret that this song was rushed. The 4.5 star rating is actually very generous considering the quality of some of my content, lol.

Edit- Finally found some time to get this song redone! Hope I did well! lmao