FarFromSundown's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Eagle Tactics via Horseback]

This is a cool idea, I can see what you're going for on this one. I think with some work you could definitely turn this into a full on banger. Those drums should hit alot a harder in alot of those spots to bring the energy up a bit. Not a bad sound overall, just need to fine-tune it a bit.

What are you using for your drum sounds? The default FL Studio presets or a 3rd party vst? I'm partial for Get Good Drums, but there's alot of good ones out there.

AVKid4 responds:

Hey thanks a bunch! and appreciate the feedback. I think I hear the spots you mean, where it's pretty out of balance. just kinda hammered it out in a few hours so would definitely be down to revisit it. I used drum fx from Destrogj Komputersoundz. it's a few years old, but does what I need it to. using FL 12 so prolly never gonna see me using the defaults from it. thanks again man :)

Turns out I just didn't know what a VST even was, so definitely appreciate bringing that to my attention. got a ways to go lol

[Genocide and Warcrimes]

Pretty cool sound. Lots of chaotic elements in this, that seem to fit relatively well. Good job!

[Foreign Contaminant]

This so damn sick! I love the industrial sounding breaks, that build back up the tension. This song has an incredible energy to it. I get MAD Mick Gordon vibes. Excellent work. Considering this if your first attempt at something like this, I'd be interested in seeing what you could do in the future. Amazing.

YoriYakuza responds:

Thank you! I'm looking into buying the Argent Compressor to really help bring out the power of the guitar. Also going to use more industrial drum kits.

[Happiest Death Of Our Lives]

I really love this idea. Great production based on the suggestions given. My ONLY gripe would be the mix, specifically in the beginning. There's like a very annoying 'sub bass'y sound that really stands out and just hurts my ears to listen to. My best guess is that it's coming from the palm muting part, that maybe that low end is up too high or something. If you scooped that low end out of the mix to prevent that wobbly bassy effect, man, I would jam to this song so hard. Great writing all around though.

Side note: Bring those drums up in the mix a bit man! They could cut through so much more that it would bring this to a whole new level!

AceMantra responds:

Hey, thanks for the great review! I agree with the drums being a little weak. I was having a little trouble making them sound more heavy. As for the sub bass, I'll have to look into the root cause of that. Thanks again, I'll keep all that in mind next time.

[Caravan of the Sand]

Very good playing. You know your theory and this very well composed and executed. I think it would be worth your while to look into other instruments or VSTs or synths to add even more depth to your pieces. You could do alot creatively with it moving forward.

[SSJ3 - Stab the Sword of Justice]

Pretty awesome job! I dig it. Good job on mixing everything as well. Everything really cuts through really nicely.

[Timezones (Jamuary Day15)]

I like this. Has a very chill vibe to it. Well produced and simple, yet flows nicely. Great work.

[Cement]

Love this. A well deserved front page!

Bad-Man-Incorporated responds:

Thank you! I 'm really glad you dig it!!

[Master Slayer]

Sick. God, I absolutely love that lead tone! It's so damn crisp and cuts right though.

DanJohansen responds:

Glad you dig it man :D Yeah put some extra chorus effect on it to make it pop :D

[Courtesy (SpeedoRH Remix)]

Always improving! Nice work. I love the quality on this one. The little sounds that flare up in certain spots, really add a little something to this and I'm all for it.

EspyoNG responds:

Hey man! It's great to see you under my music again. To be fair, it's been so long since I have heard this remix that I forgot up until now how it sounded like xD

Also, I wanna take a moment to thank you for getting this frontpaged. It's not the first time you have done me this huge favour. You are the real MVP man!

Again, thank you so much!
~SpeedoRH