ADR3-N's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Strollin']

Interesting melodic idea. Also, I just realized this is from 2012 and not just something like a couple years ago. Good on ya! I'm a sucker for old hipstery noises, too. A good loop, even if I wish the theme were further expanded.

[ActionScene!]

Sounds very Sega Genesis 80's. I'd like just a bit longer releases on your synths. Snare could also use a bit more snap to it. It sounds very laid back and un-action-y. As is, sounds sort of like a sunset drive. The track itself otherwise is quite minimalistic. Not much to critique here other than that it's very, very loud, haha.

cloudnone responds:

Yeah. Shit’s old as hell and I’m way passed the “doing crappy chip tunes” stage nowadays xD

[Not Anymore (Demo)]

Chorus on that guitar is interesting. The slaps are juuuust a bit too loud. Could be EQ'ed out probably, or adjust the mic position farther from the bridge.

Songwriting is good, especially the little runs. Now, execution could be ten times better if you would come out of your shell and sing out. It sounds a bit like you're in a range you're not quite comfortable with judging by the pitch weebling. Don't worry. It happens to the best of us. A little more confidence and I can see greatness in you.

There's also a bit of noise in what sounds like the 17-12khz range. You can probably safely EQ or noise-cancel that out.

Also would like to hear that last note ring out rather than clip off.

I'm also tempted to ask to remix this one. I seriously love that progression.

cloudnone responds:

Hey, feel free to remix it! And if you want to collab drop me a line!

[New song preview!]

Oh, this sounds super olskool. Would love to hear this continued. It's short enough though that I don't really have much to say besides.

I am hearing a bit of a high-pitched whine somewhere up in the 19-22khz range. You can always try to EQ that out with something like Reaper's ReaEQ. Though I realize that may involve some real gymnastics in or outside of LMMS.

[Utopia to Ashes (Full Song)]

Hey! Thanks for popping in on my R4R post.

This sounds like a good videogame theme. I like the multiple movements going on. It's not just mindlessly repetitive. I do feel like the percussion at 50 seconds or so overwhelmed the rest of the composition for a bit.

Interesting, I've been hearing more and more people use LMMS as a way of getting different ideas out. Seems viable. Although at points there's a little distortion or clipping on your samples.

I'm definitely interested to hear what else you put out. This has been a melodic journey, even if a bit lo-fi. Your chord structures and song structure in general are strong, with a very strong outro. Left me wanting more.

[Panda Eyes - Fruits]

Omg, this takes me back to my childhood. I remember playing this in something like 2000. It's lit. Imo a bit overcompressed but still listenable.

[F-777 - Flower Bazooka]

Chord progression is sweet. Build is satisfying. Watch those mids on your plinky stabs though!

Overall, a joy to my ears.

Just waiting now on that electric guitar GearWax mentioned to come in andddddddd... At 2:20 I'm wondering if I've missed it or if I'm hallucinating. Oh there it is, 2:40-ish. Doesn't sound organic, but it's indeed working. Could use more of it actually. I was expecting a solo with it. Now THAT would be brave!

Love ya Jesse. Don't ever change.

[This Is Sparta]

Cheesy as cheddar jack, but I'm a sucker for this meme. Love it.

[-To the skies-]

Throw those strings in the lake. Keep the rest. And maybe don't compress the ass off the song while we're at it. Good composition otherwise.

Waterflame responds:

Thanks! But its 8 years old now so personally I think a lot more than the strings and compression would need changing, should I ever revisit this. But I probably never will.