ADR3-N's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Fairy Tail Theme-Metaljonus]

Absolutely nailed it. I have no complaints minus that it could use just a tad better mastering. It's distorting in some places. Snare is a bit too loud -- that or the drums are in general and could use a bit less 30 hz there. Very pleasing listen. I'd love to know what kind of setup, FX, and plugins you got going on.

Metaljonus responds:

Thanks! And yeah, I kind of winged it on the master haha, I was listening to it way too much and I think I've given my ears sometimes and now I can go back and clean it up. As for my gear, I play a Schecter diamond series 7 string>POD HD>Presonus firepod>Cubase, with superior drummer and used Reason 5 for the strings and I forgot the patches I used oh that since I have a shit ton of them to go through lol. The Mastering plugin I used was Ozone. And the bass guitar I used was a cheapie pawn shop bass lol.

[Just My Luck-Metaljonus]

As mentioned in other reviews, this does sound fairly rudimentary, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. I just feel there isn't much bravery in how the chords are approached, and progression. Approach all your songs with the same melodic mind as you do your metal tracks and you should be good. As is now, it just sounds like a lot of perfect fifths and octave movements. Recommend some study of music theory and chord resolution at the basic level. Instrumentation reminds me of some retro-y bands I listened to in early college, so props for sounding almost avant garde.

Metaljonus responds:

Thanks for the advice! Yeah, this genre of music is all new to me lol and I do know theory to an extent, and can write the chord progressions on guitar and then transcribe to keyboard or the program I'm using. However, the writing approach you mentioned is a good idea! So, I might do that at some point haha!

[Gun Caliber-Metaljonus]

Pretty fantastic writing and playing. Mixing and mastering could use just a bit of help. It sounds like some peaks are going over 0 dB and there is a lot of distortion.. and not the good kind. I dislike the flatness and quick decay of the snare. I feel it should have just a bit more beef to it. Bass is hiding a little bit in the mix, and at times the rhythm guitar is a bit detuned relative to it. Splash cymbals are prone to being a little bit overused-ish on repeat hits. Take care on that.

Metaljonus responds:

Thanks, and yeah the mastering is ok at best but this is an old song I really don't care about lol.

[Final Fantasy 7 Advent Children Retrospect - Old Man Orange Podcast 271]

Podcast itself is not bad. Mixing could be better. Turn the instrumental down a couple dB. Compress and EQ the spoken word just a bit more. This is like a trip back in time for me otherwise, really. Good listen.

oldmanorange responds:

Thanks a bunch for enjoying. Gotta like good ole FF Advent Children. Yah, dialing in the Skype calls is always a tricky one with some of the audio.

[Good Enough for the Internet - Episode 46: 101 Scariest Stories]

Enjoyed, although you could probably use a pop filter -- sock over a coat hanger will work. If you already have a pop filter, you might be a little close to the mic. Also, your panning is a bit disorienting at points. A little less extreme would be better.

[Run]

Indeed kinda 70's, 80's-90's, strange, and Italian sounding. I didn't get much out of it though. Good chord progression, but I feel not much was done with it.

[Passing Hall]

Interesting. Kick was a bit too loud relative to the rest of the track, though, and it didn't really hold my attention very long. Not sure if techno, house, or trance really. Reminds me of 90's techno but idk.

[World Champions - 45 Second Edit]

This sounds pretty great. Only complaint, could be a bit less reverb, and snare and kick could come up just a little bit more in the mix. Could I ask what synths and FX are used here?

VGMLibrary responds:

hey EDM364, thanx for input, mostly EastWest orchestral library and BFD drums

I know, Im a sucker for too much verb!

[Mechanoid Death]

Enjoying the writing, but the lack of velocity on the piano and bass is killing what could be a very emotional and deep piece.