Spadezer's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[AIM - Alien Cave]

Hey, good to see your music here.

I'll agree with the other reviews. It seems a little bit chaotic at spots. The bass synth that you use before about 1:23 sounds a bit muddy. I don't know how else to say it. The low levels of that bass synth are too high. Also, I suggest trying to make sure you don't have multiple bass synths trying to play at the same time. Even so, it seems like you were able to get multiple bass synths to play well with each other (level balancing wizardry at play I bet). But having multiple bass instruments going at the same time generally will wash each other out so try ti stay away from that in the future.

One thing I can really dig here is the part at 1:03. That part has some solid mixing going on.

I'm interested to see what you're going to do next.
-Spadezer-

FortressLord responds:

Thanks for the review, all suggestions taken on board!

And I'm surprised where the compliments/criticisms are aimed - I am first and foremost a Sound Engineer, so I'm glad to know spending the most time on mixing and mastering paid off.

(Sorry I can't be bothered with doing a lengthy thanks.)

[Contemporary]

I don't need to mention anything about the quality of the piano, however the way you added everything around the piano had me going for the whole piece. There are some things that need to be stitched up that other people have already mentioned so I won't bother. Except the birds, I don't understand the birds chirping... oh wait. After hearing the WUBWUBWUBS it makes sense now.

With all of that aside, what program did you use? Everything sounds really good and clean. All of the sounds are crisp and give my ears all sorts of good feelings. I'm blown away by everything that's playing in my ears.

Live long and prosper fellow earthling!
-Spadezer-

Kabalist responds:

The chirping birds was a complement to the atmosphere of the image that inspired me to write this track. It added some nice texture to the prelude of the drop.

This song was created using FL Studio 11, and a bunch of sexy VSTs. Maybe I should add that to the description... I've been working with FL for six years or so. I didn't really get into mixing up until a little while ago. Once you get the hang of it, everything will make total sense. I'd recommend using this program since it's an extremely well-developed and versatile software.

By writing those words you have aroused a tingling sensation in my chest, which I assure you is not a symptom of heart disease. I'm super happy to hear that you enjoyed the song.

Thanks for your review, Spade!

//K.

[Emotionless]

I gave you a five since I thought it deserved no less than a 4.

I can't really point anything that sounds bad. The only thing I can think of is that the synth could change a little in dynamics. It generally sounds like it's at one volume level and you don't want to do that. Or maybe fade out the synth for a bit longer than what you have. This might allow it to breath a little more and add a little variety to the song. Also this makes the synth fresh to the listener when it returns.

Other than that, I'm really digging the synth and I'm curious to see how vocals would sound with this. And after listening to Liquid Ice, I have to say you've acquired another fan.

Keep rocking on.
-Spadezer-

SynthGoddess responds:

That's so amazing to hear from you like that, thank you so much for the kind words! I don't know, I was kinda in a rush to get through with the instrumental, too. So maybe after I apply the lyrics I can modify some of the synths. I don't want it to be too monotonous.

[Poems for Darkness]

My respect goes to you and your piano playing. I admire people who can actually play piano well like this.

Props to you
-Spadezer-

MetroPiano responds:

Thank you very much! I'm honestly not that good at piano though... yet...

[Diskovr - Flight]

My review probably isn't needed as much. RealFaction hit some good points that I noticed as well. Not something we would expect from the art.

What I can say however is... it sounds spectacular. I find this inspirational and I can just imagine a giant mosh pit at whatever concert this would be at. Even though it may seem as a big room that is slightly empty, there is still some good work into the layering.

Thank you for the music
-Spadezer-

ksthultz15 responds:

Thank you! :D I love the feedback. I'll keep this in mind when I start my next project.

[A Pure Wish]

I should at least leave some comments after 50+ plays and now ratings.

The bad:
It doesn't vary much so it doesn't grasp the listeners attention throughout the whole piece
Not much else otherwise

The good:
It's really well made. The reverb and delay devices are used correctly. I'm really digging the groove you set up with the kick and the bass combined (such as at 00:55). It's airy, thumpy and clean.

My compliments to your piece.
-Spadezer-

Stapless responds:

Thanks every feedback helps. :)

[Homesickness]

Solid. I like the rock drumset combined with the electronic instruments. The intro was well done but was a little long. I was hooked at about 01:08 when the dirty bass parts kicked in. For the first half of the song, it sounded like the snare didn't have enough volume on the high end to breath (I don't know how else to explain it, and I hope you understand what I'm saying). It could be possibly that everything was overpowering the snare a little bit, but I'm just being nit-picky so don't fret over it.

Everything from 02:38 onward is really good. The bass at 03:09 is sick. The way you've mastered and EQ'd that section is quite satisfying. Thumbs up from me

-Spadezer-

CoredxBitch responds:

Wow, thanks for the detailed review!
Yes, the first part is very congested with instruments and snare was "strangled".
But I'm glad you like it!

[where do we go from here?]

I don't think I need to say anything more than what's been said by other people. But I'll say this.

I'm
Loving
This
Song!

Thank you for making this.

johnfn responds:

Thanks dude! I appreciate you taking the time to write a review :)

[Blue Expanse]

338 views and the score is still 5/5, and I believe that the trend should continue. Everything is tight, airy, light, and beautifully put together. Love your work.

-Spadezer-

Geoplex responds:

Thanks dude

[-DreamTide-]

It's so nice. All I keep imagining over and over again is some anime girl just relaxing underneath a tree looking at the blue sunny sky. There's seagulls flying around since she's close to a beach, and there isn't a care in the world. It also slightly reminds me of the days when I was playing Maple Story years ago.

My only complaint is that the claps are too much and are a little distracting.

But - sigh - I like listening to this (as it's looping again).

Inspirational

Geoplex responds:

Haha, thanks. I'm not sure about the claps, this is a fairly weak mix actually so they might be too much comparatively, but i feel so obligated to conform to the loud percussion that dominates the EDM genres.

You might be right, though :P