HyperTrough's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[ARES - Dodson's Warning]

Good, but could use a touch up.

Firstly the snare could use a little bit of reverb. If not, layered with another, longer snare or clap.

Secondly, everything is MONO! You should add some expanders on the higher frequencies. It just gives the track a more natural and spacious feel.

There's not much of a build up to the "drop". Experiment with filters and FX to create some rising tension. Get the listener excited for what's to come next! As well as there being no build, the whole track is very flat. It has no dynamics. Also the overall mix could be a bit cleaner, maybe boost some of the high's and sidechaining the bass to the kick. Just little things like that.

Apart from those flaws, I enjoyed listening to this track. You've got the musical and creative side down, now you just have work on your technical side!

Great stuff! 7/10 4/5 Review Request Club

BulimicLemur responds:

Thanks for the review, I agree with a lot of what you said.

I was sort of looking for a more acoustic snare sound for this one, I was inspired by a sweet group called Koan sound.

Listening back now, you're right I should have panned things out a bit more, it would have made the track sound a lot cleaner and huger, and yeah it could have more build up, with some crazy effects, in my more recent submission I've tried to make the mix really clean after this one.

Cheers man!
ARES

[Rain Drums]

Great job!

I enjoyed this track very much! It takes me back to the days of the good old Play Station. It particularly reminds me of "Tombi 2" (Tomba in the US I think...).

The vibe you have going in this song is delightful to hear. Your composition is brilliant to say the least.

I can't really critique on anything other than the intro. To me, it seems like and unrelated prologue...

Anyway, you've make extremely good use of the FL defaults AND the mix is sublime. Normally I'd tell people to grab some external samples and VSTis to increase the quality of their tracks. Yours, however is great the way it is.

Thanks for sharing this track! Really lifted my spirit it has! Great work!

10/10 5/5 Review Request Club

Rinibra responds:

Thank you so much!!

[Simplicity of trance]

FOUR

The intro is quite harsh on the ears. the mix could use a bit of a tidy up. Try turning down the volume on the mixer tracks that are clipping (going above 0dB).

The first break came very abruptly. There was no build or climax. I couldn't see it coming and it actually gave me a bit of a shock. Try playing around with filters and SFX to build up some momentum and tension before a turning point in your tracks.

I didn't listen thorugh the whole 10 minutes, only up 'til around 4:00, then I just skipped around. From what I could hear, your mix and dynamics need some work. Build up something to release and make sure your track aren't clipping and balance nicely. Apart from that, you've got a nice tune here!

3/5 6/10 RRC

cecilyokami responds:

Thanks for the advice ,I'm still learning so the advice is appreciated

[Let it Tik Tok]

Average

This track is quite plain and unexciting. There's no distinct climax to be found. The lead saw is wayyy too over bearing and almost fills the whole mix. It is hard to hear the other elements of the track while it's playing.

The melody doesn't really "go" anywhere - it doesn't resolve itself, so to say. Try build your tunes so that they develop and mature.

I will say, great work on the drums. They could however have been more present in the mix, but that's just my opinion.

Try working on the overall mix too. There are a lot of clashing frequencies and not much headroom. Average track 5/10 2/5

[Flight (Dj Sonik GJ 2011)]

fived

Great tune man! The piano (that transforms into a square-ish kind of synth) playing in the background is my favourite part of the track!

Drums could have been a more prominent in the mix, however, that's my taste.

Great track! 5/5 9/10

[Hour Of The Iron]

FIVE

Love that arp in the beginning! I don't think the piano goes too well with all of the other more modern sounds playing. It just seems to be out of place.

In my opinion, I think that a 4 minute intro and build is a bit too long. It was also very busy, which lead me to think that the chorus would be 10 times bigger. I would say, lay off all the elements to start off with and gradually add them to the song. Use loads of filters.

Your chorus was amazing. All the elements coming together and playing all at once. It really was a great listening experience. This composition is EXCELLENT. Also, the mix is flawless.

Well done man! And thanks soooo much for the very helpful review :) 9/10 5/5

[Party don't stop ( Remake )]

Five

It's getting there man! In my opinion, you just need to add the finishing touches like sidechaining and sound effects, just to make the beat more obvious.

I'd also have to say that the lead sound is a bit too loud.

Still, a great track! Good job man! 9/10 5/5 ;)

Chocodude15 responds:

;)
And that is is my epic response

[Impulsie]

Here we go...

Straight away I can here some subtle peaking, so the mix needs a bit of work. I like the melody you've got going. The sound effects here and there give the song some character, which is GREAT :)

1:04-1:16 should either be cut completely from the song, or extended. I like the idea of a breakdown, but it didn't really create any tension. It was just anti climatic. If you're going to extend it, you really create suspense. Play around with filters and spacious sounds to make this section more dynamic.

Love your idea for the chorus. It is however lacking a good build up and a consistent bass. Aside from being monotonic, a bass needs to be at the same level throughout the chorus (unless you deliberately play with the levels). You can get it to be compact and at one level by running it through a compressor with a high ratio set with a low attack.

Those are just some tips to help you improve in general.

A fair effort. Good work mate ;) 7/10 5/5

[Earthquake (Remix Preview]

0.91...WTF?

Personally, not one of my favourites from you.

Seems a bit too "hardcore" for me. I love your wobble bass presets, but they're quickly getting old. Trying switching it up a bit. Just change up the modulation or filters and FX.

Great production though man! 5/5 8/10

[Kickass Theme]

FOUR

Song needs to be more dynamic. It's very monotonous in terms of audible levels. Those I suppose this could be acceptable because it is a video game based song.

Aside from that, I'm like the drum patterns in particular. That drums loop I could listen to for hours on end. Your composition is excellent. Can't fault anything else. Just a great track to listen to. Just gets a tad boring after a while. Try playing with some filters, or perhaps add a big twist somewhere, just to make it that extra bit more GRIPPING.

Great job here man! ;) 8/10 4/5

eatmeatleet responds:

alrighto, thanks