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[Underground Murder :DJTE:]

where are the subs on this? its chaotic i like that, but needs some heavy bass.

DJTechElric responds:

if you had a subwoofer you would hear it

[[dB] The Abyss]

your synth is killing me

For me, the track would have been great if the drums were looped at 1:06. That percussion works (the hats work too but i would have used a different one). But the melodies are too happy. I would have taken the piano and used only minor scale notes, and not too many because that clouds the rhythm and mood of the track, only some to give it flavor.

Also there is little bottom end. I would have introduced a deep phat kick with a sub bass line and ontop of that a some cut up vocals, maybe Jamaican? i think that works.

Still it's a great effort. All the stuff above is if i would be able to remix it, that's how i hear it better in my head. Then again i love making Dubstep related music, so i tend to hear most music with that twist. =D

Decibel responds:

K, This is an old project and I've improved my musical skill much more this year, so I appreciate the review, but this is Old news. Check out my newer Projects, I'm sure you'll find something appealing!
[deciBe;]

[TS-Patches(complete)]

Seems lacking something

a drive, that edge. It says techno, but i haven't heard much techno songs that make you want to put you to sleep (no offense). The melodies do work, nice work on that, but the drums need some work, it seems like the kick is off beat. Also id use a better mic, or sample a premade vox, slice it up and use what you want, because it was all choppy and distubed the vibe of the song.

You're still trying to find your voice, this is what, like your 17th song?? and some are the same just incomplete versions. Keep on working, keep on perfecting the sound, but more importantly...FIND YOUR OWN UNIQUE SOUND THAT DISTINGUISHES YOU FROM THE REST. YOU NEED A VOICE!! make it happen. gj overall

-Allen
be kind and go review my other Groove Armada, i just uploaded it, it's called like i said groove armada but it's a house mix. "Groove Armada (House Throwback 95 Club Mix)" with lyrics from Doug Lazy from his song "Let It Roll". NG cut out half the name of it. review it if you can plz. thnx.

triangleshower responds:

a drive, that edge?
i don't use a drumset, i actually play the parts out manually on a 10 year old keyboard. i desperately need a drum machine. i do need a voice, but i say that i can't really make my own style without being good first.
thanx much.

[Dreamerz: In the Beginning]

I enjoyed the calm

It was good, nice smooth. very good transitions from one melody to another and such. Choice of sounds could've been a bit better to fit the mood of a sleeper but overall it does the job cuz right now im getting more relaxed. Good job bro, another winner.

-Allen

itsameyayo responds:

Thanks man! Yeah, I'm still working on sounds, my only big problem for right now ; D

-Alright, I'll keep looking for sounds, thanks much : D

-ImperfectDisciple-

[DJ SkiLLz-The Dark Room]

Its nice and eeire, my type of music

I see you only have 3 songs...its good for only 3 songs. I think you have a good melody, the drums is what needs working. I think a fast paced percussion with a clap instead of a snare would do good. Think Epic trance hi-hats, and a kick in between a bassdrum and kickdrum. Last thing, when you introduced that piano at the end, i think an arpeggiator with a voice like sound, would've done great with the strings you had.

I think this songs has lots of potential, just gotta know how to make it shine.

-Allen
p.s. come review my latest demo if you want, it will give you some ideas. It's called "Goa Projekt Feat. Octavian"

DJ-SkiLLz responds:

hey man thanks for all the tips,you have got me into thinking about doing a mastered version lol i'll try some of that out when i get round to it!

i checked out ya demo man its pretty good i've only just started with fl and there's alot i want to learn and i think i could use you as some help man so i might try get in contact with you some time

peace!

[Tuneplayerz!-Pump This Party]

Hey man

nice tune. Very happy-ish. I like it, though i would chance some things. First i would use a type of reverb and delay to change the sound of the vocal samples you have. they sound too dry. Also the synth you used on the main part is too distorted. EQ it more to give it a smoother sound. That's really about it. I think everything else is just a matter of taste in music.

Good job.
-Allen
p.s. hey i just uploaded a new demo, im still making it but i thought id give the AP a preview. It's called 'Goa Projekt Feat. Octavian', you mind reviewing it? don't forget to vote. thnx

D-A-J responds:

Well, that was a good review ;)

Maybe some better reverb, but no delay, cause that only f*cks up the tune...

The synth is supposed to sound distorded :P And I have used a EQ on it...

Well, since you didnt vote me, i guess i can't vote you, eh? :P

[[DPS.0] - Retro]

Im loving every second of it

Everything sounds good, and fits into the song. I do agree with the person below me though, i think adding some more stereo surround would help the track alot. Also making it longer wouldn't hurt either!

-Allen
check my songs sometime, tell me what you think.

Dj-Powerstorm responds:

Thnx 4 review. As i sed. I'm taking that tip into deep consideration. Cheers any way!

[<Fusion>]

Nice, clear, well produced

It's a joy to hear such good quality on a song. You say that you bass is thumping, no sir its the kick thats thumping. Your bass has drive, thats what it has. Very energetic, mysterious, a little dark but with a touch of light, and those synth melodies that overlap, specially that rolling synthline....nice, very nice. One thing though, i would change that shake you got going on there, didnt feel like the right sound to compliment the song.

-Allen
look into my songs, id love to see what you have to say about my 'Technology' song.

Dj-Ene responds:

Yea I finally discovered some EQ secrets when I made this song.
When I wrote bass I meant the bassdrum aka kick or whatever you like to call it:)

and thanks for the uplifting review. I get motivated to make more when I read this:)

Will check your stuff out sometime when I got time.

-Ene

[Deviant Soul]

Funny Description

But wow the intro, or better yet the whole song was good. It's just my type, dark, mysterious, and that kick. I know it didnt come like that, the kick, i know you must've EQ'ed it, to perfection in my opinion. The whole song is great, it kinda looses it's touch near the end, for some reason i got a little bore with the snare. I would rethink that, i would use something different instead of that sound. That's the only flaw i see here. Fix that and you have probably the best song throughout this week in NG [that i've heard].

You deserve this 5. Thanks for your vote, Allen-A! You voted 5 for Deviant Soul, keeping its score at 5.00.

-Allen
you gotta come check my songs man. Please look at 'Technology' for me, and tell me what you think.

Anima-Theory responds:

Thanks for the reveiw

And I'll look at your music shortly

Yours

Anima