oChron1cTQ's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Cool Gum]

Very interesting!

Sounds quite similar to the other song you released earlier, <<Berry>>.

The chord progression and/or melody is very interesting, I haven't seen anyone else mix and write chords like that!

Drums are analog, sounds like something in a 16-bit video game.

Counter-Melody is interesting as well.

Arrangement is simple, but is very unique! The arrangement at the end (the last section where there are no drums, right before the last drop), takes a lot of inspiration from beat switches imo. Almost like there would be a beat switch, but it's swapped out with another drop. I really enjoy it, earned you a higher rating!

Mixing, effects and ear candy is good per usual.

9.2/10!

Aalasteir responds:

Thank you so much! I am really grateful to hear you think the chord progression and melody are very interesting.

[Ocean]

...Crazy!

This isn't Indie, it's DnB... GOOD DnB in fact!

The drums are super nice, love it! It's very glitchy, and I feel like the hats take some inspiration from jazz, but that is probably just me.

The main melody and chords are super nice and glitchy, at this point I can't tell what VST it is, despite my best efforts.

The FX is the best part about the song. Despite it being a little obnoxious, (like KhaosKitsune pointed out) I still think it's great, and it's super glitchy and definitely gives "Ocean" vibes.

Arrangement is unique! Ear candy is a bit lackluster, but hey, it's still decent.

Mixing is done well.

Overall 9/10

Aalasteir responds:

Thank you. I will change it from indie to drum and bass.

The melody is Roli Studio, and the chords are Omnisphere.

Yes, I have taken inspiration from jazz, you are 100% right, and I apologize for the song having an obnoxious and annoying factor. I will try to mitigate that for future songs.

Thank you so much!

[Berry]

OMG!

Drums are SOOO NICE! Not a single issue anywhere! Mixed very well, they sound analog and gritty.

Main melody and chords are 100/5! Super amazing! I can't really tell what VST it is, although might be Omnisphere? Idk, the closest thing I have to those amazing chords and melodies is MASSIVE from Native Instruments.

Mixing is top tier! Super nice! And it doesn't even shake my house! (My subwoofer has been feeling amped-up recently)

Arrangement is simple, but very nice! Ear candy is subtle, but very interesting and needed! Also, the layers for the chords and melodies are very helpful for the immersion of the track.

The 808 is nice! Love how it works with the kick.

All the effects are crazy.

Overall 15/10

P.S. Why didn't anyone else review this song?? It's so good!!!!

Aalasteir responds:

THANK YOU SO MUCH @oChron1cTQ

I am grateful for you sharing your thoughtful review of the song. I am happy to hear you like the mixing, the melody, and the chords. Thank you so much.

Melody is Roli Studio, and the chords are Omnisphere.

A theory as to why people don't review songs is because people prefer to make jokes and make simple comments because they would like to have fun!

[Butterfly Kisses (instrumental)]

Drums are super unique, love it! Takes a lot of inspiration from jazz, which I love!

Main chords and melody are great, with plenty of layers. What VST did you use?

Bass is super nice, kind of reminds me of Spitfire LABS Bass, but that's probably just me..

Mixing is very nice, really emphasizes the chill feeling.

10/10!

B-RadGfromOV responds:

Thanks. The chords are samples chopped up.

[Stars- Dead Hearts (JH)]

EXTREME BASS! What VST did you use?? Did you make the sound yourself, or is this a preset? Very nicely mixed!

Vocals are super unique, although mixing could get better it's overall great!

The chords are nice, but I can't hear them very well.. It doesn't make a difference though.

The main melody is very nice. Complements the vocals well!

Drums are nice, simple, and groovy. They are mixed well too! Interesting sound selection! I really like the drumFX.

Ear candy and FX are rolling! Super nice!

Arrangement is very nice! Reminds me of a lot of EDM arrangments. Also, this is not pop. It's something way better.

Entire song is mixed well, 10/10

JamesHeart responds:

I mixed an Omnisphere sub with IN Massive and put a few FX on and EQed it so only low frequencies can be heard. i also EQed the rest of the song to be open for the bass

had some trouble with hardware and need to figure out what's causing my mic to be so sensitive

chords are in there but i was more focused the atmosphere and Arps

I'm glad my voice works with the music ^^

Drums are some of my favorite things to play with

Thank you for this lovely critique

Im not sure what Genre this is to be honest XD

[Lights]

Super groovy! Love this!

Bass in very nice! Although, it's kinda making my subwoofer shake my house down. It's fine though! (If this concerns you, I suggest using a spectrum analyzer like SPAN to see if there are any parts of your mix that are too loud.)

Arrangement is really nice! Keeps me playing the song!

The hats are softer than the last song I reviewed, which is definitely and improvement! The kick is a cool choice, Although I think the snare is too quiet..? I just can't really hear it when the ride/crash cymbal plays.

The main chords and melody are 10/10! Keep up the work! Sounds like Omnisphere or Nexus.. But I'm not sure..

The entire song is mixed VERY well (except the bass, but hey, I don't think it's a big deal.. it's still mixed decently and that's what matters)

10/10!

Aalasteir responds:

Thank you so much! Yes, both the chords and melody are Omnisphere.

Thank you for your advice, I will take that into consideration when I make more songs.

[House and Home (feat. im-leia)]

Are there any chords/rhodes? If there are, what VST did you use?

Same with the melody and layers, they are super nice!

Bass is smooth!

Drums are nice, with really nice counter-snare/hat patterns, although I guess the snare could have more rolls/fills, which would create more diversity.

Entire song is mixed well.

Arrangement is simple, but nice!

9.5/10

im-leia responds:

the rhodes were from FL Studio FLEX, i believe
a lot of those melodies were preds! he did such an amazing job on them

[Casino Clash - 2nd Phase]

So fire~!!!!!!!!

What VST did you use for the piano?

Horns are fire on life no cap.

Saxophone sounds better with this song than Jazz Carson.

Crazy bells. Very nice drum pattern.. (although it isn't very jazzy).

Arrangement is very unique.

CicloOfficial responds:

Thanks! :) I used Neo Piano vst (Piano One). It's free and easy to use, one of the best piano vsts out there imo

[Meuny - Afraid of Love.]

What VST for the chord progression????? It sounds so whimsical, and peaceful. The drums are nice simple, and soft. Arrangement is extremely simple, but the just ads to the peacefulness. Mixing is nice.

Meuny responds:

It is a Rhodes vst called 4front R-piano.

I've added some effects in it like a small bit of delay, reverb and other things as such.

Also

I used a soundfont from the game Supermario. You know that piano that plays in the main melody? So, that's what's playing in the background, very softly, to give the main piano some "body".

And, finally.

There's another soundfont. A choir this time. It is there to work as a sort of drone. It is playing the root notes, just so you won't get lost whilst listening to all this jazzy shinannegan i've made lmao.

[No Time (ft. Junior Paes & Rose)]

fire

What VST/Midi did you use for the bass? It sounds very large.

Mixing is done quite well; the arrangement is simple yet powerful. Hearing the bass, I think the drop would benefit from a false start.

Drums are simple but nice, focuses on bass and ear candy which is nice.

Seyrnox responds:

Directwave, I guess