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[i cant find it]

Sounds like something out of HL2

I like the vibes you're portraying in this one. Very creepy. I like how the heartbeat adds to the intensity. It seems as if you die at the end, where everything stops. Still having trouble finding it?

DeathCross555 responds:

Yes.

[Fire Storming]

I don't really like rap, but I'm loving this tune.

I like that you're bringing back the oldskool sounds, man. I like that you're not rapping about the shcrap that some of the really popular rappers rap about; It actually has meaning to me. Personally I think the singing is alittle loud and drowns out your voice. But, other than that, really good.

patrickliberty responds:

yea i felt that way 2, but it's all good, me and benny make a good combo, dont u agree :-)

[Space Goblins]

Nice.

I think it can use alittle more mixing. The bass synth is really cool sounding, but I thought you/muda could bring it out alittle, and the synth at the beginning was alittle too loud. slightly disproportionate, but personally I think that's the hardest part about writing an electronica song. Worth a listen anyway. Thanks for posting.

DJ-Heretic responds:

personally, i thought it woulda been perfect if the main synth wasnt so repetetive, tbh

[BOT - Thirst]

You have an interesting sound.

It's alright. I would definitely start messing around with the synthesizer plugins alittle more, though. Fl Studio stock sounds will only bring you so far. I assure you that when you get the hang of using Wasp XT, Sytrus, and Harmless, you will start to sound really professional. You've got the music in you, man. You just need better tools to bring it out. I'm not saying Fl Studio is a bad program. It's actually the best music program I've ever used. Your style is unique, and I really like it, but In my opinion the sounds are just slightly below what you could be getting. I'm going to tell you that as of now where you stand, It will be REALLY easy for you to start sounding awesome. I hope to hear more of your stuff in the future. Keep me posted :D

[Eve's End {CF}]

ohohoho trance.

I enjoyed listening to this one. It has alot of energy. I especially like the little square synths that just float over the top of everything. Over all, a great song. I hope to hear more of your stuff in the future.

bobith88 responds:

I wasn't so sure of this because it was repetitive, but I guess thats trance ^_^. I liked those little synths as well (is it bad to like a song I wrote my self?)

[Volatile Eyes]

Bring out dat hihat!

This is a good submission. I like how it's kind of mellow in some places, but intense in others. The piano sound was pretty cool. I liked the filter you put on there. Very understated and cool. I think you could have done a better job on the drums. It's very difficult to make decent sounding DnB drums, and you did a good job. However, there seems to be an epidemic of using stock FL Studio drums. I hear it all over the place; you're not alone. In fact, I used to use them until I figured out that when you really look, there are some great sounding drums on the program. Personally, I didn't like the hihat. It was kind of clunky. Other than that, it was really good.

WendallSailor responds:

Haha I know what you mean about the drums ;p I only recently got FL 10 and actually really liked the punch from the kick, so decided to use it. I didn't realise that over 9000 people had been using it, as I haven't really checked out heaps of music around here :P

As for the hi-hats, could you please point me in the right direction of either how to create them, or some good samples? :D Because I just can never EQ them enough to sound good.

Thanks for actually giving me constructive criticism :)

[High energy by R0BOT]

Yay Fl Studio!

I love the sidechaining. I never was patient enough to do that. For a first shot at house/electro, it's really good. What would really sound cool here is a nice and acid-y square bass. I think you could have mixed it a little better. Some of the synths were disproportionately louder than others in my opinion. I also think that you could have been alittle more unique with the drum sounds (stock fl studio drum sounds. there are MUCH better ones to choose from, even on the demo.) That and maybe alittle more bass and you have a really awesome song here. I prematurely rated this one 3; I think it deserves at least a 4.

Skullfy responds:

Thanks 4 the review! I try to work on those things u said in the future :)

[Attack (Decay pt.2)]

A new release that isn't dubstep? Blasphemy!

Seriously. It's great to hear something different. I like the sounds you are getting here, but I wish there was a change in the chord progression. A flat minor is a great key, but after 4 minutes it does get dry. Great work though. Keep writing!

[Senn. - I Don't Understand WIP]

Not bad.

So far I like it. For a first attempt it's really good. If you haven't equalized it yet, do so. I really can't tell with my crappy earphones. I like the vocal effects. they sound very professional. The drums sound alittle dry, and I think they are missing something right now. The effects in the middle are really good. I can't wait to hear the finished product.

Piedoom0 responds:

Since you've responded I've made some changes. I don't understand NG. I've uploaded changes, but they do not seem to have effect unless the file is downloaded. Just take a listen on http://senntenial.tumblr.com/ where I post all my stuff.

[LB - Alone.]

I definitely feel the alone-ness.

This is really good. I do think it is very simplistic, but at the same time it has a similar feel to that of Erik Satie; refined delicateness. It has a very "alone" feeling about it. As it grows in intensity, it almost seems to be grasping for some sort of human interaction. There was the occasional mistake, which is common for impromptu recordings, but I don't think it really made a huge difference with the outcome.

LazyBucks responds:

Thanks mate =)

Uploading a new song tonight too hopefully xD