Cahzmana's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[The Great Equalizer]

its a bit high (in frequency terms) on my ears, but the subtle delay plucks are darn good!
a bit more variation to the beats and some other additional effects would do a justice.
i might start a remix soon if im allowed to.

WizMystery responds:

I was stuck with maximus on this, now I have ozone and can do a better mastering job :O

Sure, you can remix it. I'll even send you the flp if you want it.

[Programming the KosmosWIP]

holy crap DAT organ :| its soo so lovely!!
i know i havent got allot to tell, compared to your review. that was just simple said; amazingly awsome!
but yea, i hope you may forgive me for just that.

i really like your clap or snare in the beginning and ending part or.. what is it exactly? did you layer a clap and snare or..? zomething else maybe. it also sounds like it can be a REAL snare instead.
and i like what u did with the mid part, its a little unnecessary if you look at the whole thing yet its very VERY usefull to what follows.
and thats a solid chillstep- techno vibe.
i'd say great job!

i have no further questions for you to be answered, you may go and explore.

tomdink responds:

Thank you for the permission of exploration :D Well the one snare is a sample that I raised the treble on a little bit, and then I added some reverb. Minor tweaks in the EQ go a long way in terms of quality, that's what I have begun to realize. I love Organs!!!!!!!!! :D

[In The Dark]

Sounds like a RiP aswell...

[Clear Imagination]

hmm
ill start off good; quality-wise, its pretty good. your melody is nice but, the variation inbetween all the goodies is really tiny.
i like the additional 'pluck' melody playing a backing part throughout the song.
i can hear you slightly 'change' the sound of your MAIN melody at the end part, you probably added an additional sound to your main leads i quess?
it takes away a little repetitive-ness lol but its too late.
you should of have added that extra a little earlier in the song.

now on to your kick, its pretty weak comparing to a 'standard' or 'normal' house track. depending on what track your listening.
i also cant hear MUCH (apart from the beginning and ending) of a house beat throughout, this song sounds like its made to be a trancy/dancy song. -breakbeat isnt house- NOR trance.

than again, the main melody sounds avicii -alike. (i dont like his music-personal taste) but i wont judge it in the scores bc its personal.

anyways, to be short and bored;
all in all a nice dancy track, that needs a boost in every corner.
simple said.

ForeverBound responds:

Gonna work hard on the melodies for sure also i don't know why but for some reason i keep finding troubles with the kick and this was the best i could get it ( or i should redo it al from scratch)

anyway thanks for your review mate :D

[Smoked into Oblivion]

i dont feel this is a trance song of any kind..
like.. when listening to other trance songs i havent been in any 'trans' this time.
to me it rather sounds like a video-game-song. tho a rather good and long one.

Synthapse responds:

Thx for your advice. I tried to stay in the trance style but I'm still getting used to it.

[peacch (still blooming)]

dont mind the KEY thats for nerds and techbitches like me ;)
like i said in PM, the chord gets repetitive after some time, even after 10 times listening.
it NEEDS like you already said some lead or pluck melody to keep it interesting.
i also noticed (didnt tell you in the PM) that your kick lacks something.
probably punch, and really tight compression. its a bit messy atm ;)
the hats can probably use a shaker aswell, such as a little more percussion.
id love to collab but yea, you know the story.

[Plateau]

i cant agree more with SJD.
tho i do agree at some pointers GK mentioned in his 2 star review..
your kickdrums could use some more depth in it, more bass is another thingy.
i do NOT agree it needs more highs... that would make it as unpleasant as GK said..

anyway, i like the use of your newer sounds in this song.
it is well composed, i hear pitching (which i really REALLY love)
i do have my wonders about a synth..
what sound did you use or what plugin to MAKE the pitching synth between 2:00 and 2:27
ive been looking or to create such a sound of my own but havent succeeded yet..
and now i heard a perfect sound in your song and just want to know :) if its okay with you..

anyhow. pleasant song till the end.

tomdink responds:

Yeah I will for sure work on the drums and such!!! (Thanks a ton for the good review :D) Yeah the pitching is really awesome to incorporate! Okay I will PM you in a minute, thanks my bro!

[The Stars]

i know my rating goes almost to zero. thats bc im a more experienced 'producer' of some kind lol.
eventho i read the post on your front page,
i felt like i should check atleast 1 song out eventho your a 'beginner'.

if i may be honest, there's a major KEY problem in this track.
my ears detect atleast 2 melodies (the saw and the vocal sound), both out of KEY.
i also agree with FB, the song needs more variation and needs more drums as in; hihats, shaker, percussion, claps and what not to use.
the build ups to whatever you where going for arent strong enough either.
so basically. i shouldnt have spilled my thoughts on this song, yet i did.
i do hope you understand my point of view in some way, and im even going to make you a deal;
as i won't zero bomb your score bc of this.

[Final Boss]

nice re-edit ;)
i really like the 'gate' effects you did throughout the song. gives it a 'fast phased' feel, like the song is even faster than it already is lol.
i can say anything bad really because everythings sounds spot on!

AeronMusic responds:

Yeah, I like fast paced techno songs. Thanks man!

[Rainwave - Star Burst]

extreme use of wrong black and white notes(spoken in theory) around 2:56. lovely man.
love the string and piano gives it a magnificent feel.
tho, the overall quality is lacking a bit imo. did you cut the 'kbps' down?

Indigorain responds:

No, it's not the kbps, I just had a hard time mixing this thing, because it's a rather old project, thus using old mixing techniques. Anyway, thanks for the kind words man, much appreciated!