SimonVonck's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Lending Easel]

Hi there,

wow, I like the idea of the first 2 seconds but it sounds wayy too random. Are you going for a Noisia style?
there's no intro? random noises everywhere, I can't see where the song is going. It sounds like it's repetitive but it isn't. The kick doesn't really fit, low dynamic range.
Keep working on this, it has some potential :)

~Simon

horizon-hugger responds:

Thx for the critique. The mix / master is pretty weak yeah & could use a less explosive intro.

I wasn't going for any style in particular at first but it moved towards IDM / Acid stuff.

[Lonely Diva]

Hi there,

Imo, the vocals in the intro are nice, but it would be nice if I could actually understand what it says ;) Great build-up!

The drop needs some work tho:
I think you're trying to make a Mike Williams style drop?

- I love the melody! It's awesome
- sound design of the leads are okay, it sounds like there are too much high freq
- lack of mid frequenties, it sounds very thin to me

but, it's a great song! a bit repetitive, maybe change up the breakdown melody?

Keep it up!

~Simon

[Teminite & Starr Chen - Fireflies (Zyzyx Remix)]

The build-up is so interesting :D I LOVE IT.

[Author Wind - Blossom]

Basic, every-edm-song-chords. The is too loud and please download some sample packs.
Drop:
- To much white noise
- Use a limiter like gross beat (sidechain preset) or kickstart by NickyRomero to cut off the low freq off the bass, chords and leads so the kick sounds more clear. The melody is nice and everything is in scale :D

~ Simon Vonck

Authorwind responds:

Thank you for advises ;)

[House - Rock the House]

Hey :)

This sounds like some meme song lol, I don't really like it. The vocal chop doesn't fit with the rythm + it sounds like a loop. I would love to hear some variations like a breakdown or a build-up & drop. The mix is not bad. But I see you're serious so everything should be fine.

~ Simon Vonck

[Technology]

Dude! Do something with the mixdown and mastering! It sounds chaotic :/ It could be an awesome song if you would do that, i think :) btw, where is the acapella from?

ChemicalPerfection responds:

The two singers are actually samples. I know, that's lame, but this wasn't meant to be TOO serious of a project. I plan to have actual vocal from friends, associates, and myself in the future. I do realize it's chaotic, but it's meant to be. I will consider, however, that it may be a bit more chaotic than it should be.

[Espionage]

It sounds like the high notes are at the left, and the high ones are at the right, or is that just me? :/