Midnights-Ocean's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Aeolia]

Opening is a little odd but it makes sense to me once I got half way through the tune (I know that may sound weird).

I REALLY wish people didn’t demand their ears cut to shreds by a diamond saw these days. The mixing I mean. I would have enjoyed it way more if it wasn’t so incredibly bright over all and so compressed in the loud sections. I can hear the level drop every time the compressors really kick in. For a hardcore genre that'd be perfect but for something like this, I can't say I like that. That's really the only thing that kept it from 5 star for me. That’s not to say the production isn’t good. It is. Quite. What can I say, people like deafening preamp levels and the 3.5khz - 10khz band is the only thing left to boost, after you’ve leveled your limiters/ect.

This track is a good example of what some might call “cheep” melodies, used with incredible effectiveness. Very pretty. I think it goes passed that though and is legitimate beautiful at times. That middle section is what did it for me. I really appreciate the changes of tempo. Really adds to the emotional impact. I can see why this is sitting at the best of the year slot. Can’t say I’m not a little envious but you nailed that diamond sparkle thing. You really did. Cheers. :)

Onefin responds:

hey man! glad you liked the, uh, sparkle!

mixing is something i didn't know how to do and still don't entirely know how to do, but ive been working on it :) over a year ive stopped using the default limiter in fl so... progress? maybe?

[Snapski - Trial No Error (NG Version)]

beginning wasn't doing anything for me but opened up real nice after. Pretty sweet.

[Rift Race (Original Mix)]

This is house? well I'm not a dub-step fan so I'm not crazy about that aspect but you do keep a lot of this pretty fresh. Cool track.

KaixoMusic responds:

Well, this isn't really House, but the genre that it is isn't on the list of genres that you can pick here on Newgrounds, it is actually Electro.

["Glowing Slabs"]

it's nice but a little too pop for me. Solid production though.

Ryzmik responds:

Well, each one has his own tastes, but Thanks! :D

[Boss Wilder - Chill [ChiNex Instrumental VIP]]

This is kinda a love hate thing for me. I really like your choice of happy upbeat melodies. Like, a lot. At the same time I REALLY have reached burnout on the dub "fill in the type of step" step beat structure. That being said, this keeps it interesting enough I guess. Cool Track. I can see why this is popular.

[Some Bass Funk Shit]

Piano feels stiff but that's easily fixed. Nice guitar. Drums could use a little variety. Cool Track.

[El Mañana Eterno]

interesting. creepy. kinda reminds me of being dumped in a park tripping off your ass.

GeometryDashMau5Kids responds:

Muchas gracias, realmente queria tranquilizarme de las canciones con toques de espinas y querer volar la relajación. Gracias por tu crítica y qué tengas buenas noches, amigo! :)

[close demo snippet]

Continue. tis cool.

[Flstudio 2018 Ponytail girl]

Pretty unoffensive. Good for game use. I have no problem throwing a 5 at this.

lonce520 responds:

thanks :3
if you have any game can use this :3
just take it :3

[Rainforest [ Chillstep ]]

Very nice indeed. What programs do you use to make your material?

AikaMusic responds:

Fl Studio. Then for synths I use Massive/Serum/Sylenth and Spire here and there. :P