D-Chain's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[A Trail of Roads]

you are only one of the few thousand newcomers to create something.
You said specifically not to post negativity.. does that include constructive critism?
Your pads are nice, cant deny that.
Tho there isn't really happening something other then using a few automations, subtle effects, a 4/4 beat, a saw pluck w/ cutoff filter, another saw pluck w/ filter in constant motion, a few hats, offbeat bass.
i suggest to start layering your sounds.
it makes things so much more interesting instead of using a few common sounds.

And with more sounds, comes a more powerfull machine(computer) to handle all that extra memory(RAM). So, think about it ;)
Im not going to tell you to improve your mastering and mixing because thats just plain ignorance and stupid at this point. just focus on becoming better at what you want and like.

I'll give you "the benifit of the doubt" like i mostly tell people, and scout you.
Keep at it!

(PS: the summary i just did about this song isn't negative, keep those things in your upcoming songs)

[Dex Arson - Killzone]

Good stuff man! love the short hip-hop beats at the end :)

[~Fore~ Alaska (WiP)]

the amount of detail you put into this one is astonishing man, really well made.
i love the kick drum you made/used. it has a really subtle bass feel to it that almost aligns with the bass synth after 1:23. perfect balance.
And breakbeat.. what can i say, its one of my favorite genre's because you can simply do so much as long as you stick with that beat.

[TheFatRat - Monody (feat. Laura Brehm) [GTB Remix] DEMO]

@MrSmash64, its not trance that goes good with the song, its Laura's godlike vocal chords that fit Trance really well. soft to the touch and pure from the heart.

@gonzo, really love this man, you should finish it!

Dj-Gonzo responds:

Thanks for your support as always D-Chain! Glad you liked it, I'm working a lot on this one in order to finish it asap. Stay tuned! ;D

[Skybound]

dude sirius.. are you kidding me right now with this beautiful tune?

Lockyn responds:

Nah mate... <3 Thanks dude! Glad you enjoyed :)

[GTB - Ascending To Heaven (Instrumental Mix)]

This sounds allot like the kind of music i once made.
Its easy listening and fun.
i do have to say that the guitar idea is great (later in the song) but doesn't really work out for me personally. The song on its own doesn't have that dynamic feel and feels loose.
Depth is another thing, its their but not allot. you should work on those things in my opinion.

Also one other thing.. not to brag or make you feel like its impossible,
i have worked my ass off to get where i am now(and thats not really far, yet)
its been 7 years since i started doing music.
i did everything on my own.
No friends to help me, just the support from my family
and some guidelines from the internet i kept following.

You are lucky to have friends/listeners is probably what i'm trying to say here ;)
Keep it up!

Dj-Gonzo responds:

Thanks as always for your feedback D-Chain, I know the world of music production is full of obstacles, I began producing at 14 with a FL Studio Demo as a hobby, nothing serious, but I wanted to continue learning more and more. My family always supported me because I started learning music when I was 5. Although I don't see this as my professional achievement, I will always keep learning to see how far I can go.

Regarding the song, I will try to work on these issues to improve the mixing (it is the most difficult part to polish unfortunately).

You have an unconditional fan of your work here D-Chain, your effort deserves it :)

[~Echo~ Rain Forest (Overload Remix)]

Amazing edit mang! i just can't stop listening because of the high pitched synth(s) you used like a guitar. (or is this actually a guitar?) around 0:45 clearly noticeable.
a lovely synth and fits this remix perfect!
my only advice is to work a little more on your mastering technique's as.. well.. to put it softly;
it feels really loose, to me. not sure if anyone else notice's this though.
But, to end this review i wish you the best of luck finishing this beauty!
Take your time, as always.
We'll talk again soon lol

[Electronic World]

Its kinda flat, needs more dynamics better composition and better everything ;)
why the sudden change in KEY around the 1:26 mark..?
that's a question only you can answer for me.

FoxyThePirateFoxPL responds:

I had one single pattern, that was like that, so I decided to use it.
Thanks for the reviev :)

[~Echo~ Untitled (NGADM #1)(WIP)]

sounds absolutely astonishing man!
Good luck on this project, and have some fun in the NGADM for me will ya? ;)

[~Echo~ Eternity (WIP)]

its been a while Alias, or should i say Simon, or do you prefer Forespace. im just teasing you.
On a side note, im following you for some time now from a far distance and its also been some time since ive really really liked one of your latest submission.
But, thats very understandable.. latest issue.
anyway.
The progression this piece has to offer really shows off(no wonder b'cause: Aliaspharow).
Quality beyond anything before, from you(for real).
I guess im speechless because, you are doing so friggin good.
Really if i could pat your back/shoulder right now, i'd hit you through a stone wall(jk).

aliaspharow responds:

D-Chain! :D I am honored by your appreciation my good friend. The updated version is slightly better and i still have some ideas in mind to keep the song going forward. some involve changing large sections so hopefully that will pan out nicely.