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[Draze - Bass It Up [V2]]

Hey There

Hey Draze. You probably don't know who I am, but I'm a big fan of yours. I really liked the original version of this song a lot, and this version just made it 10 times better. It's a really good song. Not much to say, but you sure enjoyed using panning in this song, maybe too much. Though it worked most of the time, there were parts where they would have been better off without panning.

Also, a quick question: What program do you use?

5/5

~ DSM

If you ever get a chance, please come check out one(or ten ;)) of my songs. :P

[just muckin' around]

Hot sex

GOOD JOB.

~ DSM

mhb responds:

thanks. lol.

[-={CC}=- Introduction]

Meh

This has potential it does, but there are so many missing components and what not.

1) Bass = bad. You need something with a little more pump.
2) Lead = bad. You have an interesting lead melody, but the synth of choice was bad. You should fix that.
3) Kicks = weak. You really need to pump up those kicks more.
4) Too short and ends to quickly. Make it longer.

With all that in mind, you might be able to make something good.

4/5

~ DSM

Critical-Collision responds:

Thank you DSMagnum for your review, and tips, we'll be sure to follow tips from such an established artist as yourself

We realise the bass wasn't pumping and neither were the kicks.

They were intentional.

The lead? there was a lead?

Short? Yes, it is. Again intentional, normally things that are short, tend to end quickly, hence it being "short"
And again, as was intended.

We might be able to make something good?

Well in all honesty, this track was our first submission, there's currently another submission on the page, dated 2 days later. it's bass and kicks are both thumping, as was intended

Thank you again DSMagnum, your constructive critique is welcome

-={CC}=-

[Between Dreams and Nightmares]

Whoo!

This song is really cool. It makes me wanna headbang, which I find painful so I don't do that much. The only thing I didn't like is that it sounded distant. It's not too much of a problem though. Good job.

5/5

~ DSM

Xerxes-Sangco responds:

HAHA headbang away! I agree with it sounding distant, my mixing just needs some work. Thanks for the review! Glad you liked it! =D

[Oxygen]

Twas interesting

The song was really cool except for one thing: it was bland. You could've done something with the lead to have made it a little more full, and the bass could've been darker. It has a great concept, but was weak at points.

~DSM

[{I Don't Need You Anymore}]

SadFace

You make me look like shit. :(

5/5 and all 10/10s(first time I've ever given that).

~ DSM

Be sure to drop me a review sometime.

cornandbeans responds:

All it takes is time and effort. Maybe it would help to have a new program like reason or something. You seem to have a lot of good ideas, but difficulty finding the right sounds. I'll help you out with that if you want, you've got my AIM. ;)

Thanks for the ratings & review!
~cornandbeans

[Better Off Alone {Rave Mix}]

Moo

First off, the bass is too high pitched and is quite irritating. Lower the damn frequency. Second, the song is repetative as fuck. Change it up a little more. Also, when you have the snare hits that are going really fast like a roll, they build up and then the drums just go away. If you're going to have a build up, at least end it with a bang if you're going to drop it down a lot. You should've just kept it going instead of bringing it in later.

4/5

~ DSM

DaGrahamCraka responds:

man, your such a penis lover.

[dj_padman - the turn]

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This was cool, but I think your new DNB track was cooler. This had a nice funky and dark feel at the same time. I've never heard anything quite like it before. It's a great song no matter what way you look at it.

I just want to know, what do you use to produce your audio? You're tracks all seem to use better quality sounds than most other artists on NG use, so it's been bugging me to find out. When you respond to this, if you do, be sure to say what it is.

5/5

~ DSM

P.S. - Be sure to check out some of my pieces, preferably Panic.

dj-padman1 responds:

thanks man, sorry about the late reply.
I use Ableton Live and every NG users best friend, Fruity Loops! Well, the Korg legacy collection is a favourite vsti of mine, it sounds pretty wicked. I use that a lot.
Thanks for the compliments!

[dj_padman - end of it]

PADMAN

I've been listening to your music for quite a while, but I never reviewed it before. I must say that this is definetely the best piece I've heard by you ever. it's fantastic. I really like the Acid/Glitch feel to it. I haven't heard too many pieces like this that are of such high quality. Great job.

5/5

If you get the chance, please check out my piece Panic!

~ DSM

dj-padman1 responds:

thanks buddy. i appreciate your comments!

[I'll Follow You {Sample}]

Stop bugging me

Bullshit.

DaGrahamCraka responds:

gosh, your so bitter.