Pulsar013's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Focus Fire: Works]

This is kinda like techno - if its going to be "trancy" then heres the stuff its going to need (my feedback)
1. Fix the ntro - it sounds like a gun - use a cymbal crash - or a down sweep.
2. Increase the db strength -
3. Ur instruments need some reverb
4. Above all the song just sounds like its techno - so I would suggest beginning the piece with a string of kicks - and a stronger bass - preferably a strong synth.

Berkebus responds:

If it sounds like techno, i'll let it be techno.
Oh, and... you might notice that the intro sound is the sound of a fireworks arrow blasting apart, so it's kind of intentional.

[clockwork :: EX-EVO]

This seems to me - like its not trance. I would add some string of clubby kiks possibly, and some louder claps. Make the track "crowded", you know like proggresive tracks.

MisterMonroe responds:

then that would remove what I was getting at in this song. Sorry, but adding those things would kind of kill its mellow-side. My mistake- it was either tagging it as trance or ambient. Wasn't sure which one would fit more.

Thanks for the comment either way! I just don't see those things fitting for this version of the song, however.

[Trancen der Grave]

Im not trying to be rough or anything but - its really "choppy" - try and use progressive techniques. Increase the power of the KICK as well as the other instruments. And since this is supposed to be trance , I would advise using reverb ,cymbals and sweeps.

Tremulos responds:

The choppiness is definitely as you say; it was actually kind of intentional, but also a result of my poor transition writing. I find it difficult to write progressively like you said. The kick could use some more power, but adding elements just because "it's supposed to be trance" is a horrible idea imo. This isn't supposed to be trance, it's supposed to be a song that I wrote. It just fit best in trance.

Thanks for the review.

[RHF (Original Mix)]

The intro is the best part - however - theres a problem ( a problem i have too ) repetitiveness - and your kick gets kinda drowned in the instruments - may be increase its decibel strength. Good light feel though.

Xeallexx responds:

I figured as much. Thanks for your input.
PM me anytime you wanna collab. I am always willing to learn and help out.

[Lonely Sky]

One major thing - mastering. Try and not make the a whole minute of the piece like a pad. And remember to use louder, punchier kicks - I cannot stress that enough. IF you dont know how ( I didnt the first time I tried to make something ) try and use Sound Goodizer - it helps a ton.

wulfsok responds:

I will NOT use sound goodizer. The output sucks, you have no EQ, I'd much much rather use maximus in conjunction with fruity convolver, and for a drumtrack blood overdrive helps too. Plus the SG uses an extreme amount of system resources when layering a complex synth.

As stated in the description, this wasn't meant to be anything special, but I will remaster it if enough people want it, but I'd rather just work on a new one. Thanks man.

[Behind You]

Almost three phases, pretty much changecd the pitch of the piece. As I always say - Louder, stronger kick. More powerful instruments, keep the melody together - and use sweeps, LOUDER sweeps make the depth in a trance really stand out. And also work on the ending its a bit bland. I just feel like this is lacking that "crowded" feeling you usually get in trance.

AeronMusic responds:

Thanks for the good critism. Really need that what you said. But, The kick louder, mwah. I really thought about that, but i thought it was good. Thanks again

[Testing Day-QUADX]

Louder kick - and I think it would have sounded better if you layered it- like progressive trance instead of leaving those spaces. And even though it evolved pretty well - if this trance, Im looking for powerful transitions, like cymbal crashes and sweeps.

quadx responds:

thanks for the review. iv just been working with a different style lately and it takes some practice.

[No Housing (WIP)]

Well - simply put, the way you pulled the song together really makes it sound like "house" and a lot of dance, ( all of them are part of the family of electronic) It was a nice piece however, ( one of my favorite parts of trance is its organization ) it wasnt really organized like a trance piece, I mean there are trance pieces that put you in the song really fast, however they add powerful basses and variate their pitch. Also, something else the piece is definitely missing is the "sweep" portion of trance. I would highly suggest increasing the depth of the song - add better transitions - preferably sweeps. Now, if you ever quote me on something, know that right now I really have only one semi-trance song on NG, and its a preview.

Jenni-Harry4eva3 responds:

Exactly see? It kind sounds "house" like to me, at least. I'm not entirely sure where or how to place it. But I'll be certain to add those elements to it. Thanks!

[~Crazy Bass 2012~]

Its not too progressive but its certainly dance/trance - which is given a great showing here. Really like the pad being delivered - that's a difficult part of electronic. And to say it took only 15 hours - well thats pretty nice timing.

keosni391 responds:

thanks :D

[København Goes Up!]

Well -well, very dancy.

Airprogressive responds:

thank you, dude!

:)