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[Dumb 'n' Bass WIP]

Well

Your composition skills are up to par. However, you need to find yourself some better VSTs because these just are not cutting it. Download DR Fuzion for your drumming needs. Take note that these are all free. Download Taurus for our bass, and DSK Oranze for your synthing needs. use the stock TS404 in FL studio along side Oranze, and the stock 3osc is quite good too.

Good Luck!

DENT-de-lion responds:

Thanks for the advice! I just downloaded all of those!

[[sc] silent egyptian star]

Great concept

I really like what you have here. The strings sound great and the notes are perfect. However, it takes way too long to buildup to the ambient drums and piano. If I had a say, they would come in at around 40seconds in. After that you should add layer after layer of something new. The key to ambient music not sounding empty is layers.

SilentCortex responds:

thank you.....
silence is part of the essence......
that void you hear in between is part of yourself....
-sc-

[[sc] silent monolith]

It's a bit short

This is not very complete. I liked it and could see what you are going for with it, but it's seriously missing quite a lot. You should just lock yourself away with your computer and get to work finishing this and make it a masterpiece.

SilentCortex responds:

monolithic thoughts in the mist of perpetual night.....
shadows that dance in a foreboding ritual......
mocking the selves we call persona.........
laughing at mankinds tragic fate.....
-sc-

[Krowe - Lost]

A little empty

Your production skills are quite good. However, as you said it's very repetitive and a bit empty. You should seriously get back to work and finish it because there's tons of potential to capitalize on here.

[~SW~ Cavern of Memory]

Creepy Feel

I really liked the ambient opening with the reverby bass drum. It works perfectly as an intro to the song. Overall, it has a creepy and spacey vibe throughout it. The synths all blend together really well. The breakdowns and buildups helped to keep the song from becoming monotonous. I liked how you ended the song with the pitch blended synth going up, really neat and unique way to close out the song.

One thing I've noticed throughout a few of your songs is that you seem to use the same kick drum. It's always to have some variety in your drums. Criticism aside, I really enjoyed it and your stuff will only get better with time.

SkyeWint responds:

Thanks for the review! I actually don't use the same kick drum throughout all my songs, I vary them. They are similar though, I'll give it that. I'm trying out different kicks from Reason now though, hopefully they'll be better.

The ending, I worked hard on that. Spent an hour on it alone, after somebody didn't like the previous ending of simply fading out the drums after the last "bell" arp. Out of curiosity though, was the kick the only reason you gave this an 8? I feel like there was something else you hadn't said. Could you PM me or something with what else you didn't like? Or, if it was just the kick, no need to PM. lol. Thanks overall though.

[Internet]

Soooooo sooo catchy

Very well done. I could totally see this in a badass retro style videogame. Excellent work. Sounds very clean and precise, and well mixed.

Wouldn't change a thing.

Kubbi responds:

Glad you enjoyed it, man : )

[welfare.]

Great beats

I like the crisp clarity to this track. Excellent production. I like the triad of bass drums and synth. They fit together like puzzle pieces. So well done.

[Random Rap Beat #1]

So crisp and clean

Incredible production value. What did you use anyway? Or is it a trade secret? Awesome drums, Crazy awesome effects on those synths. ooo I like it, listening again haha... like honestly.

Cons: N/A

I could really use some help from someone of your skill. Could you give one of my songs a listen? I need advise :o

Keep up the awesome.

Kayoszx responds:

Haha, thanks man. Nah, it's no secret, I made it with FL 10 lulz
I honestly don't think I'm that 'skilled,' I'm more of a beginner if anything haha - but I'll go ahead and give your songs a listen and tell yah what I think.

[Theeketel - Shared Ancestry]

Oooo neat

Those synths are very ambient and creepy. Nicely done, some chilling effects for sure. I really enjoyed listening. This track had a unique feel to it. I really liked the drums as well, I think they could be turned down a few notches, but they work as they are too. Very well done.

I need some help with my own music. Do you think you could listen and review my latest? I would greatly appreciate it.

AliceMako responds:

Glad you like it, yeah the drums, ah well i never get everything right so ha :3

Sure i'll check your track out