IceMasterDlux's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[DJ Chaos-Sunset Hill(BETA2)]

Good!

OK, the melody is great! I like the lead synth too. But it needs more. Every song needs a bassline. So I would definately add that. Also, there needs to be more to the drumbeat. You know, some hihats and other dance beat like stuff. I do like the echo on the synth, that is nice. But just add more! More drums, some bass, just stuff to fill it in. Then it'll be very good! Oh, and about fact 12, it's Newgrounds, zerobombing is practically inevitable for every submission! Keep up the work man, good improvement! God bless!
!IceMasterDlux ><>

Darkfire96 responds:

Lol U got a point, i really cant stop these guys XD.
Thanks for saying the melody is good, i had to do it all by ear. Believe me i will add a bassline. Hihats sound like a good idea, but im really not good at drum beats. Thanks for the awesome review!
EDIT: My synth went haywire, so updated with the gold saw synth i was talkin bout. Dont sound different though.

Angels Gone Rogue
-DJ Chaos

[End Of Time [B4B[WiP]]]

Nice!

No Twilight Techno ripoff here, just coolness! Great dance song man, I love this kind of stuff the best! It has your signature style and beat, just great! Continue the amazing work on this one man, it will surely be a great one! And mastering seems fine to me, good stuff all around! God bless! (Oh and could you check out my new teaser song? I barely worked on it, I just put it up because I liked the synth so much!)
!IceMasterDlux ><>

Beats4Beets responds:

Hey man, yeah thanks a lot ! I didn't want the techno i was so proud of to be a ripoff xD
But yeah, thank you so much man, im glad you really like this dance music im starting to do. Im a huge fan of TuneUp, and there HandsUp music is amazing.
Masterings good? Okay thanks, I needed a second opinion xD
Ill go check that out man!
Beats4Beets

[Green Hillside Rave]

Big improvement! 9.5/10

I would give this a 9.5, but that isn't an option! Big improvement though! I really like to see you progress. The overall composition is really good as usual, it doesn't get too repetitive or anything so that is a big plus! I really like the instruments your using in this one, much more fitting for the genre. The bassline adds a whole new amazing dimension, don't you think? I really think basslines are one of the most important things so I am very glad to see that you added one. I like the kick a lot. Nice and powerful, but not overbearing. And this does definately have a good Sonic feel. Oh, and the ending is good, it tapers off to a good finish. My main advice is as always, keep experimenting. The more you experiment, the more amazing things you find. And I can truly see a lot of improvement in your music. Keep it up my friend! God bless you!
!IceMasterDlux ><>

Darkfire96 responds:

Wow! I cant believe i got this far!
Thanks for your review Icemaster, really means alot. Nice to know u like the instruments on this song. I plan of fixing this up little by little, so keep checking in for updates ok? I was really concerned with the finish, nice to know it doesn't bother anyone. The kick will be even more better when i fix the filter. I will continue to experiment! And nice to know the alternative melody doesn't drive the sonic feel from the song. As for the bassline, yeah i agree. I got the idea for the sound of the bassline from listening to Basshunter-All I Ever Wanted. I guess Nexus Really is handy after all. Im not happy how this turned out, as i could've done better, but i will constantly update this until i am satisfied. I really appreciate your review!

Angels Gone Rogue
-DJ Chaos

[Chimy727-SuperstarDJ Hrdst RMK]

Haha, shuffle...

Shuffle is totally serendipitous man, it's cool stuff! I like your hardstyle side, it's pretty cool! I really like hardstyle because of the beat and stuff, but I love your dance melodies. I would love to see you mix them, you know, like some hard dance stuff! But that doesn't mean that this isn't awesome, because it is! I like this a lot man, and don't worry about distortion, that's what gives it it's hardstyle! BTW what synth is this? Crazy cool! God bless, man!
!IceMasterDlux ><>

Chimy727 responds:

ahh
thats a nifty idea!
great!
thanks dude!
:D
o the synth is sytrus and nexus layered.
harder sound and kinda detuned.
i like it though!
thanks
-chimy727

[DJ Chaos- Imagination]

SORRY I'M LATE!!!

I am very sorry that I am soooo late!!! I was away at my grandma's house and that kinda stuff! I'm really sorry! Anyhow, I can definately hear improvement! I really like the part that starts at 1:10! That is a cool melody. Good use of multiple instruments and good use of reverb. It's good to see you using effects like that. Keep experimenting with all the instruments in FL, because you could very likely find one that you like more than these. But as far as the overall song goes, it has good structure. Next time you make a song, experiment with a bassline. Yep, and Treysen's review is very good, those are things that I would suggest aswell. You are absolutely getting better at this so keep experimenting! I hope my review could help! God bless, man!

Darkfire96 responds:

Thnx. I was hopping someone would catch the reverb i used.
Dont worry about being late, i knew u would show up sooner or later XD.
By the way, i just got nexus, but the download i got was corrupted, and i only managed to salvage the software itself. it has no content, and i was wondering how do i get some?

[Hands High [B4B]]

Wow....

I am impressed. You finished this so quickly but with such quality! I am thouroughly impressed by this! I mean, a WiP and full version in one day?! I am very glad that I motivated you to make this, that is really cool! The piano solo is absolutely awesome! Amazing job on that. I love everything about this, like I said in the WiP. Definately everything and more than I had expected to hear. You should pursue a career in this direction, man. Great job! God bless!
5, 10, Download, Fav!
!IceMasterDlux ><>

Beats4Beets responds:

Thank you so much man, it means a lot. I was quite honest though, i wanted to finish it right away simply because you thought it was so good.
I did think the piano solo was a more unique touch to my song and style. :)
Thanks a bunch again man for the good words.
I am thinking about career choices xD
Thanks for everything :)
Beats4Beets <(^.^<)

[Hands High WiP]

Help you out you say?

Dude, this song doesn't need any help, it's totally awesome! Amazing bassline, kick, lead synth, melody, beat, and it also progresses nicely! I really do love this song, I am excited for the final version! I kinda wish I made this! I think I asked you this once before, but what is the lead synth used in this? It's amazing. Great song, God bless!
!IceMasterDlux ><>

Beats4Beets responds:

Wow man thanks a lot! Im really glad you think nothing's wrong with it xD
You know, after hearing the song over and over again you stop liking it.. So im happy that its really that good ! :D
This is probably the best review you gave me!
The main lead i used was .. (and i dont like breaking it to everybody) ReFx Nexus -> Dance Leads -> Eurobuzzer 2
Also, on Nexus, click on 'Mod' then under portamento click on 'PLY' Then ajust the slur to the melody. You can use it to anything..
The default is 1/32 but it can be a tad excessive for a slur, so it put i t at 1/64 (click on the 1/32..)
So yeah, thats my favorite lead synth ! XD
I better not hear it in your next song! xD
Jk buddy, it doesn't belong to me, its all yours. :)
Thanks again for the awesome review man.
Beats4Beets <(^.^<)

[One More Thing[[b4b]hardstyle]]

Nice!

Good song, man! Sorry I'm late, I was vacationing! Good, cool song, man, I really enjoy hearing this kind of music. As for hardstyle, the kick could use some distortion, the good kind, not the fuzzy kind. Good melodies and composition though, I liked that! Good job, man! Well done song. God bless!
!IceMasterDlux ><>

Beats4Beets responds:

Thanks a lot man :D
Yeah for the kick, i lacked the Hardstyle sounds to fill in my song.. You can probably tell with the repetitive acid sound clips. I DID have some hard kicks, but to be honest, i was a little lazy and didn't want to go through all these 'decent' Hardstyle-ish kicks when i'd only find a couple good ones. So i whent with a clubby one xD
Thanks again for the review man! :)
Beats4Beets.

[Tranobes2]

Man

I really love this song! It has such a great tune to it. I absolutely love this, I could totally see this being in a serious part of a movie where someone is making a tough decision or something. Man, I never even knew how much I liked this song! I am totally gonna learn how to play this on my keyboard once I'm done reviewing this! Great job, very high quality! God bless! (5/5 10/10 Fav!)
!IceMasterDlux ><>

Mugrunty responds:

Wow, thanks IceMasterDluxathon! I didn't know you liked it so much! If only other people felt the same way. IIRC, I have a few other versions of this song on my computer....maybe I should send a couple to you. I know one used more sound fonts, but it sounded odd.

Thanks again!

-/\/\ugrunty

[DJ Pygme - Ravers Land]

Nice job

Yep, I can totally see this being a NG classic. I listened to this because it was in the #3 spot, the same one I had a while ago :) I am glad I did. This is a great techno/dance song. You have amazing talent as far as composure goes. Great melodies, and like I said, great composing. One thing though, you gotta work on mastering. It blasts out the db meter quite a few times and there is some distortion. Next time, just try to make use of compressors and limiters and what-not. Overall, great job! God bless, man, I hope you make it big!
!IceMasterDlux ><>

DjPygme responds:

Thanks for your review man, I hope it becomes more popular :D I think i can make a lot of new stuff like this and ofcourse better thans these, so just keep checking my uploads on youtube or NG! I´ll not dissapoint you guys ;)