Score: 7

"Pretty much what koezan has said already"

submission: ArcAngel

date: March 21, 2009

Yeah, he's/she's already said pretty much everything.
Also, some different synths and VSTs would be good- these sound very thin.
Have you tried out some subtle delay or reverb?

I really do like the chords though- but they seem to punchy for my taste.

Score: 7

"Not bad for a second submission"

submission: The Quest Goes On

date: March 21, 2009

The melody synth seemed a bit harsh on the ears, but I guess that's 8-bit for ya'
The drums could have been more exciting too- bit more variation. And some new sounds too. If you want any samples let me know- I could zip up a pack for you
The arranging was actually very good though. I think it was the synths and samples used holding it back. Could you maybe give me the FL Studio project file to this sometime? I'd like to have a little play with it.
Yeah, not bad :)

Score: 5

"Why?"

submission: Jump Around 08

date: August 29, 2008

I thought it was rather horrible.
It's just you rapping with some bad rhymes and a crappy filter altering the tone of your voice.
And behind that, it's just the original Jump Around looped over and over.
Really not worth a listen.

Score: 7

"It's ok."

submission: {-^MP^-} Mellow Sunrise

date: August 15, 2008

But I think you need some better VSTs or plugins or something, they sound very 2D and flat.
Shame, cause your melodies are really nice and well constructed!

Score: 7

"The vocals?"

submission: Symptom of the Cause

date: August 15, 2008

It all sounds a bit out of tune from eachother. Not sure why, I think it's the vocals. It's got alright groove, I think it could do with some better drums.
Overall, a pretty good 7/10 :)

Score: 2

"How is this in the top 5?"

submission: Awesome Techno

date: August 8, 2008

Generic instruments, uninteresting beat- repetitive melody....
Horrible mixing - the volume levels are way off.
And I can't believe you used all those preset instruments- and Slayer! How could you use Slayer- it's a piece of crap.
I'm sorry, but you could do WAY more with this tune.

Score: 10

"I'm really into this sort of stuff."

submission: ParagonX9 - Chaoz Japan

date: March 7, 2008

It was awesome XD
I would say the only thing that could be improved is that it could be longer.
I love the bass, use of the "amen break"! The Japanese theme, it's all good :)

Score: 2

"Pretty awful"

submission: Statical Acid

date: February 17, 2008

That 'melody' line bass thing was completely annoying. The drums were pretty bad too. Seriously, what the hell?

Score: 9

"Woah"

submission: Ghostwave

date: January 23, 2008

That sure is classic trance! But it's so awesome! The solid bass is great, the main melody is good and punchy too. Loving those ambient sounds and piano in the background, they just give it that edge.
Although, I did take a 10th of your score for a few minor things- (although I'll still be rating 5!)
- There was a distinct lack of kick (which drives the regular trance song), it kept fading in and out, which is quite annoying.
- The drums at the start were a bit iffy too, but whatever. I thought they sounded a bit too simple, with just a hit on the beat.

But, the ending made up for the iffy bits. I liked the drums slowing down, and it returning to the ambient effects. It makes it loop very nicely.
Overall, super track, and I really hope it does well in the clubs it's première-ing in!

Score: 7

"I know people are going to hate me for this..."

submission: Techno Meets Hip Hop

date: January 23, 2008

But, I don't think it worked. The melody chosen was quite dry and a bit bad, if you asked me to be honest. In places, it sounded just like one big "bash bash bash"
I did like the deep wavy bass, if that's any compensation.