BBaNK's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Chocnoon - xNuclearis (CCCXXXI)]

The harmonic elements in these songs are great, and perfectly suited to trance. I also liked the ending, how one instruments fades away after another, gradually over time.

Mixing wise and composition wise also, there is definitly room to improve. The song is lacking low-end altogether, which should be a key feature in a trance song, and in any EDM song in general. The drums could be more punchier, especially the snare. The synths, while they harmonically sound well, they are not well integrated within the mix.

I would normally give this a 2.5-star, ill up it by a half, knowing that this was made in a pretty basic software, and that you also made it in a very short amount of time. However, i REALLY recommend putting something more complex together, because you have potential, and you can certainly do it!

Keep it up!

MWMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM responds:

I chose this software because it's free and easy to use, and I think the standard drumset preset doesn't really have a lot of punchiness. You're right about mixing, I have troubles with mixing and I don't know anyone in the server that uses JB or a similar DAW besides @Anonymous-Frog.

[albHE]

That was quite the trip.

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[Braveheart - Jessie Yun]

YOSHAAAAA JESSIEEE!!!!

Im smiling ear to ear hearing this, and im also glad that you are well. The track is just... perfect. Nothing more to add.

<3333

JessieYun responds:

BANK! I’m so glad to see you’re doing well too :)) thanks for checking my track, and I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[AIM - Misery Haunt]

The sound design is off the charts, and the melody is indeed haunting, all while it maintains a jazzy style. I like this!

Good job man. <3

Codefreq responds:

Thanks, BBank! :) I was hoping to stretch a bit more this time around so I'm glad to hear you liked the sounds I came up with.

[bLACk iS thE sOUL]

Wow.

I need to learn subharmonic singing also, looks like. This is very cool.
I could use some more presence and charachter on the drums, but the your rock influences also, make this an absolute banger!

Keep it up. <3

ADR3-N responds:

If you're looking for tutorials, I can tell you what I know! I think most people explain it ... in an unnecessarily complicated and longwinded fashion. But maybe that's just ADHD talking

I agree with you on the drums. I didn't do any fancy processing to them. I just chopped some breaks on 2 channels and layered them with cymbals.

tyty <3

[Alanis Marionette]

NIiiiice!

[Dry Ice]

Not bad, but definitly needs more dynamics.

I reckon that this is a very early work from you. You can put a lot more ideas in it, this kind of sounds bland and dry, but with multiple layers, this can sound awasome.

Keep it up, you have potential!

[chill.]

Hey, nice!

I like the chillhop vibes here, very good selection of sounds, maybe the mastering can be a little bit quieter to accomodate the chill vibe.

Keep it up!

[NG Audio Portal 20th Anniversary Collab]

Wow. Really proud to be a part of this, and seeing all of you guys united as one, by the Spirit, creating this. Proud of you all.

Super great job everyone, lets enjoy this!