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[Felix Zophar - Risk]

I can definitely foresee having hurting ears after listening to this for a while. Maybe crop the highs a little bit. The eclectic nature of the song really works, I think having some smooth bass tones might help a bit, the compressed bass doesn't push hard enough imo. Love it when the pad comes in at 2:30. Solid work.

FelixZophar responds:

Thanks a lot

[CyberRooster]

Dude this is good. Very exciting to listen to, lots of variety to keep it interesting and still has some consistency. I absolutely love the breakdown sections and the way you bring it back to the dubstep sections. Sometimes I want to make a song like this but for some reason I can't really get it right, but you nailed this.

One thing I might change is have a pad through at some of the more sparse sections to give it a little more body.

Cockadoodledooo

DeadOnTheInside responds:

That is a really good idea, thank you! I didn't really think about adding a pad, but in the next my tracks I'll actually consider it. Also, the fact that you find this interesting and exciting is kinda strange to me, but I don't know why exactly.
And if you want to "get it right" ( whatever that means), then I suggest just making an interesting sound ( sound design tutorials recommended- how the hell so you think I made these basses?) that sorta inspires you or is relevant to a certain genre, or just listen to some music.
I wish you good luck with YOUR work

[Reflections (chillstep)]

Feels like I'm falling into a trance here. The combination of the rough experimental sounds plays well with the very smooth bell tones. I'll disagree with @Noisysundae here though, I feel like the "empty" sections are an important part of the song and lend it some character, as well as making the other sections impactful. Beautiful piece!

Edit: @Noisysundae contacted me to explain what he meant by the emptiness. I'll agree with him now that having some more supporting instrumental voices could help elevate this. I still think it stands well as it is, however.

5TanLey responds:

Thanks for your thoughts :)

[Trapped Space]

I feel like the intro buildup drags a bit but once 1:07 hits it really gets good. I think you nailed the space theme, definitely has a sick darkness to it. The sections where it fully builds and everything coalesces is beautiful. I'll agree with @5TanLey that the snare gets a bit absorbed in those sections though.

[Motivation]

Oh wow, love this. Was loving the piano intro and did not expect what came next. Really reminds me of legend of heroes music which are some of my favorite songs. There is definitely a different quality to this though and the way it tells a complicated story. I love the combination of traditional sounds with the "raw" sounds from 3x Osc.

I could definitely see this in an anime or game as the main theme music. Top notch music!

Noisysundae responds:

"Thank you. I was trying to make the acoustic instruments sound as realistic as I can since I've mastered all the tools used in this piece (listed in the credits). Gotta check the Legend of Heroes' OSTs, though." — The Manager

[FF4:Rydia's theme SC-88 remix]

Rydia's theme but in the Legend of Heroes. Very lively and fun, I absolutely love it!

[Pre-Final 8-bit boss]

Reminds me a lot about the chiptune music I used to make. Half of the song is just the same notes over and over :( If the rest of the song was as lively as it becomes near the minute mark it would be better! I especially like the part at 1:33!

My other suggestion, is to make your percussion with some white noise, it adds a LOT to the chiptune feel.

JustDen responds:

It's a good idea!

[Lazy]

the build up is dope. I feel like if you did some full pitch shifting in this song especially before the breakdown it would be siiiick. love it.

CunVietnam responds:

Thanks for the feedback, I'll keep that advice in mind, and thanks so much for liking it >w<

[World Saver]

The lead melody needs some work. It sounds a little busy, like somebody who is fidgeting and needs to keep doing something with their hands. There is good ground work in there for something great.

[Wanderer]

I like it, it almost sounds like a cross between music from terraria and the sims. I feel like this would be a solid choice for some background music. You nailed it!

iElectrocat responds:

Thank you so much :)