dj-Jo's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Boink FX]

hmm awesome!

I really hear the way you used the Automation.
very nice effects in the whole thing.
I really like the way synths come in through the song too.
(and nice build up effect in the begging)

And for the kick
Very Bouncy indeed

I don't really like house
But this song makes an exception
It isn't as repetitive as usual house tracks due to Effects and such
And thats what makes it special to me :)

and uhhhh

What are transient shaping techniques?
lol, I don't know that much about effects and techniques
Enlighten me please :P

lol

In all

10/10 not you everyday house song, I guess
5/5 FX to the max!

Nice one :D

-Joseph F.

axeFX responds:

Transient shapers are designed to bring out the attack or release transients in a sample. So a kick or snare with a transient shaper on it, set to a high attack, will make the first few transients of the snare or kick louder, so it pops or clicks.

[Bourne-worthy Dubstep Loop]

WOW! HOLY CRAP!

well well well, see you in the NGADM! lol

anyway
This song is so crazy sick! I know you get that a lot, but I myself really mean it. REALLY

I just sat there, listening to this song loop, over and over and over again!
I love it so much :)

The song it self contains a different kind of Dubstep bass synth. It's different from what I have heard in dubstep.
And the drums, as always, are fantastic! I love how to chose to use a natural sounding drum set, it makes a big difference in sound. I like our style :D

as the effects, awesome!
I just listened to Reflections and the song I lost to, (LOL) Closure, and I hear the effect that you like using. Panning
Panning makes an awesome effect in your song if you use it correctly. And can I can really hear that you have!
In this song, near the end of the loop, the yuk yuk bass synth pans from left to right and back, then the song loops over again
Very effective way of getting rid of repetition, and a nice ear please sound. :)

in all, YES

10/10
5/5
fav

Great song! loved all the 14 seconds (x40) of pure music!!
p.s. I can really hear that sub bass you got there, very nice :)

mr-jazzman responds:

Wow, this is some amazing feedback for such a small thing lol! Thank you so much dj-Jo. Yeah, I think the reason I decided to go with the natural drum kit is because it just sounds...cooler. It's also a lot easier to mix, in my opinion lol. And yes! Panning is an amazing effect, isn't it? I just kinda stumbled across it, longing to hear something in my stuff that I just wasn't with other effects. I highly recommend using it! =D Wait till you hear the song that I'm making with this bad boy...I'm pretty sure you'll shitbrix, because that's what I'm doing at this very instant listening to it (if you can even believe that I make stuff that sends a tingle down my spine)! Thanks again for the review, and keep your eager ears attentive for more! ;)

[Duke Nukem Dubstep (final)]

Pretty awesome! Practice makes perfect though

Very nice song indeed.

voice inserts, gives the song character
but watch some of the samples you use, specifically the on 3, 2, 1, one
Its okay, but it just seems... added in there...

Interesting hihat patterns, its one of the things I found interesting about the song

But, one of the main problems in this song is...... wheres the climax?

right at 0:32
would be really good for a great climax
But when the awesome voice insert was initiated, it built up, then, when back to normal..

how bout a BOOM!
and a heavier mix of drums and bass comes in

in all

Work on your on your transitions and format of a song
then, you would be a great song producer! but practice!
its the only way to get better!

superuberinsaneausm responds:

thanks, i agree i gotta make better drops, just need to get more samples :)

[Classical techno]

Good! Intersting! But not perfect

I love Melody in this song!
The mix between techno and classic is great, but there are some problems
When making Awesome Huge Crazy Breaks and builds, try not to make it too loud.
The break at 0:50 was a bit "distortion-ey".
Try mastering it more, AKA lower volume levels, adding eq ing, et (stuff like that)
FL Studios comes with maximus right?
Try using that for mastering
As for the ending
well
The song is not done, right?
so I geuss I can't really make any comments about that lol
Synths used were just fine
(And I love the piano synth you used!)
just remeber to adjust volume levels so it doesn't distort like I said above

in all
9/10 Just work on mastering
5/5 cause the melody is awesome :)

Keep goin like this plus finish this song, you might go big on Newgrounds :D

Kadadj responds:

Thanks man, i just inserted maximus into the song, sounds aweome. Thanks again:)

[.No Turning Back]

Very atmospheric

At first, I was like....
"a classical song!? I can't be paired up with a classical guy!"
But then I actually listened to the whole song.

The begging was a nice building up.
I also like how those string patterns continue through out the whole song even with the drums in the background, it all sounds nice.
I love the EQ ing and Mastering in this song, it gives it a very atmospheric feel to it, like calming.... but not at the same time lol

but..... this is unfinished :(
There isn't really an ending to the song......
Keep working! You've got about a week or so to finish this up.

Just make an ending and it would be perfect!

9/10
4/5

~Joseph F.

Manhart responds:

Hey man.
Thanks for the review ! :D
The song needs SO many improvements, and I already got them in my head!
My only problem is time... I haven't had time to make more to it yet. But I hope I get the time before the 25'th :P
But thanks again! I will review your song aswell when I have more time (I'm at work right now all night..)

[[Take It Slow]]

Hi there again.

I know you might not know me but.....
do you remember Naruichigarra?
yup thats me
I have improved soo much :D

anyway, to your song...

Love the piano parts here, beautiful.
Lyrics go great with the song, this is worth money
Who knows, you might even get discovered and go big!
Melodies are great! Sounds overall professional, kinda of reminds me of the song Fireflies by Owl City.
You've improved a lot since the last time I listened to you, and its great!

Hope you do great in the future, also, take a listen to some of my stuff if you have the time!

Also, awesome job on top 5 when it happened.

10!
5!
Fav Artist!

Superb job my friend :D
~Joseph F. (Naruichigarra/dj-jo)

fishfood2021 responds:

Yeah, I'm kind of going for his style without copying him. :P Thanks for reviewing! And you're name seems familiar... hmm..

[[SMMG] Activate]

lol

wtf
this is a useless review
and your side-chaining seems pretty useful

and funny that you used my old fl studios to make this one

I see why it sounds so bad XD
jk jk jk

just work on an actualy solo or chord structure.

lol funny huh

[Blood Throne Battle III]

Do youn mind...

if I use this in a zdoom map I have made?

any way

This song is really something.
Perfect for a scene were the camera pans around the aftermath of a battle or maybe when some one important has died in a movie.
Well, i'm going to using this song in a "hellish" battle field.

I think that will work!

Thanks for your wonderful submissions to newgrounds!

5
10

~Joseph F.

[Sunshine Within [Demo]]

I wonder...

why these good songs get zero bombed...

This is a good song by the way.

here are some things you should keep in mind though
some parts near the end, its get "busy".
try not to introduced too much harmonies.
it doesn't sound too good when too much things are going on. It can also add dissonance meaning, notes that don't sound good played together.
Drums were really great. Loved the snare drum style break in the song.
Also like the way the bassdrum is used in the beginning.

My Suggestion: Try adding more bass or a louder bassline. I like bass :D

In all, this song doesn't deserve a lousy 2.41
more like a 4.30 or 4.50

This is sounds like it could be a hit.
good luck on EP
Hope you make it!

I gave it a 5
YOU SHOULD TOO!

~Joseph F.

momboom1 responds:

Thanks for the suggestions and review dude!

[Zero Bombers Pwned!]

lmao!

If there is a zero bomber in my songs, I will post this as my response.
This is freaking hilarious!

Stalagmite responds:

haha! thanks man! i would happily meet them face to face to tell them it. MAN they are ass bandits lol :D