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[Homework & Work]

The notes that the vocals hit don't match the song and this becomes apparent at 1:20. I feel like this may because you didn't like the sound of it when it did match because it either sounded like a deep voice or a too high pitched one. It still brings it down for me since it creates dissonance. I really enjoy this song and the vocals are my only issue with it.

[Dtr. Guo - Awaken Anew (Defpon.1 2014 Anthem)]

Rave music

[Abyss Walker]

I'm not the biggest fan of how the vocals were mixed in. If they sounded more in the background, they would sound better imo. Some parts I think they can stay where they are though such as 1:20. Another thing is the beginning sounds cluttered so I recommend adjusting your levels. What sounds like a bell in the beginning immediately gets drowned out by the pads. It would sound better, in my opinion, if the bell was actually more prominent than the pads. At 0:35 the vocals sound like they're overtaking to the point where I can't really hear the progression of the pads. I recommend turning the pads up or turning the vocals down. Some violins in this would be nice. The ending wasn't all the satisfying in my opinion. I really like the chord progression! As far as comp goes it doesn't sound bad.

TopMaru responds:

I actually really appreciate this detailed feedback, thank you! I've still got a lot to learn so everything helps me immensely.

[Dimension flex!]

The song is loud but it lacks a lot of texture and some parts just sound empty. The drops feel very lacking due to a lack of texture. I recommend more layering and perhaps adding more variety to your composition. That and adjusting your volume in some parts. Maybe add some quieter bits like when the piano plays. Maybe take the snare out sometimes and switch up the beat more often.

RealMaxWell2 responds:

Thank for the advice!

[New FFIV music - Braving the Tide]

The song sounds really muddy but I really enjoy the composition! There's a lack of separation between some of your instruments so I recommend adjusting your levels a bit more, panning perhaps and some EQing as well. The low end is a bit much at the moment. Not bad though! Definitely reminds me of an old school SNES game.

[RUSH]

The beat that starts at 0:17 starts to get really repetitive so I recommend switching it up a bit. I feel like a different approach could've been better for this song imo. I like the violins that come in later but they sound kind of muddy. The piano later on sounds a bit too loud. I really like the glitch effect at the end as well as the other ones. This a lot more hip hop than dubstep.

elemode responds:

tysm for the feedback! Cleaning that stuff up rn! Thanks for listening!!

[Celerity]

This is pretty nice but I found myself looking for something a bit more like more like maybe a higher level of energy somewhere in the song or maybe some more things layered. It sounds pretty clean though!

[ELEPS & Hookington - Watch Out (ROBBY WOW Remix)]

I dig this ngl. Your snare is very weak at 0:58. As a matter of fact some of your snares could be a bit punchier and I would recommend turning your kick down just a bit. Composition on the drop is sick asf though. I would also recommend not repeating the intro at 1:24. Maybe switch it up just a bit. The song sounds like it lacks texture overall and clarity in the drop. Your synth at 1:24 sounds a bit muddy. With a lot of things in this song it sound like you almost had it but you didn't push it far enough. For example, at the beginning of the second drop. That riser could have been more intense imo.

IIROBBYWOWII responds:

Thanks for the feedback!

[Sudden Freeze]

The song falls short composition wise imo. The drop has no sort of progression to it. I recommend a chord progression to go to it or maybe have it change more often. At 0:52 the note changes but to not much of an effect. The mixdown is a bit questionable. It sounds a bit cluttered. Maybe some stage gaining and panning would help. The snare choice doesn't seem fitting. I think Sharks is a good example for inspiration because this sounds like his style. I feel like the main issue was the approach to it tbh. I think the beginning piano could be a bit softer and quieter and then gradually get louder to add to the build up. It also gets a bit repetitive despite the short time it's played. Sound design sounds pretty nice though.

HypercubeRecords responds:

Thankss for feedback

[Blizzrd - Frozen Fern]

This has some frostpunk vibes to it. I would've like to see a bit more atmosphere in the beginning. The composition is ok but I wish it would switch up the pace or have more variety in notes like maybe some more quarter notes or eighths.

BlizzrdMusic responds:

Thank you for the feedback! I can understand all of those points. It was my first 3 minute Ambient track, but I can see and completely understand a lot of the points.