Codefreq's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[War Across The Galaxy v2]

The song sounds good to me but I don't think it fits the title, sonically. The piece is a bit more "up-close" sounding. Think "futuristic hacking job." The title of "War Across The Galaxy" to me indicates vast and epic, with lots of physical space everywhere. I'd suggest making some adjustments so the instrumentation sounds bigger. Maybe a little reverb here and there or some other effects. Maybe change the instrument sounds a bit to reflect a larger, more epic sound, such as adding synth pads or changing up the drums. Just a thought.

One other thing: I think the track could use some normalizing or a compressor/limiter or something to increase the volume so the listener doesn't have to raise the volume for this one piece and then lower it to listen to other music.

Seeing as this isn't the final version, I'm curious where you go next. I hope my feedback helps. :)

yeajimmiboi responds:

Thank you for comment! I will use it I have uploaded a 'finished' version but seeing this comment made me realise it may need more work. I would be grateful if you could check it out and give me tips please. Always looking for ways to improve. Thank you for your feedback! :)

[GWS - Rogue Robots]

Sounds like it's straight out of Paper Mario. I can visualize a scene with Mario and the X-Nauts about to battle. A cartoon-y almost whimsical impression of imminent doom.

It was a little jarring to go from the cinematic beginning to synth-y music, but otherwise I like it.

Thumbs up! :)

GammaWardS responds:

I'm glad you like it! I was trying to make it sound like an attack/invasion of some sort. One of the songs that gave me the idea for this is "The Calm" by Valve Studio Orchestra. It starts calm, then turns into more techno sounding (it's also the theme song in Tf2 for man vs machine, where robots are invading).

[Welcome to Hajima industries]

Very well done! There's a clear sense of tension throughout. Feels like I'm playing Watchdogs or Deus Ex and being sneaky in a secure industrial warehouse.

Definitely not for listening to at night... unless you want to be creeped out.

Yqarus responds:

Thanks, I really appreciate it!
I never expected to get so much positive feedback on this track.

Well then, keep on sneaking through Hajima industries in this case.
The journey into the complex will go on very soon. :)

[InCharge]

I'm left confused by this piece more than anything. So many questions: Why is it called InCharge? It doesn't sound like Industrial to me, so what genre is this? What are you trying to accomplish with this piece? Is it a deliberate attempt at avant-garde writing or just messing around with instruments?

I may never know, so I'll give it the benefit of the doubt. Still, the lack of clear substance and the harsh sounds knock off some points for me. This piece at least needs a description so people can see what you are trying to do.

F1regek responds:

Its basically some random song i made i dont know the genres i do so i just put similar ones

[Walking on Dundas]

I like this track. It's very well mixed, and peaceful. Quite uplifting, actually. I'd for sure have this playing in the background while relaxing.

Just listening to this with no information about Toronto or Dundas Street, to me the song definitely feels like a late-spring, early-summer daytime walk in a sleek and robust metropolis, particularly a richer part of town. Not super rugged, lots of shops. Possibly near a coast. It gives me almost a Station-Square-type vibe (from Sonic Adventure, specifically the by the poolside near the coast and hotel).

Anyway, I like the vibe. Nice work.

Aaron-Long responds:

Thanks for the detailed feedback! Dundas isn't a particularly fancy or coastal street but I played Sonic Adventure a ton growing up and I like that interpretation of the song! I guess it does have kind of a beach-y feeling.
Glad you enjoyed it!

[Chicago]

This is awesome! It's melodic and the Dubstep drop is really cool. It's better than most mainstream Dubstep I've heard, much of which like a robot belching in your face.

I also think it should be longer. Nice work!

Lubloom responds:

Thank you! Mainstream dubstep is in a weird place right now, it's more like a loudness contest and cool ideas are less common compared to linear songs with cool sound design.

Yeah I need to work on making my songs longer like they used to be :P thanks for the kind words!

[Stalker]

You did a really great job with this. :) I feel like it belongs in one of the Paper Mario games. The cinematic theme of a dungeon in Ancient Egypt or some kind of desert really comes across quite clearly.

PandaThePanda responds:

Thanks man! Haven't played Paper Mario personally but the pyramid from n64 was on my mind the entire process