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[ZP || Reach Your Sky]

Hey its me Darkipod96!

Anyway the kick seems to be just a bit flat. Try to add more bass behind it. Maximus should do it :D
Your buildups are amazing as always, but they take a little too much time. Try shortening them by 20 seconds and adding an outro if needed. The melody was amazing, but the synth didn't make it show its optimal performance. LAYER IT WITH EFFECTS! Nothing beats effects. Chord progression was awesome, and Im really trying to figure out what it is. Could you send me the saved melody file? Could really use it. Bass was an interesting choice, and it complements the song well, but it needs more bass. Right now it feels as though its just a sound in the background. I feel as though the lead could use a slight delay as well. 10/10 as everything listed above is an opinion.

/-DJ Chaos-\

ZachPayne responds:

Hey thanks a TON for the good feedback. I really appreciate it!! Helps me a ton man :)

[+- One Foot in the Rave -]

Lol

I find it extremely funny how Im using a similar chord progression as you. Wish I could review this, but Im dead tired. So im just gonna say downloaded.

[Unfinished Shit]

Names

1. Essence
2. Every Heart
3. Legendary Soul
4.(NAMED)
5. Snowballed!
6. Victory!
7. Melting Ice-water( Im not sure)

I personally would love to see #2 done.

Krussi responds:

Thanks man :D And sorry for the late respond.

Those are some really good suggestions :D Will be sure to credit you for the ideas
when/if I release them :D

Thanks for the support, the suggetions, and for the support man :D

Cheers

[[RM] - Stars in Motion WIP2]

Its been a really long time huh?

I really missed your music.
Anyway for the review I loved everything.
Just make some tweaks an this is perfect.
The kick is flat, so add some more power to it. The intro didn't connect to the song as much as it should. Introduce some instruments earlier on. I hear you're signature bass style, and I personally love that. Choice of instruments is always a + as they are always perfect. Try to have the bass a bit more powerful, and have the synth more present. So try to basically lay off the filter, compressor, etc with the synth. 1 more thing. Add a bit more delay to the clap at that certain part and let that go with the rest of the song, or the majority of the rest at least. Thats all I have to input really. Sorry I've been gone but Im back!

[+- The City -+]

Love it!

The melody was superb, as always. The Chord progression was an excellent choice. I was really surprised by the first synth. What was it? To get that effect on the snare you had to use a phaser right? The second synth that came in was z3ta+ right? I personally think that the second synth should've been a saw type, but to each their own right? I find this song to my liking so 9/10!

/-DJ Chaos-\

AikaMusic responds:

No z3ta :P and phaser with parametric eq and volume changes. :P

[+- Fantasy -+]

That clap....

AAARRRRRGH! ITS DRIVING ME CRAZY! It sounded waaaay filtered. Please.... Do something...
Ok besides that I loved the melody. It really is entrancing. I think a certain VST I have will boost this song even more. Its a nature sound VST. Adding real wind sounds will make it better, in my opinion. PM me if you want it. The pads (*Knifed*) were excellent, as usual. I personally loved the chord progression more than anything. I really miss your old style though. This is relaxing, but i remember the bouncy songs you used to make :/. Anyway good job!

/-DJ Chaos-\

[Dx_Win the Race, Go to Space]

And here I am again.

I remember reviewing this a while ago. I really like this version. I think the arp could have more reverb. Melody was perfect, and I remember saying that we both share the Signature Synth, Elepiano. Well I stopped using it so Im not as used to the sound. But it really was good. The only thing I say to add Is a good pad.

/-DJ Chaos-\

DISTRIX responds:

The pad that I made is fine because it doesn't stand out too much and adds the right amount of atmosphere. I didn't spend much time reworking this though, so it could be better. However, I like it as is :3

And, yes, I've been a fan of that Elepiano sound since a year ago when I started electronic music lol.

Thanks for reviewing again, DJ Chaos.

[[IMD]~Krampus {WiP}]

No one puts good melodies in DNB?

Check out my new song flow. Its a good song. ANYWAY I really liked the percussion, but somehow it didn't click with the rest of the song. Also for a song like this i really think a saw type synth, with good reverb would go well with this. Try Z3ta+ or Toxic Biohazard. I think your using a sine-square type. From the sound its 3xosc right? I personally think a more stable percussion, as well as some odd variations, would be perfect. Your kick really threw me off. Try getting another sample as it didn't click with the song. Bassline is good, but it had too much of an.........8 bit feel I guess. So amp the power up! XD.

Its nice to know your back, sempai. I was wondering when your next song was gonna come out. Come back to us sooner, will ya? Alot of us really missed you.

/-DJ Chaos-\

IceMasterDlux responds:

Thanks for reviewing! I appreciate your comments, and I probably will boost up the bass, this was pretty quick because I really wanted to get back. Anyhow thanks a lot, man, I appreciate your support a lot! God bless you!
!IceMasterDlux ><>

[Hardcore Super Nova (Preview)]

Hmm

Give it a better pad, and make the lead higher.Above all the bass should be stronger than the kick, and sometimes even the lead. The kick should not have a reverb. Kinda ruins the hardstyle taste to it. Melody is cool, and the style of it is pretty awesome. Good luck on making this a full.

/-DJ Chaos-\

[ZP || True Nature]

Man im jealous.

Surprised at how many views you have within a few days.
Anyway I like how the progression is, but the lead synth....it just didn't pack enough power. The melody was superb. It truly was. But the synth hindered it. I really like the kick, but I wouldn't say its a hard trance kick. It needs to be harder. I can send a file in case you need it. The speed was too fast. Or at least I think. A Hard trance should be between 140 and 150 BMP. Anything higher or lower than that is not hard trance. Can i have the flp? Basically tweak those and an instant 10 from me.

/-DJ Chaos-\

ZachPayne responds:

Hey I appreciate the great review dude! :) Thanks for all the tips! And honestly, I didn't even realize or pay attention to my views. I didn't think I was even well known or popular at any rate lol. And sure, I'd love a hard trance kick :D . Would help me out a ton since I like to make hard trance tracks from time to time. Oh and PM me about the flp if you really want.