Score: 8

"not bad"

submission: Lamps?

date: May 12, 2009

Some of the parts sounds quite nice, the delay is doing a good job there.
The thing to criticize about is that the parts don't have too much in common, seems to be "forced" somehow.
Anyway, sounds better that the score that got...

Score: 5

"Clipping like Hell"

submission: Funtime at the Penitentiary

date: May 9, 2009

Man, oh man... not a bad track, but it's clipping like hell, hurting not only ears but also soundcards, headphones and everything else involved into sound.
You can lower a little bit the volume and put at least a compressor/limiter on the master buss.
A free one (good) is Kjaerhus Master Limiter, google on it, you'll find it ;)
Or search on the Audio Forum for "Best Free VST Effects", there I posted a link.

Score: 8

"Glad you found those useful"

submission: Big Red - Just a Little Jazz

date: May 4, 2009

I'm glad that you found my sample/loop pack useful.
Soon I'll put those up as acidized files, will be easier to match tempo and put on the right beat (that's why I gave you only 8*, could be better with arranging the tracks on the beat).
But i vote 5 because it's Jazz and it's creative in the piano improvising.

Score: 10

"Nice"

submission: Blow Out (Quarl)

date: May 3, 2009

Actually nicer than just nice.
Impressive effects, especially when comes in the piano.
Quite a dark feeling, very "Aphextwin-ish" in a way.

Also hanx for putting the samples up man.

Score: 9

"very Morricone"

submission: The Liberators

date: April 30, 2009

Orchestral music with slightly overdriven guitar reminds me of Ennio Morricone.
Quite a complex structure and orchestration.
What I dislike is:
- the unrealistic sound of the guitar. (if you want I can try to record a real one for you, just PM me).
- the electronix rhythm starting at 2:00, for me is ruining the overall feeling, I would go for a more lo-fi sound or just classical percussion.

The good things are quite obvious, complex structure & orchestration, dynamic changes, good mixing and realistic orchestral sound, tasteful mixing of electro with orchestral and "rock-ish" guitar.
What add a bit more color is using both tonal-functional and modal harmonies.
Cool track to listen, congratz !

Score: 10

"I agree with "Brilliant as always""

submission: ** \ Clo / **

date: April 26, 2009

You are definitely one of my favorite guitar players and ain't talking about Newgrounds ;)
Maybe I repeat myself but your style reminds me of Alex Skolnick, very melodic, with very strange and beautiful harmony...

5/5 10/10 added to fav's

Score: 10

"Finally"

submission: Minor Swing (Arranged.)

date: April 18, 2009

Finally a tune that is actually jazz (manouche) on the jazz section and also recorded with real instruments.

There are only a few NG artists who do that... (all added to my fav's list)

Beside a good performance stand a good recording. Clear sound on guitars and very transparent drums. The most I like the snare, you can hear all the detail (played with brushes?).
Congratulations

Score: 3

"bad"

submission: Hip Hop mix ad

date: March 20, 2009

Beside the bad recording/editing and pitching the voice there are samples from Hip-Hop E-Jay which are under a different license than what we have here on Newgrounds.
Also, all the track is lacking a theme or a thematic melody that "glue" together the elements.

As an advice I can say, try to get a better microphone and pop-filter, this way the quality of the voice will get better.
When you make an advertisement, try to give to the listener something to remember about it, try to personalize your add.

Also, stay away from copyrighted loops and samples or you might get into legal troubles.

Score: 10

"now you give me ideas"

submission: ** \ 5 seconds con. - SoK / **

date: February 25, 2009

Distorted trumpet... hmmm... I might try it live.
Should I pay you copyright for the idea ?
:)))

Score: 8

"Not bad for a first"

submission: {EDTH} - Basicks

date: February 22, 2009

There are a lot of things to improve but for a first submission is not as bad as it could be ;)
There are some interesting tutorials on Audio Forum and a whole section entitled "Ask your Fruity Loops Questions Here" where you can get some advicess and tips for audio production with FL.

Cheers.