OVERSCORE's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Fractured Signal]

Love the strong sidechain and granular synthesis combo you used here… absolutely creates some SUPER unique sounds, and a really immersive feel. The sound design on the pads reminds me of brakence. Can’t get over this production, keep it up!!

overkneeee responds:

thanks!

[Fit the Eighth (Boojum theme)]

Love the glitchy percussion and dark ambience. The melody is super creative as well! I don’t know if it has to be 5:50, but it never got TOO repetitive. And since this is a soundtrack, it doesn’t need to be too complex. Simple and groovy track, I like it!

MasterHand4444 responds:

Only reason it’s 5:50 is because it loops, since it’s an OST hehe. But I see what you mean! Very glad you like it :)

[My project (REMAKE)]

The synths here are really nice, and the drums certainly set the mood. Sounds very spaced out, immersive, and menacing. I like the progression, and overall mood of the track. Trouble is, the mix is very muddy! There are a lot of conflicting frequencies, making your individual instruments and melodies difficult to make out. They are also all on the same spot on the stereo plane, so try to experiment with the panning of your instruments next time!
One thing that could alleviate some of the congestion in the mix is EQ-ing out the low frequencies of your reverb. Having a low shelf filter in there could drastically improve this.
My mixing advice is still one word: SPACE!! All of your elements need space, whether in the EQ or the stereo field.
Not perfect, but a very neat concept! There is a lot of creativity here, it’s just being hindered by the production issues. Keep at it, watch some more tutorials, you’ve got this!

Mesage responds:

Thanks for an advice, I'm working on learning mixing now

[The Concept]

Dude this could literally be a dimrain song! Love the insanely fast synth melody and the key change.

G2961 responds:

Thanks for the comment! Yes, I really like his style, so I try to make it sound very similar to his style.0

[pleasure-dome]

Those chords in the drop absolutely are psychedelic, but I agree with the previous user that it also feels a bit creepy, in a good way. This sounds like acid, and I honestly vibe with that. Love the harsh, grating pad!

vekoN responds:

i don't need acid, i can just dream :P

thanks!

[scrape]

This is some HEAVY sound design, holy SHOTTTTTT

vekoN responds:

thanks!

[Perfect]

The arps, the atmospheric reverb, the warm bass, the mellow drums… GOD it all fits together so WELL! I love the chill vibe to this whole track, it’s so immersive. Keep it up GaviteHawk!

GaviteHawk responds:

Aw shucks...🤭 You keep dropping bangers too man!

[Dynamite]

I like these melodies a lot! The unique drum pattern also livens it up quite a bit. I also love that bass! When it comes to mixing, my advice is to give every element s p a c e . Space in the stereo field, space in the EQ. Mixing is more than the volume of your instruments! I would say the stereo field especially feels congested. Pan some of your elements! Right now it’s all right in the middle, and they clash a bit.

Dynamic0 responds:

Wow, thanks for feedback! I understood the purpose of mixing while making this song, but I didn't think about integrating panning. I will surely integrate it in my future works :)

[Voltage Rush - Rebirth]

You brought back the song that started it all… love the determined guitars and frenzied synths! I love what you’ve done with the piece. Honestly sounds straight out of an old school racing video game in the best way possible!

G2961 responds:

Thanks more for the comment! Yes, after all, it was from that track that what happened began. I'm glad you enjoyed the remake!

[Unforeseen Expectations]

Love the bouncy chiptune feel of this one, super upbeat chords and all! The drum pattern lends a unique groove as well that I think really serves the song. But they also just set the song up for that final drop, where the 2-and-4 beat drums and harder sounds finish off the song perfectly. Great work as always, and congrats on another fp!

G2961 responds:

Thanks for the feedback! Glad you liked my track! :D