Quarl's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[{Ceb} Carol Of The Balls]

rawr

haha. Really great quality sound here. You learned a lot since the last time I checked in on you and this isn't even your latest. Great drum programing and modulations. It's a shame that it's the amen break but whatever. It sounds good.

Next time you do a dnb, try to challenge yourself by building up a drum kit. You've definitely heard this before, but layer your bass kick/ snare. Try to get at least three different sounds for each. Try to get a snare with emphasis on the low, then one on mid, and one on the highs. In reason, I usually take the different drum pieces and give them each their own channel in the mixer (I usually have three to four mixers chained together, two of which are specifically for drums) then I merge the snares into a compressor/equalizer and really start to shape the sounds. It's a lot of work but the feeling you get from building a decent kit is really nice.

I'm not sure if your using FL and how it would differ from reason, but you should be able to try out most of what I just said. Really experiment. You seem to learn more towards an IDM ideology when it comes to music production, so why don't you try producing a track along those lines. Do you listen to Squarepusher at all?

[Bushido Blade]

rawr

I remember seeing your profile somewhere else. Twas garageband I think. In anycase, nice mix you got going. Nice use of the amen... granted a very stale kit now a days. Your breaks are border line idm, but not quite there, which in my opinion is a good thing. idm is one of my favorite genres, but maintaining that dark step sound amidst complex drum programing can be a bit of a challenge. Great work sir. My only complaint is that you should make this track longer. 3 minutes just doesn't do it enough justice.

I'm curious, what program do you use? If it's reason, I say we collab some time good sir. Drop me a pm and I'll love you forever. Just ask Stan-SB.

[[a.] Endless Sky]

Great!

Like always, your melodic style of dnb is top notch. Full drum kit, accompanied by beautiful synth leads and pads. Absolutely stunning sir. Melodies are great, and the drum break towards the end is exactly what I'd expect to hear from you. Bitchin work sir, absolutely bitchin. I just wish you'd learn how to make tracks longer. That's really my only complaint :P

Rawrthaas responds:

Thank ya kwarl ;D

[Accounting for the Indifferent]

meow

My only complaint is relative to the post below me. It's all in the left ear... or right ear if your stereo is backwards :P

Panning helps make a mix more dynamic and reflects live acoustics. It also gives the illusion that things are louder than they really are... however, when you only have one instrument, it would probably help to keep the mix mono. Or, if you ever plan on adding a bass to your mix, keep in mind that most producers keep the bass towards the middle, and everything else to the sides. Keeping everything equal should be a constant battle.

Unless like the guy below me said, it was intentional in order to evoke some sort of idea or aesthetic. Everything else sounds fine and grand. SO yeah, good work there :)

LuciousClump responds:

well yes and no it was intended to do something , but i went to my friends house and listened to it and it just doesn't sound the same as it does on my computer.
And thx for leaving a review

[Outside (Feat. Quarl)]

meow

Great quote sir! I'm amazed at how this managed to go through the audio portal with out a single vote... I usually get six zeros. Oh well. I guess the kids weren't on at 1:16 pm 3-6-09 when this finally got accepted.

rawr.

[Until We Meet Again]

woo! This track is bitchin!

Very nice piece here. I can't say there's anything wrong with it, so dropping a review for something like this can be pretty difficult. As a drummer, I guess I could bitch and moan about there being no percussion, but in all honesty, I think percussion would ruin the light vibes this track has going. Great job xeno!

Xenoscape responds:

thanks! yeah, i decided to leave the hard-hitting percussion out on this one in favor of pleasant strings and melodies.

[. Underworld .]

meowza

Really experimental structure you have here. It's interesting how it climaxes relatively early then kind of burns out. Great melodies, and the pads create great atmosphere. The only I'd do differently is have a longer intro, a longer chorus, and then I'd bring it all back around for another go. Other than that it's perfect. Really great track sir!

Xenoscape responds:

I know that you've got quite a few fans around here so it's very nice to have comments from you! it's definitely on the experimental side, I kinda like that though...

[[KgZ] Jazzman (KgZ Vamp) ~SMB~]

rawr

oh yeah, rockin man. Really sexy loop you got here. The only thing I'd say is that you might want to go for some more bass in there... it's opinion though.

KgZ responds:

Good call, will do good sir- thanks for listening.

[Synthetica EP Demo Track]

Hot damn.

My personal favorite is Ruqal. Seriously, I'd have sex with him if it wasn't considered masturbating.

Also, good job other people. I bought all of you.

[[LK] Freedom (WiP 3)]

uhhh...

Dude. You obviously stole that four to the floor rhythm from bass hunter. Did you think you were going to away with it? Did you? Well did you? Really, what the fuck were you thinking when you laid down those kicks?

Fucking cunt.

LK412 responds:

Ur joking right? Please tell me you are. Cuz ive seen your name on the forums a lot and you seem smart and witty. I can't tell if you are making fun of outlaw or u actually think i stole the rhythm. Please PM me.