Latadenata's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[AIM - Jack]

LMFAO This one is just too good

[dnb at the dmv]

The drums aren't too bad, I do actually really like them! Tho, to be honest, I feel like the kick and snare should be more punchier, and I don't really feel like the percussion you used in this song fit that much the DnB style.

The bass notes you used definitely need some compression, they sound too loud to the point they sound distorted.
The melody that starts at 1:21 is also too loud, and it's pretty much just random notes that don't really let you get catched to the song.
The sound at 2:34 feels really out of place and it's also pretty loud, tho I kind of like the really reverbered and delayed percussion you used after that.

I don't really like how after ending at 3:00 the song abruptly starts again at 3:04 out of nowhere. This time ends up a little better, though.

I think you wanted to go more like a liquid DnB style, tho I'm not too sure since I don't really know that well the DnB subgenres, but if you wanted to go for that, I would recommend you try to use punchier kick and drums and a reverbered piano alongside a synth bass.

pancakelizard responds:

alright thanks for the comment, I didn't use the amen break I just used some stock midi ableton drums.

[Mole feet]

This is a very good melody for a first song, actually!

But that's kind of the problem, it is mostly just a melody. (with some hi-hats added)
This makes the song not be catchy and feel pretty much empty.

I would recommend you try adding chords and a bass to make a "full-er" song. You could also try to add counter-melodies, but I would stick with chords and bass first!

Also, it is nice you added drums, but they aren't really hearable and it's mostly just hi-hats. Try to add kicks and snares to make a more composed rythym.

Still, it's nicely done!

Edit: I see, I do understand that!

Try to start with the bass or the chords and NOT with the melody, since it is a lot harder to make some good chords or bass from just a melody instead of the contrary.

wons responds:

well that's my problem with this piece too. I have no idea what to do besides melody, which is so fast and so busy that i don't know how to work with it well. The best i could do is keep adding various instruments like the hi hats or the drums but i was afraid that would make the whole thing too noisy. My other attempts at fixing this was making other melody patterns or cut and piece together existing ones to make them fresh-ier.

Actually there's second guitar track that acts as chords here (or atleast was supposed to). But for some reason, it gets muted when main guitar is playing. The chords are present through basically entire song. There's this section in 0:20-0:34~ where the chords are played without main guitar.

Also, i tried to mess around with drums but i have no idea how to do that. (my attempt at drums starts at 0:30). I had no idea how to implement it working with main guitars. I mostly blame the complexicity of main guitar. My issue with bass was that it wasn't loud enough or noticable so i scratched, because i was so afraid of putting too many instruments that add nothing to the whole thing.

Thank you for your time and advices. I will look into that.

[Unsuccessful Dreams]

Dude, this feels magical! Really good job!

[schism]

Oooh, this sounds like from a videogame! It reminds me of old NG flash games specifically, in fact.

Pretty good job, it is a bop! :)

wineplume responds:

thank you!

[Heavy]

Sick!

[Dirk Vs. The World]

OMG YES MORE HOMESTUCK FANSONGS!!!! And it's of my fav character! I love Dirk so much lmao.

The song sounds super cool and fits pretty well to Dirk, I liked the trumpets and really enjoyed the guitar that sounds through all the song. The final violins and choirs really remind me of Unite Synchronization which I think it was what you were going for even if subconscious!

Also, the cover art is FUCKING SICK.

I was going to say you should join the Homestuck Freshjamz collab but just noticed you actually already sent it! Great!

Azeleon responds:

Thanks! This was pretty fun to work on, albeit a different kind of music than I'm used to doing. I'll definitely see about making some more fansongs in the future for sure.

[Guns (Pico Day Mix) Instrumental]

This is AMAZING! It sounds super cool, it is also really awesome to see Synn and GBF here!

MasterHand4444 responds:

So glad you like it! It was a pleasure to work with Synn and GBF and I hope to work with them again :)

[cambridge (feat. delcarmen)]

How did you make so I ADORE all of the songs in this album???

It IS such an OUTSTANDING work, I've loved each song from start to finish and I can't seriously stop playing them. You have so much talent and I can't help to congratulate everyone who has participated on this album.

Seriously, super GOOD stuff.

[VIRTUE SIGNAL]

WHY IS YOUR VOICE SO BEAUTIFUL???

This rocks AF!!! I loved every second of it, the instrumental is catchy AS HELL and you get to express such amazing emotions with your vocals!!

The songs I have heard from your debut album until now are legit one of the best things I have heard on Newgrounds!

I LOVE IT! Can't wait to hear more! :D