[therex]

Originally Posted by halc

We have way too many wip threads linking to YouTube videos. There are free, easy to use resources that will host mp3's, and it is highly preferable that you take advantage of these resources. YouTube's poopy quality makes it difficult to leave accurate feedback regarding production values.

This times five hundred million. Seriously...

Also, I don't see it in the rules here, but its super helpful to post a link to the source along with the WIP. Not only does it refresh people's memories, but it also serves as a comparison tool for arrangement critique.

[Gario]

Yeah, it's common courtesy to post the source (even when you think everyone should know the source, it's still a nice gesture). However, according to these guidelines you MUST have a link to the source if you want to get mod review'd, so it's just a good habit to get into, all around.

[Rozovian]

Originally Posted by Gario

Yeah, it's common courtesy to post the source (even when you think everyone should know the source, it's still a nice gesture). However, according to these guidelines you MUST have a link to the source if you want to get mod review'd, so it's just a good habit to get into, all around.

It's not like we don't review tracks without a source link, but I (can't speak for the others) don't necessarily consider source usage if the remixer didn't include a source to consider. Not a problem with sources I already know, but if you don't include the source link, you've only got yourself to blame if we don't crit your source use. :P

As for super helpful, source breakdowns are also much appreciated, especially for sources we're not familiar with and/or heavily interpreted stuff. The judges sometimes request those too, so you might as well include them if you write heavily interpreted stuff.

[mak]

Originally Posted by Rozovian

As for super helpful, source breakdowns are also much appreciated, especially for sources we're not familiar with and/or heavily interpreted stuff. The judges sometimes request those too, so you might as well include them if you write heavily interpreted stuff.

I have a question. If you have a source and remix, is it hard to understand where is the original/interpritated/changed/whateva stuff? Those breakdowns are killing your own opinion, which make you to take remixer's view as your own. Just imo.

Plus, if you can't hear the source, then remix isn't a remix or you are lazy. :P

[Sansato]

Just so I know for future reference.

We are allowed to post covers here for feedback purposes, correct? Or is that wrong? I haven't seen any rules or guidelines that are telling me not to, but I would just like to make sure I'm understanding correctly.

[DusK]

Originally Posted by Sansato

Just so I know for future reference.

We are allowed to post covers here for feedback purposes, correct? Or is that wrong? I haven't seen any rules or guidelines that are telling me not to, but I would just like to make sure I'm understanding correctly.

Yeah, you can post covers here for feedback. Just make sure you clarify that they're covers, not ReMixes, and that you don't plan on submitting them to OCR.

[Rozovian]

Now that I'm here, let's get an official voice on this stuff:

Originally Posted by mak

I have a question. If you have a source and remix, is it hard to understand where is the original/interpritated/changed/whateva stuff? Those breakdowns are killing your own opinion, which make you to take remixer's view as your own. Just imo.

Plus, if you can't hear the source, then remix isn't a remix or you are lazy. :P

It's mostly for those times when we're dealing with a source we've never heard before, or one that's significantly altered or otherwise liberally remixed. It helps to have the source pointed out to us, nobody says we must read and agree with the artist's source breakdown. :P

The judges sometimes have trouble with this, too.

And DusK is right, covers are fine, just don't make mark it mod review. That's not what mod review is for.

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Anyway, I wanted to ask something:

How do you guys feel the remix board works right now? Are the mod reviews accurate and to your satisfaction? Are ppl getting you good feedback, or are they rude and unhelpful? Do you have any ideas on how to improve the remix board? How would you do things if you were in charge?

Or the TL;DR question:

How's the remix board doing?

[Magellanic]

The board works pretty well. Mod reviews are fantastic and I always find them very helpful and insightful. Its unavoidable but I think anyone who mixes anything apart from Mega Man, Sonic, Mario or Final Fantasy will have a hard time getting feedback unless they ask someone. This isn't so much a gripe but something I've noticed as I'm the same. Mostly, I'll comment on sources I know. It's easier. Everyone who comments here is very helpful and haven't really noticed anyone being rude. So as a place where you can post your music and get honest feedback, I think the board is doing great. I don't think there is anywhere else like this on the interwebs.

[Anorax]

Whoa, what happened to ocrwip.fireslash.net? I was going to use that today...

oh well, nothing like some good old fashioned Soundcloud links.

(I guess what I'm trying to say is that the fireslash site is no longer a WIP uploading option)