TGH

Thanks for your critique, once again Is this any better in terms of volume? http://www.box.net/shared/0m6gyb852d I basically just turned the gain up on the compression I had, and still no clipping. So I kept it lol

Alright, here's a little less than 2 and a half minutes into it. I intend to finish out the bridge, then revisit the verse one more time. I'm estimating the mix to finish out at about 3 minutes and 40 seconds. And of course, there's always more mastering to be done http://www.box.net/shared/0m6gyb852d Yeah so I've been listening to a lot of deadmau5. . . but I doubt you'd be able to tell by listening to this. Totally doubt it.

I love the chip textures in this one, as well as the saw that comes in. . . HAHAHAHAHA that snare! Gotta love the classic Genesis reference there! ;D I love the source, and this remix is very soothing. . . I really like how you're open to creating different styles of music now. . . It's truly a great thing to see more artists trying (and succeeding) at different styles. I can't say I can offer any real criticism, as I'm very inexperienced, especially compared to a remixer of your caliber XD I have one question for you, if you don't mind. . . When you remix, do you master as you go, or do you create the entirety of the composition first and THEN master? I usually try mastering as I go, perhaps I should try the other way around. . .

Gario, thank you so much for the feedback I tried out some of the things you suggested, and I think they sound a lot better. Alright, here's like 1:45 into it: http://tindeck.com/listen/zrfj I like this snare now, took me a while to find a good EQ/compression setting. . . Of course, mastering and writing are both far from finished. The last bit of the lead is actually from the song Hidden Curse, from the same game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar0SXjVyWSU

So I'm trying my hand at something OTHER THAN POKEMON (for god's sake). This is probably my favorite Castlevania song. Remix (first 40 seconds or so): http://tindeck.com/listen/oqxu Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFAYyfMmIvQ Still needs a bit of leveling/EQ adjusting. I definitely intend on finishing this.

..... Somebody wanna tell me what the hell that was all about like seriously wut

(late lol) I listened to this seven times. The creativity in this mix is just superb! I'm also a big fan of that percussion throughout, and the little hits at the beginning and at later parts. This pumps me up for the Missingno Tracks so much :XX

I used a program called Edirol, which is pretty damn good for orchestral stuff.

There is one lead (it's the second lead that comes in, the one with pitch bend) that is an sf2 called Juno Pulse. Every other lead in this was made with 3xOsc, which comes with FL Studio. It's an oscillator program, which basically allows you to craft your own synths using seven different basic waves of sound. Also effects such as chorus, reverb, and delay were added to these leads. The first lead I used an arpeggiator for, which is how I got that octave effect. Thanks a lot! EDIT: I'm re-posting the link here in this post, because it's gotten lost under all the other posts here lololololz http://tindeck.com/listen/zsmu (Final Version, submitted)

Very interesting take on this. That snare sounds a little weird, but it's VERY close to working really well. Maybe a little more compression on it (and maybe a bit quieter). As of now it really gives off an underwater feel, but needs just a bit more 'oomph' in my opinion. . . compression will do that. The leads sounds a little flat, imo; try decreasing the portamento time on it a bit to make those slides a little bit quicker. That piano is absolutely perfect. Keep it just like it is. I could definitely see this changing up some chords later on, actually pretty much right after it cuts off in this version. Alright, I've given my view on the song as a listener, and perhaps a more experienced/knowledgeable reviewer can come in and provide more in-depth feedback. Have fun with the creation of the rest of this track!

It's for the sake of dynamics of the piece as a whole. . . in some parts there is a lot going on, and at others there are maybe only two instruments playing. This is intentional, as I think it makes the parts that I want to sound full even fuller. And by the string volume, I actually meant making them a bit softer. I think they were just a little harsh in the last version. . . but here's a new version with a little quieter strings, better leveling, and a little more reverb on some instruments. Also, some pitch bend on the flutes in the beginning was taken away. http://tindeck.com/listen/ykcp And haha, I've really tried to pull myself away from these games in terms of remixing. . . I just find it hard to get inspired to remix anything else. I know, it's weird. But I'm a weird person. Deal with it.

HEAHHHH'S ANOTHAH ONE lol, I actually started this a while ago. . . it's fully orchestral. Source: and the Remix: http://tindeck.com/listen/incf I'm not even really sure if I'm gonna submit this. . . It's REALLY conservative, and then it gets REALLY liberal. I intend on fixing a lot of stuff too, like the volume of the strings in the choruses (..chori?). Some instruments just sound too dry to me at some points, as well. Oh well, let me know what you think of the arrangement. Thanks! -TGH

http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/401092 ^(don't bother downloading, not the final version) But look at the rating. Warms my heart . . . hahahaha If you have a Newgrounds, don't even bother rating it. . . I'd like to keep it that way

Absolutely perfectly respectable in terms of the bass. Artistic license ftw (guilty as charged myself) honestly, solid bass is just a personal preference of mine. If you like that bass progression, keep it That's all there is to it. I'm actually pretty bad at giving technical critique since everything I do musically is really feel-oriented. . . I'm just going by what I hear, telling you my opinion on the music, really without specific knowledge about how to attain a better product. For this lack of knowledge I apologize What I CAN tell you is that that vox can definitely be cleared up more. . . On 'breathy' instruments like that, you don't really want to have too much mid-range EQ (it sounds to me like there's a lot of mid-range on it). Try decreasing the mid range on the vox. If that doesn't work, try decreasing the 'dryness' of the reverb to make it a little less harsh. If that doesn't work. . . then I've failed in my attempt to critique, and I apologize once again X(

Truly, without the stubbornness of the standards here at OCR I would not be the musician I am today. I've never taken music classes (with the exception of a high school semester-long Music Theory I class). OCRemix has been my music lessons. And for this I sincerely thank everybody involved with the existence of OCRemix, especially you guys here on the WIP forum :DDD

Common sense has committed a fatal error and needs to shut down >OK >Close [Hits 'x' button] (screen closes anyway) ....AWW DAMN >>Warning!: WIMENZ is critically low. Restart recommended. >>Search hard drive for WIMENZ..... __________ This post failed to be executed due to hard drive failure upon search for WIMENZ. Sorry for the inconvenience. __________ Thanks a lot, and again, coming from you it means a ton

I know that I heard a preview of one of your tracks for the album on OCR's youtube channel. . . Even though the artists in the preview were unidentified, it wasn't that hard to pick yours out from the rest hahaha

hahah, I've remixed some Zelda and Mega Man tracks, as well as one Mario 64 track. None of them are that good haha The Pokemon series has my favorite music out of any video game, so I guess that's why I remix them so often Is that a CRIME??? EDIT: Also since I think there aren't enough Mystery Dungeon remixes on the site. Seriously, that music is amazing. ({)B

If you want me to create a track for the second album if there is one, then I would absolutely be more than happy too!

You have no idea how much that comment means to me, coming from you. Pretty much this entire track was inspired by your works. I can't get enough of your chippy style :DD Thank you thank you thank you! Subbing now.

I like the style you have here, but I think there are some issues that need to be worked out. I would get rid of some mid on those synth vox, they sound a bit muddy. The percussion sounds like it's missing something. . .A bit more 'oomph' in that snare (or maybe a more solid sample) I think would help it out, along with some other fills. It seems to me like the song doesn't really have a base to it. . . I think a more solid bass (lol base/bass) would give this song a lot more structure. Try having the bass play the root note of the chord more often. I'm no professional (especially at critiquing) but I'm just going by what I, an attentive listener, hears when listening to the song.

Naww, I actually messaged The Damned last night and he said that the project ended in September, and that they weren't accepting any more. Anyway, this is the version I'm submitting right now. http://tindeck.com/listen/hkqg I lowered the snare at some parts (just a LITTLE bit), made the pad in the chorus louder and with a bit more high-end, and fixed the arpeggios in the outro which were cutting off a bit early. Wish it luck on the panel! Mehh, I've decided to wait a little bit and switch this thread to mod review first. . . Here's a slightly more updated version http://tindeck.com/listen/zsmu Better snares in the midsection and end in this one. EDIT: (also a smaller file size ;D)

WOOOOOOOOOO Love the mastering, the percussion is a lot clearer. It'll take me some time getting used to this one after listening to the other one so many times Although I'm disappointed that muddy/distorted bass is gone from around 5:12