Wassup Thunder

Entry in.
Beautiful source as usual, @Souperion ❤️ 

Forgot to mention in my vote how much I loved TVG's bonus track, it was real fun to listen to. Great round, was glad to see marcusg join!

Thank you so so sooo much for these tips! The next time im doing some sketches for my YT channel for a battle theme I'll take into account what you have taught me here timaeus222! Seriously, that is so helpful for someone like me who learns mostly on trial and error. Thank you.

I'm surprised there are this few replies to this. It's important to know how to mix loudly, but well.
What I do is mark down what frequency ranges are strongest in each instrument (depending on the number of instruments, it may be more or less manageable), and if they overlap, decide what you want to come through and scoop the EQ for the instrument you want to bring down. I always recommend that you EQ in the context of instruments playing together, and in that case, even if you scoop a frequency range, the net result may sound similar, although a single scooped instrument may be noticeably more hollow by itself.
Also keep in mind that if you overlay 2 instruments, the overall amplitude will be additive to some extent, so two instruments peaking at about -3 dB won't necessarily stack to become exactly -3 dB again because not all of the overlap cancels out perfectly. Try adjusting instrument loudness in pairs, or in combinations of 3, like this. You can do this more easily with a spectroscope like the free s(M)exoscope.
So basically, keep these things in mind:
- Scoop out frequencies in an instrument that is mid-heavy, and do so in context with other instruments so that you don't drastically alter the overall heaviness of the collection of sound.
- Look in a spectroscope that displays your waveform to see how your instruments' amplitudes stack together, and try adjusting instrument loudness in pairs.

Well, it went through the uhh process I suppose! The beginning isn't different at all sans the EQ done to the whole track. Mostly was done with automation to target some of that midrange and boost the highs a bit. Still an amateur though so I'm unsure if I got where it needed to be or even went overboard. The middle part is much different I'd say. I had a hard time trying to find out something to replace the vibraphone (honestly, I'd still be find with it just being its own kinda pedal tone and always there) but I think this has its own unique flavor as well! The drums come in a bit more to help assist with the new feel and a guitar helps out where the vibraphone used to be. The vibraphone comes back at the end though. The only thing I'm pretty sure of is the cymbals are too loud right now (edit: that should be fixed). They could go down a few steps or so in velocity. Besides that, sometimes I think the song is too busy but I've always had that issue as a composer personally. The ending section is supposed to be a cacophony of sound though so I think maybe it suits it well. Anywho, those are my thoughts and maybe this will be the final version besides a few things to clean up. I'd still appreciate another review and/or other thoughts right before I submit it though! Thanks much.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_VsUAV2W8v3XAUaYAEMkxf9wh_sb_hTi/view?usp=sharing

edit: needed to fix a few things here and there that were obviously weird.

Ok i am very late to the party, like very late. At the time of the final day of voting i was on vacation. So when i got back i kinda forgot about this, but also i was very busy.
Gonna reply here with some thoughts for each one.
Also congrats to Wassup Thunder! Great work to everyone of you!
Here's my thoughts.
Wassup Thunder - Ooh nice work you did with the chord progression man. Works super well! Also dig your signature electronic style, makes a lovely appearance here, fits super well. Really liking how the instruments blend too, it just works perfectly. The only criticism i have, and honestly for me i'd argue it makes a big difference, is the drums are way too quiet. Maybe it's me, but i would definitely feel big drums would work this track. Especially since you are going for thick textured synths. The rest is lovely though, i really dig the occasional acoustic instrument creeping in, brings a kind of earthiness to the track. The arrangement was also very neat, lots of cool ideas, well done!
TheVodouQueen - This one is a full on ride. I love the Cowboy Bebop references, they were awesome lol. Since this source is a full blown homage/remix of a UR track, it kind of makes sense to take elements from the original. The pad sounds are beautiful, very ethereal. I like the slower direction, it really amplifies the atmospheric part of the track, instead of the rave aspect. The vocals kind of remind me of a trailer for a T.V show maybe even anime lol. The light airy feel of this really works well for the source. Also a good idea, to turn the bassline into a Saxophone Melody, that's a cool touch. The only critique i have, and this is based on what i'm listening too, but i feel this has a similar problem to Wassup's track, in that the drums are rather quiet, and need to be brought up. Maybe it's the powerful beats of the original, that's influenced me i don't know, but i kind of feel a hip-hop groove or a big kick could really make this shine. The ambient parts are beautiful though, and definitely a highlight. I do love the chord progression of the original though, so there's that lol. To be honest, the more i listen, the more i see an argument for the soft beats. It feels less obtrusive, and more like a relaxing groove. All in all, lovely work here, as i said, the pad word is amazing. Well done!
Souperion - More beautiful pad goodness. I think the chords of the original source, just really give me Goosebumps. Then again, this source is all sorts of complex goodness. Really like the 3 over 4 piano line, very fitting. The chords are also beautiful too, i love the variety here. I also like the ambient direction, like the last one, it's very relaxing and chilling. Space Ambient is the right choice, since the chords lend itself to very deep complex ambience. I also love how it isn't focused on just the chords. More notes are added to really enhance the chords, it's very well structured and arranged. I honestly kept listening to give honest critique but i can't seem to find any, i think it's just done in a beautiful way. Maybe it's a bit static, no real dynamic changes, but i also feel it doesn't need it, it's too well balanced, and it would ruin the flow. Honestly i think you've really done this source justice. Well done!
Marcusg - Ooh very swing like. I dig the chords used here, like a homage to the original. Sadly i detect timing issues in the chords. I assume it's intentional, and i try to take that to account, but it's also very off-putting. I also like how you made it more simplistic, by focusing on 4 bars. Your stretching a simple idea into something expansive, rather than focus on the whole source it's very cool. Sure it does make it a little on the loopy side, but it's a unique approach nontheless. The arrangement unfortunately needs work, i feel like it's a bit on the simplistic side, and maybe too short for these kinds of developments. I don't want to discourage you though, i have read you are re-learning FL Studio, which isn't an easy task, and i must commend you on the choice to make it more minimalistic, that to me is a nice approach. Also the sound selection was great too, the whole thing has a lot of great moments and the ideas are cool for sure! If anything i feel this sounds like a lovely demo for a remix. Keep at it! Would love to hear a complete version. Well done!
As always congrats to the winner, and congrats to those who participated! Hopefully i will vote more on time in the next round lol.

Voted!

Forgot to mention in my vote how much I loved TVG's bonus track, it was real fun to listen to. Great round, was glad to see marcusg join!

Grats to Thunder, good work everyone else.

It's results time.
TheVideoGamer did a bonus mix.
Marcusg got 6 points and the last place wooden spoon.
Souperion and TheVodouQueen tie with 9 points and second place.
And the winner of PRC428 is Wassup Thunder with 11 points.
Wassup Thunder you are the winner. You may pick a source for PRC430. I didn't have time to vote this time and didn't listen to the songs yet, I'll do that later.
Send the source to me (with a MID/MP3 file, otherwise send a second source with a MID file) by PM, other options are PM me @ ThaSauce or by e-mailing to bambombim@gmail.com (I prefer a PM @Ocremix). Send your source as fast as you can, but before next Wednesday (30 June 2021), 11:00 AM ThaSauce time (18:00 UTC, 19:00 GMT).
You may select any source from any game, but not a source with an OverClocked remix or a source which has been used in PRC before. An overview of the past PRC's can be found in the following links (I recently updated this site):
http://sites.google.com/site/bambombim/prc
http://bambombim.googlepages.com/PRCRemixList.doc (also downloadable via the link above).
http://compo.thasauce.net/rounds/view/PRC428 for the votes and comments.
PRC429 already started:
 

Got a YT link for this remix now.

Source: Shinra Theme, FF7
Welp, I'm back in OCR, but in a limited capacity for now.  Anyhoo, kinda mixed on whether or not that I want to submit to OCR again.  Feel as though I've already accomplished quite a bit.  But YouTube's algorithm hasn't been friendly to me, so I might not have a choice but to get back into the Submitting game.  Also, be sure to follow me on YT if you're a fan. 

Voted!

I managed to finish my entry!

Soichi Terada, has some crazy break beat rhythm. He has some interesting tracks.

Nice rhythm and beat on this thing. Now to start the monkey business.

Nice rhythm and beat on this thing. Now to start the monkey business.

The People's Remix Competition 429
PRCv18-09

Hello everyone and Welcome to the People's Remix Competition!
In PRC427 it was TheVideoGamer who got the win. The source has been selected.
Source: Ape Escape (PS1) - Coral Cave
https://compo.thasauce.net/files/materials/PRC429_Ape_Escape_-_Coral_Cave.mid
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ape_Escape
https://compo.thasauce.net/rounds/view/PRC429
 
The deadline is Wednesday July 7th 2021 at 10:59 am ThaSauce time (18:00 UTC, 19:00 GMT), check the link https://compo.thasauce.net/rounds/view/PRC429 for the exact time left. Make sure that the song is uploaded to ThaSauce or that there’s a download link posted in this thread. 
You may enter as many mixes as you like and work with as many people as you like on each mix. You are free to create a second ThaSauce account for that if you use ThaSauce, it's needed to be able to upload a second remix if you use ThaSauce. Of course you can also upload it somewhere else and put a download link in this thread.
Do not make qualitative comments on an entry until the results of the vote have been posted in this thread.
Mixers cannot vote for themselves but if they vote they receive a free first place vote added onto their score.
The winner of this round may select the source for PRC431.
The winner of PRC427, TheVideoGamer , who picked this source, has a double vote but can only participate by submitting a Bonus Mix 
You can find the full rules list at this page as well.
 
GOOD LUCK!
 
PRC Home Page

Welcome to the voting stage
The mixing stage is over. This round has 4 songs and 1 bonus mix by TheVideoGamer. The following people compete against each other:
Wassup Thunder
Souperion
TheVodouQueen
Marcusg
 
 
To vote, do the following:
Visit http://compo.thasauce.net/rounds/view/PRC428 and listen to all the entries
Scroll to the form at the bottom of the screen or click PM.
Fill in the entries from first to third in the ThaSauce form or fill in your top 3.
State a reasoning for it.
Participants are encouraged to vote and leave feedback. They get a 3 point bonus, but they are not allowed to vote for their own track. They only have to fill in their top 2, leave the third box empty.
Always look in this thread to find out who's the winner of the round after the voting stage instead of only looking at ThaSauce for the results.
 
You have until Monday June 21st 2021 6:59 AM ThaSauce time (11:00 UTC, 12:00 GMT) to vote.
 
If you vote by PM make sure that your top 3 is clear. I prefer something like this:
(To)
(Subject)
PRC ### Vote
(Message):
1: (remixer A )
2: (remixer B )
3: (remixer C )
 
(reasoning)

God I love the music from said composer... Chrono Trigger, Chrono Cross and Xenogears has some of the most unique, iconic and beautiful songs in the VG sphere. Reminds me that I should actually play through Xenogears. I own it and some of the Xenosaga series, but never went back to complete either. Last big RPG games I slogged through was Baten Kaitos and Legend of Dragoon (*wink, wink, nudge, nudge* for more MnP obscure source ideas. )
I want to ask the question tho, before I get ahead of myself in my remix composition.
I know it's MnP--but is it viable and OK to use a secondary source with the primary source? It's for midground / background affect and purpose. "Bond of Sea and Flame" is still going to be the main melody, with not much bending or change outside of it.
If not, I'll just take the hit on voting I guess. This opportunity is too good to pass up with the other source I found...

Sea and Fire? Can I get away with a fire-focused arrangement....

I managed to finish my entry!

Oh no, I thought it was due on the 26th. I don't have time. I guess, I'll just do my best, if I can finish it.
I found interest chord and scale on this song
http://nb-96-126-99-33.fremont.nodebalancer.linode.com/theorytab/view/manabu-namiki/battle-garegga---underwater-rampart
 

Mine's in.

Yeah I get it now.
Feels like a song they'd definitely use in the show, but hey, at least I understood the homage to episodes 12 and 13. XD
Nonetheless, hope I made my remix a little bit interesting with connecting the songs and episodes together.