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Basically in agreement with the other Js. Feels super-cramped and really assaulting those mid/hi-ranges. Need to hit that low end beef it up I think. Also some times the lead gets super loud and ventures in the clipping territory. Keep an ear on that. Really great approach to the source though. Love the energy. Killer ideas, but needs to execute better. NO resub

Super rigid piano and overexposed brass are really killing this mix for me. The metal stuff sounds good (though I agree on everything sounding compressed) but your sounds and sequencing on the orchestral parts don't really match the more expressive rock parts. Also when the guitar is playing the melody I can barely here it, and I don't believe I heard any section where the guitar really takes off and is showcased. It's a bit weird when that's the best stuff in the mix, you know? Would like to heard you rock out a bit more with maybe a solo or more exposed melodic content in the guitar. Needs work. NO resub

Nah, I think you're right on the money Kris. I love love love jazz and used to listen to a lot of trumpet players back in the day, and I heard what you mean about some flatness. The performance isn't bad but there are some intonation issues. It's the second time I'm using this word tonight, but that trumpet is just relentless too. Need to add some breaks for variety. Right now it's just the solo trumpet going all the way through. Trade with the e-piano or guitar or something. Also seems like a LOT of rhythm section (piano, guitar, and vibes) with just a lone wind (trumpet). Could do with more of a balance. All that accompaniment is fighting with itself. Source usage is also iffy. I'm a huge fan of jazz and I know a big part of it is soloing over chords, but this seems pretty liberal. I think having more strongly defined melodic sections to break up the solo sections would be good. Consider adding another wind, like a sax or clarinet or flute, to help the trumpet make stronger statements from the source. NO (resub)

LOVE the arrangement in this mix. Really beautiful soundscape, love the layering of fast paced percussion with longer sustained strings and synths. Piano is also used really well, with those big booming bass notes. As Justin said though, that violin's loudness is an issue with the cymbal. The distortion is something that sticks out. Could really use a fix on that! NO (resub)

Short but sweet. Vinnie's right about the 90s R&B vibe. So smooth. Really like the approach here. Great sound choices. Love that bassline jumping all over. Wish it was longer, though. YES

Yeah I'm with Kris on this one. Great production, SUPER repetitive. Some nice ideas but I also felt that this got really sparse in some sections. Would love to see some more development on this track. NO (resub)

Really creative, aggressive mix. I agree that there are some mixing issues, but to be honest, in the grand scheme, I don't think there are any dealbreakers. There are parts where the drums and bass get pretty wild, but you keep everything clear and listenable. Pretty good. Really digging the approach here. I like it. YES

That kick drum is bugging me. Everything else is great, and I'm in agreement with most of the Js about the track. Great arrangement, some problematic mixing. Percussion is really relentless, you know? Fix that kick and we're golden. NO (resub)

This is a pretty bumpin' track. It's got a really nice, clean, old-school sound. Straightforward sound design that works well for what it is. Nice balance between elements. Thought the dubstep section was a little gratuitous. Not much of it, seemed out of place in what feels like more of classic dance track. Nice arrangement. I'm not feeling any dealbreakers like other Js are. I'm good with it. YES

Slightly off-topic, but just to be clear: Amazon is required to charge tax in any state where they have a distro center. Also, technically, you're still supposed to pay sales tax on things you buy on Amazon, regardless of whether they charge you or not at the time of the sale; it's something you're supposed to declare on your income taxes every year. It's just that nobody ever really does it.

Yeah. I think people just got concerned when he was so down on himself. Sad to find out there was such a terrible source for his occasional negativity. RIP Hoops.

I'm not joking.

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Um, what?

Rexy is giving you great advice. There's nothing negative about it. Stop stirring up drama.

Nice arrange, but I'm just gonna echo everything Mikestyles said about compression and dynamics. Needs more range. NO (resub)

I started leveling my Witch Doctor (Doctress? Doctrix?) last night. I'm not sure I get this class. What's the goal here, in terms of play style? What's a good Paragon point distribution for early levels? I am leveling her in Master, BTW.

Whoa .

It's in the works.

Someone moved a whole bunch of pins around. All the MD folks are in PA now for some reason.

I think the best part about the new difficulty system is that it's actually a difficulty system that you set, rather than something you have to play through. It's so nice being able to set a difficulty and just play with a challenge; it feels more like it's about knowing how to play and how to use your skills, rather than having better gear.

Leveling on Master is a dream. Got my Monk up to 44 already this weekend.

We?

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I don't think anyone thinks that ripping music from a game gives you the rights to that music.