avaris Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 (edited) Finished - 10/6 http://sonic-elements.com/Mega_Man_X_-_Death_from_Above.mp3 _________________________________________________________________________ Remix: Updated 8-19 + Resubbed http://sonic-elements.com/Mega_Man_X_-_Death_from_Above_OLD_8-19.mp3 Source: Original Submission: https://soundcloud.com/shaun-wallace-2/megaman-x-death-from-above Edited October 6, 2013 by avaris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Legendary Zoltan Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 So this is a resubmit? I don't know what the first one sounded like or what they told you but when I listen to this, I feel that it would get passed. I think this sounds well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avaris Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 Here is the original submission: https://soundcloud.com/shaun-wallace-2/megaman-x-death-from-above I am still not happy with it, but don't have the time to re-gut larger sections of sounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avaris Posted August 9, 2013 Author Share Posted August 9, 2013 Update: http://www.sonic-elements.com/music/Zero_Resub2.mp3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avaris Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share Posted August 16, 2013 Bump any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avaris Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 Final version resubbed: http://sonic-elements.com/Mega_Man_X_-_Death_from_Above.mp3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejack Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Hi, I don't have a lot of experience with the technical stuff so I'll leave that to someone else but I'm going to give you my opinion as a simple listener. I think you have built a solid "core" but its lacking/missing something. Although you have some degree of variation in your song i think that it is too repetitive. I think that you can expand on your ReMix. Maybe have a section where you go all out, do a solo with some instrument and bring in more of your personal touch/creativity. Once again, this is just my view on it. I hope it helps you and good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timaeus222 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 You still have plenty of time to update the file before the judges see it. I think the 0:07 sawtooth lead could have less treble. Not too much, just maybe around 0.4~0.8dB less. At 1:48, the low pizzicato could be more bright. Other than that it sounds good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argle Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Maybe it's these headphones but the beats seem kind of muffled/not bright enough. I always liked this song but could never figure out how it would translate to any kind of remix, so kudos for making the attempt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avaris Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 Thanks for the comments guys. This is actually a ridiculous song to try and arrange. It's basically 1 short riff when you look at it. Only 2 chords. I feel if I change it anymore it won't be recognizable. Don't really want a Synth solo with legato. It's a departure for what I wanted to do with the song. So many OCR songs have em, kind of overdone at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avaris Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 You still have plenty of time to update the file before the judges see it. Aaaand advice taken Link Updated http://sonic-elements.com/Mega_Man_X_-_Death_from_Above.mp3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timaeus222 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Yeah, there we go! Probably the last thing would be to see if you can layer a stronger snare, and that's about all I'd suggest. It currently sounds almost like a strong rimshot. I actually really like that low gritty bass (1:08). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avaris Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 Cool, I'll take a look into the snare. It's 3 samples right now; but it looses some of girth and bottom end due to processing I am using on Percussion Bus. I was thinking the same thing, but there are so many sounds in the frequency range that snare sample would take up. I'll give it a go and see if something sticks. BTW to brighten up the percussion I literally followed this: (I used IK Multimedia's British Channel) The bass at 1:08 is the sub-bass made with DIVA. The main wah-wah bass and kick, side-chain the crap out of it. During the section at 1:08 it comes out a lot more bc the wah-wah bass isn't present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timaeus222 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 (edited) You could probably just try a bunch of notch EQs on other instruments at the snare fundamental and that should let it come through enough. Edited August 24, 2013 by timaeus222 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael-collins Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I like this one better than your Tales one you just posted. The reason being, this one develops and keeps dragging you forward, whereas the Tales one kind of just meanders musically. Both songs sound good audio wise, maybe revisit the Tales one and see what kind of excitement you can add by changing up the arrangement a little bit more like with what you did here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozovian Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Resubbed, you say? Sorry no mods came to review it, I guess we all took too long summer vacations. I'm a little concerned about the leads and bass drowning out the drums, and I'm not a fan of the dynamically flat leads or the panning/stereo delay thing on the hihat. The sound palette works well. I expected this to make use of the second Zero theme as well, since this source is quite short. I think you did a good job keeping it going and moving without getting old, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avaris Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 Resubbed, you say?Sorry no mods came to review it, I guess we all took too long summer vacations. I'm a little concerned about the leads and bass drowning out the drums, and I'm not a fan of the dynamically flat leads or the panning/stereo delay thing on the hihat. The sound palette works well. I expected this to make use of the second Zero theme as well, since this source is quite short. I think you did a good job keeping it going and moving without getting old, though. No worries dude. Yeah this mix is complex with plenty of mixing challenges. The biggest problem is prob that there are too many sounds. There is no delay on the percussion. There are several similar parts EQ'd and parts panned differently. Which could cause that effect. Thanks for the review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avaris Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share Posted October 4, 2013 Update. Took away all of the mixing/mastering plugs. And started all faders at zero. With new panning. http://sonic-elements.com/music/Zero_Resub_MixChange.mp3 Haven't done really anything else besides add LP filters and a few obvious EQ cuts. Thoughts? Does this sound clearer? BTW this has like a 5 minute master. Just really brought the levels up, and added a touch of loudness with Ozone's maximizer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avaris Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 Finished - 10/6 http://sonic-elements.com/Mega_Man_X_-_Death_from_Above.mp3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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