DJ-Arthur Posted November 18, 2007 Posted November 18, 2007 Hi there, I hope some of you remember my restyle of the MetallMan Stage of MegaMan2, which I posted some time ago in the Non-Remix forum (Now it's gone, so don't go searching for it )... I decided to make more out of it, and I am pretty confident about the result! I used some Sawtooth Synths, a Distorted Square, and some Early 80's Techno Pop Drum Samples, which I recently dug up from one of the thousands of discs I have spreaded out accross the house haha. Anyways, Comments and/or Suggestions are welcome, so don't be shy. :arrow:Download Enter the MetallMan (MP3 128kbs 3:22min 3.08MB) Version 2: Download Here (MP3 128kbs 3:22min 3.08MB) Enjoy! As Always, made with Orion Platinum (now V7.1) Quote
metaphist Posted November 18, 2007 Posted November 18, 2007 Pretty slick, but it got repetitive for me around the 2 minute mark. A breakdown of sorts at this point would be what the doctor ordered. Like the retro vibe though, it takes the simple waveforms and makes them sound good. Quote
DJ-Arthur Posted November 19, 2007 Author Posted November 19, 2007 Version 2 is up, Link is added in the First Post Added a Synth Solo at the 2:00 mark for breaks, and just a tad of reverb for the enviroment feel. Some slight changes to the basic instruments, especially the Vibrafone, which sounded a bit Over-disharmonied... or something like that... on my headphones. A slight change in the drumbeat (Barely noticable) when the solo synth is playing, and a bit of adjustment in the mastering department. Quote
metaphist Posted November 19, 2007 Posted November 19, 2007 The breakdown definitely helps, but it still seems to need something... I'll listen some more later and try to offer some better advice. Quote
DJ-Arthur Posted November 20, 2007 Author Posted November 20, 2007 The breakdown definitely helps, but it still seems to need something...I'll listen some more later and try to offer some better advice. If you're referring to the section between 2:24 and 2:47, then Yes, I could add something. The reason I have not yet done so, is because I was affraid it would start to sound to crowded, but I can always try. Quote
DJ-Arthur Posted November 22, 2007 Author Posted November 22, 2007 Added some variation in the lead synth, as well as some finetuning to the instruments. Download Enter The MetalMan V3 Thoughts, anyone? Quote
DJ-Arthur Posted December 20, 2007 Author Posted December 20, 2007 Ah, Finally I believe this is done. Maybe some fine tuning and minor tweaking, but this is how I want it to be: Download Enter The MetalMan V4 (MP3 128kbs 3:24 3.11MB) Changed the 2nd lead and added reverb for it. Could be too much though, let me know if it is). Tweaked around with the other instruments, and a tad with the arrangement. Thoughts, anyone? Quote
DJ-Arthur Posted December 21, 2007 Author Posted December 21, 2007 Link's not workin for meh -.-; Ah yes, My server is backing up files, prior to upgrading some hardware. Due to this process, most connections (if not all) will be blocked... Sorry for the inconvenience. According to the estimates, the work should be done by monday morning, so until then ALL my links will be broken most of the time... To Admin: Please give me until wednesday before removing my links and threads. Regards, Arthur Quote
DJ-Arthur Posted January 3, 2008 Author Posted January 3, 2008 Ahhhh finally! All stuff is done and all of my precious data is safely transferred and back Online! Happy new year to all, and of course, happy mixing/listening! Quote
metaphist Posted January 3, 2008 Posted January 3, 2008 I think your using the reverse cymbal way too much here. You use it on almost every 8 count (if not every)! It creates the sense that each 8 count is starting a new section, and makes your progression sound a bit erratic, almost confusing. The reverse cymbal usually marks a major transition or addition, and you should use it in that fashion to give it proper weight and meaning. As far as quality goes, it sounds ok to me for the genre, though I might suggest more in the low end (maybe mirror that synth bass line with a deeper one). Quote
DJ-Arthur Posted January 4, 2008 Author Posted January 4, 2008 Hmmm okay, I'll cut a bit on the reverse Cymbals then. My headphones are quite bassy compared to my Audio Set, so I guess I EQ'ed the lower ranges down too much. I'll fix that in the final. After that, I consider this piece done and probably will submit it. Metaphist, thanks much for the quality feedback! Quote
DJ-Arthur Posted January 8, 2008 Author Posted January 8, 2008 Well, I finished the Final, and it's making it's way to the submission inbox now... Wish me luck and cross your fingers! Quote
Dafydd Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 Various people will kill me for saying this, but we get too little of this kind of stuff here at OCR... love it There are some sections where it feels like there are too many parts playing simultaneously. I don't think this will pass, partly for that reason, but I wish your submission luck all the same! Quote
DJ-Arthur Posted January 10, 2008 Author Posted January 10, 2008 Dafydd, I did make some changes here and there before submitting the final, but I don't want it to be public yet, so that's why I haven't posted a link here... in case it passes, well, you can check it out, in case it doesn';t, well, I'll come back here Quote
HoboKa Posted January 10, 2008 Posted January 10, 2008 my best of wishes my good friend ^^, the site does need some more retro stuff Quote
1makes2 Posted January 11, 2008 Posted January 11, 2008 I like it! just seems like theres not enough BOOM! but thats my preferance. i like some bumps! deeper kick maybe? i guess its too late you already submitted it. but good luck with this! Quote
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