VolcansMusic's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[File Select (8bit) [SM64]]

Yuss, dude awesome job on this. It's simple, but super effective. You got a critical hit on me for 4.5 stars. :3

[Clotho [8bit] (Columns)]

Hnnng, I loved this game to death growing up! This and Sonic were my first couple of games. This brings fond memories of sitting on the floor in front of the TV. Nowadays I just sit at the computer. xD
Great job on this man! I didn't even know you were still doing stuff. ^^

SuperDragonMasters responds:

Thanks and yep, I've decided to do something new at the beginning of the year.
So glad to hear ya again.

[Stealthy Adversary]

I feel like you're really good with catching certain types of moods in making your songs. I dunno if your description is influencing how I feel about the song but I do feel like you've captured that "Be careful" kind of atmosphere and this could definitely be used in that context. Great job Knux. ^^

Knuckles07 responds:

Thanks Volcan! Happy you like this!

[Slippery Cavern]

A song doesn't have to be long to fulfill it's purpose. Look at some of the best OSTs for games out there. While this song isn't the best out there, it's still pretty good and gets the job done. It's somewhat catchy and also loops rather nicely! Good job on this. ^^

[New Adrenaline City]

It was hard to hear at first but I can totally hear the resemblance. LOVE the changes that you made. It makes that old simple song of yours have some actual adrenaline pumped into its veins... Great job. :D

Knuckles07 responds:

Thanks!

I was trying to make sound as if it had more of a driving force behind it. I guess thinking about Sonic the Hedgehog the entire time while making this helped. Haha.

[Aerial Darkness]

Dude, this is really really good. Best work by far. I have no complaints about this one. I was glad to see that you uploaded when I logged in a few minutes ago and I'm certainly glad I clicked it. The VRC6 is by far my favorite chip too... Great job on the song. ^^

Knuckles07 responds:

I have a little time under my belt with Famitracker now and I guess it's a good sign when you look back at your older songs and compare them to your newer ones and can see some strides of progress.

Thanks Volcan!

[Finally Home]

Good luck in the contest! ^^

Knuckles07 responds:

Thanks Volcan!

[Midnight Sky]

Solid. Simple. Awesome. Nicely done. Only advice I can think would be to work on the volume levels just a little. There was a part or two where it seemed a little overpowered to me. Keep up the good work! Love the Noise Drums. :D

Knuckles07 responds:

I played with the volume a lot on this song. I'm still learning how to judge volume depending on which channel it applies to. Not quite as smooth in that aspect of Famitracker yet. Getting there, though.

Always good to hear from you, Volcan. Thanks!

[Moonlit Treetops]

Dude, I feel like this is a lot better than your previous songs. Really nice use of the N163. Main thing is it's not TOO repetitive. Keep up the awesome work. :D

Knuckles07 responds:

Thanks Volcan. I appreciate that. I had a lot of fun making this one. A lot of head bobbing going on to this song.

[Blinding Lights]

Ok, so I've taken the time to listen to all 3 of your songs, and I gotta say; for the level you're at I'm pretty impressed. 3 Originals with no expansions used? Not something I'd attempt with my first shots.

I personally feel like this one here is the better of your work so far. I gotta admit though, after a little while they seem to be kinda bland. More variety and possibly the addition of noise/dpcm could change the piece for better or worse.

I'm sure if you keep working at it, you'll be caught up to me in no time at all though. You're doing good so far. Just continue experimenting around and you'll find many things that you like. I'll be looking forward to what you end up doing with this. :)

When I started Famitracker I first learned from a tutorial set on Youtube through 8bitdanooct1's channel. Anything past that is all pretty much self taught. Just keep at it and you'll have yourself a nice fun little hobby at your fingertips. ^^

Knuckles07 responds:

Thanks Volcan,

I learned through 8bitdanooct's channel as well, but not the whole thing. When I learn the full potential of Famitracker (note effects, noise/DPCM, expansions, etc.), then we'll see what happens. That means more time devoted to less songs, but that should mean better songs.

Thanks you very much for the review!