Passarino's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Fruit Candy]

I love this! I was going through the recent audio section, this is a very nice break from all the newer producers, the mixing on this is great! I love the the lead too, it's pretty soothing almost. I do really like the intro wubby pluck sounds, I'm not sure for what term to use there lol. The sidechained strings in the back are also a very nice effect. I'm pretty speechless on this beyond what I've said.

Sdra3g responds:

Really glad you enjoyed! The Plucks are are a combination of accidental Pan Flute I created in Serum and a Pad, so I don't really have a name for it either. The background is actually just a Supersaw with a LP filter on it, but I kind of just left it there because I didn't know what else to add, haha.

[enceladus]

A very intriguing track, not bad though. I think the use of stock plug-ins/sounds is too evident here though, if I were you I'd try to edit or make your own percussion and find some different plugins to use or make your own presets, but this is a pretty nice melody you got going. On the vocals though I think they should (and could) blend a bit better if you were to give them some attack and decay. But this song sounds O.K. mastering wise. I think you should try using different transition sounds though. :)

[Necropolis]

A very interesting take on orchestral dubstep... I think the piano is nice, though sounding out of key at some points, I don't know whether that's purposeful or not. I don't really think the percussive section that you currently have really fits an orchestral track, but it is nice for more hard type tracks. I think the bass growls/synths could have a bit more variety in the pitch section. But if you were to make all of those happen I would love to see the outcome! :)

phoenixapprentice responds:

The orchestral section in the middle I did purposely make dissonant, and the drums are meant for a dubstep track. Annnd I don't really understand what you mean by 'more variety in the pitch section'. So ... yeah. I don't think I'll edit this song because I'm not seeing much that I can really change. Thanks for the review tho.

[KSHMR - Strange Lands (M4730 Remix)]

This sounds like Stranger Lands, only slowed down. I'm sorry but only 2 stars.

M4730 responds:

Thanks for your opinion :)

[Hey Colbreakz]

I'M SO CONFUSED THIS IS SO GODLY HOW??? Even if it's not an exact replica of colbreaks, I prefer this over them.
Though I do think the bridge could be worked on a bit, I still love it.

[{dj-N} Super Duper Remix]

Honestly this is better than the original.
Somehow you managed to take a godly track, and make it better.
Though with the EQ-ing the high end has a bit of distortion, that tends to happen with tracks this loud. And somehow you avoided cancellation it seems, that is an accomplishment for sure. I really love the beat, even if it is the same, you manage to make it work. The portamento on some of the notes is a great touch too!

[Aurora [FREE DOWNLOAD]]

I like it, just the drop sounds a bit repetitive but I still like it and you emulated the Panda Eyes and Teminite vibe pretty well. I just think you should maybe make the lead stand out some more. Other than that, fantastic job, HeliXiX!

[Stomp]

Love the bouncy vibe to this! Really gets good at 1:28!

Zodin responds:

I too love the bouncy transition. Thanks!

[F-777 - Super Duper]

Wow.
F-777, if there is anything I have loved most about your tracks in times past and current, it's that you never fail to sneak in a classic vibe. I've only listened to this track once but I know I will look back at this track and associate it with great memories, like I do with many previous albums of yours. The vibrato (I assume that's what it is) on the lead just makes the whole track complete. Reminds me of a hybrid style between the albums "Raptor" and "Let's Freaking Party". Godly tbh.

[A Breath of Life]

Very great melody, however I think you should try to avoid using FL Keys for such amazing works. Or if so atleast maybe add some effects. :) I do love the use of the portamento/legato note, it fits well.