DANTE:
I think the sound of most of the tracks I checked out appear way too “dry”, supposedly due of the somewhat lacking use effects. The bassline on "Heated" is wicked! As for the "bac_a1" and "Minimalisticated" tracks - these are the crazy shit! Kinda reminds me of the banging brand of techno that Speedy J or possibly Chris Liebing are producing and playing. If you haven’t checked it out, I urge you to pick up a copy of Speedy J’s "Loudboxer" album, if you haven’t already done so, for some inspiration or whatever. But nevertheless, the distorted sound would of those tracks would probably kick the living shit out of the punters in a German techno club. Now, for the In the dark track, I would recommend you to try to put some fatter pads in the background to make the sound fuller.
Actually, if it’s ok for you, I would like a shot at remixing "Minimalisticated" – I think that could turn out to be quite interesting. What kind of equipment do you use? Software, hardware..?
But like I said, you could benefit from using a bit more effects such as reverb or delay in your productions to make them seem more “alive”. That’s the best tip I can give you. Keep up the good work!
ASTRAL CONNECTION:
Strange music indeed. I can’t seem to find a steady rhythm in neither of the two tracks I downloaded ("Caterpillar Beach" and "Civilization"). Don’t get me wrong, arrhytmia (as well as disharmony) can be cool put in the right context, but in this format, to me, it just doesn’t seem right. I find it very demanding to listen too, and let me be the first to say, I love IDM and weird electronica of all sorts. But nevertheless, I have to second what hedtwin said, that it sounds a little bit too random. And what you were saying about mixing psytrance and D&B, which one of the two tracks is that?
HEDTWIN:
The "My spirit has fallen" track kinda reminds me of Jean Michel Jarre, only except the synthetic drums. To be honest, I think that I would find the track twice as nice if you had just left the rhythmic part out of it. But, if you feel that you really need a beat on this track, I would advise you to change the extremely synthetic-sounding drums with some more organic sounding drums. I think that making the whole track a bit more dirty is also a good idea. Otherwise, it’s a nice, weird and floating track.
Same thing goes for the "what r u getting from it v2" track, too synthetic drum sounds. And yes, I must admit, I really have a problem with that. As far as the "New fl lets play" is concerned, I don’t like it at all. Maybe it’s because I am utter tired of listening to the same old FruityLoops samples one more time, I don’t know.
CHRISTIAN PUNCH:
I know it’s already been said, but you really need to lay off the standard Fruity samples. Basically that’s what I have to say, this really isn’t my style. Although To the hardcore kinda reminds me of the gabber that I listened to a couple of years ago.
JIHAN:
Yes! "The Fleeting Water Waves"! Beautful track! Nice effect use and composition, although the high-pitched piano in the middle sounds kinda.. I don’t know.. Off. Try using a Rhodes piano or something instead, I think that would fit well into a dreaming track like this. Nice pads! This is really some good shit. Same goes for "The Unknown", the song has kind of a mystic vibe going on, but I suppose that’s why it has that name. :D
I really can’t think of anything else that’s wrong with these tracks other than what I’ve already mentioned. Keep up the good work!
STEVE ELEKTRO:
Your stuff really reminds me of anything on Tracid Traxxx or any other kind of German hard-/acidtrance label, not excactly my style any more, but I find your stuff almost as good as anything released on these labels. "General Theory" was definitely your best track out of the three on your site, what kind of equipment do you use? The 303 bassline is awesome!
Some links to sites where samples can be downloaded:
www.analoguesamples.com
www.djsamples.com
www.dogbeats.co.uk
www.samplearena.com
Now, I wanna see some reviews of my stuff!