173 - Perussion is too far back in the mix. Has a strange slightly asian flair to it. I wish the percussion was more forward. The drum programming is pretty good, but it's just not crunchy, boomy, or loud enough for the style of the track. The programming on the synths is pretty good, and the sounds, although a little "stock" are pretty good. Musically it's more sensicle to my ears than most other tracks, which is a welcome change, after listening to some tracks that don't musically make sense. Not bad. keep at it. Just hop on DOA and read about how to make your beats sound fatter and your production will be sounding great with a real original style and feel.

Intro synth sounds nice, but I think all the intro elements could use a bit more fx/processing? I really like the low-reece bass that comes in alot, although the notes themselves could be a bit more varied. Drums sound nice, maybe need a little more punch tho. I really like the editing of the drum-patterns themselves, good hard-rolling shit. Needs a abit more sub and highs too maybe? Overall, could definitely benefit from more mixdown.

#173 The intro grabs straight away - like the interplay between all the synths.  Grimey reese, and the half step beats nice.  On the drop the reese doesn't quite hit the spot, maybe it could be a bit more weighty.  The beats are good, but they do sound to far away.  Also perhaps heavier snares and kicks would benefit the dark vibe.
Good stuff though.

Ok i really like most parts of this track, but the drums are seriously damaged, sounds like there in an other room, they need toi come out more in the mix. Basicly you should take a look at the master eq.

I dont like trancyish stuff like this pad/synth really. That second one that comes in is fucking nice though, that chime, its well catchy. I would filter the first one defo, n match the seconds heavyness.bass is sounding nice man, Im loving what youve done with the first beat, the rolls are a nice touch. The drop spoilt it for me tbh, its allover the place, and doesnt seem obvious enough in its pattern. If you reworked that patttern it would bode well i think. good job though I like most of it!

173 Un-S3vR - The standard in this comp is so high that I feel this track, even though it has many merits, does come in below par.  My main quibbles are with the low-key drums and that screaching sound which detracts from the vibe.  There is a fair amount of dirt on this track, which I would never complain about, but the synths while being refreshing melodic for dnb do seem a bit robotic, repetitive and simple in tone.  The reece is nicely dirty but lacking in definition.  I guess in general the melodies work well together but need more seperation and unpredictable-ness if that makes any sense.  I guess I mean 'human'feel. I dont mean to be harsh and this is still a great track, its just that competition is really fierce this time round.  That said I'm quite partial to the rapid metal/industrial-style kick drum.

Nice intro....really like the beat in this...nice synth,like the sounds in this, like how you change the beat up in the middle...and that zallaphone sounding thing is nice too. The only thing that got to me was the sreaming cat sounding sample. But other than that everything sounds tight. nice tune

there is some godd ideas, but the quality takes it all.. sorry.. dont want to be harsh.. but
i'm gonna rate this one with 5.

put a lot of work on designing your sound

I'm not keen on the synth parts or sounds...Sounds a bit obvious and bordering on cheese to me.

The bassline, as nasty as it is, doesn't seem to fit well in the mix, sounds quite hollow. Same for the drums really, sound like they're missing a bit of low and mid.

The synth that was in the intro: when it pops back in and plays that one note over n over again; not too sure about that...some variation would have been nice.

I'm completely slating it, I know...But it didn't sit well with me at all. Sorry man.

hey, alomst every intro sounds bit mystic & dark here haha
hm..drumwork sounds & programming saounds bit weird & chaotic..
and the drums got no punch.
the melody is to often heard, nothing recent in here.
stabsounds in break sounds like 80s synthpopband.
not my pair of shoes.

okay, unique intro here w/ the halloween philharmonic thing going on.  hmm, not sure about that first break w/ the two different snares. production values here could use some serious attention. the idea seems to be pretty clear, but the execution is somewhat distracting. the breaks just don't punch the way they ought to, and the mix sounds murky.  becomes a bit samey, although with some more automation, filter sweeps, and layered up breaks, is an interesting idea for a tune. overall, i'd say focus more on production, and a fluid segue between ideas, as well as starting with high-quality samples.