Snikio's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Aragonite]

oh you're back!!

Walpang responds:

I am! Long time no chat :)

[CasualBreather / 80 / A100]

had a good time!

CasualBreather responds:

Thanks it's a pleasure to read!!!

[Justice against order]

can you recommed some vsts you use to make this gaming vibe??
I'm planning to make an EP album that has gaming mood so I would love to get your help!
also 2:03 is crazy fire

DumbOctopus responds:

First, I'd recommend finding some free to use soundfonts that won't get you into copyright trouble. While video game soundfonts are in grey area, they should be fine to use, as those samples do not belong to the companies that made those games anyway. If you're unsure, you can just use SGM soundfont, it's widely used by many composers and developers, including people like Toby Fox, which will allow you to achieve the videogame music vibe.
Second, some chiptune vst would be nice, There are many out there, but I'd recommend Soraboy and Magical 8bit plugin 2, but if you really want to achieve the closest possible NES-like sound without a tracker, then you might wanna get Nes VST.
Third, try to combine samples, vsts and soundfonts mentioned above, as the combo of sampled organic instruments with synths (chitpune-like ones) is a "shortcut" to video game music. Do not be afraid to manually compress, bitcrush and EQ cut some instruments for a more crunchy sound. Just in general try to experiment with low-quality samples, some of them have some sort of charm due to their crunchiness.
So yeah, in general, If you're using FL studio, then 3xOsc, Soundfont player (bundled with soundfonts like SGM and Airfont), Soraboy, Magical 8bit plugin should be enough for instruments, and when it comes to effects, you can use pretty much any plugins for compression, EQ, bitcrush and so on. I'll recommend avoid automated sidechain, if you need it, just do it manually through note velocity or volume automation clip, that way your track won't have too much of a "modern" or "professional" feel to it. Despite that, I'd recommend using OTT from time to time, since it's a really easy way to fix a sample with screwed eq, but don't use it too much.

[Your Mind Cannot Be Imprisoned]

absolute beast

Quarl responds:

Thank you Snikio!!

[AIM / Slugg Dogg SMS²]

love it!!

CasualBreather responds:

Thanks a lot!! I'm really happy you appreciated it!!

[AIM - No Home, No Escape]

love this track....aaaaa

3manon responds:

Oh thank you so much!

[-Genuin3-]

I had the same issue, and it's because there's an unreleased song with the same title in the "Your Project" section of your profile. Deleting that should fix the problem.
it's a great song btw!!

Creeperforce24 responds:

I did… it still doesn’t work

[Origin [2025]]

benji is absolutely cooked again!!

Benji-G responds:

Thank you Snikio!!

[-poizone atmos-]

oh you upgraded to LMMS finally!

Creeperforce24 responds:

“Upgraded” yeah. I’m still using fl mobile, but I have lmms at access now lol

[Space Draft]

I was very relieved when I read 'cover art coming soon'
love the track too

PinkShirtDude responds:

Thank you dude! I'm waiting for the cover too lol