3manonMusic 2025-03-17 20:45:06

you alright, bro? It's nothing to be ashamed of if your samples are low quality because you can't afford it. Don't be disencouraged by that, or my words, which were just meant as feedback, but just follow on with your passion of making music :/

OVERSCORE 2025-03-17 20:52:48

Hey man, I never said people follow you *just* for who you are— your music AND your art are both amazing, and you get so many reviews telling you so! Maybe at the moment you don’t have the resources to quite create what you were hoping to, but don’t let that stop you. Your dedication has been a real inspiration to me, and I don’t want you to drop it just because you haven’t found “high-quality” samples yet :(

CalamityGanon 2025-03-17 21:47:41

Samples don't affect the quality of music that much. Super Mario Brothers made one of the most iconic themes with only four sound channels (I believe). Making music is based on practice and what you do with it. Considering you're only a teenager 550 fans is exceptionally well since you're just starting out. Getting better comes over many years of making things. People also follow you because they like your compositions and rhythms or because they look up to you in some form like I do as well as you being one of the nicest people I've ever met. Getting frontpaged doesn't matter either. It's just more recognition for your work. Getting noticed should be an afterthought unless you're doing it as a job. Just continue what you love doing and people will notice you.

NeonSkiesOfficial 2025-03-17 22:58:57

Buddy if you want better samples than STOP COMPLAINING AND MAKE YOUR OWN STUFF! SOUND DESIGN! OH MY GOD, IT TOOK ME SO LONG TO FIGURE OUT THAT NOTHING WORKS WITHOUT SOUND DESIGN! ALSO, FL STUDIO LITERALLY HAS GOOD ONE SHOTS, AND EVEN IF YOU DON'T HAVE FL STUDIO I CAN LITERALLY SEND YOU SOME!!! OH MY GOOOOOOD!
(this is a joke btw I'm really a friendly person)

Sorry for my little rant man, but seriously, sound design is awesome! Even if you can't get the expensive stuff like serum (I can't lol) then get Vital! It's great!

Hope you do good with your music. And by the way, I'm one of the weirdos who likes your music :D

NeonSkiesOfficial 2025-03-17 23:20:24

That's tough buddy
Save up for a pc

ChronoNomad 2025-03-17 23:49:09

Forgive me for being blunt, but I've actually heard ridiculously garbage tracks on here before, so you're definitely being too hard on yourself by calling the music you've produced "shit." That's reserved for someone who doesn't put any amount of time or effort into making something that A.) they like, and B.) other people enjoy listening to.

As someone who used to scour the Internet for free samples and plugins, I know that the struggle is real. The Internet is a wealth of information, and that includes better soundscapes. That said, I've never had any fancy, overpriced orchestral suites, badass percussion kits, or anything that wasn't 100% gratis. And no, I never took first place in any of the major competitions here on Newgrounds, but I HAVE beaten people who DID have all those pricey bells and whistles.

So yeah, just like how free samples don't automatically wreck the vision, having all the best stuff won't magically make anyone the best of the best. It's not the samples—it's the musician. Don't give up. I'm not really sure what DAW you use, but there are good resources out there. Find them. Download all kinds of samples and plugins, check them out, and keep the good ones in your back pocket. You can find better replacements for what you've currently got if you put in the work. And make the music work for you! It's your tool, not the other way around. Don't try to force it too much. If you need a break, take one.

Don't be ruled by an obsession for views, likes, or even a spot on the front page. Those are merely fleeting moments in time; the best part of making music - or any artistic pursuit, really - is that it leaves a legacy. It's a way to be remembered, and to look back at where we started the journey.