Review: FL Studio 10 (music production)

Hello!

In this review I will be talking about the music production software ‘FL Studio’ by Image-Line. So to start off, this is the most efficient, most exciting software you can get for music composition/remixing. It’s interface and structure is perfect for this. The synthesizers it come with are also top notch, with many different plugins which supply a unique and individual sound, perfect for variety of sorts. It has many different options for changing the way your synths sound to make them even better, everything you could think of can be created using synths in FL Studio. But don’t forget, the pattern maker, the unique piano roll and the sidebar. These all make life so much easier, from making epic drum beats to extremely precise note outputs. It’s all here, everything you need, in this one small, simple package. I totally recommend this. Get it here.

You can also check out some of my stuff at my music blog: www.poltergeistdubstep.wordpress.com

FL Studio 10 Logo.

Rating: A* A B C D E F… G?

500GB PlayStation 3 Is Coming!

Phew! Thank you Sony! I have been waiting for something like this for ages… I’m sure that many PS3 users have faced the annoying task of deleting things off their HDDs because they have run out of room for installing new games they want, whether that be on a disc or downloaded from the PlayStation Store. This is a great step from Sony, as now people can actually have more than about 20 games installed. Heh heh.

An example of a 500GB hard-drive disk.

Cinema 4d Tutorial: How to Make Realistic Water Without Realflow- Part 1

Part 1 of an easy to follow tutorial video on how to make epic water with the need of Realflow.

Review: Nintendo 3DS

Hey readers, this time I’m reviewing the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo’s newest portable console. First of all, even when I was unboxing this I knew it was gonna be epic. And I was right. The graphics are amazing, I was stunned when I first turned it on. There are so many improvements not only to the graphics, but to the interface. Not only is the 3DS more responsive, it’s entire UI has been revamped to suit the user much easier and it is much easier to get to things.

It's nice isn't it!

First Impressions: Super Mario 3D Land

Hey, peeps, and I’m back for another first impressions post. This time I’m doing Super Mario 3D Land, Mario’s latest platforming adventure. Even by looking at the cover of this game, you can tell that it’s gonna be epic. And, it is. It’s just like Mario’s original adventure, expect it’s a mixture of that and Super Mario Galaxy at the same time, and of course, it’s 3D. They’ve brought back the Tanooki Suit, and you can whack enemies away and glide around which makes things a lot easier, so I’m happy about that. It’s perfect for all you gamers who liked Super Mario Galaxy, and loved the original Super Mario Bros., as it basically combines them together into one epic game. The graphics are amazing, the feel is amazing, everything is epic. Another must get for the 3DS system.

RANK:  A*- Perfect Score! A B C D E F … G

Supreme epicness.

Mario Kart 7: First Impressions

Mario Kart 7 is obviously the seventh installment of the Mario Kart series, which was released on 1st December in Europe. Although I haven’t actually got the game yet, based on what I’ve seen of the game, it’s pretty amazing. First of all, the new ways you can race, for example the glider, which enables you to glide around the track when you drive off a blue ramp. These things all open loads of new opportunities in racing. Another cool thing is kart customisation. By collecting coins during races you can change your kart to make that perfect ride. Epicness alert! There are sixteen epic new tracks as well as some remastered racetracks from the old games, including Wii. If you have the 3DS, or you are hoping that you’re getting it for Christmas, make sure this one’s on the list. 😀

RANK: A* AB C D E F … G

Whoop!

Need for Speed: Most Wanted 2

Come on EA, this is what we want next!

Fan made logo by me! 🙂

Outside the Sun’s Boundary

Be sure to check out my new single on last.fm, Outside the Sun’s Boundary. It’s a nice song! It’s a free download so you don’t have to pay for it. So, here’s the link: http://www.last.fm/music/Computoguy/Outside+the+Sun%27s+Boundary

Pretty cool cover, eh?

 

 

 

iPhone 4S Review

Before I start this review, I want to say that all reviews will now be on the front page rather than on a seperate reviews page!

So Apple have officially released the iPhone 4S in the USA, and it’s due to come out to us UK peeps on the 14th. It’s pretty good, it has many good features, including the revelutionary new application Siri. It looks exactly to same as the 4 (obviously) but it is awesome. It has a dual core A5 proccessor meaning it is twice as fast and twice as responsive. It has the new iOS 5, with over 200 new features, including iMessage, the iPhone’s version of Blackberry Messenger.

So first, lets talk about Siri. Siri is Apple’s new voice recogition app which is, to be fair, amazing. It’s very cool, it doesn’t just do normal things like ‘Call Bob.’ It understands you like it was a normal person standing next to you. It’s amazing, and example on their website, “Meet with Jamie for coffee at 2pm” and Siri sets it up for you. It’s a freakin’ amazing.

Then, theres that new 8MP camera. The iPhone’s camera has been completely re-designed. It has an extra lens and a better face recogition system, so you get better, sharper photos. It can also record in 1080p HD, and you can edit those videos right on the spot after capture. Now that’s just awesome, you don’t have to link it up and then get some expensive editing software like Sony Vegas or Adobe After Effects. And also, with the new feature AirPlay, you can link up your iPhone with a HDTV directly so that you can watch it on there.

And they’ve improved their screen resolution aswell. It’s the highest resolution on a phone ever, and, it’s so high, that the eye is unable to make out the individual pixels which make it up. Also, it has better screen illumination, so everything is crisp and sharp.

So, this phone is a must buy, and, if I’m honest, it’s very cheap compared to older iPhones. My rating is of course 10/10. Oh, and I have to say, R.I.P. Steve Jobs, and amazing guy. 😦

Crystalline Design Update: This Intro…

(yes, that’s what it’s called) Wow. As I told you I am making a game at the moment, and I am current still making the intro scene for it. I’ve been working on this intro scene for maybe a week now. Maybe more. But, I guess, the more effort you put in, the better your game becomes, so I guess I just carry on working at my steady pace. I’m nearing the end now, but there will be a few things I need to… perfect before moving on to the actual game.