Zootman

Zootman

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New Zealand
Joined : 16th Jul 2020 - 6 years ago
Last Online : 21st Aug 2026 - 1 day ago
Zootman comments on tracks

Zootman has posted 1104 comments on other peoples tracks.

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Zootman
Zootman 18th Aug 2026 10:17 - 3 days ago

on Final Resort by JAI26
Well you got me hung, I got no idea what you're all talking about. But the track sounds great!
JAI26
JAI26 replied 18th Aug 2026 - 3 days ago
You can look up "Last Resort" by Papa Roach if you are interested in the original song. I've always liked playing the riff from that song. If nothing else it just gets your finger moving.
Zootman
Zootman 18th Aug 2026 10:12 - 3 days ago

on Faded by DasIch123
Really enjoying the vibe of this but especially your wonderful vocals and harmonies. That understated lead guitar is pretty nice too! Very cool. Cheers Zoot.
DasIch123
DasIch123 replied 18th Aug 2026 - 3 days ago
Thanks Zoot. By the way the vocals are by Kylee. I just decided that my voice didn't fit. She was amazing when sung in there because I didn't correct her at all. I'm not good playing the electric guitar ( some issues with the left hand ) but somehow performed. Thumbs up!!! Das Ich.
Zootman
Zootman 16th Aug 2026 07:38 - 6 days ago

on Lo-Fi by Maksymko
This is pretty cool man. Great beat, like the glitchy scratching. It's hypnotic in the best way. Love it in fact! Cheers Zoot.
Maksymko
Maksymko replied 16th Aug 2026 - 5 days ago
Thank you!!! I'm very happy read your feedback
Zootman
Zootman 16th Aug 2026 07:31 - 6 days ago

on Cyberflares - Nightfall - TheFrenz Remix by TheFrenZ
Just listened to Robins original so thought I'd check your remix too. It's good man, I like the lyrics too. Vocals fit the track really well. By the way, I've been playing with that anina freq suppressor, it seems really good. Should be a good de esser too. Cheers Chris
Zootman
Zootman 16th Aug 2026 07:25 - 6 days ago

on Nightfall by Cyberflares
Incredibly soothing track man. I like the people noise in the background too.... Random but it works. Cool work. Chris.
Cyberflares
Cyberflares replied 16th Aug 2026 - 6 days ago
Hey there chris,
Cheers man aye i thought it was a nice touch glad you liked it man :)
Zootman
Zootman 10th Aug 2026 09:56 - 1 week ago

on Nea Mera - Take me through the darkness by NeaMera
Pretty cool track. I like the sparseness of the production, it keeps it focused on the vocals and the beat and the incidental fx, which are all great. Enjoyed this a lot. Cheers Zoot.
NeaMera
NeaMera replied 10th Aug 2026 - 1 week ago
Thank you so much for your kind words I'm glad that you liked it means a lot
Take care peace
Zootman
Zootman 7th Aug 2026 21:29 - 2 weeks ago

on Rather Go Blind ft Kirsty Opal by BaoBou
Hi Baobou, an excellent song. The keys, your voice and your guitar are evocative and emotive. The mood you create suit the words perfectly. Well done indeed. Gonna listen to the live version now. Cheers Chris.
BaoBou
BaoBou replied 11th Aug 2026 - 1 week ago
Thanks Chris, always much appreciated to see your visit!
Zootman
Zootman 4th Aug 2026 21:50 - 2 weeks ago

on The March Of R-lyeh by TINKA299
I like a bit of noise sometimes so this hit the spot. Also love the random, unintelligible (at least to me) vocal. That's a left field type of thing I'd be likely to insert... Cheers Zoot.
Zootman
Zootman 4th Aug 2026 21:43 - 2 weeks ago

on Going by PaperKup
Brilliant wall of noise. Love it. Just left comment on Antronical's version too. Great work. If he hadn't done something I would have been very tempted. And now I know who to hit up if I need some guitar help!! Well done both....Zoot.
PaperKup
PaperKup replied 5th Aug 2026 - 2 weeks ago
Hi Zootman. Thanks, any time! I am open to collaborate - like some Pink Floyd stuff or similar direction. I'd love to! I believe the track has been taken down. No worries if you want to do some drumming/percussion on it- I have heard a lot of your music, I do like your sounds!
Zootman
Zootman 4th Aug 2026 10:23 - 2 weeks ago

on Shoe Gaze by JAI26
The theory I've heard on Shoegaze is that the guitarists were looking at their pedal boards all the time because it was pretty effects driven. I find this series (link below) pretty good in general if you're interested in tracing how music evolved. The one below is on Shoegaze.

https://youtu.be/7XFB4gl1Iok

Anyway this is a beautiful number. I'd call it more ambient than anything but whatever. Nice one, Zoot.
JAI26
JAI26 replied 4th Aug 2026 - 2 weeks ago
I actually didn't know that and really am not familiar with the genre but I do realize I'm not playing anything even close the shoegaze. I just called it that because of the preset name. I will check out the link you shared. Thanks for leaving a comment.
Zootman
Zootman 4th Aug 2026 10:14 - 2 weeks ago

on Mirrors - The Sewer Maawb by TheMonzderSquadd
This is dope man. I had a preview a few days ago via Pnnywze. Digging it even more after a few more listens. Cheers Chris.
TheMonzderSquadd
TheMonzderSquadd replied 4th Aug 2026 - 2 weeks ago
Thanks bro! Definitely glad u like it
Zootman
Zootman 4th Aug 2026 10:09 - 2 weeks ago

on The Tiger by Kayos2
You sound kind of scary lol. But a cool track. I see Anthony got Madonna vibes, I'd agree with that. And for the record, I don't know much of her stuff but Ray of Light is one of my favorite tracks of hers.
Kayos2
Kayos2 replied 4th Aug 2026 - 2 weeks ago
Glad you liked it...We branched out big time here..I think Ray of Light is my fave Madonna album - it was a bit special with William Orbit's influence..PS..I'm not that scary in real life..Well unless I get very angry, LOL
Zootman
Zootman 3rd Aug 2026 10:51 - 2 weeks ago

on Universal Beat Patrol by StarTravels
Hi Micky. The starship crew back on deck. Wicked to hear one of your colabs again. Such a distinctive sound and vibe. As usual I'm in awe of the complexity that seems to go into your tracks. And the musicianship. All the best, Chris.
StarTravels
StarTravels replied 10th Aug 2026 - 1 week ago
Hi Chris. Well, spaceflight is one of those things... once you start, you're hooked. Thanks for the praise!
Zootman
Zootman 3rd Aug 2026 10:45 - 2 weeks ago

on You know the vibe by Cyberflares
Ha ha I like the vocals...wasted! Late night banger for sure. Wish I was there lol.
Cyberflares
Cyberflares replied 4th Aug 2026 - 2 weeks ago
Ah those days are long past lol :)
Zootman
Zootman 3rd Aug 2026 10:39 - 2 weeks ago

on Move to the groove by TheFrenZ
Hi there, nice track, evil laugh and all. Sounds amazing, are you still using all reaper stock plug ins? Cheers Chris.
TheFrenZ
TheFrenZ replied 3rd Aug 2026 - 2 weeks ago
Thanks Chris for the listen and comment. I'm still fond of the Reaper stock plugins, starting to dislike non Reaper plugins more and more, it happened already twice that free tools changed to paid and I hate paying for something stock tools can do too. In this case only the vocal and master tracks FX heavily use stock tools: JS:RBJ Highpass/Lowpass Filters, ReaComp, ReaEQ, ReaFir, ReaLimit, ReaPitch, ReaTune, ReaVerberate.

And there is a new free tool I'm using: Spectral Resonance Suppression using ANINA. Besides the standard functionality (resonance suppression) I also use it as de-esser and as ducker by using i.e. the vocals as side-chain to create room in the "music", not dimming a range but subtracting the vocal sound from the music when existent ;) Check the Reaper website --> Videos --> Latest Videos --> NEW: Spectral Resonance Suppression.
Zootman
Zootman 29th Jul 2026 18:31 - 3 weeks ago

on Blackfish by WatayaandBobo
Pretty cool, slightly dark atmospherics. I like the description. Zoot.
WatayaandBobo
WatayaandBobo replied 2nd Aug 2026 - 2 weeks ago
Cheers! Bobo
Zootman
Zootman 23rd Jul 2026 10:39 - 4 weeks ago

on unexpected love by BONEZONMARZ
Nice mellow vibe on this. Keys are sweet. I think you're style kinda works quite well in this sort of genre. Cheers Zoot.
Zootman
Zootman 21st Jul 2026 13:49 - 1 month ago

on Tipping Glass by Kayos2
Super pro guys. You never fail to make something original and interesting. Always love your expressive voice and all it's captivating nuances. But the instrumentation in this is beautiful. Oh, and I laughed out loud at one particular line in lyrics...

Thanks for your recent comments on some of my tracks too. Cheers Chris.
Kayos2
Kayos2 replied 21st Jul 2026 - 1 month ago
Thanks for stopping by - I still can't get Hole in the Ground out of my head - you sang that so beautifully
Zootman
Zootman 21st Jul 2026 13:42 - 1 month ago

on Tumbling by Darkbusker
It's cool man. Nothing wrong with simplicity, it's a matter of necessity for me! Good live sound, very immediate. You should put a bass on it I think. Cheers Zoot.
Zootman
Zootman 21st Jul 2026 13:37 - 1 month ago

on Benny The Butcher Chello remix by BeatMaker4real
Great sound man. Always rewarding to check your stuff out. Cheers Zoot.
Zootman
Zootman 14th Jul 2026 21:09 - 1 month ago

on Glass Breaking by crucethus
Sorry, just reading comments re Devo. There's a good doco on Netflix on Devo, in N Z anyway. Worth checking out.
crucethus
crucethus replied 15th Jul 2026 - 1 month ago
I shall check that out!
Zootman
Zootman 14th Jul 2026 21:07 - 1 month ago

on Glass Breaking by crucethus
I can certainly hear the 70's Bowie influence. Love the conversation between the guitars and the funky synth and rthym guitars. This is super cool man. U know, the tracks I like best are the ones where u can hear people just doing their own thing. This is one of those. Cheers Zoot.
crucethus
crucethus replied 15th Jul 2026 - 1 month ago
Thanks, mate, I have always done what I want to do, and could give a rat's ass what people want me to do. (Stubborn houten hoofd artist ehh, lol)
Zootman
Zootman 14th Jul 2026 20:54 - 1 month ago

on Get Back Up - The Monzder Squadd Ft Rita by TheMonzderSquadd
Epic work from you and the crew. Does anyone else think Rita has the most sensuous voice on LM?! Commiserations again on the tragic loss of Cameron. All the best bro. Chris.
TheMonzderSquadd
TheMonzderSquadd replied 14th Jul 2026 - 1 month ago
Hey man, thank you! I know Cam appreciates it too. And we'll keep making him proud, as long as there are folks like you on the journey with us. This song seems even better to me now than before, its deep man
Zootman
Zootman 11th Jul 2026 22:25 - 1 month ago

on cant stay the same by Nonube
This came up on random shuffle in my car yesterday on the way to a surf mission, thought it sounded great. Got visitors at the moment, will listen to what you sent when I can. Ubud sounds idyllic. Chris.
Zootman
Zootman 11th Jul 2026 22:02 - 1 month ago

on Ode To The Night Wind with ShortBusMusic by Tumbleweed
Always look forward to new music from you guys! And I second what Cru said. I read comments from before I was around on this site and without wanting to look back with nostalgia on something I wasn't part of, the community at that time just looked like so much fun! Anyway, this was a lovely listen, golden guitar tones and liquid phrasing. And you're inspiring me to compose something on the piano, something I've had on my mind for a while. Cheers Chris.
Tumbleweed
Tumbleweed replied 11th Jul 2026 - 1 month ago
Good to hear from you Zootman. Hope the world is treating you well down your way. Thanks a bunch for those kind comments. Yeah, get going on that piano. Up this way its just about too hot to go outside, but I aint complaining considering what we will get about 6 months from now. Cheers. Keep on. Ed
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