Apologies for my inactivity in this thread. This thread’s interesting, from the sounds of it it seems the scenes more physically active (i.e events,release, shows) though on a more global scale and trends online towards social networking sites like Soundcloud/Bandcamp these days rather than one central place (i.e - 8bitcollective, chip music) . Maybe these two reasons combined could also mean that you don't hear so much about shows that've happened on here.

I haven’t been involved in a while or more honestly I’ve been trying to avoid it partly to do with the ‘drama’ and as a musician I didn’t want to constantly listen to much chip music as theres a whole variation of music out there to be inspired by. 

In the past I remember there being quite a lot contact and communication between people from renowned artists to people starting out. It also seemed easier to pick out what music was worth to check out viewing how many people rated music or by particular artist names.  It didn't necessarily have to be popular either as you could find some real gems around which weren't as known.

I wondered what everyone's been up to as you don’t hear so much from everybody these days or people grow apart . I was curious to see what is currently trending, or progressed and if anything new has been in development these days.

well, i certainly didnt when i started the last track under this name. i would link you some tracks with more advanced wave channel manipulation, but linking my aliases to each other  destroys the mystery.

anyway, orange creamsicle shit is all about grooving beats and clean, bassy bass.

i love how this post's theme has become sort of a cliche.

ALLAHU AKBAR! *massively loud LSDj wubs*

Fanaticism is greater than having a home and gainful employment. /sarcasm

nope. cant even spare 20 bucks for gas. hard times, yo.

and it sure doesnt help that i spent the whole day fucking around on the internet instead of writing my fucking papers.

but uuuuuuuugh open mic, i HAVE to go. damn. need to rob a bank or some shit.

FUCK.

Your like 2:30 hs of a drive away, there still are like 3 weeks to it, the coolest dudes will appear and there is a open mic.
So your excuse is not acceptable.

open mics are actually are really good idea, i think i will try that in the near future. maybe make some banners so NOBODY is confused even for a minute about where they can get more of these delicious blips and bloops.

i wish i had enough well-managed time and moolah to go :C

I would have to say that the "scene" is thriving. I've made tons of friends online and in person, there is tons of great music being made all the time, and it shows no signs of stopping. I believe there is a synergistic relationship with the online and live aspects. Shows give me a definitive event to either work up to (if I'm playing) or get excited about (seeing acts or friends). Online is where I learn about most new music and glean ideas, interact with other musicians, and mutually find and offer help on projects. Things are great, y'all.

"live" is a relatively new thing anyway, people got on just fine doing this stuff without it for 20 years, remember.

Lol, I can't even imagine having "real life" chiptune friends over here.

And nice to welcome u to Nuermberg soon.
(And if any of u guys are also in Europe or Germany, come around. LINK )

About online and live scene - It is clear that without the online scene, the live scene wouldn't be so strong as it is today.
Shows like EINDAAS and Super Byte clearly are able to show how great the live experience is. Even my fascination about chiptune mainly comes from 90% Real and Live Experience and 10% Online Community.
If i talk to others it is mainly only online and i use Twitter way over facebook Group, but the connection i have with others is because i meet them on shows and in real life.

I even didn't mind to drive to Berlin once to a 8bit Bar after beeing awake for 12 hs after a night shift working through, driving up there 6 hs with a bus (And oh fck me, the ride. Old fookls talking 6hs/straight. Try to sleep there with already bad "sleep-on-road" skills). First Nintendoom sleeping a car, while having the craziest drive to a parking spot in a fcking blizzard. Last EINDBAAS went with my sister who whas exhausted coming from Austria, but hold out through.

Even if we all can complain that our local scene maybe is lacking (got 1 gig up in my hometown and planning on bigger one in the future - not sure yet, still only one around here in about 80 kms - then comes Nuermberg - about 45 min drive), real life experience are great.
And hey, the current state of online chip music scene?
Would not be that great without the stuff that goes on outside.

So i got no complaiment. I do stuff my way and it works.

" I could not care less that people come up and ask me what game I am playing, just as long as i make music."