Thanks guys, I started working on it. Doesn't quite sound like I envisioned it and not sure if it's right but work has begun on it.
yeah thats LSDJ for you, keep tinkering! its not like a VST with presets, you really have to mine into the depths
Sorry for the necro-post, but I'm barely starting with LSDJ too, so I know how you feel! It's been rough :P I have a tendency to get frustrated and throw out what I've done before I even get anywhere. Everyone's advice is really helpful though, particularly Sesska's :).
Just thought I'd share something that seemed relevant, not just with chiptunes but creativity in general: