I do all of my composing and recording using the BGB emulator. Being able to save multiple states makes it easy to try out and quickly undo new ideas. I think the sound quality for recording is good, and you don't have to deal with noise from loose connections or hardware hum. I only break out the DMG for live performances.
17 Feb 11, 2016 5:52 pm
Re: University research. LSDJ on GameBoy hardware or LSDJ on PC emulation? (34 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)
18 Feb 9, 2016 8:28 pm
Re: How much do you guys enjoy chiptune? (56 replies, posted in General Discussion)
pselodux wrote:
If something is produced on chiptune hardware, but doesn't sound like chiptune and you don't tell anyone what you made it on, is it still chiptune?
If a GameBoy bleeps in an empty forest, is that chiptune?
19 Feb 7, 2016 4:31 pm
Re: How much do you guys enjoy chiptune? (56 replies, posted in General Discussion)
I agree that listening to exclusively chiptune can get a little tiring, especially if (like me) you're not super into EDM. Here are a few tracks I've been listening to that incorporate chiptune elements:
20 Feb 1, 2016 10:52 pm
Re: LSDJ Slap Bass Attempt/Tutorial (21 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)
I know I'm a little late to this thread, but this slap sound is perfect. Thanks for sharing! I'm using it in this work in progress (starting around 2:15).
Only tweak I made was a transpose value of 07 in the table to make it a perfect 5th. I also found that using an occasional R01 command gives you that rapid slap/pop sound bass players sometimes use.
Here's a vid of just the slap bass section:
21 Jan 23, 2016 5:06 pm
Re: What is everyone working on? (66 replies, posted in General Discussion)
LSDJ programming for a Gameboy/Guitar/Vocals chiprock EP as Boy Meets Robot. WIPs here: https://soundcloud.com/boymeetsrobot/se … n-progress
Also, changing lots of diapers.
22 Jan 10, 2016 10:37 pm
Re: How's the sound design in this cover? (8 replies, posted in Constructive Criticism)
That's really good. I like how you took a fairly repetitive song, and gave enough variation to each verse to keep it interesting. Very impressive use of echo and chorus type effects in LSDJ (unless those were added in post). Would love to look at the LDSJ.SAV file if you feel like sharing.
23 Jan 3, 2016 8:19 am
Re: CC for my return to LSDJ after a few months... (3 replies, posted in Constructive Criticism)
Good stuff! I enjoyed the variety of timbres and textures you created. The build up at the beginning is nice, but for my taste, it takes a little too long to get to the melody at 1:04. Also, I think the ending is a little abrupt. I might prefer a more gradually fade out to mirror the intro.
Would love to check out the LSDJ.SAV if you ever feel like sharing that.
Keep 'em coming 
24 Jan 3, 2016 2:19 am
Re: Technical Requirements for Chiptune Album (10 replies, posted in General Discussion)
If you're really serious about distributing an album, I would look into having it professionally mastered and let the audio engineer take care of those things. It makes a big difference, and I'm sure you can find some recommendations here for people who would do it for not too much money.
25 Dec 9, 2015 11:28 pm
Re: Chiptune Guitar Solos (15 replies, posted in General Discussion)
Tim Follin for the win! Thanks everyone for sharing!
Here's what I came up with:
What do you think?
26 Dec 9, 2015 6:28 am
Re: Best buds SC2 (14 replies, posted in General Discussion)
Back when I was playing a lot of SC2, my wife found me sleepwalking in the closet one night. When she asked what I was doing, I told her I was looking for the battlecruisers. That was without any pot.
In answer to your question, I think no more than half of a marijuana before playing to calm the nerves.
Also, since I think this is a chipmusic site, I'll post this:
27 Dec 8, 2015 3:49 am
Re: Who do you admire? Why? (46 replies, posted in General Discussion)
Danimal Cannon's TED talk convinced me to try LSDJ instead of just using VSTs in a DAW. Also, he can really shred!
28 Dec 3, 2015 5:44 am
Topic: Chiptune Guitar Solos (15 replies, posted in General Discussion)
Looking for some inspiration to add a chip "guitar" solo to this track.
Share your your favorite solos below.
Mine is from Silver Surfer (solo starts at about 1:00):
29 Dec 3, 2015 4:18 am
Re: LSDJ and saving (4 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)
mikro wrote:
Found the problem, gambatte isnt compatible anymore it seems. Able to save in KiGB
I had the same issue on my Mac. You might want to check your tuning when running KiGB. For me it was playing back about 40 cents flat.
I've found BGB to work better, if you're able to get Wine to work:
http://chipmusic.org/forums/topic/12730 … -20150817/
30 Nov 16, 2015 2:30 pm
Re: LSDJ Backing Track (4 replies, posted in Constructive Criticism)
Glad you guys like! Might be a while before I have time to do a recording session for the guitar/vocals, but I'll definitely share when I do.
SketchMan3 wrote:
A lot of chip + guitar stuff I've heard tends to have the guitar just sounding like some sort of background noise that distracts from the chiptune elements without being audibly present enough to justify being included in the track. At least in my opinion. Beware of that.
Good suggestion! I try to keep the chiptune stuff out of the range of the guitar (mostly higher pulse channels and lower WAV channel), but it's hard to hear before putting it all together.
31 Nov 13, 2015 6:03 am
Topic: LSDJ Backing Track (4 replies, posted in Constructive Criticism)
After making a bunch of cover songs, I decided to start working on some originals. Here's the LSDJ track to the first tune I've finished writing:
I'm pretty happy with it, but thought I'd share here to see if anyone has suggestions before I add guitar and vocals.
Thanks!
32 Oct 23, 2015 2:07 pm
Re: I request your opinions, fine people! LSDJ! (3 replies, posted in Constructive Criticism)
I thought the opening was a bit heavy handed, but I like the groove starting at about 0:30. Reminds me of some early Bit Shifter. The L and C commands you're using give the melody some good variety. I would definitely add a contrasting section; maybe expand on what you have at 1:20 using a different lead instrument?
Also, am I hearing correctly that you're not using the WAV channel? If so, I would think about moving the kicks to the WAV channel and using one of the pulse channels for some chords/arpeggios/counter-melodies/etc. to thicken the texture.
Good luck finishing!