Started learning basic theory and stuff around 14. Trial and error mostly with chip stuff, synthesis, etc. Picked up guitar around 18 or 19.
50 Jan 21, 2015 2:51 am
Re: Goattracker 2.71 Tuning (3 replies, posted in Commodore Computers)
Time to necro an old thread. So I wanted to tune GoatTracker to proper 440hz so I can playback my own songs on a real NTSC C64. I edited the part in the .cfg file where you can change default tuning frequency and threw in the value 423.874. Seems to have tuned it to 440hz perfectly. Hopefully my plan works and playback on a real C64 will be tuned correctly.
51 Jan 19, 2015 4:44 pm
Re: Best options for running trackers on c64? (16 replies, posted in Commodore Computers)
seems like sd2iec is my best option. thanks guys! a sort of related question: has anyone used defMON on an ntsc machine at all? asked goto80 about it but he didn't know. I'm just curious because I know SID-Wizard supports ntsc machines so maybe running defMON will screw up the tuning or something.
Even in Goat Tracker ntsc is slightly higher pitched than pal. it kind of bothers me. actually it really bothers me! Why does Goat Tracker gotta do that??
52 Jan 17, 2015 4:25 pm
Re: Best options for running trackers on c64? (16 replies, posted in Commodore Computers)
I thought there was another one but couldn't remember the name! I'll have to look into sd2iec a little more, but it is cheaper and handles prg and d64! Which is really my main concern.
53 Jan 17, 2015 6:49 am
Topic: Best options for running trackers on c64? (16 replies, posted in Commodore Computers)
So I'm going to have a c64 in my possession soon but I'm not sure what route I should go for for running trackers on it. I'll have a disk drive, but no floppies. Been eyeing that kerberos cart for SID Wizard and Cynthcart MIDI but I don't think it supports d64 and I'm also curious about trying defmon on ntsc.
There's also that ultimate drive but that's kinda pricey. Easy Flash seems like another decent alternative but I haven't seen if it'll support d64 stuff.
So what's the general consensus? Should I just find some big old floppies or what?
54 Jan 16, 2015 6:05 am
Re: Favorite chiptune albums / eps (25 replies, posted in General Discussion)
1) Peer - Dances
2) The Depreciation Guild - In Her Gentle Jaws
3) Pajjama - Starch
i guess 2 aren't exactly "pure" chip but whatever. still my faves.
55 Jan 16, 2015 1:25 am
Re: Free: Commodore C64 and VIC-20 with Peripherals (10 replies, posted in Trading Post)
Jazzmarazz wrote:
arlen wrote:SWEET!!! Just gotta find a usable monitor and a way to get some trackers or cynthcart or something. Thanks Jazz and Nursey!
I could probably hook you up with a cynthcart and composite video cable in exchange for the four carts.
the c64 games? sure i'd be willing to trade those.
56 Jan 16, 2015 12:58 am
Re: Free: Commodore C64 and VIC-20 with Peripherals (10 replies, posted in Trading Post)
SWEET!!! Just gotta find a usable monitor and a way to get some trackers or cynthcart or something. Thanks Jazz and Nursey!
57 Jan 15, 2015 11:10 pm
Re: Free: Commodore C64 and VIC-20 with Peripherals (10 replies, posted in Trading Post)
Yo if Jazzmarazz doesn't want that C64 I'd be GLAD to take it! I've been wanting one for years now.
EDIT: I'm also near Detroit so you don't have to ship or whatever!!!!!!!!!!!
59 Jan 7, 2015 4:37 pm
Re: Underrated NES / SNES Games? (36 replies, posted in General Discussion)
Ooh I thought of some others on NES.
Mr. Gimmick! (not sure if this will play correctly on ps2. uses a weird soundchip)
Cocoron
Recca '92
Alter Ego (fun homebrew puzzle platformer. probably not in the pack you downloaded. soundtrack by kulor!)
+1 on Shatterhand, too.
60 Jan 7, 2015 3:38 pm
Re: Underrated NES / SNES Games? (36 replies, posted in General Discussion)
EVO is a pretty interesting SNES game.
Pop 'N Twinbee is a really good cute 'em up on SNES. Really nice art style and its easy to pick up.
61 Dec 29, 2014 7:21 pm
Re: Just listening to some HVSC... (14 replies, posted in General Discussion)
I'm taking a stab in the dark here, but by 1996 trackers were pretty much what they are today. PC trackers were around by then and capable of a lot. Maybe it was nostalgia of c64 sounds and being inspired by what trackers were capable of on PC that brought people to want to push c64 to its limits? Maybe by 1996 trackers on the c64 were mature enough to really push the SID to its outer limits and give people a broader range of expression? Maybe seeing cracktro/keygen tunes on amiga and pc brought some people to their scene roots back on c64.
I definitely believe some interesting tunes were put out pre-1996. Nothing crazy like what you can find today with speech synthesis and all that, but I definitely feel there were plenty of people doing unique SID stuff back then.
the resident scene historian goto80 would probably have something more concrete and worthwhile on the subject.
62 Dec 22, 2014 5:20 pm
Re: hizmi - dendel voile (5 replies, posted in Releases)
This is awesome! Digging the new hizmi sound. That programming was sweet too! Always stoked to hear more from the X68000 maestro.
63 Dec 20, 2014 8:35 pm
Re: Reconciling When to Continue and When to Stop (60 replies, posted in General Discussion)
If you enjoy it, don't stop. If you have a dream or a vision, keep working towards it incrementally and you'll get there. Yes, it's discouraging at times, but it's also rewarding at times. I've been discouraged plenty of time, taken plenty of breaks, and at this point in my life I do chip stuff because it can still be fun for me. I've spent the last year and a half trying to start bands and having them fail before anything good happens. Is that going to stop me? Probably not.
As with a lot of things in life, you just have to be persistent and determined to get where you want to be.
64 Dec 20, 2014 6:35 am
Re: How many songs do you compose per year? (57 replies, posted in General Discussion)
Hundreds upon hundreds of sketches/loops that'll probably never go anywhere. Maybe only a couple tracks a year.
If I do OHCs that usually bumps that number up a lot more and its more motivating at times.