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I am very into DJ'ing, specifically turntablism. I am curious about anyone who has noticed the lack of utilisation of turntables with MIDI-compatible chiptune mainstays such as Gameboys, the NES, and others. I have explored the possibilities of laying down top 40 acapellas on chip backgrounds I write myself. Reception has been overwhelmingly positive, and further integration with other software such as Ableton have yielded colorful results.

My main question is if anyone has ever tried scratching acapellas or instrumentals over a chip background. Who has? I do it sometimes (beatmatch and sync by ear, I have nothing to sync my DMGs to my computer with at the time being) and despite getting great reception, I am mocked by other DJ's in my area. Is it jealousy, or pure negativity? I know most DJ's are assholes, many of whom are a little lacking in the creativity and talent departments. But is it just a gimmick to them?

So, is DJ'ing with chiptunes an option? Is it crowd-friendly? Could it be a neat niche in DJ'ing if done right like Danimal's guitar integration? I am interested in your views and opinions.

Literally every other flash cartridge out there uses expandable media - from the N64 to the humble Sega Gamegear. Why have we not seen any news for a cart using such media, or anything better is previewed and dies a silent death, often taking people's money with it.

There is only one kind of Gameboy cartridge for sale currently in the two main online stores: EMS. It relies on picky drivers, leading some of us on a Google goose chase to find the modified ones, it has a history of sucking power out of the Pocket, it relies on a mini USB connection for save backup, which can be damaged. It also has support for only one save.

I do not know about the rest of you, but I think that we can do better. I have looked at the options, and none of them are easy. Programming it will be difficult (I hate the Z80) and so will finding a way to mass produce the carts if they were to be finished. It just seems like unless you are lucky enough to have a Bleepbloop or a smartboy, you stand a larger chance at losing your save. I have had EMS carts die (battery) on me twice before at performances alone, and I recently just lost a save with 9 months of work while trying to back it up with a Mega Memory Card.

Why are we settling for a cartridge that sometimes requires use of a gimmicky save storer? I think that if there is a Gamegear cart with removable media we should strive for the same with the Gameboy. I mean, we are getting to a point when soon we will be using custom-formed cases for our DMG's, but some of the cartridges can't hold up to expectation. EMS is a monopoly in the market right now, and I cannot stand the quality it offers.

I know a bit about the hardware, a good bit more about the Z80, and a decent amount of experience with Eagle. I am not working on a cart per se, but let's say that if what I am working on in Eagle keeps moving at the rate it is, keep your eyes open in the next few weeks.

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Just want to say that before people jump to conclusions, etc., I am grateful for what great innovations in the chipmusic scene are being made. It just frustrates me that such a crucial tool is still underdeveloped in comparison to everything else.

I have lost my save file for LSDJ with 24 of my songs, nearly two hour's worth of content, right after my harddrive with my backup died earlier this week. I have almost given up on chip music and I am willing to buy a more reliable cart, probably a Smartboy or Bleepbloop. I am willing to pay as much as $100 and trade a clear Prosounded DMG and/or my Prosounded and RCA modded GBP and/or my frontlit GBC with RCA for a solid, non-EMS cart. I can post pics of them. I can also install backlights i have laying around in the DMG and GBP if you want. I am really desperate and paranoid, and I need a reliable cart.

Post offers in the thread or PM me.