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This reminds me of the type of sounds of gamelan, but Sounds more western in a way.
What it really reminds of, though, is prepared piano, esp. the whole idea of using random objects.
Another cool kickstarter is this one: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/38 … ynthesizer
Personally, I had trouble transitioning from 5-lined staff sheet music composing to piano roll. Transitioning to LSDJ was pretty easy, and that as a result made transitioning to other trackers much easier for me.
r4c7 wrote:I honestly think of trackers as vertical drum sequencers in a way. I don't mind them, but I definitely prefer a more timelined-based way of organizing patterns than what most trackers use. I also like piano rolls because you can move the notes off the grid, something you can't do on a tracker. I primarily use Sunvox, if that shows anything.
I don't know what you mean by "off the grid" (seems kind of a weird phrase because piano rolls are pretty heavily gridded, though you can zoom in and all that) but most trackers have some kind of note-trigger-delay effect which I'm thinking accomplishes the "off the grid" result if i'm interpreting that correctly.
Yeah, that's what I meant. Maybe a better way to put it would be more flexible note lengths and starting positions, no note quantization if you would like. I know you can do this stuff with commands, but that can be a finicky way of doing things, esp. triplets. Not really needed, but I enjoy the flexibility and it is probably a personal preference type of thing.
Another thing that bothers me is the inability to easily create chords/harmony, but that is understandable as things like gameboys, NES, etc. weren't made for that.
I honestly think of trackers as vertical drum sequencers in a way. I don't mind them, but I definitely prefer a more timelined-based way of organizing patterns than what most trackers use. I also like piano rolls because you can move the notes off the grid, something you can't do on a tracker. I primarily use Sunvox, if that shows anything.
SUNVOX IS ALL YOU NEED !!!!!
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/sunvox/id324462544?mt=8
Honestly, while I highly recommend, it can be fiddly on an itouch/iphone (idk if its better on the 5). If you have an ipad, must buy. Still great and the app has the same features as the pc version, which is alot. Its modular, so it can get deep. Also, it was updated like last week, but don't expect too frequent updates, like maybe once or twice every year. The developer is great, too, he responds to almost everything on the forum.
There is a program that can turn your psp into a gamepad through the link cable, so this could be possible in some way.
So is this basically a more ambient focused liquid-dnb? Or more breakbeat?
Anyways, I made this in about 15 minutes: http://chipmusic.org/r4c7/music/fmynth-demo
Is that adequate?
Do you want a bass drum machine or a synth to make basslines? Could you point to an example for us to better understand exactly what you want.
I'm pretty sure this going back to the whole loudness war question. Over-compressed distorted music can cause ear fatigue if turned up too loud, while dynamic music can invite you turn the music up louder without causing the same effects. A lot of gameboy music doesn't have a lot of dynamics, probably becuase a lot is made by beginners and it can be hard to squeeze them out of that thing with only 15(?) volume levels. The noise channel is harsh and distorted which can probably to fatigue if it is too loud in the mix. Tl;dr: Put dynamics and a proper mix in your gameboy songs, esp. with the noise channel.
(Of course, I probably missed the mark by a mile, but maybe something to keep in mind?)
Dark Oyster wrote:Alright, I think I'm set on getting an ESX-1. I just wanted to come here and see if anybody had complaints about them or knew of any better alternatives. I did look at the mc-303 and it looks useful but I think I could use an electribe better. I'm hoping that I can get one used for a little cheaper than normal...
The ESX-1 is a bit easier to learn, a bit smaller and you can squeeze better sound out of it but the MC-303 is dirt cheap.
Your not lying about the price of the MC-303s. This one on ebay is currently at ~$15. Looks nasty, but if you could fix it up, definitely seems like it would be worth it. http://www.ebay.com/itm/ROLAND-MC-303-G … 1c352509cc
...or advanced systemcare 3.
I know the problem has already been solved, but don't trust Iobit products. They attempt to download their other products, one which happens to be a toolbar filled with the malware, "Search Settings". The uninstallers also do not work well at all, leaving tons of junk behind. I learned this from (sadly recent) experience.
May take a try too. No promises it will be any good. :)
Korg recently released thes videos so I guess its not long until they release them. Seems they are already out in Japan.
r4c7 wrote:Why not reccomend free programs like sunvox, deflemask, famitracker, klystrack, maybe milkytracker, maybe piggytracker, etc.?
It was more directed to lsdj, I know nothing about other trackers except renoise. I can add it in thanks for the advice.
If you're focusing on lsdj, it may help to clarify the title by making it something like 'How to Make Chiptunes WIth LSDJ'. And like I said, they're free, so you can always try some of those things out. 
defiantsystems wrote:NES didn't have a Gameboy cartridge peripheral.
This guide is less how to make chipmusic and more how to buy a bunch of stuff before you write anything.
It's more directed towards getting people started.
Why not reccomend free programs like sunvox, deflemask, famitracker, klystrack, maybe milkytracker, maybe piggytracker, etc.?
Besides subtractive synthesis, I think grain science is something that would complement piggy nicely and would be fun to play around with because it isn't really common. If done right, this could add even more to things like monowave and loops. Don't know if possible or easy, but if it is, it would be awesome to see.
Okay, think I got this right. A# major 7th chord without the E flat. A# major scale. Pretty sure this is right.
Edit: Keep messing my intervals up. I tried and failed.
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