1 Reply by KrisM

(22 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)

bryface wrote:

actually, one of my DMGs turned out to be one of the crappy-sounding CPUs.  i remember trying LSDJ 4.7.0 on it for use in a live performance a month ago, but sadly the CPU still mangled up the drum kits.

hopefully this shred of anecdotal data is helpful at all.  but it would be really helpful to have some kind of thorough collection of comparison recordings across as many CPU types as possible - having proper reference test recordings might help to identify what kind of CPU a DMG has, without having to open it up.

Are you trying to avoid pulling the battery cover off? The hole in the case that the tab locks into is a window to seeing what cpu board your DMG has. No need to open the entire thing up, takes 2 seconds, much faster than trying to record and compare waveforms to figure out what you have.

Or did I misread something?

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2 Reply by KrisM

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Honestly if you have a DMG already I'd get the color for a faster CPU, if the style you do/like needs it. Unless you just really like how the Pocket sounds based off that link above.

I have a Color and a DMG, enjoying their differences actually (neither is Pro Sounded).

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3 Reply by KrisM

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And to record it... 4 tracks for 4 tracks smile

It's not a 424mkIII but I only paid $20 for it big_smile

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4 Reply by KrisM

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It grows...

**edit** my flash cart arrived today big_smile Screen is actually fine. N00b...

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5 Reply by KrisM

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rasta_dan wrote:
KrisM wrote:

this is beautiful, truly beautiful, and as a man who judges a book by its cover, truly the greatest thing i've ever seen

I think it's pretty awesome looking, too. I love when people dismiss it as an over-priced toy (it is a bit too highly priced, imo...). It's toy-like nature actually appeals to me, and I love the synth engines on board. They're digital as hell and don't try to sound like a virtual analog synth.

I do have an Atomic Purple Gameboy Color and an OG Gameboy coming to keep it company, now, too big_smile

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6 Reply by KrisM

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Dire Hit wrote:

How is that? I've heard it sucks. But if it's anything like the video for "One" by SHM I'd like to pick one up.

I'm really enjoying it so far. The 'headphone' output is really a line output, so most consumer headphones (16-32ohms) have a dreadful hiss/noise (anything made for the iPod Age) but it's not present when plugged into a line input. My ATH-M50 cans (38ohm) are pretty quiet as well. The plastic on the screen is SOFT and will scratch if breathed on. Seriously, a clean microfiber cloth left swirl marks o.O It absolutely needs a screen protector ASAP.

The synth engines are nice, to me. But I like weird little quirky instruments. Dr. Wave is great for 8 bit sounds. A guy named Cuckoo even has a bunch of NES-inspired presets on the ohpeewon forum smile

The OP-1 seems to be a love it or hate it thing, and some quickly (and perhaps arrogantly) dismiss it as a 'toy.' Honestly I think it's a bit expensive for what it is, but I got it for 10% off anyway. I've already forgotten how much I spent as I spend time with it. I don't regret the purchase at all.

**edit** forgot to mention, it has a 4 operator FM engine, too smile

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7 Reply by KrisM

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big_smile

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8 Reply by KrisM

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Hi. I've only just started writing chip tunes, but video game music has always had a special place in my heart growing up with a Commodore 64, NES, Genesis, etc. I can't tell you what music is used in the latest video games I've played, but I can still hear the music from Castlevania, Mario, Sonic, Contra and all that stuff in my head like it was yesterday.

I also love that shmups have made something of a comeback thanks to smartphones big_smile

I have Renoise (though Jeskola Buzz was my first tracker love) and just got an OP-1 today. It's Dr. Wave synth engine makes excellent 8-bit sounds big_smile

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