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There's nothing wrong with liking tattoos, and there's nothing wrong with not liking them. If someone has a negative opinion about them, let them feel that way. It's certainly not "jealousy."
Personally I think tattoos are dangerous and I can't imagine being stuck with something like that.
Maybe I shouldn't be one of the first to respond but I have nothing better to do right now! These are great questions.
1. Do you think limitation is a reason you do chip?
Yes, it is not the only reason but it is a big reason.
2. Do you feel like the limitations of your chip music is any different to the limitations imposed by other platforms (they all have them)
Certainly. Having 16 patterns, for example, is very different from using a tracker that can extend indefinitely, while having 6 voices is certainly easier than having just 4 channels.
3. Why do you want to work within these limitations? or, do you feel the limitations are an influence in your choice to work at all?
Only because it is a challenge. To be honest, I use the software because I like the sounds I can make with it. I'm willing to overcome the limitations, and would probably enjoy not having those limitations at all, but I do like the challenge and feel proud of myself when I come up with interesting ways to overcome those limitations.
4. What is it about the specific limitations imposed upon you have any effect on your output?
My music can tend to be repetitive because I often have to repeat patterns to have a song longer than 3 minutes on just 16 patterns.
5. Does "confronting limitation" justify lesser quality as a "proof of concept"?
I think in this case you need to define "justify." I think it certainly does, but I would never pay for a song that is lower quality & only a proof of concept. I might give the artist some kudos for accomplishing what they did with this song, but I won't listen to it again. I only listen to songs I genuinely enjoy. So a song being a "proof of concept" would not be a reason for me to buy it.
* p.s. I should qualify what I've said here with this: I have yet to actually put any of my DS10 songs for sale. So far, all the stuff I've released has been "proof of concept." But I am working on some stuff right now that I consider "good music" regardless of the limitations of the platform.
Just start every one of them with "Hello 8bc, here's some Fighter X inspired dubstep." Doesn't matter where it's posted.
J. Arthur Keenes wrote:I did something for this ages ago, or maybe it was something ant1 was doing, but anywho, it's not on this thing so here it is: http://chipmusic.org/j.+arthur+keenes/music/couchgrass
I was wondering about that.... I remember you being listed as a contributor in the original thread and I was looking forward to hearing your track (your track on the elevator music comp was awesome!)
Maybe Byzanite could update the comp, seeing as there's already a mistake on the cover and this hasn't been announced on 8bc yet. I also think it's funny that the last line on the cover says "and more" when there's probably enough space to just list the rest of the artists... 
Shoulda mentioned this sooner... there's a lot of great stuff that doesn't get released on labels... some artists just self-release and announce their stuff here on this forum (or on that other chipmusic-related forum... when it's working).
So as much as I think it's a great idea to follow some labels that you really like, you're bound to miss some good stuff if you don't watch this forum.
DaPantz wrote:*tries with all my might not to shill the label I am a part of*
Yes, follow that list!
fuck that shit.
+1.
I guess using an 8-bit version of Yakety Sax makes this relevant... right?
This is cool! Already put in my nominations
Also Anamanaguchi feat. Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi & Gucci Mane.
Don't know why I didn't say this sooner, but if you went to Pulsewave last month you'll have to agree...
CHROMIX VS KRIS KEYSER
Smendrick the Magician wrote:Were all in it for the bleeps.
I'm more for bloops
UP WITH BLEEPS! DOWN WITH BLOOPS!
Kittenrock is now only going to release electrohouse and trance.
I'm bueno with this.
Disasterpeace wrote:as much as i want to just accept the name and get on with it ... i hate it. haha
I agree, and having asked Byzanite his definition of fakebit I doubt it's even ironic. "fulfilling your non-purist chiptune needs for the front end of the new year", I mean for crying out loud.
Hey let's face it guys... chipmusic is dead.
Deleting index.php is an easy way to take the site down while you are fixing things. Hence the 404.
Follow Andrew's advice. You could even consider adding some extra instrumentation to your track on top of what's already there. Otherwise, effects are the easiest option and that's what I use when playing my Ableton stuff live.
Not everyone just hits play.
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