Hmmmm... it could be that the motor is fried.
If you want to do a cassette release, there's a lot better options than dubbing them all yourself. Check out http://www.atozaudio.com/ or http://www.duplication.ca. Both have pretty good rates.
114 Sep 17, 2013 8:35 pm
Re: Laser Engraving, take two (86 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)
Wow, those look fantastic. Great job!
115 Sep 17, 2013 8:33 pm
Re: Write some musical software for the GameGear already! (27 replies, posted in Sega)
Just curious, can Sega Master System ROMs be played on a Game Gear? Not that it would matter, since there's not music software for SMS either, but just curious since I seem to remember SMS emulators also being able to run Game Gear ROMs.
116 Sep 17, 2013 8:31 pm
Re: PORTOPAK - LSDJ-backed punk/noise rock EP (Music Video Added 9-30) (14 replies, posted in Releases)
The CD is also available at Interpunk. Not sure if anyone actually buys music there, yet alone unknown chiptune artists, but hey... http://www.interpunk.com/item.cfm?Item=214946
117 Sep 17, 2013 7:48 pm
Re: Photos of Gameboy Flash Cartridges (84 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)
My first and only cart is a Drag N Derp and it was well-worth the investment. Not sure why they're out of stock at all the US stores, but even paying for international shipping is worth it for how convenient it is.
118 Sep 3, 2013 4:08 am
Re: Crying - Get Olde (14 replies, posted in Releases)
I'm really digging this... great job!
119 Sep 3, 2013 4:05 am
Re: PORTOPAK - LSDJ-backed punk/noise rock EP (Music Video Added 9-30) (14 replies, posted in Releases)
Thanks, I appreciate it. The last thing I'd want to do is remind someone of the shitty bands around their town. Though maybe that'll be what I do for the next EP...
120 Sep 3, 2013 1:41 am
Re: PORTOPAK - LSDJ-backed punk/noise rock EP (Music Video Added 9-30) (14 replies, posted in Releases)
Kitsch-Bent is going to be selling the CD version once they get shipped, if you ever want to add $5 on to an order from him.
121 Sep 1, 2013 7:04 pm
Re: Services for iTunes, Spotify, etc. (4 replies, posted in General Discussion)
Oh shit, I didn't even realize that. I knew Amazon MP3 was free through CreateSpace, but not Google Play. I wonder if 101 set me up for the 'all access' streaming... if not, oh well, I can probably recover from the profit loss by cleaning under my couch cushions.
122 Sep 1, 2013 6:31 pm
Re: Services for iTunes, Spotify, etc. (4 replies, posted in General Discussion)
Well, I guess you CAN get paid under $100, but they charge a $2 fee. Again, I guess that shows how they can make some money off the free accounts.
Also, I guess Record Union doesn't force you to pay renewals, but your royalty rate drops if you don't.
123 Sep 1, 2013 1:55 am
Topic: Services for iTunes, Spotify, etc. (4 replies, posted in General Discussion)
Just curious of what folks here use for iTunes, Spotify, Google Play and all of the other MP3-selling/music streaming services out there.
I initially was just going to go through Bandcamp for my first release (http://portopak.bandcamp.com), until I started doing some research into services that could get it on to other platforms. I was assuming that I'd make little-to-no sales on these platforms, but it'd be fun to say "I'm on iTunes" when telling people about the EP. So, paying $50 or whatever TuneCore and CDBaby offered seemed kind of illogical.
Well, I discovered a site called 101 Distribution (www.101distribution.com) on a lark (found a Blu-ray on Amazon coming out that had them incorrectly listed as a distributor and went searching to find out what company it was) and found they had a several music deals at different prices. Most importantly, they had an iTunes, Amazon MP3 and Google Play option that was free, non-exclusive and offered 100% of the royalties. I don't know how they can remain in business doing this, but went ahead and signed up. It took about 3 days to appear on all three.
I can't speak to what their royalty payment will actually be, since I don't foresee myself getting to the $100 minimum for a long, long time - if ever - but if anyone wants to just be on multiple platforms for free, it can't be beat.
I went through RecordUnion (www.recordunion.com) for Spotify, which ended up costing $15 with a yearly renewal fee of $4 and some change. Take note, whatever prices they list on their "Spotify Only" package deal doesn't include the $8 they charge for a UPC code (but you can provide your own if you can find one cheaper). I'll feel great if I manage to actually make that back on the shit royalties Spotify plays, but again, this is more of a "make it as accessible as possible" experiment more than anything. They have a neat Spotify Trends page that is updated daily, but apparently doesn't necessarily represent what plays Spotify counts as ones they will pay out royalties for. As far as the price for everything else, it seems like the most reasonable I was able to find, but still, free from 101 is hard to pass up.
Anyone else had luck with these services?
124 Aug 31, 2013 12:35 am
Re: I guess what they say about Pockets is true... (11 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)
What exactly do you guys mean by optimizing?
125 Aug 30, 2013 5:27 pm
Re: I guess what they say about Pockets is true... (11 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)
Derp. I meant slower than the DMG.
126 Aug 30, 2013 3:48 pm
Re: Chiptune attire? (148 replies, posted in General Discussion)
defPREMIUM wrote:
u look like andy from parks n rec, at least in that pic
He really does. If he put on aviator sunglasses, he'd look like Bert Macklin.
127 Aug 30, 2013 3:14 pm
Re: I guess what they say about Pockets is true... (11 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)
I always thought the Pocket was actually a touch SLOWER than the Pocket.
128 Aug 30, 2013 4:30 am
Topic: I guess what they say about Pockets is true... (11 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)
...I finally have hit the "Oh shit, my Game Boy Pocket truly doesn't have a processor that can power all the fun stuff with LSDJ" wall.
I was experimenting with making a noise kick, wave bass and the "spacey percussion" from this LSDJguides video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCAKmOepYvs) and LSDJ started really messing up as I was editing. Characters from previous screens wouldn't go away, highlights would get stuck as I scrolled and other weird anomalies. I stopped playing the pulse channel and it was back to normal.
So, it only took me about 3 or 4 months, but I think I'm about to outgrow the Pocket.