LiveFromKyoto
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**NOTE: TRACK SUBMISSIONS DUE JANUARY 20 2009**
Welcome to the planning thread for Gaming Art Musica Electronia's fourth full release!
Image courtesy of the unfairly talented m0dus.
On this one we're going for a chiptunes feel - we're talking 8/16-bit era audio and earlier (now's your chance to write the epic Vic 20 drum n' bass opera you've always dreamed of) - and also allowing retro electronica, as long as it fits in with the theme. The main thing is that these old-school sounds are the centrepiece of your work, they don't have to be the entirety of it. If you want to throw in a wicked bassline that would melt a Sega Genesis' Z-80 if it tried it, go for it as long as it works within the larger context.
Anybody is welcome to join at any ability level using any kind of equipment (while we're going for an electronic feel, there are all kinds of ways to achieve that which don't involve computers), all we care about is that you do your best, use this project to evolve as a musician, and work within the overarching theme. Even if the theme's not your thing, take that as a challenge to expand your repertoire. You might learn a trick or two that works well with what your main musical focus is.
MAKING THE TRACKS
If you're looking for a way to get those old school sounds, any FM synth will give you that ripping machine type buzz you got from a Genesis (the type of electro stuff Justice et al are doing now), and most analogue Moog-style synths can do a good impression of an 8-bit sound generator.
Even if you only have a Nintendo DS you can get involved with the Korg DS-10, a full blown old-school Korg synth that runs on your DS!
KORG DS-10 article at Engadget
You can buy it online at Amazon if you can't find it at your local Gamestop.
If you want to cut to the chase, this site is the motherlode of chiptune VSTs - instrument plug-ins that are designed to sound exactly like a sound set from an NES or other early consoles - they even have names like "Triforce":
TWEAKBENCH.COM
If you're feeling absurdly hard core, there are still modulation apps available that mimic an Amiga, check this out:
AMIGA TRACKERS
HELPFUL LINKS FOR MUSICIANS:
(Thanks to Mr. Nash)
Discussion on Mixdowns and EQing
All about Equalizing
Mastering and Bass Mixdown for 4/4 Hard-Dance music
Side Chaining tutorial
So if you want in, just post! The more the merrier, there's no track limit in the world of digital distribution.
I won't be the one taking charge of coordination here, Monchi's volunteered for that if FightyF's busy, but I can certainly maintain the OP.
RELEASE DATE: To be determined
LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS: (post and I'll add you here)
LiveFromKyoto
Monchi-Kun
pixelated
alistairw
SpacLock
DopeyFish
btkadams
shagg_187
Albino_Samurai
piranha1
Bit-Bit
E-phonk
Fusebox
blu
m0dus
SDZeta
WindBelow
Trip Warhawkins
Brapscallion
Mark D
garcia
Dark Octave
Mr_Appleby
Broseybrose
Slizz
Fabiollo
TRACKS DUE JANUARY 20th 2009
THE PROCESS FOR SUBMITTING TRACKS IS AS FOLLOWS:
(Taken from 3.0's thread because it works)
1) Forward your song information to Monchi-Kun via PM (with "G.A.M.E. 4.0 Song Submission" in the subject line). We will need:
Artist Name This may be different than your GAF handle
Song Name
GAF Handle: even if same as your Artist Name, just pop it in here
Style: can be a phrase/sentence length description, not too long please
Inspiration: make it around 50-60 words tops
Equipment: hardware and/or software used, monitors/headphones used, PC/Mac quick specs if you'd like
Website: so that interested GAFers can check out more of your music
2) Upload a 24-bit or 32-bit wav recording of your song to a file sharing website (ie. rapidshare.com, megaupload.com, zshare.com do NOT use sendspace as the link expires), and PM Monchi-Kun the link to it (again, "G.A.M.E. 4.0 Song Submission" for your subject. Please name the wav file with your artist name and song title.
3) Post in the thread that you have done so.
Here are the other projects we've worked on, if you're new to G.A.M.E:
G.A.M.E. 3.0 - Wipeout HD Custom Soundtrack - Planning Thread - Release Thread
G.A.M.E. 2.0 - Theatrical - Planning Thread - Release Thread
G.A.M.E. 1.0 - Gaming themed tracks, the one that started it all! Planning Thread - Release Thread
Also coming soon - G.A.M.E. 3.1 - additional music and remixes for Wipeout HD - the G.A.M.E. 3.0 project continues, check out the G.A.M.E. 3.0 planning thread if you want to get involved!
Welcome to the planning thread for Gaming Art Musica Electronia's fourth full release!
Image courtesy of the unfairly talented m0dus.
On this one we're going for a chiptunes feel - we're talking 8/16-bit era audio and earlier (now's your chance to write the epic Vic 20 drum n' bass opera you've always dreamed of) - and also allowing retro electronica, as long as it fits in with the theme. The main thing is that these old-school sounds are the centrepiece of your work, they don't have to be the entirety of it. If you want to throw in a wicked bassline that would melt a Sega Genesis' Z-80 if it tried it, go for it as long as it works within the larger context.
Anybody is welcome to join at any ability level using any kind of equipment (while we're going for an electronic feel, there are all kinds of ways to achieve that which don't involve computers), all we care about is that you do your best, use this project to evolve as a musician, and work within the overarching theme. Even if the theme's not your thing, take that as a challenge to expand your repertoire. You might learn a trick or two that works well with what your main musical focus is.
MAKING THE TRACKS
If you're looking for a way to get those old school sounds, any FM synth will give you that ripping machine type buzz you got from a Genesis (the type of electro stuff Justice et al are doing now), and most analogue Moog-style synths can do a good impression of an 8-bit sound generator.
Even if you only have a Nintendo DS you can get involved with the Korg DS-10, a full blown old-school Korg synth that runs on your DS!
KORG DS-10 article at Engadget
You can buy it online at Amazon if you can't find it at your local Gamestop.
If you want to cut to the chase, this site is the motherlode of chiptune VSTs - instrument plug-ins that are designed to sound exactly like a sound set from an NES or other early consoles - they even have names like "Triforce":
TWEAKBENCH.COM
If you're feeling absurdly hard core, there are still modulation apps available that mimic an Amiga, check this out:
AMIGA TRACKERS
HELPFUL LINKS FOR MUSICIANS:
(Thanks to Mr. Nash)
Discussion on Mixdowns and EQing
All about Equalizing
Mastering and Bass Mixdown for 4/4 Hard-Dance music
Side Chaining tutorial
So if you want in, just post! The more the merrier, there's no track limit in the world of digital distribution.
I won't be the one taking charge of coordination here, Monchi's volunteered for that if FightyF's busy, but I can certainly maintain the OP.
RELEASE DATE: To be determined
LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS: (post and I'll add you here)
LiveFromKyoto
Monchi-Kun
pixelated
alistairw
SpacLock
DopeyFish
btkadams
shagg_187
Albino_Samurai
piranha1
Bit-Bit
E-phonk
Fusebox
blu
m0dus
SDZeta
WindBelow
Trip Warhawkins
Brapscallion
Mark D
garcia
Dark Octave
Mr_Appleby
Broseybrose
Slizz
Fabiollo
TRACKS DUE JANUARY 20th 2009
THE PROCESS FOR SUBMITTING TRACKS IS AS FOLLOWS:
(Taken from 3.0's thread because it works)
1) Forward your song information to Monchi-Kun via PM (with "G.A.M.E. 4.0 Song Submission" in the subject line). We will need:
Artist Name This may be different than your GAF handle
Song Name
GAF Handle: even if same as your Artist Name, just pop it in here
Style: can be a phrase/sentence length description, not too long please
Inspiration: make it around 50-60 words tops
Equipment: hardware and/or software used, monitors/headphones used, PC/Mac quick specs if you'd like
Website: so that interested GAFers can check out more of your music
2) Upload a 24-bit or 32-bit wav recording of your song to a file sharing website (ie. rapidshare.com, megaupload.com, zshare.com do NOT use sendspace as the link expires), and PM Monchi-Kun the link to it (again, "G.A.M.E. 4.0 Song Submission" for your subject. Please name the wav file with your artist name and song title.
3) Post in the thread that you have done so.
Here are the other projects we've worked on, if you're new to G.A.M.E:
G.A.M.E. 3.0 - Wipeout HD Custom Soundtrack - Planning Thread - Release Thread
G.A.M.E. 2.0 - Theatrical - Planning Thread - Release Thread
G.A.M.E. 1.0 - Gaming themed tracks, the one that started it all! Planning Thread - Release Thread
Also coming soon - G.A.M.E. 3.1 - additional music and remixes for Wipeout HD - the G.A.M.E. 3.0 project continues, check out the G.A.M.E. 3.0 planning thread if you want to get involved!
