8-bit the cheap way

Posted by Taizen Chisou on July 26, 2012, 12:13 a.m.

So instead of learning some complicated tracker BS to make 8-bit soundy songs and tiring of how obvious GXSCC use is, I just loaded up some waveform samples into FL Studio and tried writing songs using that.

Here's an old song that's been converted: http://soundcloud.com/taizenchisou/what

And now here's an attempt at an original song using this: http://soundcloud.com/taizenchisou/8bitdumbness

I dunno, works well enough for me! :V

Any suggestions/ideas/comments/etc to make this sound a little more legit?

Comments

Taizen Chisou 12 years, 5 months ago

Quote:
and tiring of how obvious GXSCC use is, I just loaded up some waveform samples into FL Studio and tried writing songs using that.

Rez 12 years, 5 months ago

it works

but id just use a vst

aeron 12 years, 5 months ago

Good fakebit is indeed attainable! The tweakbench plugins get pretty close and are affordable (read:free). If you wanna go hardcore you could use quadrasid or one of the more advanced emulations.

But hey, trackers are fun too!

JuurianChi 12 years, 5 months ago

I use a VST from a company called Plogue.

Check it out. :P

Taizen Chisou 12 years, 5 months ago

Whoa, that Chipsounds thing is looking pretty cool, but I have no means to buy internet stuff >_>;

Taizen Chisou 12 years, 5 months ago

Here's something new, and for Dungeon Quest Man, utilizing both waveform samples and the VSTs linked by what was at one point in this blog the lovely Aeron.

It's a little annoying with the high screechy sounds in the end, but that's what editing is for, no?

JuurianChi 12 years, 5 months ago

Seems like it'll fit the game. :D

I like the screech/sweep at the end. :P

Taizen Chisou 12 years, 5 months ago

Hey, thanks~

It's the "oh shit" flavor of boss battle theme that I was going for

(the original midi)

(it's also slightly inspired by the FFX boss theme because it's been stuck in my head for days)

Taizen Chisou 12 years, 5 months ago

QUESTION?

Here are two versions of the boss battle theme, which one sounds better?

Source MIDI

Via GSXCC:

Via FL Studio and VSTs and whatnot:

Feedback appreciated!

JuurianChi 12 years, 5 months ago

The FLstudio version is better, hands down.

There is more variation between the sounds and it's more lively.

You can almost imagine someone falling asleep and dying during the game while listening to the GSXCC version, imo.