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FMDrive VSTi ( YM2612 FM Chip - Sega Genesis / Megadrive)

8bit style 2

Super PSG VSTi ( SPSG - SN76489 PSG + AY3 8910 EG)

DOWNLOADS (MP3/FLAC): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PixjIVrbM-fEMZa4FVp9DZAdXkDcfD71

Element: Selenium, 34

Artist link(s): 
https://soundcloud.com/gaetano-de-paola-1
https://www.youtube.com/user/standepaola
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrHOYZm5wJz9_gn-VNSP-wQ
http://gaetano96.newgrounds.com/
https://battleofthebits.org/barracks/Profile/Gaetano96/

Artist comments:
""In the middle of the night, lightened by the bright moon, the thief tries to steal the rare Selenium mineral; but the alarm goes off! The chase is on."

This is my first track for PSG Cabal, and honestly I'm really happy with how it turned out!
The song, made in Famitracker (and using the VRC6 module), is my first attempt at composing a "chiptune rhapsody", and it's directly inspired by the chemical element n. 34, Selenium. For example, the theme and focus of the song is the Moon, which is associated with Selenium's name; while the use of a 7/4 time signature comes from adding up the digits of Selenium's atomic number, 3 + 4.

I had a ton of fun composing this, I hope you'll have fun listening to it too! Thanks to y'all and PSG Cabal for the opportunity. <3"

Nintendium-118 Vol. 3

Gaetto - Chase by the Moonlight

A little chiptune rendition of the track "Detroit" by Rich Vreeland a.k.a. Disasterpeace from the film It Follows. 
Originally posted on my IG here https://www.instagram.com/p/B_k0xwnD1qB/
Also available on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8ueBXucz4A

Detroit - Disasterpeace - It Follows Soundtrack [0CC-FamiTracker VRC6]

1st Part of a 3 hours challenge to make 2 extended version from some original Megadrive songs... :)
Here it is Extended version of the classic Spring Yard Zone track from Sonic1
All made with FMDrive VSTi

FMDrive -- Spring Yard Zone-- Extended!

SPSG VST -- Master Funk System (Under Clocked PSG 1Mhz + Z80 Buzzer)

EDIT: 
VGM converted >> http://www.alyjameslab.com/tutorials/Wandering_Waves.vgz
(Still need to implement VGM converted CH3 frequency control recognition for PSG NOISE...PSG stereo uses GG specs but needs to be mono for Genesis Hardware compatibility)
Hardware recorded Megadrive model 1 >> http://www.alyjameslab.com/tutorials/W_Waves_MD1.wav


Wandering Waves... (FMDrive + SPSG VST)REC + VGM + Hardware REC

Welcome to Hell's Gate...make sure you got enough XP... :)
Test of SPSG modulation on noise channel... watch in emulator debugger to see those registers bounce... :)
VGM : http://www.alyjameslab.com/vgm/HellsGate.vgz
MD1 REC : http://www.alyjameslab.com/vgm/HellsGate_MD.wav
ROM : http://www.alyjameslab.com/vgm/HellsGate.bin
Video... http://youtu.be/3hFII8QiYhc


Hell's Gate Intro -- (FMDrive + SPSG) VST (vgm  + rom + md rec links)

Etrian_Odyssey_Battle_Theme_1 (SPSG)

I composed this short tune using only Super PSG VSTI by AlyJames (http://www.alyjameslab.com/alyjameslabsuperpsg.html), which emulates the SN76489 sound chip found in the Sega Master System, Game Gear and Genesis / Mega Drive consoles.

I used several instances for the different instruments and drums, but no other plugins or effects, except a bit of U-he Satin love for mastering.

I didn't even use a 10% of what the plugin is capable of, only because I wanted to stay mostly faithful to the factory specs of the sound chip.

Update! Recently I uploaded a video on my YouTube channel showing the Cubase project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-mhSQBbkIs

Verbosity (SPSG Test, 2014)

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Cool feat well in a futuristic Intro Theme...
I was thinking about Yuzo Koshiro "epic style" when I made this...
It features some unusual usage of CSM mode for the lead in the end(YM2612 third channel, auto key on/off at timer speed...)
This kind of talking sound is possible because FMDrive VST let you use one MIDI channel to key on the operators and another that force the timer to run at the speed of the incoming note, the key off internally shut down the CSM mode to have proper note cuts... while doing this you can offset (transpose) the frequency of the 4 operators independently (because CSM mode also activate the Special Mode).  

FM MECHA メカ YM2612 (FMDrive VST + SPSG) ...CSM mode in the end :)

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Once again quick funky jam...
A bunch of channels, Timer Modulation, Hard envelope Buzz and PCM on the Tone 4bit Volume register

Once Again (SPSG VST) PSG

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Another Jam.. Trying to charm the snake :)
   

Snake Charmer YM2612 (FMDrive VST + SPSG)

Original track inspired by the defeat of Megas in Valis II...
It features the Megas death speech at the beginning... nothing can stop the Valis power.
SPSG VST only with AY emulated envelope Hard Buzz for bass.  

ヴァリス 2 Megas End (SPSG VST) WIP

sentient teeth

"Rhythm of the heart." ;)
WATCH THE ANIMATION HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3WcP2Dx0W4

Mercury Meltdown! Another one of my favorite games, right from my childhood, with a SPECTACULAR soundtrack I'm still impressed by after all these years. Because of this, and because the game is pretty darn underrated and/or unknown, I felt the need, in my smallness, to give it at least SOME of the exposure it truly deserves.
I hope someone out there will eventually make a Mercury Meltdown sequel or remake, because to me it honestly looks like a pretty interesting and unique concept, fun to play, and also very challenging at times.

The FamiTracker project is also available for download, if you wanna take a look at how it works!
Download: https://www.dropbox.com/s/bv5rdwuj6m9inim/MercuryMeltdown_Brasil_ChipVer_PUBLIC.ftm?dl=0

This is my first VRC6 track! Not gonna lie, I'm pretty satisfied with how it turned out. The instrumentation in the original song translated pretty well in the chiptune genre, and with the help of some instrument juggling (using more than 1 voice in a single channel), I think I gave some justice to the piano lead's rhythm complexity; you be the judge.

This time, I also created an animation for the song, all on my own, obviously by taking inspiration from the game, and then re-creating, texturing and adapting the sprites (and the mercury ball model) to be in "8-bit" style. It took some time, but I'm pretty sure it was worth the wait. The animation doesn't follow NES' or other consoles' standards, but I tried my best to make it as close as possible to the "8-bit"/pixel art style. I hope you like it!
By any means, feel free to let me know what you think about it (you can be honest). I've always been fascinated by the world of animations and pixel art, as well as any visual arts really. There are some really really talented artists out there. If I can, I'd really love to create more stuff like this in the future.

Thank you so much for listening, and for the support and the lovely feedback you gave to me so far.
I hope my music can help you all feel better, overcome obstacles, and just have a good time. Take care, see ya soon!

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Links:

My SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/gaetano-de-paola-1
My 1st YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/standepaola
My 2nd YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrHOYZm5wJz9_gn-VNSP-wQ
My Twitter: https://twitter.com/Gaetano9696
My NewGrounds: http://gaetano96.newgrounds.com/

INFO:

Title: Brasil (Gaetto's VRC6 ver.) [Mercury Meltdown] - John Hancock & Gordon Hayes
Song: Brasil (VRC6 version)
Artists: John Hancock and Gordon Hayes (VRC6 ver. by Gaetano De Paola)
Genre: Chiptune/8-bit [VRC6] (original: Bossa Nova)
BPM: 121
Release Date: 25/05/2020
Cover art by: Gaetano De Paola
Animation by: Gaetano De Paola
Programs used: FamiTracker, RJDMC, Audacity, Photoshop CS6, Vegas Pro 13.0

Videogame: Mercury Meltdown (PSP)
Developers: Ignition Banbury
OST by: John Hancock and Gordon Hayes

Brasil [Mercury Meltdown]

Brasil (Gaetto's VRC6 ver.) [Mercury Meltdown] - John Hancock & Gordon Hayes

WANTED! Jungle '96 mix - Metal Max

Tribute : The great track Ninja Step composed by Yuzo Koshiro from the game Revenge of Shinobi with some FMDrive love and a little mix.

Ninja Step PAL on FMDrive Vst

DEMOS OF ALYJAMES LAB PRODUCTS AND EXPERIMENTS.
All music recorded, composed and performed by Aly James.

Hell's Gate Intro -- (FMDrive + SPSG) VST (vgm + rom + md rec links)

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