FamiTracker module (requires 0CC 0.3.15): https://drive.google.com/file/d/177ia0lt8tzyPaFocaUfwkffjZPBbmOpf/view?usp=sharing

I used three N163 channels for the "guitar" sound, then ran them through an amp simulator in my DAW, so no, this isn't purely FamiTracker, but I made the song fully in FamiTracker before adding the stereo effects. I hope you enjoy it.

Kraid's Lair (FamiTracker with effects)

Quad City DJs vs Jake Kaufman

I was really bored, but you guys should totally check out Shovel Knight.

Slam Knight - Jam The Earth! (Dunk Of Passage)

First track for my next album, Arcadia X! It will be an album filled with Mega Man X inspired tracks, starting with this one. Expect many more to come.

Arcadia X - Highway To Arcadia

I actually finished this track after losing a bunch of progress in my current playthrough of Phantasy Star IV. It's a brutal game (as were most in that era) and I was very careless with not using my Land Rover when I should have. Missing the comfort of the cabin, I was destroyed mercilessly by a giant sand worm which managed to cause an earthquake of such magnitude that it also caused me to just exit the game.

In most cases, I would probably just drop the game altogether but I have been enjoying the story arcs so much that I will pass this one off as not saving frequently enough and being a little careless when it comes to later in the evening. Luckily, the music is so good on the Sega Mega Drive / Genesis that even though there are frequent random battles at every corner, I never get tired of them (at the moment).

What probably helps this is the fact that there are numerous ways to battle, or so it seems. Starting on your own to feet, you eventually transition to vehicular transport, both of which have their own unique theme. Topping that off with and incredible boss theme and I can't wait to get stuck back in.

After that rather large tangent, I was caught off guard by how incredible the music in the dungeons and structures are. I've listened to the OST countless times but actually experiencing them in-game gives a whole new layer of enjoyment and understanding. The bass in this track in particular is so grungy and satisfying that I just can't get enough of it.

You may also notice that for once, I've actually used some DPCM samples and guess what? It actually makes it sound so much better! When will I ever learn eh....

What Lies Below

Patrick and Steve discuss the Sunsoft 5B famicom sound expansion and the sound design of Mr. Gimmick. This episode includes some previously-unknown information about Gimmick!, and also a complete listen-through of the soundtrack sampled from original hardware.

Show notes:

0:00:43 - introduction & general gameplay discussion
0:13:49 - the 5B sound expansion
0:26:07 - the gimmick ps1 soundtrack
0:28:10 - imatrackman's "buzzer" cover
0:32:24 - the history of Gimmick! and Masashi Kageyama
0:38:09 - the PAL soundtrack (Mr. Gimmick!)
0:42:26 - the cancelled US port
0:44:19 - soundtrack listen-through and analysis
1:28:07 - sunsoft bass
1:38:27 - the origin of strange memories of death
1:42:36 - "so what's up?" / comments
1:50:43 - name that game
1:53:06 - song of the "week"

Episode 27: The Sunsoft 5B & Mr. Gimmick!

Preview of one of the tracks used in our upcoming project for the Zeboyd guys!

Title Theme - Penny Arcade's On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness Episode 4

A remastered version of my FFMQ Battle Theme cover

FFMQ Battle Theme [REMASTERED]

Profile of Jonathan Herbst, a video game music composer from the United Kingdom. Creating original music and covers, specialising in electronic music - particularly Chiptune and FM Synthesis.

Phantasy Star IV - Organic Beat (FamiTracker VRC7)

Jonpon

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