Stage 43 (Original)

[HertzDevil]

look

if kevvviiinnn doesn't care about NES limitations then somebody else will remix it for him!

[derFischmoerder]

There's a list of effect commands listed in the Famitracker Wiki, and as for the visual thing, I have no idea how to help with that, other than putting in FL studio first and then transcribing it to famitracker.

This sounds great, though. =P

[mafiamamemonIII]

I can see this as a theme for 1 of mah robot masters: staticman

[Samail666]

Very convincing track, my friend.

[MasterQuest1984]

@Kevvviiinnn If FL isn't designed for composing NES-style music, then why don't you just stick with Famitracker?

[Kevvviiinnn]

@MasterQuest1984 : Because I find compositional process a lot more fluid in FL, thanks to the extremely intuitive piano roll. It's a lot harder for me to come up with something good in a tracker. I like working in FL because it's very visual. I don't feel as confined creatively, and I always feel like I can come up with something nice just by tinkering around in the piano roll. Because the environment is much more comfortable, I'm also able to make music a lot faster.

[Kevvviiinnn]

@MasterQuest1984 : The fact you don't HAVE to limit yourself to NES sounds also means that I can do much more with the music if I ever wanted to. Plus, I actually prefer the mock-NES sound to the real thing, despite how blasphemous that may sound.

[IshidaTheQuincy]

Question: is it worth paying for the FL NES plugin, as expensive as it is (I don't know if FL Studio itself is charged), when you can get Famitracker for free instead? I want to create some 8-bit tunes too, so I'd like to know what's the best choice.

[Kevvviiinnn]

@IshidaTheQuincy : There's no FL NES plug-in. FL Studio wasn't designed to create NES music specifically, but you can emulate it with third-party VSTs (like Plogue Chipsounds), samples, or even some of FL's native plug-ins. I'd say if you're only interested in creating NES music and nothing more, you'd probably be better off with FamiTracker. Some say the learning curve for FamiTracker is steeper, but after messing around with it some more, I think they're about the same.

[MrMeshida]

@Kevvviiinnn I have a soundfont for NES stuff, does that count...? =S

[Kevvviiinnn]

@IshidaTheQuincy : (cont.) I'd even argue that it's harder to make authentic sounding NES music with FL since you have to go out of your way to make sure it stays within NES limitations.

[IshidaTheQuincy]

@Kevvviiinnn

I see. I think I mixed something up then, because I heard from I-don't-remember-who that there was a rather expensive NES plugin for a music synthesizing program out there, and I was assuming it was FL Studio.

As for Famitracker, I've even managed to compose a couple tunes, but I'm still trying to figure out how to create all the cool effects and stuff.

Anyway, thank you very much for the explanation; it cleared up some doubts of mine. :)

[Kevvviiinnn]

@IshidaTheQuincy : There are NES plug-ins out there that work in FL, but there aren't any tailored specifically for the program. Plogue Chipsounds is a third-party VST plug-in, and it's probably what you're referring to. The way you worded it, I assumed you thought FL was some sort of NES sequencer. That's probably where the confusion is coming from.

[IshidaTheQuincy]

@Kevvviiinnn

Not actually, I've even used FL Studio myself once or twice; but I really just thought there was a plugin for it specifically for NES sounds.

[Executor90]

This is, in my opinion, one of the best tunes you've made :p

Feels like late 80's neoclassical stuff. Thanks for creating this ^^

[metroidfannumber1]

sounds like you should call it "space jump"

[Iusethemegabuster]

All of your music is truly amazing and the best I've ever heard. You were born to make music.

[snikkab0]

Nice work =)

[SpacemanStrife]

One word: YES. ^_^

[Jorbs3210]

Oh cheese. This is good. ;0

[Metalltool]

Once again a really awesome tune!

[MegaPhilX]

Awesome! I particularly love the first part of the song leading up to the awesome part at 0:17

[Radioactivefear]

real awesomeness kicks in at around 00:20, it has that "sad and yet epic" feeling of real willy stage music.

[x1NeMeSiS1x]

If I ever decide to make a Mega Man fan game, I have a strong feeling that this will be one of the tracks XP

[Camposkpo]

Downloading it right away xD it's simply AWESOME!

[VXRPGMaker]

I love the exiting drums at 1:23, it sounded electrical and reminded me of Fire Man. :D

[whiteskimo64]

man this song is awesome.your music gets better every song that you do and dont lose hope with your songs cause capcom might hire you.

[imanewguybastard]

Can't wait for Capcom to hire you pal. You got the 80's feel coursin' through yah!

[jieuxx]

I think this is worthy of calling it a Wily Stage! YAAAAAAAAAAY!

[Kail200X]

Awesome, Kev! Very snazzy!

[onewafighter]

Sounds great as ever, Very unique, yet still sounds like your Style.

[Thecookied]

They keep becoming even more AWESOME! :D Sounds like a techno or snowy stage.

[MrWeirdGuy]

I think this is your first stage theme in a while that doesn't make me instantly think of a Wily stage. Good work. :D

[Ryxaiin]

kick ass.

[AtomMan32]

Back to the Mega Man songs-AWESOME!

[RagingBanebou]

This theme can only mean one thing...rave dance party! *whips out glowsticks and starts dancing*

[gigaganon]

wow, this one is really awesome! one of your best stages for me!

[XBladenoJutsu]

TT sounds like it's gonna be a far better idea than Unlimited imo...

Anyway, this sounds excellent.

[IshidaTheQuincy]

@XBladenoJutsu

Both look awesome, but that's just me.

[CandentPallor]

you're still making the best Megaman songs. Kudos, Kev :)

[sebamkfan]

I know neuroman is like a bug or something, this fits!

[psn8bit]

This is great. I really like the retrig sections; they add alot to the unique sounds you've got going here.

[Notyu1459]

Brilliant as always. No Surprises. ;)