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Retro Game Audio

Retro Game Audio

Retro Game Audio is a monthly podcast about sound design in classic video game music. Hosted by Patrick ("bucky") and Steve Lakawicz. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RetroGameAudio RSS feed: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:46473124/sounds.rss

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01:25:36

Episode 15: The Sega Genesis

Retro Game Audio ·

2016/12/01

Patrick and Steve return to discuss the audio of the Sega Genesis console (better known as the Sega Mega Drive worldwide).

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01:06:52

Episode 14: Halloween Mix

Retro Game Audio ·

2016/10/29

We're back! Breaking an unplanned hiatus with a mix of spooky VGM, just in time for Halloween. Season 2 of Retro Game Audio to commence soon. If you'd like to download a copy of this Halloween mix without the introduction, a file of just the music can be found here: https://soundcloud.com/retrogameaudio/episode-14-halloween-mix-music-only/s-kYCYf

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01:24:11

Episode 13: Namco 163 (Famicom Sound Expansion)

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2016/06/24

We're back to discuss the N163, Namco's MMC chip that offered up to 8 channels of wavetable synthesis as sound expansion for the Nintendo Famicom. Imgur album of N163 instrument data: http://namco163.imgur.com/ Special thanks to ImATrackMan and Naruko for providing various resources for this episode!

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02:10:08

Episode 12: The Evolution of SunSoft Audio

Retro Game Audio ·

2016/05/25

A week late due to illness (thank you for your patience!), we're finally here to discuss the evolution of SunSoft audio. From humble beginnings making simplistic arcade and early Famicom audio, to amazing, top-tier video game soundtracks.

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01:34:41

Episode 11: The Game Boy and Game Boy Color

Retro Game Audio ·

2016/05/04

We are joined by Paul Weinstein to discuss the audio of the Game Boy and Game Boy Color. Special thanks to Alberto González for the feedback and anecdotes, and the additional audio supplies and information from HUNRetroGeek and Herbert Weixelbaum.

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01:13:52

Episode 10: The VRC6 (Famicom Sound Expansion)

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2016/04/18

In our tenth episode, we discuss the VRC6 chip's expansion audio. It added three extra channels of sound, and was used in the original version of Castlevania III (Akumajou Densetsu), as well as Mouryo Senki Madara and Esper Dream 2.

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01:53:43

Episode 9: Maniac Mansion (with David Warhol Interview)

Retro Game Audio ·

2016/04/05

We are joined by Gary Butterfield to discuss the soundtrack to Maniac Mansion for the NES. This episode also features a special guest interview with David Warhol, the veteran video game producer and sound programmer for Maniac Mansion! Gary's podcasts can be found here: http://duckfeed.tv/

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01:40:25

Episode 8: The Famicom Disk System

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2016/03/21

Having recently celebrated its 30th anniversary, the Famicom Disk System was a peripheral device for the Nintendo Famicom that it allowed it to play games on floppy disk. With it, came an additional channel of sound. We take an up close look at how music was arranged for it, how the sound channel works, and share the FDS music we find most interesting. Here's the instrument data I compiled from 12 different FDS soundtracks, for easy browsing and making visual

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00:30:51

Episode 7: Zan Gear (Sega Game Gear)

Retro Game Audio ·

2016/03/14

In this episode we briefly discuss some of Motoi Sakuraba's work, and celebrate a lesser-known soundtrack. Included is the entirety of Zan Gear's soundtrack for the Sega Game Gear. Quoted interview with Motoi Sakuraba: http://shmuplations.com/motoisakuraba/ The review we reference: http://www.vgmonline.net/reviews/don/zankagerouera.shtml

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01:36:49

Episode 6: Alberto González

Retro Game Audio ·

2016/03/07

In this episode we take an up close look at the history of video game music composer Alberto González, how he made his music, and of course demonstrate a variety of his excellent music. Steve and I are joined by an old friend of mine, Audi Sørlie. Alberto's Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/joemcalby the older interviews mentioned in this episode will be re-linked here soon!

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01:14:26

Episode 5: The Sega Master System

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2016/03/01

This episode is all about the Sega Master System, Sega's 8-bit predecessor to the Sega Genesis/ Mega Drive. Show notes: https://segaretro.org/ (a lot of our history notes come from here!) http://www.smspower.org/Development/SN76489 (more details about SMS PSG audio) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9lGeAz1z1lxJtSlWhX30w )(Adrian Gauna uploads hardware recordings of Sega music, it's the source of some of our audio) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0CAA9FE7A2C6D20F (My upload of the MSX

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00:39:37

Episode 4: Gordian Tomb (C64)

Retro Game Audio ·

2016/02/18

My co-host Steve makes music under the name Ap0c: https://ap0c.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/ap0c Interview with Thomas Detert, Gordian Tomb composer: http://www.remix64.com/interviews/interview-thomas-detert.html MP3 rips from SID soundchips/ hardware: http://se2a1.bigbox.info/soasc/index.php?av=0&sb=SOASC&ss=gordian&did=0&#did1

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01:18:56

Episode 3: NES Audio Overview

Retro Game Audio ·

2016/02/12

In episode three we give a detailed overview of the NES' sound capabilities. Enduring some technical difficulties with the recording process, thank you for your patience!

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01:06:05

Episode 2: Konami's Wai Wai World Soundtracks

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2016/02/04

We discuss Konami's Wai Wai World soundtracks, which include a variety of covers/ rearrangements of other Konami tunes. Show notes: Info on Wai Wai World: http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/waiwaiworld/waiwaiworld.htm Thanks to VengefulChip for providing a rip of the Castlevania Amiga soundtrack: http://vengefulchip.tk/castlevania-amiga/ Neil's quote regarding vibrato/ sound engine weirdness: http://dutycyclegenerator.com/

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01:14:37

Episode 1: An Up Close Look at Magician (NES)

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2016/01/29

Patrick and Steve take a close look at the soundtrack to Magician, an NES game released in 1990. Developed by Eurocom and scored by Neil Baldwin. Show note links: http://dutycyclegenerator.com/ http://nes-audio.com/ List of longest known nes tunes- http://i.imgur.com/fcPgE3b.png

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