Dreamcast Startup Sound Explained Nitrocosm 2020-12-16 | In this video, the Dreamcast's startup sound and BIOS software are discussed. A re-creation of the startup sound is also attempted.NOTE: There is an addendum video with a correction to the re-construction part: youtube.com/watch?v=p9qDXKFgkNcCORRECTION: In the script for this video, the CPU / GPU specs read: "32-bit, 200 MHz RISC CPU, 128-bit 100 MHz GPU". I am not sure how or why the "(ARM)" text was added in the video but it's incorrect. 0:00 Introduction0:36 Technical overview2:20 Examining the BIOS2:56 The startup audio in the BIOS4:58 The BIOS software5:30 Re-creating the startup sound10:48 The story of the Dreamcast and Sega12:00 Conclusion=================================================ATTRIBUTIONS:Dreamcast photo: By Asim Saleem (Asim18) - Own work, CC BY 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=8782822
PS2 Red Screen of Death HD Remake Nitrocosm 2024-06-24 | Reimagined in higher fidelity with some... other... changes.I sense a sinas in on a discThe console knows what you did.It remembers.QW5kIHNvIGRvIEkuICBGb3JldmVyLgSGVhciBzb21ldGhpbmcgaW50ZXJlc3Rpbmc/ICBSZXZlcnNlLCBzcGVlZCB1cCA0LjV4LCB1c2UgdGhlIGFtYXppbmcgdG9vbCAiVWx0aW1hdGUgVm9jYWwgUmVtb3ZlciIgdG8gImlzb2xhdGUgdm9jYWxzIi4
Mother 3 Alpha Urban Legend: On Your Mark (Lost Child Theme Remake) Nitrocosm 2024-06-17 | This is a remake of the battle music heard in part 2 of the "Mother 3 Alpha" urban legend videos: youtu.be/Vk1rAK8jaT0?t=190
Ravenna Doesnt Know The Words Nitrocosm 2024-06-15 | In the process of recording the vocals for "Crusade for Tomorrow", Ravenna keeps derailing the rehearsal.#anime #comedy #visualnovel
RSOD (With Giygas from Earthbound) #RSOD #PS2 #earthbound #playstation Nitrocosm 2024-06-11 | It's just a concept animation based on a funny story.
The 2214 Saga OST - Crusade for Tomorrow (English Version) Nitrocosm 2024-06-01 | The lyrics are in the subtitles track.
2214 OST: Crusade for Tomorrow (Original Version) Nitrocosm 2024-05-23 | I decided to make quite a few revisions and then re-upload the track. There's an English version that I put together as well and I may upload that at some point.The lyrics are in the subtitles track but the transcription is currently incomplete. I wrote the lyrics but the choir ad-libbed some parts.
A Bit Of Road Rage (Assetto Corsa) Nitrocosm 2024-05-22 | Don't get angry; get even! Time for a round of surprise bumper cars!It is silly to get perturbed at the NPC opponents but it's somewhat cathartic to ram their cars when they bump me off the road. It's difficult to tell if it's intentionally-programmed aggression (the game has a setting for it) or the virtual drivers simply don't detect my vehicle. Either way... the Ferrari becomes a missile!
If Racing Games Had 1960s Style Drivers Ed Film Game Overs (Part 2) Nitrocosm 2024-04-21 | My favorite prize from a box of Cracker Jack has to be my driver's license. I mean, that's totally valid, right? I put the "ass" in Assetto Corsa with a little 1960's shock-safety film style. Drive safely!Brought to you by Listers™ Onion Bits and the State Highway Patrol (probably). Eat Onions and be nifty.
If Racing Games Had 1960s Style Drivers Ed Film Game Overs Nitrocosm 2024-04-17 | What if the stakes were higher in motorsports racing games? Here's Gran Turismo with a "Red Asphalt" style game over screen.Drive safely!
Heidegger: Tire Connoisseur Nitrocosm 2024-04-17 | Heidegger can no longer deny his insatiable hunger for tires.
Chairs for Chadley Nitrocosm 2024-04-13 | Tifa: "How many chairs should we give Chadley?"Cloud: "...Yes... GUYS, MOVE!!!!"#ff7r #ff7remake
Catception Nitrocosm 2023-12-26 | Yo dawg, I heard you like cat videos, so I put a cat video in your cat video.
Trying to figure out how to get this game to load. Nitrocosm 2023-05-27 | I'm just fooling around with this again. If I can't get it working this time around, I'm going to give up on it.This is with regard to: youtu.be/Vk1rAK8jaT0UPDATE: There will be no further updates or videos on this topic. I have deleted the disc image file and will make no more attempts to get it working.
Nitrocosm Music Stream Nitrocosm 2023-05-27 | Not much, just some relaxation music and live chat.#chill #chillmusic #chat
Cant get the game to work... Nitrocosm 2023-05-26 | A failed attempt to get the game working. Unfortunately, I couldn't get it past the title screen.This is an exercise in frustration. Aside from that, what is this all about? youtu.be/7zL4Sfv2FyQ
Mother 3 (Lost Alpha): Giygas in the PS2 BIOS / RSOD? An Unconfirmed Story (Part 2) Nitrocosm 2023-05-23 | I would advise against taking this story too seriously, as some have obviously done. For those lashing out, find mental health resources in your area: samhsa.gov/find-helpIf you haven't watched Part 1, please do so first: youtu.be/7zL4Sfv2FyQThe rumored "alpha" version of Mother 3 was found! We take a much deeper dive into this strange game's backstory. The situation gets bizarre as more information about the game surfaces.My failed attempts to run the game: youtube.com/live/kl_Gnay5Ow4NOTE: All screen shots of emails and text messages used in this video were featured with permission after personal information was removed and the screen shots were sent to the involved parties for approval.DISCLAIMER: This video contains brief discussion of potentially illegal activity. I do not condone software piracy, exfiltration of unauthorized materials, or corporate espionage. Any data or images I briefly obtained were used strictly for analysis.Special thanks to youtube.com/channel/UGVyc29uaWZpZWQgREVBVEg#mother3 #earthbound #playstation #creepypasta -----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Introduction - new text messages from my contact00:26 The game still worked... sort of.00:41 Emails from "Jeanie" about recording the game footage00:48 Game footage of the abandoned Mother 3 alpha version06:00 My comments on the game footage06:21 More history of the game from Jeanie via email06:41 Jeanie's recollection of events07:57 Hindrances due to having no optical drives on their computers08:50 Giygas on the RSOD is REAL!09:20 More texts from my contact - a copy of their PS2's BIOS exists?09:52 An analysis of the salvaged PS2 BIOS (supposedly) affected by the game10:49 Well, well, well... I found GIYGAS. You have to be kidding me.11:01 (I lose my mind for a moment)11:19 A last minute addition - thanks to Jeanie's nephew for extracting the files!11:46 Comments on the game files11:56 The... "ultrasound" images. What the...12:28 Anyway! Special thanks12:53 Conclusionyoutu.be/PFTBBGNJ4BA
Mother 3 (Lost Alpha): Giygas in the PS2 BIOS / RSOD? An Unconfirmed Story (Part 1) Nitrocosm 2023-05-17 | WARNING: This video contains descriptions of dishonest and illegal behavior. I do not condone the alleged acts described in this story. Additionally, I would advise against taking this story too seriously, as some have obviously done. For those lashing out, find mental health resources in your area: samhsa.gov/find-helpAn unconfirmed story relayed to me by a third party suggests there was an obscure version of Mother 3 in development around the time Nintendo and Sony were working together on the Playstation prototype. Many years later, someone received an unsanctioned copy of the game... which modified their Playstation 2 in a very unexpected manner. Furthermore, the game's data contained something a bit unsettling.This story is a rumor. I cannot confirm whether it is true.See Part 2 here: youtu.be/Vk1rAK8jaT0#mother3 #earthbound #playstation #creepypasta ---------------------------------------------------00:00 Introduction01:09 History of the SNES CD-ROM and the Nintendo-Sony deal01:35 Philips CD-I failure01:43 Was the original Playstation compatible with Sony's version?01:59 Mother 3 finally released in 200602:07 Intro to the phone interview02:20 Beginning of phone call, how the disk was discovered03:42 Description of the game and a timeline of the game tester's actions07:50 Reference to the Nintendo-Sony deal with the Playstation08:29 Speculation on Mother 3's origins09:39 The bugs and effects of the game and the red screen of death10:51 Giygas appears on the RSOD12:22 The ultrasound images on the game disk13:47 Phone call conclusion14:04 The follow-up text message14:16 My opinion of the story14:46 Conclusion---------------------------------------------------Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/nitrocosm---------------------------------------------------ATTRIBUTIONS:Super NES CD-ROM Photo By Paquitogio - Own work, CC0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79816945Super NES CD-ROM Concept Photo By Nintendo/Sony - Original publication: Circa 1991Immediate http://www.ugo.com/games/snes-cd, Fair use, en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=37048874PS2 Linux Screen Shot By The original uploader was DonDiego at English Wikipedia. - Transferred from en.wikipedia to Commons by IngerAlHaosului using CommonsHelper., GPL, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9001622PS1 Photo By Evan-Amos - Own work, Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=31719221Earthbound Box By gamefaqs.gamespot.com/snes/588301-earthbound/images/140186, Fair use, en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=12650515PS2 Mod Chip By KillahModz - cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/553754488096292874/564973894490914847/image0.jpg, CC BY-SA 4.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=77891325Various clips from Earthbound, Fair use, NintendoClips from Xenogears and Secret of Mana, Fair use, Square EnixNintendo Logo By Nintendo - Extracted from http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_Elite_Beat_Agents.pdf, Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7422178Sony Logo: Hautala - Yasuo Kuroki, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsGame Boy Advance Photo By Evan-Amos - Own work, Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=98218826youtu.be/BWhTV0Tk9aM
Piano Droppin Vibe (Extended Version) Nitrocosm 2022-10-15 | This is the extended version of "Piano Droppin' Vibe" - a tribute remix of the Playstation console series startups.#gamingmusic #playstation #remix Buy a t-shirt to show how much you enjoy the sound: cafepress.com/nitrocosm.648103398Or buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/nitrocosmOther links: links.nitrocosm.com
Nitrocosm Studios Logo Animation 2022 Nitrocosm 2022-05-02 | Just a small animation that I might use at the end of future videos.
Playstation Classic Review Nitrocosm 2021-12-27 | My brother gave me a Playstation Classic™ for Christmas and I do a very quick review.----------------------------------00:00 Introduction00:21 Size comparison with original00:30 Rear connectors00:35 Technical specifications00:48 Front connectors00:54 System software01:00 It's a system-on-a-chip01:09 Startup01:17 Performance01:27 Preloaded games01:36 Startup technical summary01:54 My opinion on the game selection02:18 One complaint (the controller cables)02:29 Conclusion----------------------------------ATTRIBUTIONS:Playstation Classic and controller images: By MarcelBuehner, CC BY-SA 4.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=103971206
Analyzing My Cable Internet Outages Nitrocosm 2021-09-03 | Adventures in Internet outages!In this video, I discuss my experience with high-speed Internet and a tool I developed to further analyze and log data from my cable modem's diagnostics feature.Table o' contents:0:00 When I first signed up for high speed Internet in 20010:15 Things started to go wrong, technicians visit0:55 I washed a cable modem once and it worked1:07 Horror story about spiteful technician who greased my computer up2:07 Service calls to no avail2:18 Switching to DSL in February 20092:36 Returning to cable Internet in 2017 after Spectrum buys Time Warner3:10 The outage problems return in August 20213:49 The modem's diagnostics utility4:09 Building a logging, aggregation, and analysis tool for the modem's data5:07 Analyzing the line charts derived from the modem's signal data5:31 A story about how I used to work for the cable company6:07 A few guesses on what could be the problem6:43 Debunking at least one of the guesses6:54 Noticing characteristics of the outages7:21 I'll probably make a follow-up video7:30 ConclusionAn important note: Although I had one really bad experience with a cable technician, I do not mean to imply that all or even most cable technicians are rude or dirty. I've just had a bit of bad luck with one in my area in the past. Being a cable technician who makes house calls is an unpleasant and sometimes very difficult job where one has to deal with angry people and sometimes unexpected hazards. Be nice to the cable company's workers!That being said, I have no tolerance for shills coming on here and defending dishonest practices.Did I mention how the used cable modems smelled like ash trays?-----------------------------------ATTRIBUTIONS:QAM illustration: By Fred the Oysteri CC BY-SA 4.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=36180738
Playstation Melted Startup Sound Nitrocosm 2021-07-27 | This background audio from "Playstation Startup Sound Explained" was requested some time ago, so here it is with a few minor enhancements.#playstation #slowedandreverb
PS1 → PS6 30th Anniversary Startup Concept Nitrocosm 2021-04-25 | This is a mock-up of what the PS6 might be if Sony decides to do a 30th anniversary throwback to the original PlayStation startup.#playstation #conceptart
TZMHero FFXIV Podcast Theme Nitrocosm 2021-04-19 | A theme created for @TZMHero 's upcoming FFXIV-themed podcast. Created as a commissioned work. I will post a link to the podcast here as soon as it begins.
Nitrocosm - Quantahead Nitrocosm 2021-03-22 | CONTENT WARNING: Flashing lights. Watch in a well-lit room. May potentially trigger epileptic seizures in some viewers.Get this on Bandcamp: nitrocosm.bandcamp.com/track/quantaheadSome of the samples used in this track were created using a custom tool I developed to generate sounds from mouse movements: tmc.nitrocosm.com/misc/wavemaker NOTE: I cannot provide technical support.More Nitrocosm music is available on the Nitrocosm Studios channel: youtube.com/watch?v=G4lEP14--2A&list=PLrC9vfmOaoXh5Ec1AJ7vyaNT1OcjQpxC5
Nitrocosm Neon Logo 2021 Nitrocosm 2021-03-19 | All new music and artwork-related content will be on the new Nitrocosm Studios channel: youtube.com/channel/UCrulXRXmODa-LwIE0_e4PJgPlease subscribe!
XBox Startup Remix: I Can Still See the X(Box) Nitrocosm 2021-03-14 | This is a remix of the original XBox startup. A different version of this track was used as the background music for the video, "XBox Startup Sound Explained".The title is a reference to the Max Headroom incident of 1987 which made a reference to the show "Clutch Cargo".
Gamecube Startup Remix Nitrocosm 2021-03-13 | This is the music used in the "Gamecube Startup Sound Explained" video.
Playstation Portable Startup Sound Remix Nitrocosm 2021-03-06 | This is the background music used in the "Playstation Portable Startup Sound Explained" video.More music:Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/nitrocosmBandcamp: nitrocosm.bandcamp.com
Playstation Portable Startup Sound Explained Nitrocosm 2021-03-06 | The sound of the Playstation Portable (PSP) is deconstructed, re-imagined, and explained in addition to some technical details of Sony's first portable entry in the Playstation series.0:00 Introduction0:30 Competition at the time of release0:47 The PSP marketed as the new "Walkman" of the 21st Century0:59 Popular games for the PSP1:15 Technical specifications overview2:47 The startup sound's description3:14 Deconstruction of the startup sound3:39 Re-creating the startup sound / musical breakdown of the notes5:23 The re-creation isn't 100% spot-on5:33 Comparison of original and remake5:50 Conclusion (and a note about the Vita)=======================================ATTRIBUTIONS:PSP Photos: By Evan-Amos - Own work, Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11337256By Evan-Amos - Own work, Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11359241By Evan-Amos - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18483149By Evan-Amos - Own work, Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=38698019Playstation Vita Photo: By Evan-Amos - Own work, Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=39323263Nintendo DS Photo: By Evan-Amos - Own work, Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=14501157Nokia N-Gate Photo: By Evan-Amos - Own work, Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=33692791Memory Stick Photos: By Leo13 - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7605928UMD Photos: By Takobou, CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2044877By Kelvinc - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4240889
Playstation 2 Startup Sound Further Explained Nitrocosm 2021-02-20 | This is a video further explaining the Playstation 2's main startup sequence audio sample. I break down how the infamous "piano smashing" sound of the PS2 startup is put together on a synthesizer.If you haven't watched the original PS2 startup sound video in this series, please view it here if you wish: youtube.com/watch?v=tgsxzXm5ZPM=========================================================0:00 Introduction1:05 Overview of the PS2 startup sequence1:26 Technical and musical details of the audio sample1:52 Re-creating the audio sample in Z3TA+22:15 Tone generators / oscillators3:25 Frequency filters3:38 Envelopes4:11 Low-frequency oscillators (LFOs)4:40 Control routings4:46 EQ and effects4:52 Re-created sound: First draft5:32 The notes in the chord6:12 Back to the drawing board: Another attempt6:20 Adjustments to the EQ, oscillators, and filters6:46 Re-created sound: Second draft7:00 Re-created sound: Third and final (for now) draft7:18 Conclusion
Playstation 2 Startup HD Remake Nitrocosm 2021-02-12 | I thought I'd take a stab at putting together a quick HD re-creation of the Playstation 2 boot animation. It's not 100% true to the original, visually or aurally.The process of trying to re-create the PS2 startup sound (spoiler: it's not as easy as one would think): youtube.com/watch?v=HGMlDEIAN4w
XBox Startup Sound Explained Nitrocosm 2021-02-06 | In this video, I break down the original XBox startup sound with the use of some helpful information from the person who created it!Brian Schmidt, the creator of the original XBox startup sound: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_L._SchmidtHis article explaining what he did to create the startup sound:gamasutra.com/blogs/BrianSchmidt/20111117/90625/Designing_the_Boot_Sound_for_the_Original_Xbox.php00:00 Introduction00:15 Release date and competing consoles00:42 Sales00:55 Operating system01:05 Some popular games for the system01:15 Technical specifications02:39 The BIOS firmware03:27 Brian Schmidt, the original creator03:55 Overview on how the sound is generated05:02 Details of the startup sequence05:26 Note about the boot animation remake05:36 Randomness of the original startup animation05:48 Breakdown of the startup sound elements06:35 Comment on the efficiency of the boot sequence06:56 Re-creating the startup sound for analysis10:03 Comparison of re-created sound and original10:28 Getting ahead of the nitpicks on the re-creation10:41 Recap of the melody notes at the end of the startup10:55 The 3D model used for the boot animation remake11:40 Conclusion===============================================ATTRIBUTIONS:XBox console photos: By Evan-Amos - Own work, Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11333075Brian Schmidt photo: By Bschmidt1962 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=81593723
Sega Saturn Startup Sounds Explained Nitrocosm 2021-01-16 | The Sega Saturn is Sega's entry in the fifth generation of consoles and the successor to the massively successful Sega Genesis, or MegaDrive.00:00 Introduction00:12 Release dates00:38 Some noteable games for the Saturn00:44 About the 32X release01:21 Technical specifications03:22 Regarding the Saturn's complex hardware04:02 Extracting the startup sounds from the BIOS firmware04:28 The startup sound audio format04:49 The three startup sequences05:11 About the different startups05:23 All of the startup sounds (for each BIOS revision)07:23 The main notes / chords of the startups09:02 Sales and discontinuation09:20 The cancellation of Sonic Extreme09:50 The Saturn's complicated hardware: An Achille's heel10:00 My Sega CD side story (going off on a tangent)11:19 Conclusion=================================Sources:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sega_Saturnsegaretro.org/Sega_Saturn/Hardware_comparison=================================Attributions:Voice-over talent for the Yu Suzuki Quote: By Takuya0317, fiverr.com/takuya0317Sega Saturn Console Photo (Black): By Evan-Amos - Own work, Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17351664Sega Saturn Console Photo (White): By Evan-Amos - Own work, Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17143972Sega Saturn First Model Photo: By Evan-Amos - Own work, Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17355971Hitachi SH-2 Chip Photo: By Yaca2671 撮影 - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1193108Saturn Sound Processor Photo: CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1191742Motorola 68EC000 Photo: By Konstantin Lanzet - CPU collection, CC BY 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=8041341Video Display Processor Photo 1: CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1557870Video Display Processor Photo 2: By No machine-readable author provided. Yaca2671 assumed (based on copyright claims). - No machine-readable source provided. Own work assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1208003Sega Saturn Motherboard Photo: By Evan-Amos - Own work, Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=12308683Sega 32X Photo: By Evan-Amos - Own work, Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=14234310Sega CD Photo: By Evan-Amos - Own work, Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=14400186Dreamcast Photo: By Evan-Amos - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=20590003Mega Drive Photo: By Evan-Amos - Own work, Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17288445Nintendo 64 Photo: By Evan-Amos - Own work, Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=36531250Sega Saturn Logos: By Source, Fair use, en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=20723654 and en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=32567481Yu Suzuki Photo: By Yu Suzuki - Game Developers Conference 2011 - Day 3 (2).jpg: Official GDCderivative work: Masem - This file was derived from: Yu Suzuki - Game Developers Conference 2011 - Day 3 (2).jpg, CC BY 2.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=14496549"Make My Video" Box Art: By Source, Fair use, en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=22077151, en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=22077110, and en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=22077184
Xenogears: Knight of Fire (Speech Audio Explained) Nitrocosm 2021-01-10 | The background music track "Knight of Fire" from Xenogears had an odd voice clip in it. This video explains what the voice clip is and from where it was taken.0:00 Introduction0:43 About "Knight of Fire"1:19 Extracting the samples from the music PSF1:47 The samples2:27 What the speech audio clip says2:37 Where the speech audio clip originated3:12 Who the voice in the audio clip is3:21 The documentary "Listen to me Marlon"3:40 What I used to think the speech audio said3:50 Why was this audio used in the track? I don't know!4:04 Conclusion=========================================="Listen to me Marlon" on IMDB: imdb.com/title/tt4145178Audio clip by wzrd517: soundcloud.com/wzrd517/xenogears-knight-of-fire-voice-source
Gamecube Startup Sound Explained Nitrocosm 2021-01-02 | In this video, the Nintendo Gamecube's distinct and highly memed startup sound is deconstructed. As with the Dreamcast, I was quite surprised to learn that the startup sound for the Nintendo Gamecube is actually pre-recorded and not synthesized in real time!A brief overview is given for the Gamecube, followed by an in-depth look at the startup sound(s) and other audio found in the BIOS firmware.Special thanks to my brother, Dan McQuinn, of Dan Eats and Drums! He supplied footage of his Gamecube and appeared in the video. Please subscribe to his channel: youtube.com/channel/UCIqs2JYhyPc4f52qh3dKrJwNOTE: I am aware of some very minor issues with the audio during the listing of the notes in the Xylophone part. It was not apparent during editing. The word "six" sounds odd in a couple places there.Additionally, the different microphones used all have different EQ. I tried to compensate for this the best I could in post-production.0:00 Introduction0:24 History and sales0:45 Popular games for the system0:58 Technical specifications and features2:32 Examining the BIOS firmware2:56 The startup sound audio data3:39 Breakdown and replication of the startup sound5:36 The other sounds in the BIOS6:21 Secret alternative startup sounds6:44 The menu background music7:02 Conclusion==========================================Attributions:Nintendont project: github.com/FIX94/NintendontVery helpful reverse engineering thread on GC Forever's forums: gc-forever.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3526Gamecube disc: http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benutzer:Pascal_Giessler, CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsATI Flipper GPU: User:ZyMOS, CC BY-SA 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsGEKKO CPU: Baz1521, CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Playstation 3 Startup Sound Explained Nitrocosm 2020-12-24 | The Playstation 3 was Sony's third console. It was released on November 11, 2006. This video explores the startup sequence of the console with an emphasis on the startup's audio: The sound of an orchestra tuning up before a performance.A few notes:1) The startup animations shown in this video are re-creations I made in Adobe After Effects. I was not able to get good video captures and opted for higher image quality at the expense of low accuracy. Although I was able to identify the files used to generate the startup animation, there was no way to play them using an emulator.2) The re-creation of the startup sound in this video is only an approximation and is not intended to be an exact duplication of the original audio from any version of the console. Synthesizers can only approximate a live orchestra to a certain extent and it would take an ear far better than mine to figure out every nuance to replicate the audio perfectly.0:00 Introduction0:21 Release date, price, and features of the PS31:05 Technical specifications2:00 A note about the PS3's aesthetics2:12 The startup sound2:45 Extracting the startup audio from the console's software3:52 The startup animation breakdown4:10 Technical details regarding the startup audio4:59 Notes about the startup audio's content6:00 Remake attempt on the startup audio6:37 Why I never owned a PS37:02 Conclusion=================================================Attributions:35mm film with AC3 Audio: By Rotareneg - en:Image:35mm_film_audio_macro.jpg, CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1210853PS3 Motherboard: By Voodooo83 - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18267228PS3 Rear Panel: By Evan-Amos - Own work, Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11571651RSX Chip: By Voodooo83 - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18267356Reddit "Shower Thoughts" on PS3 startup: reddit.com/r/Showerthoughts/comments/6iyq3w/the_startup_sound_for_the_ps3_is_an_orchestraOrchestra photo courtesty of PXfuel pxfuel.com
Dreamcast Startup Sound Explained: Addendum / Correction Nitrocosm 2020-12-17 | In the previous video, the Dreamcast's startup sound and BIOS software were discussed. A re-creation of the startup sound was attempted. In this video, I correct one of the major mistakes: There are NINE notes in the main melody of the startup sound instead of six.The previous video: youtube.com/watch?v=4Sl5zH4FyxkIt's a short video but if you're in a hurry:0:00 Introduction0:25 The mistake (only 6 notes)0:45 Comparison (original and then mine)1:07 The correction (the full 9 notes)1:44 Venting frustration2:02 The revised version of the re-creation2:16 ConclusionThe correct notes in the Dreamcast startup's melody are:G#3, D7, E5, B6, B3, B5, E4, E6, and Db7.There will always be something wrong in every video I make. Corrections will be issued if time allows; otherwise, corrections will be posted in the video descriptions.=================================================ATTRIBUTIONS:Dreamcast photo: By Asim Saleem (Asim18) - Own work, CC BY 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=8782822
Playstation 2 Piano: 3D Modeling Time Lapse Nitrocosm 2020-12-12 | Having used a simpler model for a series of videos on the Playstation 2, I re-make the PS2 / piano hybrid 3D model in Blender. It's not a perfect replica of the console as I omit some details in the interest of time.NOTE: Some people have said that the eject button LED is blue, not violet. Let's just say it's blue. It looks blue-violet to me.One of the major points of interest covered in this video is how piano keys are proportioned. It might be useful information for other projects.The background music: soundcloud.com/nitrocosm/piano-droppin-vibe-extendedGet a high quality print of this model: deviantart.com/print/view/863741346How about this design on a t-shirt, coffee mug, mouse pad, and a bunch of other stuff? cafepress.com/nitrocosm/172181300:00 Introduction0:21 Taking measurements of the console and keyboard overview0:38 Measuring the PS2 console0:51 The dimensions of the PS2 according to my measurements1:02 The dimensions of the PS2 according to official specs1:20 Modeling the basic shape of the console1:50 Modeling the disc tray front2:11 Controller and memory card ports3:24 Power and eject buttons3:41 Cleaning up edges on the lower front of the console3:55 Front air vents4:38 USB and IEEE 1394 (iLink / Firewire) ports area5:09 Front Sony logo5:25 Setting up console chassis material (color)5:36 IEEE 1394 plug5:56 Power switch and power connector6:15 Power connector pins6:39 Rear fan vents7:08 Modeling the cooling fan7:38 Placing the fan inside the console7:40 Animating the fan spinning7:55 Rubber feet8:30 Adjusting material for the front Sony logo8:40 Correcting unintentional animation on rubber feet8:50 PS2 top logo (lots of problems!)9:32 Front power and eject button LEDs9:45 Rear A/V and optical audio ports10:07 Expansion port door10:22 The finished regular PS2 model10:27 Modifying the top of the console for the keyboard10:32 Adding some bevels and fixing geometry gaps on the back10:45 Sizing up the keyboard section10:48 Modeling the keyboard section10:53 How to model a piano keyboard11:07 How to proportion the keys on a piano keyboard11:45 Finishing the piano keyboard12:07 Placing the keyboard on the model12:12 Finishing touches12:32 The finished model and animation12:41 Conclusion
PS2 Startup Sound - Another (Failed) Remake Attempt Nitrocosm 2020-12-10 | Still with some imperfections (mostly related to sample tuning), I take another crack at re-creating the PS2 startup sound after this attempt: youtube.com/watch?v=HGMlDEIAN4wThis was much harder than I thought it would be. I finally throw in the towel and decide to move on.The original composition and sound samples were created by Takafumi Fujisawa.NOTE: The audio samples for the BIOS are easy to extract from the BIOS file using a program called "PSound": http://snailrush.online.fr/ I cannot redistribute the copyrighted BIOS file or the samples contained within it.This is my final video in the Playstation startup series. Stay tuned for new projects!0:00 Introduction1:00 The revised project, still with imperfections6:07 Conclusion
Decoding PXL-2000 Tapes Nitrocosm 2020-12-06 | Using PHP to decode a PXL-2000 cassette tape's video signal from 1990 digitized in 2005, I try to hunt down a scary moment in the footage where an eyeball appears in the corner of the screen.The results are lackluster, to say the least. I get little more than a lot of static and a vague shape in the corner of the video but the decoding process is successful even if the video signal had degraded beyond recognition.(I know that model of the PXL-2000 isn't terribly accurate. It was slapped together in Sketchup in about 10 minutes)0:00 Introduction0:15 Brief technical overview of the PXL-20001:27 The tale of the tape (how it was digitized)2:11 What the PXL-2000 tape video signal sounds like3:22 Technical analysis of the PXL-2000 video signal4:42 Mentioning the PHP-based decoder script I made5:30 The results of the decoding attempt6:16 Eyeball story7:06 So, what's on the tape?7:13 Discussing the reverse process to re-create the eyeball7:18 The re-created eyeball video (from memory)7:37 Demonstration of the software-generated PXL-2000 video signal7:59 Why the tape's video signal was so unrecognizable8:25 ConclusionThe PHP code used to perform the conversion: github.com/TroyMcQuinn/pxl2000-converter
Playstation Startup Sound Remix: Piano Droppin Vibe Nitrocosm 2020-12-04 | New extended version: soundcloud.com/nitrocosm/piano-droppin-vibe-extendedThis is a remix of the Playstation 1 and 2 startup sounds made using the samples extracted from the BIOS software of both consoles.More of my music is available here:Bandcamp: nitrocosm.bandcamp.comSoundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/nitrocosmDo you enjoy the PS2 startup's sound of a piano being dropped from four stories? T-shirts and hoodies to commemorate the RELAXING piano-smashing sound: cafepress.com/nitrocosm/17214817
