Anders Enger Jensen | CM-32L Song @AndersEngerJensen | Uploaded 14 years ago | Updated 17 hours ago
UPDATE: A better version of the sound file is available for download on my SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/eox-studios/roland-cm32l-song
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CM/MT version: http://eox.no/projects/CM-32L_Song_MT32.mid
GM Version: http://eox.no/projects/CM-32L_Song_GM.mid
After searching the internet for songs written entirely for and with the famous Roland MT-32/CM-32L/CM-64 modules (except those from games made by Sierra, Lucasarts etc), and not finding any - I thought for myself: is it possible to put something together, that won't sound bad even with the default patches and amount of reverb?
I also chose to use only default patches, but allowed myself to dry the sounds, re-record them separately into MOTUs Digital Performer 7.2 and mix them as one would with every other pop song (only compressors, EQs, delays and reverbs not to modify the sounds away from their original intent).
So this is what you get - polished MT-32 sounds that aren't half bad when processed and EQed into place ;)
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Tempo: 160 BPM
Key: Em, modulating to Gm
Instrument/patches used:
Part 1: #069 - Slap Bass 1
Part 2: #049 - Str Sect 1
Part 3: #029 - SynBass 1
Part 4: #048 - Square Wave
Part 5: #045 - DoctorSolo
Part 6: #004 - ElecPiano 1
Part 7: #105 - Marimba
Part 8: #031 - SynBass 3
Part 9: Drums
UPDATE: A better version of the sound file is available for download on my SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/eox-studios/roland-cm32l-song
MIDIFILE DOWNLOADS
CM/MT version: http://eox.no/projects/CM-32L_Song_MT32.mid
GM Version: http://eox.no/projects/CM-32L_Song_GM.mid
After searching the internet for songs written entirely for and with the famous Roland MT-32/CM-32L/CM-64 modules (except those from games made by Sierra, Lucasarts etc), and not finding any - I thought for myself: is it possible to put something together, that won't sound bad even with the default patches and amount of reverb?
I also chose to use only default patches, but allowed myself to dry the sounds, re-record them separately into MOTUs Digital Performer 7.2 and mix them as one would with every other pop song (only compressors, EQs, delays and reverbs not to modify the sounds away from their original intent).
So this is what you get - polished MT-32 sounds that aren't half bad when processed and EQed into place ;)
As with many others, I use DistroKid for all my official album releases to all the available streaming services. If you want to try them yourself and get a 7% discount off your first year by using this link:
distrokid.com/vip/seven/695158
Tempo: 160 BPM
Key: Em, modulating to Gm
Instrument/patches used:
Part 1: #069 - Slap Bass 1
Part 2: #049 - Str Sect 1
Part 3: #029 - SynBass 1
Part 4: #048 - Square Wave
Part 5: #045 - DoctorSolo
Part 6: #004 - ElecPiano 1
Part 7: #105 - Marimba
Part 8: #031 - SynBass 3
Part 9: Drums
![Nothing Left To Lose [Feat. Alex Ball]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/z-BZr_sczZ8/hqdefault.jpg "Nothing Left To Lose [Feat. Alex Ball]
The 90s called and wanted its groove back. I told it to stop, collaborate and listen! Ive had this Alex Ball song on the agenda for quite some time too, and finally got around to finish it up. As always, he made some really catchy hooks that instantly got my 66% shuffle groove going. And I of course went a little more happy-pappy dance floor early 90s style, sprinkled with some glossy 80s FM ear candy and more.
This is for those who wonder, taken from Alex video on the Yamaha TX81Z sound module and how he made a 90s Banger on it. Ive also used some TX sounds and enhanced the palette with all sorts of 80s and 90s relevant gear. Hope you like it! ;)
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/eox-studios/nothing-left-to-lose-feat-alex-ball
BandCamp: https://eoxstudios.bandcamp.com/track/nothing-left-to-lose-feat-alex-ball
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LYRICS
Verse 1:
Now this is the verse rap section
Cover your ears for your own protection
‘Cause I’m gonna lay it down
Drop my lyrics all over the town
I got prose up in your face
Teaming up with that Lately Bass
We’ll be here for a little while
With rhyming couplets in a 90s style
Verse 2:
‘Cause this is the way it should be
Got funky sounds from the 81Z
I got class, I’m a rapping hero
My FM sounds are truly through-zero
I got MIDI to play the notes
Sing back the melodies that I wrote
My tunes play across the nations
Slicker than CC information
Chorus 1:
Now I’m saying I got nothing left that I can lose!
And I’m showing that there’s nothing I should prove to you! Oh-oh! (2x)
Verse 3:
I’m back with more rhyming verse
The second time will probably be worse
But I’ll give it my best shot
More crappy lyrics is all I got
But I’ll bring some synth puns with ’em
References to algorithms
‘Cause I’ll be your smooth operator
You’re carrier, I’m modulator
Verse 4:
Feedback, push the envelope
I’ll spit more rhymes as you losers choke
I got skills like learning the theory
Which is why my sounds ain’t dreary
I’ve got groove, it’s so surprising
With Stereoping, avoid menu diving
So I’m gonna smell you later
And leave you with the sounds of the tone generator!
Chorus 2:
Now I’m saying I got nothing left that I can lose!
And I’m showing that there’s nothing I should prove to you! Oh-oh! (2x)
Bridge:
(Vocal adlibs)
Chorus 3:
Now I’m saying I got nothing left that I can lose!
And I’m showing that there’s nothing I should prove to you! Oh-oh! (3x)")
