STEPPER: A 16-step sequencer for the Game Boy Advance (GBA) Bad Diode 2023-04-05 | This is a demo for the new GBA 16-step sequencer STEPPER. It features an intuitive workflow inspired by Elektron instruments with per-trigger parametrization that allows access to the 4 DMG sound channels in the console (2 square waves channels, 1 custom wave channel and 1 noise channel). Supports 4 banks of 8 patterns that can be queued for live performance.The project is open source and can be downloaded for free: https://git.badd10de.dev/stepperYou can also buy the GBA rom via itch.io to support its development (Pay what you want): badd10de.itch.io/stepper-gbaIf you want to know more, visit the itch link or the project page (https://badd10de.dev/projects/stepper/)If you like the work I do, please consider supporting me. More details here: https://badd10de.dev/support.htmlYou can also take a look at my website (https://badd10de.dev/) or get in touch with me via Mastodon (https://merveilles.town/@bd).Cheers!
STEPPER 1.8: Double (Pocket) Trouble + Digitakt Bad Diode 2024-02-09 | STEPPER 1.8 is here, and I hope you are ready for this glitchy chiptune IDM banger with two Analogue Pockets running STEPPER 1.8 and a Digitakt by @WeAreElektron. Super fun setup! All recorded semi-improvised in a single take with some minimal mastering to bring everything to level.STEPPER it's an open source project and you can get it for free on itch.io (pay what you want): badd10de.itch.io/stepper-gbaI also have a Patreon with exclusive content, including samples and generative music patches: patreon.com/BadDiodeFor other ways of supporting me, feel free to go here: https://badd10de.dev/support.htmlYou can connect with me on several places (https://badd10de.dev/contact.html) but these days I'm most active on Mastodon (https://merveilles.town/@bd) and Instagram (instagram.com/badd10de/).#techno #synthwave #dawless #gameboyadvance #analogue #analoguepocket #banger #chipmusic #chipmusicians #pixelaesthetic #pixeldesign #chiptune #retrogaming #retrogame #retrogamer #gamemusic #musicsoftware #DAW #nintendolife #chiptunes #chipbeats #elektron #gameboyadvance #chiptune #nintendo #gamingmusic #nintendocore #gameboy #retromusic #dawlessjammin #dawlessmusic #digitakt
STEPPER 1.8: Digitakt + Analogue Pocket Jam // Bad Diode Bad Diode 2024-01-10 | I was testing the upcoming STEPPER 1.8 update featuring support for MIDI sync using Analogue's MIDI cable adapters and got lost creating a chiptune banger with an @WeAreElektron Digitakt Hope you enjoy!STEPPER it's an open source project and you can get it for free on itch.io (pay what you want): badd10de.itch.io/stepper-gbaI also have a Patreon with exclusive content, including samples and generative music patches: patreon.com/BadDiodeFor other ways of supporting me, feel free to go here: https://badd10de.dev/support.htmlYou can connect with me on several places (https://badd10de.dev/contact.html) but these days I'm most active on Mastodon (https://merveilles.town/@bd) and Instagram (instagram.com/badd10de/).#techno #synthwave #dawless #gameboyadvance #analogue #analoguepocket #banger #chipmusic #chipmusicians #pixelaesthetic #pixeldesign #chiptune #retrogaming #retrogame #retrogamer #gamemusic #musicsoftware #DAW #nintendolife #chiptunes #chipbeats #elektron #gameboyadvance #chiptune #nintendo #gamingmusic #nintendocore #gameboy #retromusic #dawlessjammin #dawlessmusic #digitakt
In a purple #chiptune MOOD (mkII) with my #gameboyadvance Bad Diode 2023-11-30 | You could say I’m in a purple Mood today. Nothing better to cheer me up that a little jam playing with my newest FX, the MOOD mkII. A lovely little ambient machine by @ChaseBlissAudio though here I’m using it in a bit more subdued way to add texture and stereo goodness to my GBA using the no-dub dip switch.STEPPER it's an open source project and you can get it for free on itch.io (pay what you want): badd10de.itch.io/stepper-gbaI also have a Patreon with exclusive content, including samples and generative music patches: patreon.com/BadDiodeFor other ways of supporting me, feel free to go here: https://badd10de.dev/support.htmlYou can connect with me on several places (https://badd10de.dev/contact.html) but these days I'm most active on Mastodon (https://merveilles.town/@bd) and Instagram (instagram.com/badd10de/).#techno #synthwave #dawless #gameboyadvance #squarewave #trianglewave #chill #chipmusic #chipmusicians #pixelaesthetic #pixeldesign #chiptune #retrogaming #retrogame #retrogamer #gamemusic #musicsoftware #DAW #nintendolife #chiptunes #chipbeats #sidstation #gameboyadvance #chiptune #nintendo #gamingmusic #nintendocore #gameboy #retromusic #dawlessjammin #dawlessmusic #guitarpedals
How to calibrate your headphones in your DAW for free without any plugins (Windows/Mac/Linux) Bad Diode 2023-10-29 | Hi! I recently found a method of headphone calibration that is totally free and works in any daw and operating system. This can be quite useful when mixing or mastering your songs if you don't have a fully conditioned room. Thanks to this calibration it seems my mixes end up translating better to other devices and playback systemsOf course, it may require some adjustment, and what works for me doesn't necessarily mean it will work for you. Still, I would be happy if this helps anyone out there in my same situation.Le me know if you found it useful!You can connect with me on several places (https://badd10de.dev/contact.html) but these days I'm most active on the fediverse (https://merveilles.town/@bd) and Instagram (instagram.com/badd10de/).If you want to support me, you can find more information at: https://badd10de.dev/support.html#chill #musicsoftware #DAW #tutorial #headphones #bitwig #ableton #logic #protools #studioone #renoise #mixing #mastering #musicproducer #musicproduction
Bad Diode // GBA + Elektron jam Bad Diode 2023-10-22 | After cleaning up my studio and patchbay, what better way of testing if everything works that with a STEPPER jam featuring Octatrack, Digitakt, my purple GBA and some lovely blackhole reverb.Get STEPPER here for free: badd10de.itch.io/stepper-gba.Recorded straight from the Octatrack stereo output with some minimal volume normalization in Bitwig.You can connect with me on several places (https://badd10de.dev/contact.html) but these days I'm most active on the fediverse (https://merveilles.town/@bd) and Instagram (instagram.com/badd10de/).#synthwave #dawless #gameboyadvance #squarewave #trianglewave #chill #chipmusic #chipmusicians #pixelaesthetic #pixeldesign #chiptune #retrogaming #retrogame #retrogamer #gamemusic #musicsoftware #DAW #nintendolife #chiptunes #chipbeats #pixelgirl #sidstation #gameboyadvance #chiptune #nintendo #gamingmusic #nintendocore #gameboy #retromusic #dawlessjammin #dawlessmusic #darkwave
STEPPER v1.6: Ninjacat pizzatime! Bad Diode 2023-08-04 | Introducing STEPPER 1.6. This version adds a new UI for parameter editing, probability/conditional triggers and panning support among other things.This jam was composed and performed by @catbeatsofficial, who has been helping in beta-testing and ui/feature designs. Make sure to give them a follow on Instagram: instagram.com/catbeatsofficialSTEPPER it's an open source project and you can get it for free on itch.io (pay what you want): badd10de.itch.io/stepper-gbaThis wouldn't be possible without the support I've received. If you want to contribute to STEPPER's development, please consider dropping a buck or two. For other ways of supporting me, feel free to go here: https://badd10de.dev/support.htmlOnce again a big shoutout to @catbeatsofficial and @JoeBleeps for their helpful suggestions and testing! Also you should check out this lovely video with an in depth STEPPER tutorial: youtu.be/ytfzLpJoydAYou can connect with me on several places (https://badd10de.dev/contact.html) but these days I'm most active on the fediverse (https://merveilles.town/@bd) and Instagram (instagram.com/badd10de/).#gba #gameboyadvance #gbadev #music #musicproduction #elektron #sequencer #synthesizer #retrocomputing #retrogaming #homebrew #chiptune #lofi #tx6 #nintendocore #teenageengineering #lofi #newmusic #squarewave #chillwave #chill #happyvibes #cats #pink #animalcrossingnewleaf #chiptune #retrogaming #retrogame #retrogamer #gamemusic #cassetteculture #happy #nintendolife #chiptunes #cute #nintendods #comfy #gameboyadvance #chiptune #nintendo #cottagecore #teenageengineering #kawaii #nintendocore #gameboy #cozy
STEPPER v1.5: Introducing pattern chain sequencing Bad Diode 2023-07-19 | Introducing STEPPER 1.5. This version adds a new notification bar and pattern chains. The chains can be toggled and sequenced live from the pattern chain view, which is a lot of fun for live performances.This track was recorded in a single take on Bitwig using the mGBA emulator. A bit of reverb and processing was applied for mastering purposes.STEPPER it's an open source project and you can get it for free on itch.io (pay what you want): badd10de.itch.io/stepper-gbaThis wouldn't be possible without the support I've received. If you want to contribute to STEPPER's development, please consider dropping a buck or two. For other ways of supporting me, feel free to go here: https://badd10de.dev/support.htmlBig shoutout to @catbeatsofficial for helping in the design of the notification bar and crossing ideas and @JoeBleeps for their helpful suggestions and testing!You can connect with me on several places (https://badd10de.dev/contact.html) but these days I'm most active on the fediverse (https://merveilles.town/@bd) and instagram (instagram.com/badd10de/).#gba #gameboyadvance #gbadev #music #musicproduction #elektron #sequencer #synthesizer #retrocomputing #retrogaming #homebrew #chiptune
STEPPER v1.5 Sequencing Pattern Chains Bad Diode 2023-07-13 | The upcoming v1.5 version of STEPPER will come with a notification bar and pattern chaining... with a twist: They can be step-sequenced! Very fun for building songs on the fly and adds a nice flair to your chiptune live performances.STEPPER it's an open source project and you can get it for free on itch.io (pay what you want): badd10de.itch.io/stepper-gbaBig shoutout to @catbeatsofficial for helping in the design of the notification bar and crossing a lot of ideas.This wouldn't be possible without the support I've received. If you want to contribute to STEPPER's development, please consider dropping a buck or two. I also have a Patreon with exclusive content, including samples and generative music patches: patreon.com/BadDiodeFor other ways of supporting me, feel free to go here: https://badd10de.dev/support.htmlYou can connect with me on several places (https://badd10de.dev/contact.html) but these days I'm most active on the fediverse (https://merveilles.town/@bd) and instagram (instagram.com/badd10de/).#gba #gameboyadvance #gbadev #music #musicproduction #elektron #sequencer #synthesizer #retrocomputing #retrogaming #homebrew #chiptune
Digitakt Multisampling Tutorial Bad Diode 2023-07-10 | This tutorial shows how to create and use multi-sampled instruments on the Digitakt for more realistic and varied sounds. It works great for acoustic instruments and realistic drum kits.Please let me know if you have any questions in the comments and I'll do my best to answer them.You can download the sample pack, projects, sounds and generative ambient patches: patreon.com/BadDiode or ko-fi.com/s/508c4fd3e1Make your Digitakt polyphonic with:- Novation Launchpad Pro custom firmware: badd10de.itch.io/launchpad-polymaker- RK-002 smart cable: retrokits.com/shop/rk002For other ways of supporting me: https://badd10de.dev/support.htmlConnect with me:- Fediverse: https://merveilles.town/@bd- Instagram: instagram.com/badd10de- Other: https://badd10de.dev/contact.html#music #musicproduction #elektron #sequencer #synthesizer #samples #sampling
Realistic drum beats on the Digitakt with multi-sampled drums Bad Diode 2023-07-05 | I'm making a tutorial for multi-sampled instruments on the Digitakt and got carried away studying and programming more than 40 drum beats. I think it's sounding pretty realistic given the limitations of the DT! What do you think?The samples and project files with all these drum beats will be available shortly on my Patreon: patreon.com/BadDiode
STEPPER v1.4 is out! A 16-step sequencer for the Game Boy Advance Bad Diode 2023-06-02 | Introducing STEPPER 1.4. This version contains CV clock sync in/out, audio sync out, and slight UI tweaks and customization options, including theming support and the addition of a larger cursor suitable for small or low contrast screens.This track was recorded in a single take on Bitwig using the mGBA emulator. A bit of reverb and processing was applied for mastering purposes.STEPPER it's an open source project and you can get it for free on itch.io (pay what you want): badd10de.itch.io/stepper-gbaThis wouldn't be possible without the support I've received. If you want to contribute to STEPPER's development, please consider dropping a buck or two. For other ways of supporting me, feel free to go here: https://badd10de.dev/support.htmlThe demo song save file is available to download here: https://badd10de.dev/projects/stepper/demo-song-1.4.savShoutout to @JoeBleeps for their helpful suggestions and testing!You can connect with me on several places (https://badd10de.dev/contact.html) but these days I'm most active on the fediverse (https://merveilles.town/@bd) and instagram (instagram.com/badd10de/).#gba #gameboyadvance #gbadev #music #musicproduction #elektron #sequencer #synthesizer #retrocomputing #retrogaming #homebrew #chiptune
Turn your Digitakt into a polyphonic synthesizer with the Launchpad Pro Bad Diode 2023-02-10 | I created a custom firmware for the Launchpad Pro Mk.1 that captures MIDI inputs and process them to split them in separate channels. In this demo we show an overview of the features and its application in turning the Elektron Digitakt into a polyphonic synthesizer.The project is open source and can be downloaded for free: https://git.badd10de.dev/launchpad-polymaker/You can also buy the pre-compiled firmware via itch.io to support its development: badd10de.itch.io/launchpad-polymakerIf you like the work I do, please consider supporting me. More details here: https://badd10de.dev/support.htmlYou can also take a look at my website (https://badd10de.dev/) or get in touch with me via Mastodon (https://merveilles.town/@bd).Cheers!
Bad Diode // Bitwig generative patch 003 Bad Diode 2022-12-17 | A quick #bitwig #generative patch performance. Exploring rhythm combinatorics and feedback FX.For more information about the main constructs used here, check:https://merveilles.town/web/@bd/109488887446869340
Bad Diode // Bitwig generative patch 002 Bad Diode 2022-12-16 | A quick chill #bitwig #generative patch performance. Playing around with blending different sounds together. Reverb makes everything sound beautiful of course. For more information about the main constructs used here, check:https://merveilles.town/web/@bd/109488887446869340
Bad Diode // Bitwig generative patch 001 Bad Diode 2022-12-12 | A quick #bitwig #generative patch performance, trying to arrange an entire song within the grid. Only a bit of extra delay/reverb added in the FX lane of the polygrid module.For more information about the main constructs used here, check:https://merveilles.town/web/@bd/109488887446869340
Polyend Tracker with multisampled piano playing Beethovens Sonata Pathétique, Op. 13 Bad Diode 2022-05-07 | I spent some time today making a multisampled piano that I could use with my new Polyend Tracker. Naturally I decided to test it by programming this amazing chord progression from Beethoven's Sonata Op. 13, Pathétique.The samples use a lot of memory if the entire piano range and length variations are loaded but I think this is a good proof of concept. Likely you only want to load 1-2 octaves of the piano for some sections of your song after all... Or just do some resampling as needed ;)
