Monkeyturn Mass
【Lo-bit v12】Guest Live (Utabi/Tanikugu/Hally/Nacky)
updated
sst2019.cheapbeats.net
On September 21st and 22nd, 19 musicians and visualists from around the globe will perform some of the best chipmusic the world has to offer at world class Tokyo venue, Koenji High.
The festival brought to you by the team behind the successful Blip Tokyo events as well as CheapBeats records, continues the tradition established by the first Square Sounds held in Melbourne, Australia. We have a massive 2-day main event bookended by pre and post parties, showcasing an astonishing range of genres and styles all routed in the chipmusic aesthetic.
cTrix
http://ctrix.net
facebook.com/ctrix64
soundcloud.com/ctrix
cTrix is a musician, developer and promoter of music created with the home computers of the 80’s and 90’s. He is best known for his live energetic performances at chip shows and indie festivals world-wide.
03:47 「Bekah」
10:32 「Ydodo」
15:57 「Nanohemu」
20:36 「Okesuchi」
ファミ詣2018 01/27 @高円寺 HIGH
http://www.fami-mode.com
KPLECRAFT (Tokyo, Japan)
http://kplecraft.com
プレクラフト。旧世代の8-bitゲーム機で作られたトラック上で
宇宙エフェクトサックスと変態パーカッションが暴れまわるライブユニット。
チップチューンとエレクトロ・アコースティックサウンドの融合。
NewYorkで開催された"Blip Festival 2006"にYMCKやSaitoneと共に
出演のほか、中野METEOR主催で毎年行なわれているイベント
"ファミ詣"には初回(2007年)から参加。
8-bit音源のみを使用した作編曲提供も数多く行っている。
Japanese chiptune unit "KPLECRAFT" started their career
in 2004. They create unique and individual music by using
tracks from Famicom(NES), Gameboy, and sounds featuring
Kuske's saxophone and Eddie's percussion.
At the beggining, they mainly revolved free improvisation
in the loop tracks made by Nanoloop. Now they use
Famicom tracks mainly, and shifted their style more melodically.
Dynamix
00:00 「Mayayama」
04:06 「Bekah」
11:00 「Okesuchi」
15:01 「Ydodo」
19:30 「Shibatomoya」
ファミ詣2016 01/23 @吉祥寺STAR PINE'S CAFE
http://www.fami-mode.com
KPLECRAFT (Tokyo, Japan)
http://kplecraft.com
プレクラフト。旧世代の8-bitゲーム機で作られたトラック上で
宇宙エフェクトサックスと変態パーカッションが暴れまわるライブユニット。
チップチューンとエレクトロ・アコースティックサウンドの融合。
NewYorkで開催された"Blip Festival 2006"にYMCKやSaitoneと共に
出演のほか、吉祥寺METEOR主催で毎年行なわれているイベント
"ファミ詣"には初回(2007年)から参加。
8-bit音源のみを使用した作編曲提供も数多く行っている。
Japanese chiptune unit "KPLECRAFT" started their career
in 2004. They create unique and individual music by using
tracks from Famicom(NES), Gameboy, and sounds featuring
Kuske's saxophone and Eddie's percussion.
At the beggining, they mainly revolved free improvisation
in the loop tracks made by Nanoloop. Now they use
Famicom tracks mainly, and shifted their style more melodically.
http://sst2015.cheapbeats.net/?lang=en
On September 26th and 27th, 19 musicians and visualists from around the globe will perform some of the best chipmusic the world has to offer at world class Tokyo venue, Koenji High.
Suesett
soundcloud.com/suesett
twitter.com/suesett
Suesett is a member of the Otherman Records collective. A premier dancemusic record label from Japan. He started making chiptune in 2009 with Nanoloop on the Gameboy. After that, he expanded his repertoire with the VRC6 chipset on the NES. Of late, he has been concentrating on perfecting his juke/footwork sound with a focus on spine-tingling triangle wave bass. He appears mostly at Otherman Records shows, but has also appeared at Famicon Madnes.
VJ
NO CARRIER
Don Miller is an artist and educator based in Brooklyn, NY. He performs live visuals in real time under the alias NO CARRIER. Miller works with video synthesizers and nearly obsolete electronics to create psychedelic low-resolution video art.
http://www.no-carrier.com
http://sst2015.cheapbeats.net/?lang=en
On September 26th and 27th, 19 musicians and visualists from around the globe will perform some of the best chipmusic the world has to offer at world class Tokyo venue, Koenji High.
Storz
http://storz.me
soundcloud.com/storz
twitter.com/storz
A game boy musician born in 1992.
he started making music from 2007.
His original musical inspiration was speedcore, where he has a release on the Czech hardcore label “Splitterblast.” After that he also released an EP for the Japanese breakcore label “Otherman Records.” He started attracting attention shortly after with his destructively powerful live performances.
After getting a gameboy and LSDJ from a friend, he completely reformulated his style and approach to music making, putting much more emphasis on modern beat music.
He also performs as Voltarenz with Gigandect (Fukuoka).
VJ
NO CARRIER
Don Miller is an artist and educator based in Brooklyn, NY. He performs live visuals in real time under the alias NO CARRIER. Miller works with video synthesizers and nearly obsolete electronics to create psychedelic low-resolution video art.
http://www.no-carrier.com
http://sst2015.cheapbeats.net/?lang=en
On September 26th and 27th, 19 musicians and visualists from around the globe will perform some of the best chipmusic the world has to offer at world class Tokyo venue, Koenji High.
Tappy
twitter.com/tappy
app.box.com/shared/mqa0mn5oem
Tappy first appeared on the Famicompo (mini)Vol.4.
He is well-known for his range, making incredible music in a number of genres such as house, techno, trance and even dabbling in dubstep. He is not only limited to one machine either, using the X68k, MSX, GIMIC sound module, and of course the NES.
From Lo-bit Playground, Tappy has also appeared at the 2014 Square Sounds Tokyo Pre-party, CHIPorDIE 2015 and Famicom Madnes.
He is also a member of the Kirakira Star Night famicon project as well as the WebTV “Diggin’ in the Carts” series. He is currently also working on a number of other projects.
VJ
Lazerbeat
Lazerbeat makes low resolution visuals for electronic music. He hero worships NO CARRIER and m7kenji.
twitter.com/lazerbeat
http://sst2015.cheapbeats.net/?lang=en
On September 26th and 27th, 19 musicians and visualists from around the globe will perform some of the best chipmusic the world has to offer at world class Tokyo venue, Koenji High.
Toriena
http://www.toriena.net
soundcloud.com/toriena
twitter.com/toriena
toriena321.bandcamp.com
http://www.madmilkyrecords.net
Toriena is a chiptune girl from Kyoto. She is curator of MADMILKY RECORDS. Using LSDJ she makes some of the fiercest pop music you’re likely to hear from a Gameboy. Her live performances are one of her key characteristics, as she causes mayhem on dance floors. As well as being an incredible icon in the chip scene with her music, she also designs logos and CD covers. She’s a diddy 145cm tall, has AO blood type, and likes apples.
VJ
M7Kenji
http://m7kenji.com
twitter.com/m7kenji
Born in 1986, M7Kenji started working on mobile phone applications. All his work is for Japanese mobile internet and he has made numerous start up animations and graphics. From there he started using Flash to make mobile phone games. Rather than moving towards modern graphics, he favors a lobit ethic and enjoys working within the constraints of that technology.
Square Sounds Tokyo 2015
http://sst2015.cheapbeats.net/?lang=en
On September 26th and 27th, 19 musicians and visualists from around the globe will perform some of the best chipmusic the world has to offer at world class Tokyo venue, Koenji High.
NNNNNNNNNN
soundcloud.com/nnnnnnnnnn
http://nnnnnnnnnn.bandcamp.com
twitter.com/nonokuso
http://www.madmilkyrecords.net
NNNNNNNNNN (no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no) is Kyoto, Japan- based chipscum hyper speed sushi dumping rave on dipshit hardcore cafe la siesting kinkakuji templish ninja 8bitching new genertion DMG bitfuck. Make some nnnnnnnnnnoise.
VJ
M7Kenji
http://m7kenji.com
twitter.com/m7kenji
Born in 1986, M7Kenji started working on mobile phone applications. All his work is for Japanese mobile internet and he has made numerous start up animations and graphics. From there he started using Flash to make mobile phone games. Rather than moving towards modern graphics, he favors a lobit ethic and enjoys working within the constraints of that technology.
http://sst2015.cheapbeats.net/?lang=en
On September 26th and 27th, 19 musicians and visualists from around the globe will perform some of the best chipmusic the world has to offer at world class Tokyo venue, Koenji High.
Sige
twitter.com/sige1225
facebook.com/BayanganDjTeam
Sige (pronounced “shige”) comes from the Indonesian group “Funkot” where she was known for her DJ sets with a particular focus on game music. Her full time job is as a house wife. She often displays her ability as a pro cook by doing catering work for events. Sige is no stranger to Square Sounds, having played the after party at last years SST.
Get ready for an “enak” (the Indonesian word for “a good feeling”) atmosphere and prepare to shake your booty!
VJ
Lazerbeat
Lazerbeat makes low resolution visuals for electronic music. He hero worships NO CARRIER and m7kenji.
twitter.com/lazerbeat
http://sst2015.cheapbeats.net/?lang=en
On September 26th and 27th, 19 musicians and visualists from around the globe will perform some of the best chipmusic the world has to offer at world class Tokyo venue, Koenji High.
SEXY-SYNTHESIZER
http://www.sexy-synthesizer.com
soundcloud.com/sexy-synthesizer
facebook.com/SEXYSYNTHESIZER.SPECIAL
sexy-synthesizer.bandcamp.com
twitter.com/SEXYSYNTHESIZER
SEXY-SYNTHESIZER was founded in 2006 by Takeshi Nagai. Their sound is characterized by 1980’s arcade sound effects and familiar electronic sounds. Another key feature is the vocoder vocals which add another layer of fun! Simply categorizing the group with terms like “chiptune” and “8bit sound” are not enough to explain their distinctive rock/punk-based electro groove.
singer, Chihiro
http://www.chihirosings.com
twitter.com/ChihiroSings
Spent most of her adolescent years in Michigan, USA with her family.
After returning to her homeland, she joins a school Gospel choir, SAfro FAmily, where she experiences her first stage performance in front of 1200 audience.
Her professional singing career starts when she is scouted by a guitarist and a sound producer, BEN, whom she joins the band, Noa Noa, with.
Her Gospel-rooted, soulful, yet charming and coquettish voice attracts many musicians, creators, and producers as she continues to participate in numbers of releases and works.
Visuals, M7Kenji
http://m7kenji.com
twitter.com/m7kenji
Born in 1986, M7Kenji started working on mobile phone applications. All his work is for Japanese mobile internet and he has made numerous start up animations and graphics. From there he started using Flash to make mobile phone games. Rather than moving towards modern graphics, he favors a lobit ethic and enjoys working within the constraints of that technology.
Square Sounds Tokyo 2015 Secret Guest
http://sst2015.cheapbeats.net/?lang=en
On September 26th and 27th, 19 musicians and visualists from around the globe will perform some of the best chipmusic the world has to offer at world class Tokyo venue, Koenji High.
xyce
soundcloud.com/xyce
http://xyce.bandcamp.com
facebook.com/xycechipmusic
A happy bitpop cooperation between cerror and xylo. Their music is made with various hardware like the Amiga, Atari 1040STe, PC and C64.
Men of Mega
facebook.com/menofmega
soundcloud.com/menofmega
menofmega.bandcamp.com
Making Chip Music is my excuse to get free beer.
When not destroying killer-robots, the Men of Mega like to sit back, relax, drink some long island iced teas and make chiptunes!
http://sst2015.cheapbeats.net/?lang=en
On September 26th and 27th, 19 musicians and visualists from around the globe will perform some of the best chipmusic the world has to offer at world class Tokyo venue, Koenji High.
HarleyLikesMusic
facebook.com/HarleyLikesMusic?fref=ts
soundcloud.com/harleylikesmusic
twitter.com/harleylikemusic
Hailing from the industrial wastelands of Sheffield, comes an artist wielding ancient Japanese technology – so finely and sharply tuned – the edginess will cut through the dance floor like a samurai warriors trusty katana.
HarleyLikesMusic – aka Harley Raine – has indeed taken the humble Lo-Fi nintendo DS and mixed it up into a Hi-Fi storm – creating and crunching the boundaries of chiptune, industrial and electronica into a unique and focused experience at music festivals across the globe.
His last full album release ’The Sixth Extinction’ is a genius work that truly shows a visionary talent within this young man’s abilities. Respectfully well recognised amongst the UK and world Chiptune scene.
VJ
NO CARRIER
Don Miller is an artist and educator based in Brooklyn, NY. He performs live visuals in real time under the alias NO CARRIER. Miller works with video synthesizers and nearly obsolete electronics to create psychedelic low-resolution video art.
http://www.no-carrier.com
http://sst2015.cheapbeats.net/?lang=en
On September 26th and 27th, 19 musicians and visualists from around the globe will perform some of the best chipmusic the world has to offer at world class Tokyo venue, Koenji High.
Rymdkraft
http://rymdkraft.com
soundcloud.com/rymdkraft
rymdkraft.bandcamp.com
facebook.com/rymdkraft
twitter.com/rymdkraft
Hailing from the icy, Northern parts of Sweden, Rymdkraft has been making crazy-happy chiptunes, bitpop and blipblop since way back. His music is heavily influenced by classic video game music as well as the demoscene – expect blippy happiness in a very, very upbeat form.
VJ
Lazerbeat
twitter.com/lazerbeat
Lazerbeat makes low resolution visuals for electronic music. He hero worships NO CARRIER and m7kenji.
Atari Jaguar double controller Operation !!!!!!!!!!!!
Square Sounds Tokyo 2015
http://sst2015.cheapbeats.net/?lang=en
On September 26th and 27th, 19 musicians and visualists from around the globe will perform some of the best chipmusic the world has to offer at world class Tokyo venue, Koenji High.
Ultrasyd
http://ultrasyd.free.fr/
facebook.com/Ultrasyd-187003148018697/timeline
twitter.com/ultrasyd1
soundcloud.com/ultrasyd
Ultrasyd is a chiptune and demoscene artist. He likes to make music for the Amstrad CPC, C64, Amiga or Game Boy, but lately his favorite tool has clearly become the Atari STe. He composes oldschool and funky chiptunes, reggae-ish chipstep and electro-house, with a good balance of sweet melodies, punchy bassline and sharp beats.
VJ
Lazerbeat
twitter.com/lazerbeat
Lazerbeat makes low resolution visuals for electronic music. He hero worships NO CARRIER and m7kenji.
http://sst2015.cheapbeats.net/?lang=en
On September 26th and 27th, 19 musicians and visualists from around the globe will perform some of the best chipmusic the world has to offer at world class Tokyo venue, Koenji High.
Cheapshot
cheapbeatsmusic.bandcamp.com
twitter.com/cheapshot
facebook.com/cheapshotmusic
soundcloud.com/cheapshot
Cheapshot is the curator of CheapBeats records and organiser of the Square Sounds Tokyo festival.
Born in the UK, raised as a chiptuner in Japan. Cheap started making chip around 2009 after being introduced by a friend, and hasn’t look back since. Drawing on works by Quarta330, minikomi, ???, his works include LSDJ releases on 8bitpeoples and metrodub, piggy tracker on OSCBox, and more recently nanoloop (EP forthcoming on CheapBeats). Expect techno, bass, and good times.
VJ
NOCARRIER
Don Miller is an artist and educator based in Brooklyn, NY. He performs live visuals in real time under the alias NO CARRIER. Miller works with video synthesizers and nearly obsolete electronics to create psychedelic low-resolution video art.
http://www.no-carrier.com
もう大好きでね。聴けて本当に嬉しかったよ!!!
湯WIRE15 -新春-
http://tweetvite.com/event/uw15
開催日時:2015/1/17(土曜日) 11時15分~16時30分
会場:綱島温泉東京園 二階宴会場
Omodaka - 沢瀉 - Far East Recording
http://fareastrecording.com
Omodaka は「テクノ民謡とモーショングラフィックスの融合実験企画」として始動。
液晶ディスプレイに映し出された仮想シンガーと共にGBC、PSP、DS liteやタッチパネル式シンセサイザー等のデバイスを使い、巫女装束でくりひろげるパフォーマンスが特徴です。
http://www.cheapbeats.net/sst2014
On September 27th and 28th, 19 Musicians and Visualists from around the globe will perform some of the best chipmusic the world has to offer at world class Tokyo venue, Koenji High.
Gigandect
FUCKOKA+FUCKOKA!!!+FUCKOKA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
短波形GAME BOY AKAI MPC500
twitter.com/gigandect
soundcloud.com/gigandect
facebook.com/gigandectFC
http://www.cheapbeats.net/sst2014
On September 27th and 28th, 19 Musicians and Visualists from around the globe will perform some of the best chipmusic the world has to offer at world class Tokyo venue, Koenji High.
USK
ゲームボーイを使ったメロディーでディスキーなハウシ-のピコピコなキラキラがバチバチなダンス。
独特の発想と実社会でのドロップアウト3回で培った何物にも囚われない感じがフロアをロックする。
中国、アメリカ、ヨーロッパへの招待、ラッパーとのコラボ、MTVなどのCM音楽提供、漫画の付録音楽提供、CDリリース他、自主制作CDRを作ったり国内外フリー有料でリミックスや色んなコンピレーションアルバムに参加した。
http://usk.cc
EDDIE (KPLECRAFT)
プレクラフト。旧世代の8bitゲーム機で作られたトラック上で
宇宙エフェクトサックスと変態パーカッションが暴れまわるライブユニット。
2006年にはNewYorkで開催された「Blip Festival」に出演。
8bit音源のみを使用したリミックスや楽曲提供も数多く行っている。
http://kplecraft.com
http://www.cheapbeats.net/sst2014
On September 27th and 28th, 19 Musicians and Visualists from around the globe will perform some of the best chipmusic the world has to offer at world class Tokyo venue, Koenji High.
Mr. Spastic
sites.google.com/site/mrspastic
soundcloud.com/mr-spastic
“Mr. Spastic” started as an attempt to delve into the world of hardware only electronic music by using MIDI connectivity, retro computer sounds, and video game systems to create original music by Nathan McCoy.
The project started humbly by utilizing only freely obtained equipment, and in the beginning, it was an attempt at producing high quality lo-fi music with a very tight budget. Electronic breaks and nerd-ish raps were the momentum ascribed to by the first release and since then it has changed into more of an obsession. Retro-computing was an interest at an early age to Nathan, starting with the Tandy color computer, drooling over the Commodore 64, and eventually receiving a NES from his grandparents at a young age. Mr. Spastic is reliving his childhood and delving into forgotten pasts by using modern musical techniques and antiquated equipment, spastically synthesizing and unifying multiple platforms to produce original retro tunage.
“Mr. Spastic” currently uses NES/MIDINES, Commodore64/MIDIBox SID, and Gameboy/mGB_&_Arduinoboy for his compositions.
http://www.cheapbeats.net/sst2014
On September 27th and 28th, 19 Musicians and Visualists from around the globe will perform some of the best chipmusic the world has to offer at world class Tokyo venue, Koenji High.
Hige Driver
http://higedriver.com/index.html
myspace.com/higedriver
soundcloud.com/higedriver
主にインターネット上で活動している、ピコピコ系ミュージシャン。
速いテンポでキャッチーなメロディーを得意とし、インスト曲から、ピコピコ+ロックの歌ものも作る。
自身で作詞・歌唱も行い、冴えないオトコの妄想歌詞が特徴。
自身の作品のほかにも、Remixワーク、 歌手・アイドル・ゲーム・アニメへの楽曲提供など、幅広く活動中。
近年はチップチューン以外の曲を作る機会が多くなったため、チップチューンに特化する場合は、名義を「ヒゲドライバー(chip-style)」として活動することに。
http://www.cheapbeats.net/sst2014
On September 27th and 28th, 19 Musicians and Visualists from around the globe will perform some of the best chipmusic the world has to offer at world class Tokyo venue, Koenji High.
Naruto feat.Aya Futatsuki
Naruto
http://www.rootnyanplus.com/user/naruto
双月彩 Aya Futatsuki
http://www.ayacho.com
10歳の頃に出会ったファミリーベーシックでMMLによる打ち込みに目覚めてしまい、更に11歳でMSXを始めたのが運の尽き。12歳から「なると」を名乗り始め、青春時代の大半をチップ音楽に捧げてしまいました。楽器も嗜みますが、結局は打ち込み野郎だと自覚して現在に至っております。FAMICOMPOに提出した “Artificial Intelligence Bomb” がこの界隈ではよく知られていますが、今回はSHARP X1用の自作ドライバ “NRTDRV”
そして実力派ボーカリストの双月彩(ふたつきあや)ちゃんを引き連れて参戦しちゃいますよ!テレビCMソングやラジオ番組のテーマ曲に起用されたり大箱でのライブ経験も多い「本物」の歌声に酔いしれるべし!
http://www.cheapbeats.net/sst2014
On September 27th and 28th, 19 Musicians and Visualists from around the globe will perform some of the best chipmusic the world has to offer at world class Tokyo venue, Koenji High.
Omodaka / 沢瀉 / Far East Recording / 寺田創一 Soichi Terada
http://fareastrecording.com
Omodaka は「テクノ民謡とモーショングラフィックスの融合実験企画」として始動。
液晶ディスプレイに映し出された仮想シンガーと共にGBC、PSP、DS liteやタッチパネル式シンセサイザー等のデバイスを使い、巫女装束でくりひろげるパフォーマンスが特徴です。
http://www.cheapbeats.net/sst2014
On September 27th and 28th, 19 Musicians and Visualists from around the globe will perform some of the best chipmusic the world has to offer at world class Tokyo venue, Koenji High.
KUNIO
http://chiptune-hell.tumblr.com
twitter.com/kunio9209
soundcloud.com/masuo-yamamoto
KUNIOさんという人はゲームボーイを使ってゲームボーイらしからぬ音をだしつつゲームボーイらしい音も出したり出さなかったりで最終的にチップチューンという音楽をフロアに響かせる人だと伺っております。 CHECK!CHECK!↓
http://www.cheapbeats.net/sst2014
On September 27th and 28th, 19 Musicians and Visualists from around the globe will perform some of the best chipmusic the world has to offer at world class Tokyo venue, Koenji High.
Toriena & NNNNNNNNNN
soundcloud.com/toriena
soundcloud.com/nnnnnnnnnn
MADMILKY RECORDS
http://www.madmilkyrecords.net
http://www.cheapbeats.net/sst2014
On September 27th and 28th, 19 Musicians and Visualists from around the globe will perform some of the best chipmusic the world has to offer at world class Tokyo venue, Koenji High.
YERZMYEY
The songs have been composed on ZX81 and ZX Spectrum.
This time my hardware was:
- Speccy2010 for the sequences – and toy-keyboards:
- Yamaha PSS-680 for the main playing (it has also very cool drum-pads)
- toy sampler CASIO SK-1 for screaming smile effects
- miniature CASIO SA-5 (for sound effects)
- and ‘microscopic’ toy analogue ribbon-synth KORG Monotron Duo (like above).
Additionally – the sound-fx ZOOM RFX-2000.
YERZMYEY ^ AY-RIDERS: Chiptunes / micromusic / lo-fi electro / 8bit pop – since 1989 ( http://hooyprogram.republika.pl/ ).
Weapon of choice – Sinclair ZX Spectrum with AY chip.
Internet:
http://yerzmyey.i-demo.pl/
https: //soundcloud.com/yerzmyey
In 2002 I founded AY-RIDERS band. We play chiptunes on our Spectrums
(48K, 128K and higher models).
http://ay-riders.speccy.cz/
INFO
I started making chiptunes on ZX Spectrum computer, in 1989. ZX Spectrum 48K has 1-bit sound by default,
but one can also connect an AY-interface to the machine (existing since its very beginning in 1982 and even earlier
because first AY-interfaces have been built for ZX81 computer - 1981).
Anyway - then Spectrum48 has the same sound-abilities what Spectrum128,
Amstrad CPC, Atari ST or MSX have (they using the same chip standard:
AY/YM). It means 4-bit sound, 3 channels + white noise generator, square wave and several 'buzzers'. Or - instead of it -
I can use 3 channels of 4-bit digital sound with the AY, but then I have to fit all samples in 48Kb of RAM. :)
In case of chip-music, as "standard possibilities" I understand
AY/YM working in 50hz (Atari ST can use this chip with 200hz of speed which
gives the Atarians better audio effects due to their more powerful CPU - 16-bit, 8MHz. Cry cry!!).
So that's my weapon of choice: ZX Spectrum 48K with AY-interface.
For making chiptunes I use ZX Spectrum's Sound-Tracker 1.1 and for
digital MOD-like music I use SampleTracker 2.0 and 2.1.
In 1994 I started to make music also for Amiga 500 (MOD / MED files) on
OctaMED, but they were 4 channels traxx mostly - in 99%. :) We made only
several 8 channels tracks on OctaMED but it was pretty hard task for old good A500, so usually I stick with 4ch. :)
In 2002 I founded AY-RIDERS band. We play chiptunes on our Spectrums
(48K, 128K and higher models). AY-RIDERS' music can be found here: http://ay-riders.speccy.cz/
(My solo music You can find here, on this site, below this text).
Some time later I started to make more music for Atari ST and STe (mostly digital, but also some chiptunes).
That's how the YM-DIGITAL band appeared in 2010: http://ym-digital.i-demo.pl/ - there are 2 albums for
all enthusiasts of ym2149 chip and digital oldschool music.
In 2012 I bought an Amiga 1200 and was able to start making full 8-channels
digital songs for the platform (with independent volumes). That's how
the "RetroBeat" album appeared, for all fans of Amiga, and also for fans of retro-computer-music.
From time to time I make songs for Atari Falcon 030 (10 channels of digital music, on DHS-Tracker).
So, in short, my software/hardware usually are:
SoundTracker on ZX Spectrum and ZX81;
NeoTracker on Atari XL/XE;
E-Tracker on SAM Coupe computer (Spectrum Advanced Machine);
MusicMon on ATARI 520ST;
DigiComposer on ATARI 520ST;
ProTracker on ATARI 520 ST;
Hex-Tracker on ATARI 520ST;
Octalyser on ATARI 1040 STE;
OctaMED on AMIGA 500;
DigiBooster on AMIGA 1200;
Digital Home Studio (DHS-Tracker) on ATARI Falcon 030
...........................and many others............................
http://www.cheapbeats.net/sst2014
On September 27th and 28th, 19 Musicians and Visualists from around the globe will perform some of the best chipmusic the world has to offer at world class Tokyo venue, Koenji High.
Roboctopus
soundcloud.com/roboctopus
http://roboctopus.bandcamp.com
twitter.com/Roboctopus
Roboctopus makes the music of the pop which put in the situation of a disco or funk from two sets of Game Boys.
Live, a custom attaches a necktie.
ロボクトパスは2台のゲームボーイでディスコやファンクの様子をいれたポップスの曲を作ります。ライヴではネクタイをつけるのが習慣です。
http://www.cheapbeats.net/sst2014
On September 27th and 28th, 19 Musicians and Visualists from around the globe will perform some of the best chipmusic the world has to offer at world class Tokyo venue, Koenji High.
monodeer
http://www.monodeer.com
soundcloud.com/monodeer
Monodeer is the alter ego of Dutch electronic musician Mark van den Heuvel, who combines his eternal love for 8-bit, noise and basslines into inimitable live sets. Using two classic Nintendo Gameboys, he energetically explores, challenges and breaks through the pixelated boundaries of the micromusic scene. Monodeer’s own brand of dark, noisy, lo-fi mastery will get you moving to the sounds of deep chip-bass and melodic hooks. Minimal means. Maximum sound.
http://www.cheapbeats.net/sst2014
On September 27th and 28th, 19 Musicians and Visualists from around the globe will perform some of the best chipmusic the world has to offer at world class Tokyo venue, Koenji High.
Shirobon
soundcloud.com/shirobon
facebook.com/ShirobonOfficial
Shirobon is an electronic musician from London.
From 2006 he made music using a Game Boy (known as chiptune) and released the albums 'Golden Apples' and 'Connected'. From 2009 he started experimenting with other styles of music and learning about the use of synthesizers and modern production techniques, leading to the release of electronic album '22:22' in 2012.
Since late 2013 Shirobon has gone back to his chiptune roots by blending the sounds of the Game Boy, Commodore 64 with Synthesizers. This new Shirobon style is considered his complete form and has since released his EPs 'Back Tracking' in 2013 and 'Distant Reality' in 2014. Shirobon's style is considered to sound nostalgic yet futuristic!
ロンドン在住のシロボンはゲームボーイやコマドア64を使ってダンス・ミュージックを作ります。一世代前のゲーム機の音色と現代のエレクトロニカの要素を混ぜて斬新なサウンドで盛り上がる。
2014年8月2日@新宿三井ビルディング 55HIROBA
http://www.yamashirogumi.gr.jp/event/event.html
交響組曲 AKIRA/ 芸能山城組
○KANEDA [金田]
○BATTLE AGAINST CROWN [クラウンとの闘い]
2014/07/19 早稲田茶箱
gameboy chiptune live
facebook.com/events/277408442440365
Zombectro
facebook.com/zombectro
soundcloud.com/zombectro
2014/07/19 早稲田茶箱
gameboy chiptune live
facebook.com/events/277408442440365
NNNNNNNNNN
soundcloud.com/nnnnnnnnnn
http://www.madmilkyrecords.net
twitter.com/nonokuso
2014/07/19 早稲田茶箱
gameboy chiptune live
facebook.com/events/277408442440365
Kunio
facebook.com/masuo.yamamoto.9
soundcloud.com/masuo-yamamoto
2ndアルバム『good night citizen』リリースライブ
@原宿cafe STUDIO
TECHNOBOYS PULCRAFT GREEN-FUND
http://www.ne.jp/asahi/txsite/matsui/tv.htm
twitter.com/TECHNOBOYS_PG
LIVE情報
"TWENTY TECHNO ACTIVITY"
結成20周年記念ツアー東京公演
日時:2014/5/24(Sat)Open 18:30 Start 19:00
場所:渋谷 PLUG (東京都渋谷区神南1-23-13 B2)
料金:3000円+1drink(前売)/3500円+1drink(当日)
「ウィッチクラフトワークス」ED ウィッチアクティビティ
youtube.com/watch?v=27FsAdjKnIE
「ウィッチクラフトワークス」サウンドトラック先行配信EP「WITCHES NON STOP」
itunes.apple.com/jp/album/witches-non-stop/id863973555?l=en
「ウィッチクラフトワークス」サウンドトラック
http://witch-cw-anime.at.webry.info/201404/article_3.html
TECHNOBOYS PULCRAFT GREEN-FUND is Japanese techno electronica group
based in Tokyo, which consists of three members.
Tomohisa Ishikawa has supplied BGM for an animated film "SHORT PEACE"
originally written by Katsuhiro Otomo.
Yohei Matsui has written lyrics for a famous voice actress, singer
Minori Chihara, Sphere and many others.
Tohru Fujimura is the prominent organizer of electronic music events.
T.P.G. has provided the ending tune and BGM for the animated TV series,
"Witch Craft Works". They also have participated in the
soundtrack of an animated film ,"EX MACHINA"
in which many remarkable techno electronica artists concentrated.
They mention that they have got inspiration from the following artists,
Kraftwerk, YMO, Brian Eno, Talking Heads, Steve Reich.
Ex-Dumb Type Tohru Yamanaka specially appears on 2nd Album's title track.
http://www.facebook.com/vorakum
http://www.ancient.co.jp/kawa.html
http://vgmdb.net/artist/1177
MEGA RAN JAPAN TOUR RETURNS
2014.03.25 @吉祥寺 Pico Pico Cafe
facebook.com/events/255061641336769
http://squaresounds.cheapbeats.net
On September 28th and 29th, 19 Musicians and Visualists from around the globe will perform some of the best chipmusic the world has to offer at world class Tokyo venue, Koenji High.
RoccoW
soundcloud.com/roccow
twitter.com/RoccoW
"RoccoW started making chipmusic shortly after discovering the EINDBAAS chiptune parties in the Netherlands. After playing the Open Stage, he soon joined the EINDBAAS collective to play shows around the Netherlands. Two years later, RoccoW has played over 40 live shows, including the Blip Festival 2012 After Parties. RoccoW delivers swinging melodies and funky bass lines. His live performance also includes a good dose of silly dance moves and facial expressions!"
Visuals, Chronic Sans
Chronic Sans specialises in mixing abstract and bizarre film footage. Shocking audiences with her live performances, she has curated visuals for artists such as Flying Lotus, Salva and Teddy music amongst many other international and local Producer / DJs.
She does VJ business for collectives Heavy Innit, Condensed Milk, 50/50 and Spacewalk on a regular basis.
Chronic Sans has also been creating mapped installations for events, most recently a man sized gameboy for the PAX afterparty at Evenlyn Hotel.
http://www.fami-mode.com
KPLECRAFT
http://kplecraft.com
Japanese chiptune unit "KPLECRAFT" started their career
in 2004. They create unique and individual music by using
tracks from Famicom(NES), and sounds featuring
Kuske's saxophone and Eddie's percussion.
FC(NES)、Sax、Conga、Trumpet、Ukulele×2
http://squaresounds.cheapbeats.net
On September 28th and 29th, 19 Musicians and Visualists from around the globe will perform some of the best chipmusic the world has to offer at world class Tokyo venue, Koenji High.
Chibi-tech
http://chibitech.nanjamonja.com
http://chibitech.bandcamp.com
Jaelyn Nisperos, a.k.a. chibi-tech, is a former Bay Area Californian now working as a game music composer and sound designer in Japan. Stemming from her long-time experience with early home computers and video game consoles, she loves to push the technical limits of soundchips via insanely meticulous manipulation. Combined with her wide knowledge & appreciation of different musical genres and instrumentation, she enjoys creating raw yet detailed chiptunes with surprisingly realistic qualities... making basic waveforms simulate either acoustical instruments & percussion, famous electronic synthesizer patches, or even different ranges of vocals. All in the most convincing manner.
Visuals, m7kenji
http://m7kenji.com
twitter.com/m7kenji
Born in 1986, M7Kenji started working on mobile phone applications. All his work is for Japanese mobile internet and he has made numerous start up animations and graphics. From there he started using Flash to make mobile phone games. Rather than moving towards modern graphics, he favors a lobit ethic and enjoys working within the constraints of that technology.
http://squaresounds.cheapbeats.net
On September 28th and 29th, 19 Musicians and Visualists from around the globe will perform some of the best chipmusic the world has to offer at world class Tokyo venue, Koenji High.
Sexy Synthesizer
http://www.sexy-synthesizer.com
twitter.com/SEXYSYNTHESIZER
SEXY-SYNTHESIZER is founded in 2006 by Takeshi Nagai. Their sound is characterized by 1980′s arcade sound effects and familiar electronic sounds, with vocoder vocals singing over all that. Simply categorizing the group with terms like "chiptune" and "8bit sound" are not enough to explain their distinctive rock/punk-based electro groove.
singer, Chihiro
http://www.chihirosings.com
twitter.com/ChihiroSings
Born on May, 5th 1984
Spent most of her adolescent years in Michigan, USA with her family.
After returning to her homeland, she joins a school Gospel choir, SAfro FAmily, where she experiences her first stage performance in front of 1200 audience.
Her professional singing career starts when she is scouted by a guitarist and a sound producer, BEN, whom she joins the band, Noa Noa, with.
Her Gospel-rooted, soulful, yet charming and coquettish voice attracts many musicians, creators, and producers as she continues to participate in numbers of releases and works.
Visuals, M7Kenji
http://m7kenji.com
twitter.com/m7kenji
Born in 1986, M7Kenji started working on mobile phone applications. All his work is for Japanese mobile internet and he has made numerous start up animations and graphics. From there he started using Flash to make mobile phone games. Rather than moving towards modern graphics, he favors a lobit ethic and enjoys working within the constraints of that technology.
http://squaresounds.cheapbeats.net
On September 28th and 29th, 19 Musicians and Visualists from around the globe will perform some of the best chipmusic the world has to offer at world class Tokyo venue, Koenji High.
A Rival
A_Rival is a hip-hop/electronic rapper/producer from San Francisco, CA who has a geniune obsession/interest in video games.
http://blog.planetskill.com
http://rivalrivalrival.bandcamp.com
twitter.com/8bitpimp
「BLOODBATH HIGHWAY」
Lo-bit Underground Rev4.0 2013.10.20 (Sun)
http://tweetvite.com/event/lbug40
hally
twitter.com/hallyvorc
http://www.vorc.org
http://tweetvite.com/event/lbug40
hally
twitter.com/hallyvorc
Kplecraft
http://kplecraft.com
http://squaresounds.cheapbeats.net
On September 28th and 29th, 19 Musicians and Visualists from around the globe will perform some of the best chipmusic the world has to offer at world class Tokyo venue, Koenji High.
xyce
soundcloud.com/xyce
http://xyce.bandcamp.com
facebook.com/xycechipmusic
A happy bitpop cooperation between cerror and xylo. Their music is made with various hardware like the Amiga, Atari 1040STe, PC and C64.
Visuals, m7kenji
Born in 1986, M7Kenji started working on mobile phone applications. All his work is for Japanese mobile internet and he has made numerous start up animations and graphics. From there he started using Flash to make mobile phone games. Rather than moving towards modern graphics, he favors a lobit ethic and enjoys working within the constraints of that technology.
http://squaresounds.cheapbeats.net
On September 28th and 29th, 19 Musicians and Visualists from around the globe will perform some of the best chipmusic the world has to offer at world class Tokyo venue, Koenji High.
cTrix
http://ctrix.net
soundcloud.com/ctrix
cTrix makes music with oldskool computers from 1978 -- 1988. He then takes them to a gig, ets everything up to tun live and lets burst a range of syles. No 2 performances are the same.
His music has been described as: "a phat and funky breaks/house style mixed with early 90′s vokal rave samples, buzzing oldskool sounds and early jungle D'n'B all mixed into one show." His additional works span progressive rock and 80′s power rock.
cTrix intergrates a Gameboy, C64, Atari 2600 and beloved Amiga 500/1200 to work together and not limited to one style or sound. While you might not know what to expect at a show, you can expect one thing: to have a f**king awesome time!
Visual Chronic Sans
Chronic Sans specialises in mixing abstract and bizarre film footage. Shocking audiences with her live performances, she has curated visuals for artists such as Flying Lotus, Salva and Teddy music amongst many other international and local Producer / DJs.
She does VJ business for collectives Heavy Innit, Condensed Milk, 50/50 and Spacewalk on a regular basis.
Chronic Sans has also been creating mapped installations for events, most recently a man sized gameboy for the PAX afterparty at Evenlyn Hotel. Video and photos of her work can been found at : instagram.com/chronicsans
http://squaresounds.cheapbeats.net
On September 28th and 29th, 19 Musicians and Visualists from around the globe will perform some of the best chipmusic the world has to offer at world class Tokyo venue, Koenji High.
Danimal Cannon (US)
http://danimalcannon.com
http://danimalcannon.bandcamp.com
twitter.com/armcannon
Hailing from Buffalo, NY USA, Danimal Cannon has been stunning audiences with his unique combination of guitar shredding and intricate Gameboy programming. In 2011 he released his landmark album "Roots", which made its way into several "essential chiptune album" lists. In 2013 he teamed up with the programmer Zef in order to produce Parallel Processing, which served to push the Gameboy to untold limits as an instrument.
Visuals, Chronic Sans
Chronic Sans specialises in mixing abstract and bizarre film footage. Shocking audiences with her live performances, she has curated visuals for artists such as Flying Lotus, Salva and Teddy music amongst many other international and local Producer / DJs.
She does VJ business for collectives Heavy Innit, Condensed Milk, 50/50 and Spacewalk on a regular basis.
Chronic Sans has also been creating mapped installations for events, most recently a man sized gameboy for the PAX afterparty at Evenlyn Hotel. Video and photos of her work can been found at : instagram.com/chronicsans
2013 6.27 @ 早稲田茶箱
http://www.megaranjapan.com
facebook.com/events/199462096872535
川島基宏(Motohiro Kawashima)
http://www.facebook.com/vorakum
http://vgmdb.net/artist/1177
2013.6.21 CHEAPBEATS 7, CLUB HEAVY SICK 東京
http://www.megaranjapan.com
OMODAKA × MEGA RAN
http://www.fareastrecording.com
http://megaran.com
3:38 - 「Maze」
9:37 - 「Volkslied」
14:18 - 「TOKYO DUNGEON」
18:33 - 「Pooyan」
22:39 - 「The Great Escape」
ファミ詣2013 01/26 @吉祥寺STAR PINE'S CAFE
http://www.fami-mode.com
牧歌電子(BOKKADENcI)
http://bokkadenci.com
04:15 「Dr.Mad stage 3」
10:21 「169」
15:51 「Shibatomoya」
20:54 「Okesuchi」
ファミ詣2013 01/26 @吉祥寺STAR PINE'S CAFE
http://www.fami-mode.com
KPLECRAFT
http://kplecraft.com
Japanese chiptune unit "KPLECRAFT" started their career
in 2004. They create unique and individual music by using
tracks from Famicom(NES), Gameboy, and sounds featuring
Kuske's saxophone and Eddie's percussion.
FC(NES)、Sax、Conga、Didgeridoo、Trombone、Ukulele×2
「Abnormal Returns」@2:26
「prime #919」(『無限回廊』より)@10:42
「ファイナル・ギャザリング!」(『勇者のくせになまいきだ:3D』より) @15:28
「来たるべきセカイ」(『勇者のくせになまいきだ:3D』より)@20:05
「Scale Formation」@25:16
「Blast The Blizzard」@29:41
「Dr.Schrodinger, tell me please? (Mikoto's Theme)」(『タイムトラベラーズ』より)@34:54
「SUN」@40:42
「真かまいたちの夜 Nightmare 2011 MIX」(『真かまいたちの夜 11人目の訪問者(サスペクト)』より)@46:39
「茄子」(『428 ~封鎖された渋谷で~』より)@51:35
TEKARU 4th (1st one-man) LIVE
株式会社2083主催による隔月ゲーム音楽ライブ「DeepCrystal」1stLive
「歳末ヒロイン!TEKARU踊り喰い」
http://deepcrystal.2083.jp/live/1st.html
一応抜粋
>「本ライブでは、通常禁止されているライブの写真撮影、動画撮影及び録音が可能となっており、また非営利の範囲内での個人ブログや動画サイトへの掲載も可能となっております。」
TEKARU(noisycroak)
http://www.noisycroak.co.jp
2012年3月、ノイジークローク代表取締役兼作曲家である坂本英城を中心に結成。
メンバーは坂本英城(ボーカル/オルガン/キーボード)、加藤浩義(シンセサイザー)、いとうけいすけ(ベース)、浅田靖(ギター)、川越康弘(ドラム)。メンバーは全員、ノイジークロークの所属作曲家。
・撮影・アップロードのフリー許可に関して
ノイジークローク様 及び 関係会社様のご協力にて実現。素晴らしい企画、大変嬉しくライブを楽しむことが出来ました。ありがとうございました。
・トーク部分は最初の重要な部分を除いてカットしております。(時間・容量の関係)
・三十路超えの衰えた腕力・ライブ興奮によるカメラの手ブレがございます。御了承下さいませ。
http://pinball.co.jp/games/SCCH
Eclipses the normal Windows gamewith 3200x800 pixelsfor ultra widescreen shooting!
Windows用ゲームの常識を覆す3200x800ドットの超ワイドウィンドウのシューティング!
Special Missions Suicide Attack 特訓中
キャプチャソフトBandicam無料版の制限(録画10分制限)の為、10分20分辺りに映像の繋ぎがあります。
実に面白い。通路を如何にして確保するか。
敵を意図的に誘導し、白敵を上下どちらかに偏らせ続けることは果たして出来るのだろうか。
動画のラスト、「ちょっと違うことしてみよう」などという遊び心を忍ばせねば100万点の道は遠い・・・