I figured it'd be a good idea to put this up because I get asked a lot of questions on a regular basis, I try to reply to as many of them as I possibly can, but obviously I end up answering the same questions over and over again, and it does get a bit boring.
Feel free to add to this blog with other questions you might have.
I've kept it small for now as i'm too lazy to type it all out. I'll keep adding more, message or leave comments for questions, thanks!___________________________________________________
Q: Where do you get your samples and what VSTi's do you use?
A: Peach, Toad, Triforce, Monomate - These are on
TweakBenchPooBoy - Great gameboy sounding VST -
Pontonius.seYMCK Magical 8Bit -
YMCKChip32 -
KVR AudioYMVST -
PreromanbritainQuadraSID -
ReFXSyntendo -
Jackdark.netNES VSTS -
Nes SoundsNanoloop VST -
NanofuuSE64 -
KVR Audio8Bit Synth -
8Bit Synth8Bit Drums -
8Bit DrumsBasic64 -
Basic64There are plenty more VSTs about just have a good search, there's plenty there for you to get started with!
As for drums and samples, I use drum samples from LSDJ and somethings C64 drums, i've uploaded the C64 drum pack Ripped from the Reason C64 Addon.
Another great site is:
Freesound.
Enjoy!
Q: Where do I get ableton?
A: From the
Ableton Website, I will not help you download illegal software.
Q: How do I learn ableton?
A: Ableton comes with a tutorial inside it, it walks you through all the basic steps and tells you how to do everything you need to.
There are also some tutorials on
Tunetorials.com. Try searching for some on YouTube as well.
Q: What do you use to make your tunes?
A: Ableton Live 7.0.2 + numerous VSTs.
Q: How long have you been making music?
A: Since about September 2006
Q: How can I make chiptune?
A: Take a look
Here or
Here. If they don't help, google more.
Q: Where can I get LSDJ?
A: www.littlesounddj.com.
Q: Will you put me in your top friends?
A: No, sorry.
Q: Do you have a CD out?
A: Yes, the split with Mr. Kitty titled "Forever Nintendo" was released in 2007 and was limited to 100 copies, but you can download it for free from
Calmdownkidder Records.