Awesome!!! (Pixelh8’s ‘Pro Performer’ cartridge for GBA)
I have said it before. I am a huge fan of video game music, so after I wrote about the Korg DS-10 my friend Jeff sent me the link to this. Just out from chip tunes artist Pixelh8 Music Tech Pro Performer V1.0. This is a cartridge that allows you to control the gameboy’s onboard sound and incorporates many of the most needed features for live performance. He is making this available on cartridge only, and a very limited edition (i have heard only 50). So, if you are interested and he still is not sold out. ORDER NOW!!! This is a Game Boy Advance Cartridge, so will only work on GBA, GBA SP, DS Lite and Game Cube (with additional software). Feature list and video sample follow.
Nineteen Pitch Sweep Options
Wave Duty Selectable 12.5%, 25%,50%,75%
Seven Volume EnvelopesAll Major Keys
All Natural Minor Keys
All Harmonic Minor Keys
All Whole Tone Keys
All Pentatonic Keys
Primary & Secondary Key Select
Key Change in Player Mode
Octave Change In Player ModeMaj 3rd, Min 3rd, 5th’s, Octaves & Unisons
Portamento Mode
Tremolo Mode
Arpeggio Mode (Up to Six Notes)
Shifter Mode
Half Tremolo Mode
Vibrato ModeSpecial Mode Speed Control
Unison Mode Phase Control
More Sound Effects!&
Hidden Programs, Presets & Modes!!!
i just listened to the whole sample video.
my 8bits are ringing.
Comment by tuftsmania — March 24, 2008 @ 2:58 pm
Pretty lame considering it is the old gameboy that pumps out the soft 8bit goodness, the new gameboy (SP pictured) is the suck.
Comment by Max — March 24, 2008 @ 3:54 pm
While I will agree that the original Game Boy sounds much better. I don’t think this is lame at all. The GBA (even the SP with some lineout/headphone hacking) can still sound nice and is quite a bit more accessible these days.
Comment by brian — March 24, 2008 @ 4:18 pm
Thats weird, you say the GBA sound sucks as it’s exactly the same as a GB. You should try reading the specifications.
Comment by chip tuner — March 25, 2008 @ 5:05 pm
What specifications are you talking about?
http://www.herbertweixelbaum.com/comparison.htm
Comment by Max — May 14, 2008 @ 4:25 pm