Chiptune Alchemy
The hardware, composers, and creative limitations behind classic video game music.
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The hardware, composers, and creative limitations behind classic video game music.
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How the NES & Famicom Changed Video Game Music Forever This series of blogs is gonna explore the limitations of the classic and beloved Retro Game Consoles, how they make sound, and how the legendary composers were able to still make amazing music despite the constrained parameters. For our first topic, we are looking at […]
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