Time to make some pocket bangers
Last week saw the release ofRalfingtonandDj CUTMAN’sBravely Defaultremix album featuring four tracks that pay homage to the characters of the critically acclaimed Nintendo 3DS game. UsingKorg-DS10+,Rytmik Retrobits, andRhythm Core Alpha,New Jersey based producer Ralfington composed the entire album over the course of two months – without the ability to save.
Producers beware, the download ofRytmik Retrobitsover the Nintendo eShop removes this crucial functionality, making the original DSiWare the preferred method, unless you enjoy marathon production sessions. When asked about why he chose this method of production, Ralfington stated it was because he could never find a copy of the popular Gameboy tracker for chiptune musicians,LSDJ.Regardless of the handheld platform, the challenge is real; Small buttons, small screen, and limited lighting all contribute to the difficult process that is chiptune music. Remove the ability to save, and we truly have theDark Soulsof music production.
