j0CC-FamiTracker Expansions Teutorial-Part 1: Introduction to Expansion Chips and the MMC5
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"There is still one subject
"There is still one subject left to cover: expansion chips." -Me, July 25, 2017
After what may be the worst hiatus I have ever found myself in, I have mustered the will to return once more to the world of video guides. Now that I'm armed with After Effects and a stronger knowledge of FamiTracker, I hope that this new Teutorial series can be even better than its predecessors. For this first video, we'll be covering the MMC5, one of the simpler expansions available in FamiTracker, along with the basics of using expansion chips in general.
Although it doesn't matter much for this video, later installments will heavily depend on you having the latest fork and version of FamiTracker, j0CC-FamiTracker 0.6.3, which you can download for free here: https://github.com/nyanpasu64/j0CC-Fa...
0:00 - Intro
1:18 - Adding an Expansion Chip
2:25 - MMC5 Overview
3:36 - Using Expansion Chips
4:32 - Removing Expansion Chips
Quick Guide:
The Nintendo MMC5:
-2 pulse channels, identical to the 2A03
-1 PCM channel, unused as of j0CC-FamiTracker
Volume Depth: Same as 2A03
Pitch Mode: Same as 2A03
Range: Same as 2A03
Effect Differences:-H/Ixy do not work
Review:
What makes the MMC5 such an interesting chiptune from a community standpoint is that its strongest fans and most devout detractors both make what are essentially the same points: that the chip adds little diversity to the Famicom's timbral palette. For some, this makes the MMC5 the perfect way to get a stronger sound out of the 2A03 without losing too much of its essential qualities, while for others, it makes the chip a worthless addition that would work better with any other expansion (not helping the chip's case is the fact that its features are technically encompassed by the VRC6; anything the MMC5 can do, the VRC6 can do better). Ultimately, I think there is some truth to both sides. Sure, the MMC5 lacks any kind of 'X factor' that will wow listeners with unique textures, but not every module needs 8-step pulse width or wavetable synthesis. Sometimes, you simply need some additional channels for bass or effects while still maintaining the 2A03's character—and when those moments arrive, the MMC5 will be there for you, waiting patiently on the Module Properties window.
After what may be the worst hiatus I have ever found myself in, I have mustered the will to return once more to the world of video guides. Now that I'm armed with After Effects and a stronger knowledge of FamiTracker, I hope that this new Teutorial series can be even better than its predecessors. For this first video, we'll be covering the MMC5, one of the simpler expansions available in FamiTracker, along with the basics of using expansion chips in general.
Although it doesn't matter much for this video, later installments will heavily depend on you having the latest fork and version of FamiTracker, j0CC-FamiTracker 0.6.3, which you can download for free here: https://github.com/nyanpasu64/j0CC-Fa...
0:00 - Intro
1:18 - Adding an Expansion Chip
2:25 - MMC5 Overview
3:36 - Using Expansion Chips
4:32 - Removing Expansion Chips
Quick Guide:
The Nintendo MMC5:
-2 pulse channels, identical to the 2A03
-1 PCM channel, unused as of j0CC-FamiTracker
Volume Depth: Same as 2A03
Pitch Mode: Same as 2A03
Range: Same as 2A03
Effect Differences:-H/Ixy do not work
Review:
What makes the MMC5 such an interesting chiptune from a community standpoint is that its strongest fans and most devout detractors both make what are essentially the same points: that the chip adds little diversity to the Famicom's timbral palette. For some, this makes the MMC5 the perfect way to get a stronger sound out of the 2A03 without losing too much of its essential qualities, while for others, it makes the chip a worthless addition that would work better with any other expansion (not helping the chip's case is the fact that its features are technically encompassed by the VRC6; anything the MMC5 can do, the VRC6 can do better). Ultimately, I think there is some truth to both sides. Sure, the MMC5 lacks any kind of 'X factor' that will wow listeners with unique textures, but not every module needs 8-step pulse width or wavetable synthesis. Sometimes, you simply need some additional channels for bass or effects while still maintaining the 2A03's character—and when those moments arrive, the MMC5 will be there for you, waiting patiently on the Module Properties window.
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