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Post by bertrandguegan on Mar 5, 2022 10:43:22 GMT -5
Hi, I'm a VGM composer (addicted to retro stuff, especially PC music from the early 90's) and I'm currently working on a side project on my free time. My goal is to release (for free) an alternative version of DOOM's soundtrack composed by Bobby Prince, in OPL3 style. I know that there has been similar projects such as DMXOPL or Hysimak GENmidi. My process here would be different though, as for every track, I recreate from scratch every single instruments, using exclusively OPL3 emulation and its features (4 ops, waveforms, algorithms,...). In a creative (and personnal) way, as if DOOM's music was composed for Soundblaster (OPL3), back in 1993. The music pack will be released in a few weeks or so (mp3 and ogg format). It would have been better if I could provide MUS files in replacement of the original files. Unfortunately, I don't have the skills to do such an implementation and tweak the GENMIDI file with the OPL3 parameters. As far as I know, it should be technically possible, but I honestly don't know if it's an easy thing to do. Feel free to contact me if you're interested in. E1M1 OPL3 remastered |
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Post by 40oz on Mar 5, 2022 11:12:13 GMT -5
That sounds really good. I like how much grittier it sounds. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to hearing the rest!
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Post by bertrandguegan on Mar 5, 2022 11:47:04 GMT -5
Thank you for your feedback, it means a lot  Work in progress will be regularly updated on YT. I'll post here a dl link once I'm done with the entire soundtrack. |
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Post by mayhemicdestrvctor on Mar 5, 2022 15:48:59 GMT -5
i dont like it so much i think the sc 55 from roland is better
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2022 21:58:50 GMT -5
This is sick! I'm a big fan of FM synth so seeing someone actually take the time and effort to make proper FM synth versions of the MIDI songs is super cool. Can't wait to see more.
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Post by bertrandguegan on Mar 7, 2022 4:51:47 GMT -5
i dont like it so much i think the sc 55 from roland is better FM synth could be an acquired taste that's for sure  Actually, what you said about the SC55 makes sense as DOOM's music was composed using a similar device (a Roland SCC-1). |
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Post by bertrandguegan on Mar 7, 2022 4:55:24 GMT -5
This is sick! I'm a big fan of FM synth so seeing someone actually take the time and effort to make proper FM synth versions of the MIDI songs is super cool. Can't wait to see more. Thank you so much ! There is more today This one needs more work and tweaking (especially the bass) but I'll get there. |
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Post by mayhemicdestrvctor on Mar 7, 2022 8:51:00 GMT -5
i dont like it so much i think the sc 55 from roland is better FM synth could be an acquired taste that's for sure  Actually, what you said about the SC55 makes sense as DOOM's music was composed using a similar device (a Roland SCC-1). yeah |
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Post by bertrandguegan on Mar 8, 2022 12:10:50 GMT -5
Making progress ! Here's a little snippet about my work on E1M3 ->
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Post by mayhemicdestrvctor on Mar 8, 2022 12:11:30 GMT -5
thats rlly cool
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2022 19:11:46 GMT -5
This is sick! I'm a big fan of FM synth so seeing someone actually take the time and effort to make proper FM synth versions of the MIDI songs is super cool. Can't wait to see more. Thank you so much ! There is more today  This one needs more work and tweaking (especially the bass) but I'll get there. oh thats sick, can't wait to see this project completed! |
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Post by bertrandguegan on Mar 10, 2022 6:38:45 GMT -5
New little snippet about this project : -> E1M4
I really like the part at 00:34 ^^ So groovy! \m/
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Post by bertrandguegan on Mar 12, 2022 11:39:53 GMT -5
Before the weekend, here's some WIP on the OPL3 remaster project -> E1M5
Metal influences in DOOM's music are great, but I love the dark and horror vibes too. This one makes me think of Carpenter's music.
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Post by bertrandguegan on Mar 15, 2022 6:58:41 GMT -5
Let's beef up E1M6 using OPL3 features |
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Post by mayhemicdestrvctor on Mar 15, 2022 9:24:38 GMT -5
that sounds really cool and it looks interesting i wish how to compose songs like that too ... so i could make my own sonic styled songs
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Post by bertrandguegan on Mar 16, 2022 9:28:17 GMT -5
that sounds really cool and it looks interesting i wish how to compose songs like that too ... so i could make my own sonic styled songs Thank you !! I'm using excusively ADLplug vst, which is an very accurate OPL3 emulator. And, it's free ! You could start composing using factory presets first. I learned a lot about FM synth just by reproducing instruments by ear. What I did was basically listening to a lot of very cool AdLib soundtracks from this era (ie Dune, Monkey Island, Syndicate, DOOM, Prince of Persia, Wacky Wheels...) and reproducing instruments from scratch (sort of retro-engineering process) It can take quite some time to replicate just ONE instrument, but it's really worth it ! |
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Post by mayhemicdestrvctor on Mar 16, 2022 9:58:20 GMT -5
okay where can i download that ??? and where can i get factory presets ? and yes the soundtracks of the 90s game are so awesome my favorite soundtracks probably are 90s sonic, doom and ace combat and the air combat game
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Post by bertrandguegan on Mar 17, 2022 11:34:38 GMT -5
okay where can i download that ??? and where can i get factory presets ? and yes the soundtracks of the 90s game are so awesome my favorite soundtracks probably are 90s sonic, doom and ace combat and the air combat game You can dl ADLplug on GitHub -> github.com/jpcima/ADLplug I highly recommand to read the manual first (very well done and kind of easy to read) about the factory presets, I was talking about ADLplug's presets These are based directly from games such as DOOM ou Heretic for instance. Also, if you're interested in old school PC music, you could read this article about this -> www.midimusicadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/History_of_PC_Game_MIDI.pdfHope that helps |
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Post by mayhemicdestrvctor on Mar 17, 2022 12:42:45 GMT -5
the link top the manula doesnt work
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Post by bertrandguegan on Mar 18, 2022 8:42:26 GMT -5
the link top the manula doesnt work Sorry I don't know why it doesn't work. But try to google it instead (type "ADLplug"), first link in the results is the good one |
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Post by bertrandguegan on Mar 18, 2022 8:43:47 GMT -5
Last video today before the weekend : -> E1M7
I love this track ! It sounds dark and solemn, as a Requiem.
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Post by mayhemicdestrvctor on Mar 18, 2022 9:14:52 GMT -5
the link top the manula doesnt work Sorry I don't know why it doesn't work. But try to google it instead (type "ADLplug"), first link in the results is the good one ok no problem i am not mad |
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Post by bertrandguegan on Mar 22, 2022 11:38:43 GMT -5
I have been quite busy for a few days with tons of work, but there's still time to post a new video ^^
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2022 15:58:22 GMT -5
This one's my favorite yet, and definitely something I was excited for. Sign of Evil's one of my favorite tracks from Doom and you're doing it justice so far! Can't wait to see some finished tracks!
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Post by dr_st on Mar 23, 2022 16:09:22 GMT -5
Really like the work here! Last video today before the weekend : -> E1M7 I love this track ! It sounds dark and solemn, as a Requiem. Yes, "Demons on the Prey" is great in every shape and form. But, where is the second half?  |
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Actually, what you said about the SC55 makes sense as DOOM's music was composed using a similar device (a Roland SCC-1). 
Actually, what you said about the SC55 makes sense as DOOM's music was composed using a similar device (a Roland SCC-1). 
This one needs more work and tweaking (especially the bass) but I'll get there. 
