Minty Tunes by BITVORTEX

'Minty Tunes' is kind of a follow-up EP to the 2019 release 'Some Tunes'. Like the previous one, this release is aiming to be more of a "true" chiptune EP, made using only 1xLSDJ cartridge and an old brick Game Boy.

The idea was the same:
- 5 tracks. No more, no less.
- 4 of which with the same high engergy and 1 of the tracks slower and more laid back than the others.
- All tracks are recorded in a more simple way, with minimal post production.

But it differs in one big way;
While 'Some Tunes' was made using almost the exact same instruments and four-to-the-floor beats in every track (even recorded, mixed and mastered in the same session if I remember correctly), I tried to vary the drums/feeing in some way on every track this time, either in beat, groove/swing or programming. All instruments was created from scratch on every track this time.

So it's the same idea behind it, but still an evolvement of my style from 2019 to 2023. It's a mix of what it sounded like a few years ago and what my music sound like today. I personaly feel like this one is more complete and overall better produced.

Like (almost) always, all effects, track pans, fades and delays (except a small reverb on the master bus) is handeld by the Game Boy itself.

Due to the limitations of the Game Boy, you are hearing a maximum of 4 sounds/tones/notes at the same time, of which 1 is only modulated noise. No samples (or LSDJ "kits") where used to create this EP. Also, when it comes to track panning it's 100% left/center/right.

I recommend listening in headphones or stereo speakers for best experience!

I hope you enjoy it!
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-- Extra production information --

LSDJ Version: 9.2.0
DMG Mods: ProSound (Bypassed internal amp, original 3.5mm jack) + CleanPower2 DC-converter (Affects the sound, making it more bright and clear).

LSDJ programming / recording layout:
- Channel 1 (Pulse): Main melody, solos.
- Channel 2 (Pulse): Rhythm, backing melody.
- Channel 3 (Wave): Kick drum, bass.
- Channel 4 (Noise): Snare drum, hi-hats, cymbals, sweeps.

Recorded through a Liquid Saffire 56 interface using channel 1+2 liquid preamps with 'OLD TUBE'-setting, emulating a Pultec MB-1 on the way in, with harmonics dial set to 6/15.
Each channel is recorded on separate tracks, mixed and mastered in Ableton Live 8.
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Tracklist

1.	Chipwreck Shanty	3:56

2.	Activator 66	3:46

3.	Flying Fennec	2:39

4.	Torpex Away	4:36

5.	Shapeshifter	4:58

Credits

released February 20, 2023

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