Author Topic: Hucard Sound Output (Read 2348 times)

torgo · « **Reply #15 on:** July 28, 2005, 04:23:42 AM »

I always thought that the sound and music on Magical Chase was awsome.

Keranu · « **Reply #16 on:** July 28, 2005, 07:40:40 AM »

Quote from: "Ninja Spirit"

Problem is, if you play the rom on emulator, you can only play stage 1. that's it.

I have been able to make it past many stages on the emulator before, using Magic Engine v.99 Beta 5. I think I even made it past the first stage using Magic Engine v1.0 PR 9 recently, not sure though.

A nice thing you could add about the PCE version of Ninja Gaiden is that you can choose from different languages. Japanese (default), English, Chinese, are three languages that are available as far as I remember. You have to enter a code to do this.

I thought the NES version of Ninja Gaiden was always better as well.

esteban · « **Reply #17 on:** July 28, 2005, 04:16:34 PM »

On NES vs. PCE Ninja Gaiden: Well, I've only played PCE version via emulation... but the NES version would be hard to beat. I was disappointed by the PCE graphics and feel -- I'd take the NES version any day.

On HuCard tunes: well, folks have mentioned a bunch of my faves already... but you guys left CYBER CORE off the list! I always preach about this game's music... unfortunately, each song is comprised of really SHORT loops, so there isn't as much depth as a proper soundtrack. Still, it's awesome.

Keranu · « **Reply #18 on:** July 28, 2005, 05:14:18 PM »

Aoi Blink had a nice track in the game too. I've barley been able to play Cyber Core because the only emulator that plays it is one I never use really. I plan on getting it some day because it seems like my kind of game.

Ninja Spirit · « **Reply #19 on:** July 31, 2005, 07:47:18 AM »

Any free wav hosting sites I can put a few HES tunes I convert to WAV on just for y'all to hear for yourselves?

EDIT: More trivial PC Engine sound facts

Namco/Atlus' "Digital Devil Monogatari: Megami Tensei II" on Famicom, which is one of the games that runs one of the four Japanese sound expansion chips (Namco106) has the same exact sound format from the PC Engine Hucards "Lady Sword" and "Dungeon Explorer".

soco · « **Reply #20 on:** August 01, 2005, 09:30:17 AM »

Quote from: "Keranu"

Quote from: "Ninja Spirit"

Problem is, if you play the rom on emulator, you can only play stage 1. that's it.

I have been able to make it past many stages on the emulator before, using Magic Engine v.99 Beta 5. I think I even made it past the first stage using Magic Engine v1.0 PR 9 recently, not sure though.

i know that my emulator can make it past the first level, so i imagine magic engine could as well. i didn't check it though.

Ninja Spirit · « **Reply #21 on:** August 10, 2005, 03:42:35 AM »

I now realized Putfile now supports sound files now instead of only videos.

so here's one PC Engine tune that sounds like it came from a NES/Famicom.

http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=Burning-Angels.hes-02

esteban · « **Reply #22 on:** August 10, 2005, 08:23:37 AM »

Quote from: "Ninja Spirit"

I now realized Putfile now supports sound files now instead of only videos.

so here's one PC Engine tune that sounds like it came from a NES/Famicom.

http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=Burning-Angels.hes-02

Totally sounds NES. I have this game, I think... it's a horizontal shooter. I'll have to dig it out and see what the rest of the soundtrack sounds like.

Keranu · « **Reply #23 on:** August 10, 2005, 11:35:09 AM »

It's a vertical shooter with two anime chicks. I think it's a pretty sweet game.

Oh yeah, Ninja Spirit, I remember this track in the game. It's the track that plays when you beat the level; I always thought that was a cool track.

Ninja Spirit · « **Reply #24 on:** August 10, 2005, 12:47:53 PM »

More tunes. The more I hear these great tunes, my hatred for the American game industry increases.
http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=6456

This one sounds a bit above NES/FC, but it's the drum channels that sound alike.
http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=1232

http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=23312

esteban · « **Reply #25 on:** August 10, 2005, 01:00:49 PM »

I like the last track the best. I thought I might be able to figure out where the songs came from -- but i don't have a clue.

NEC Avenue · « **Reply #26 on:** August 10, 2005, 02:55:48 PM »

The MD/Genesis definitely had better sound capability due to the Yamaha sound chip. That chip had an awesome drum machine that could put out awesome bass notes. The PCE sound generator definitely wins in smoothness/clarity department though. The MD/Genesis sound had audible distortion. The Yamaha chip was basically a musical keyboard soundchip.

doomfarer75 · « **Reply #27 on:** August 10, 2005, 03:17:55 PM »

wow...those sound files are fantastic. sure wish I could identify them...

ah the nostalgia!

Ninja Spirit · « **Reply #28 on:** August 10, 2005, 06:59:46 PM »

The first and third ones: Final Blaster

Second one: Barunba

nodtveidt · « **Reply #29 on:** August 11, 2005, 01:01:44 AM »

Quote from: "NEC Avenue"

The MD/Genesis definitely had better sound capability due to the Yamaha sound chip. That chip had an awesome drum machine that could put out awesome bass notes. The PCE sound generator definitely wins in smoothness/clarity department though. The MD/Genesis sound had audible distortion. The Yamaha chip was basically a musical keyboard soundchip.

Sega used the cheapest sound synth they could get their hands on, and at the time, Yamaha wasn't even middle-of-the-line in terms of synth quality...they were pretty much bottom-of-the-barrel. Although it's all individual taste in the end, most people will say that the MD's sound quality was on the verge of abysmal. For such a crap chip though, there were a few notable standouts (Sonic The Hedgehog, Streets Of Rage, Bubsy), and then a whole boatload of utter crap (Spiderman, Chakan, Street Fighter II, the list goes on seemingly endlessly).

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