How Toby Fox Composed the Music of UNDERTALE

[@ToffeeBun]

*Follow my Twitter!* twitter.com/Toffee_Bun F.A.Q in description has been updated! Seems like this video is gaining traction suddenly! What kind if videos would you like to see from me in the future? Please reply with your ideas. I'm also planning to make a video about Omori and Yume Nikki's atmospheric music!

[@KeaneJ123]

KZbin algorithm has blessed your video

[@Ravasakii]

Would love to see a Video about Omori Soundtrack :D I would also enjoy more Videos about digital composing and explanation. I also really liked this one because you explained some basics of the program to understand the Video

[@jaymzmusic_]

I grew up with this soundtrack and I’ve always been inspired by video game music since Undertale. When both Cuphead and DOOM: Eternal released, their soundtracks kept me listening for months, and I keep coming back to them. I’m not big on rhythm games, but recently a game called Friday Night Funkin’ has had me hooked, almost to the extent that Undertale had me. However, it makes me curious, how did Kawai Sprite manage to make a soundtrack full of literal “beeps” and “boops” sound so good? If you haven’t heard any of the songs already, I would recommend you give some of them a listen, and I think a video of some sort on the soundtrack would be interesting, whether it be covering how a strange blend of synthesized gibberish and amazing backing tracks are able to create such energetic songs, or just a review of sorts on how you feel about the music and it’s recent hype. (Also the modding community’s ability to create fantastic music gives me a lot of hope for the game’s future).

[@henryboianimations4869]

Thanks to you, I think I’m gonna try making my own video game music! I was gonna hire someone, but I might make some myself. I thought it was way more complicated.

[@sweettoy3824]

Yume Nikki is a timeless masterpiece. I've always wanted to zoom in on its soundtrack; please do it!

[@theavocadoguitarist.1823]

The fact that sans’ voice recording is literally taken from a clip of spongebob is perfection.

[@iron5408]

Indeed

[@voidcrypt]

Idk, maybe it’s the way you’re dressed?

[@GenetMJF]

Ironically many Undertale fans gave Markiplier hate for giving Sans Patrick's voice.

[@rickastley3045]

@@GenetMJF jacksepticeye*

[@huntermitchell6335]

@@rickastley3045 *MarkSepticPie

[@TypasdiDoesWhateverHeWantsToDo]

“Hi, I’m not a dog.” Thank goodness, we were all curious.

[@maxattack.]

That's what he wants you to think.

[@61010anna]

@@maxattack. uh oh

[@gooolixx]

he lied

[@tonkotsuramen8453]

[Vsauce music] OR IS HE

[@eggslaffa]

Haha lmao

[@NotIMPOSSABLANK]

so weird to hear someone describe undertale as "nostalgic" and "apart of their childhood" when it feels like it only came out last year

[@krakennvlyat]

Almost 7 years. Time flies.

[@DamageMaximo]

It's been a while already, I will never forget those incredible days

[@kakyoindonut3213]

I am thankful to the person who somehow downloaded undertale on my computer, and also pewds for introducing it to me

[@awpandamia]

yeah its really weird, i always forget that i first played it when i was 13, feels crazy to think about

[@WENDIGONEMAD]

Hearing this I wanted to shout

[@theendangeredwildlifesanctuary]

The fact that you did this all by ear is incredible.

[@theendangeredwildlifesanctuary]

@@thomazplays9305 I'm talking about him re-creating the music through accurately reproducing the customization of each synth used in each song-- being able to break down how each sound was created (waves, envelopes, tremolo, eq, etc) is something that was absolutely done by ear, and is incredibly impressive. I don't think you understand how textural tuning works-- nor how much time tuning the textures of tones can take even if you know what you're doing-- and to recognize and re-articulate the customized tones of others? Takes one hell of both an ear and knowledge/experience. TL'dr: "Doing all of this by ear" was referring to the successful re-creation of each song through this compositional breakdown and re-creation process. If you watch the video again, you will see exactly what I am talking about-- as well as him even talking about the fact he is working by ear/troubleshooting to create the right tones throughout the sound creation process. Either way, I don't really understand why you felt the need to comment any of this. It doesn't really do anything for anybody to be the kind of person to be this upset over the idea that multiple people can create content about the same topic (even though that, again, this video has it's own unique spin, ideas, and dedication attached to it-- not even including what I just spoke about in the above (which is what I was referring to in my initial comment in the first place)). I wish you well in the new year, and if you're not doing okay, that you find peace.

[@infrakazos]

@@thomazplays9305 8:53

[@harmatodlamstel6435]

@@theendangeredwildlifesanctuary Textural tuning haha m8 its called sound design

[@theendangeredwildlifesanctuary]

@harmatod lamstel lmao true🌻

[@nyancat.123]

That's what I do. I'm not good at creating melodies unless I'm super bored and something just comes up into my head, I can rarely read music note sheets, I can't play the piano, and I'm entirley self taught by ear and don't know shit about music theory 🙃. If you give me enough inspiration I can create something decent

[@matchboxmatt]

I was puzzled when you mentioned that this was a pivotal part of your childhood. Then I realized that Undertale was released 6 YEARS AGO. Time flies

[@ToffeeBun]

yeahh it came out when I was 14 :'D I'm 20 now

[@crisbowman]

@@ToffeeBun Darn youngin's

[@omniscientomnipresent5500]

I was 12. I'll never forget that experience. Tough it does feel weird to think it's that old.

[@crisbowman]

@@omniscientomnipresent5500 I am 22. : |

[@אלוןשיינפלד]

@@ToffeeBun thank you for making this video i literally forgot I was 11 when when I first saw undertale

[@krei-ations]

Now that I have now only heard Toby’s voice from this video The first thing I hear of him is “hi, I’m not a dog” This man is truly a genius And Also just that this guy in the video is doing this by ear is such a flex

[@meowful_]

the first time i heard his voice was in his “the baby is you” album

[@fuzzycat8194]

@@meowful_ i’m having a baby and the baby is you

[@EluTran]

Wow, this video is insanely quality and super intriguing. Especially the editing! A ton of the recreations are super close, which is insane!

[@ildelve]

I came from your community post,thanks for making me found such underrated channel

[@reb286]

I came to this video thanks to your tweet

[@pansthederp964]

The bug fables guy

[@pansthederp964]

@KioTHYT Studios he is now the bug fables guy

[@alexjandro2380]

hEy ItS tHE UnDerTAlE oST eXTEndEd GUy

[@Nickmav1337]

"I'm just another person who played Undertale and had it become a huge part of their childhood" Me, 24: *crumbles into dust*

[@mjohnson2807]

Me 34 reading your comment: *dust blows away*

[@incubuskills3608]

dude, the guy who made this is twenty years old.

[@ElectricBarrier]

28 myself, gonna be 29 in about a little over a month. Send help.

[@DwAboutItManFr]

Dude, same.

[@dejiko]

I was on my senior year of HS when Undertale released.

[@mintyyukime]

As an aspiring music producer who adores undertale and has felt lost and like the only real info is buried under classical music training I never got as a kid and can’t afford now, This is genuinely an incredible video, and I really really appreciate that you made this. I’m so excited to go and make music with some of these things!! Thank you so much 💕

[@yyunko7764]

I would suggest you learn an instrument with a teacher that is studying music, I took up the violin last month (I'm 25), and the teacher has been filling in soooooo many gaps, and actually, there is not so much to learn! Especially when you have a teacher to point out the necessary stuff. Basically understanding scales, root notes and chords with the roman numeral notation is all you need. Once you have that, listen to A LOT of music.

[@akashboinpally4389]

@@yyunko7764 Yeah I second this. I believe there are two aspects to making music, technical ability, and artistic vision. Technical ability is knowing how to turn the musical ideas in your head into concrete pieces of music in the real world, and artistic vision is actually having unique and coherent ideas in your head. You develop technical ability by practicing instruments, studying theory, doing ear training, etc. Artistic ability is developed by listening to LOTS of music, as yyunko7764 said. And when listening to lots of music, you can't just listen to lots of the same type. If you only listen to C418 music your whole life, all you'll do is make more C418 music and never develop your own voice. You have to listen to different music, even if you literally do not enjoy listening to that music. You increase your music tastes with exposure, so if you listen to something you don't enjoy a lot, you will genuinely start enjoying it and understanding the music emotionally. Yes, that might not be "natural", but how else are you going to develop your music taste? We are born with no taste and develop our base tastes by exposure at a young age, so as long as we follow that same principle of exposure we can expand our taste at any age. As musicians, if we want to make unique music, we need to blend various musical ideas that we've heard in the world, but in order to even understand those ideas, we first must expose ourselves to their style until we understand and enjoy it.

[@bbbbbbb51]

​@@yyunko7764this can be simplified far further. When you know the math that goes into making a scale, you know all scales simultaneously. If you know a single major scale, you know them all. If you know a single minor scale, you know them all, etc. Victor Wooten is a fantastic bass player and musical educator who goes over this stuff. "The basics" can seem daunting to someone with no traditional music knowledge, but it can be simplified so much further than how they would teach it. Understanding and writing music is actually very simple when boiled down and disseminated. The hard part is writing something worthwhile.

[@Yahiamice]

Crazy well explained!

[@rogreio]

the amogus guy himself

[@farelitoh4810]

Jave

[@peanutpockerman4864]

How 2 music

[@Acheron747.]

Jabibi among us >:D

[@cflat4628]

Hi check mark

[@BugCatcherWill]

The McDonalds commercial really got me it reminds me of how in the movie industry folly artists have to do really creative and wacky shit to create some of the most iconic sound effects

[@cheryl_the_bakarashii_cherry]

examples pls

[@Ott3rpup]

@@cheryl_the_bakarashii_cherry the clicking sound the monsters in a quiet place make were made by using a taser on grapes and slowing it down

[@moriharamusic]

@@cheryl_the_bakarashii_cherry the sound of bones breaking in the batman arkham series was by snapping stalks of celery

[@krissellers5510]

@@cheryl_the_bakarashii_cherry the sounds of hamburgers falling in cloudy wth a chance of meatballs are wet rags being slapped on the floor

[@josiuwu]

It makes sense that he used a McDonalds commercial for the most demonic sounds.

[@callmeobsequious]

3:24 I was so ready to jam to Metal Crusher but it never actually started LMAO, what a lovely video though x

[@MrDanishbuttercookie]

Man this was so good.

[@cuuh.]

true

[@Johnny_Jackpott]

Fancy seeing you here.

[@boingk2585]

DANISH BUTTER COOKIE

[@stare4539]

Yeee

[@blendyboi5023]

@@Johnny_Jackpott wo

[@jensewas]

so what did we learn here? well i learned that toby is a freaking chad who can make fl keys sound good.

[@brolytriplethreat]

I learned that Flowey is Ronald McDonald

[@Blaze4Mania]

@@brolytriplethreat”that’s a wonderful idea”

[@Halfhisunavailible]

I remember playing a ROA mod that adds Ronald on top of a mod that adds a flowey following you so it was just Ronald and high pitch Ronald

[@Zoramy0]

For "just" 18k subscribers, the quality of this video is insane! Loved every second of it. 6:50 haha, love this part

[@mrturtle9129]

Sus

[@StitchedCat_Needle]

Honestly this video made me want to learn how to make music for games. I’ll probably have to start with learning how to play the piano first

[@ToffeeBun]

There are many ways to start getting into music, go for whatever interests you the most c: I'm happy my video inspired you!

[@justcurlyred1618]

dude you won't regret it. Whether you end up making music for games or not, music is just something with limitless possiblities and it's something you can sink hours into and be fulfilled. I know I'm 5 months late, but if you havent already, go for it dude :)

[@potato_is_a_v3gtable]

@@ToffeeBun h0i

[@henritaas9997]

@@ToffeeBun Bro I'm sure your video inspired a lot more people than you think, including myself, I'm developing a game with some friends and I'm responsible for the sound and music design of it, this video really hyped me up more about studying these topics :D

[@henritaas9997]

@@themaddenmachine not really, we're still on the concept part of the project, the idea is a pixelated story-driven RPG with a combat gameplay style of a tactical RPG mixed with an action RPG. I hope that we'll be able to finish this at least in the next years, that's the plan since we're only 3 guys with a minimum knowledge in game making :T But if in the next years we finish the game and make a trailer for it (which is the plan) I'll send you a link to it ;-;

[@TechnoCookieNG]

2:53 Samples used in games like Earthbound are just compressed samples from actual keyboards, so using the soundfont in a commercial product is perfectly legal

[@ToffeeBun]

I thought that'd be the case for most of em! But I figured that some sounds/sound effects would be created by Nintendo themselves, so I wasn't sure.. Nintendo do be nuking projects which use their assets, but I guess sound is different?

[@sebastianubeda8363]

@@ToffeeBun I know you can be in trouble if you use pokemon soundfonts, nintendo is weird sometimes i guess

[@jellycore1316]

Oh, interesting! Thanks for the info! ^^

[@StarGazer12318]

Thank you for this info!

[@FelixSR]

You really went put there and answered ALL my questions regarding the soundtrack, thank you so so much!!!!!!

[@thomazplays9305]

Same, I was searcihing this for years, I finally found the guy that will SAVE me

[@dillweed8766]

put there lol lmao

[@gozillatheape2461]

I thought the “Sans is Patrick” revelation was bad, but “Flowey is Ronald McDonald” is somehow worse...

[@NutchapolSal]

ran ran ru!

[@averyy999]

This is an extremely well-made video. I have 6+ years of experience in FL Studio and I actually began by creating works inspired by Undertale's soundtrack -- I am already familiar with nearly everything presented in the video, but I was still entertained by how efficiently everything was put together. Seeing thoughts from experienced musicians who had no idea about this sort of stuff was definitely interesting. One thing I wasn't aware of was Toby Fox's "How do I get good at music?" post. The last bit in particular about people being inspired by Undertale really hit close to home, as Undertale has been a huge inspiration in my projects and creative endeavors in general (despite how dissimilar they would seem at first glance). The chances that Toby Fox will interact with whatever I end up making is one in a million, but the thought of the people behind your inspirations interacting with your content is very nice.

[@ToffeeBun]

Keep that hope! I sure will :')

[@sergiobread1844]

You know this person is good at recreating Toby Fox's music that he gets demonetized But besides that, this videos really explains how the music is made.

[@consumetm]

8:28 "We're also panning them left so you'll hear them more in your left ear" *Starts playing in my right* Yeah I now know I had my earbuds in the wrong ears

[@electro740]

Fun fact earbuds usually have a little L and R on em for left and right ear

[@consumetm]

@@electro740 mine don't so this video helped alot haha

[@Nepu_Nep]

My favorite track has always been "Last Goodbye" just because the end is just a really nice touch with the live recorded piano

[@Casual_PKBeats]

Ahhhh I've always wanted to know which soundfonts he used! Loved this video, really good insight on Toby's mindset that I could stand to takeaway myself. Keep it up!

[@henryboianimations4869]

Hey, I’m subbed to you, and agreed!

[@Johnny_Jackpott]

Fancy seeing you here.

[@itsisaac537]

As someone who's been recreating Undertale's music for years now I can say you've nailed how Toby composed these pieces. Also fun fact: Out of all the songs in the Undertale OST, most of them are not that hard to accurately recreate apart from Megalovania, which has taken me 2 years of recreating to even getting close to how the original sounds.

[@Dyndicat]

Mate, I just listened to the very same re-creation you mentioned. It's damn near perfect! Very well done

[@who13837]

Megalovania is not hard to recreate

[@greensandwich.]

@@who13837 do it then lmao

[@who13837]

@@greensandwich. I already did it for a long time and it came out almost the same as the original hahaha

[@pech6291]

@@who13837 let's hear it then how'd you do it?

[@cheesymcnuggets]

Still feels so wrong to say we played this game in our childhood when it feels so new and refreshing. I'm making changes in my life, I have goals now, goals that are partly inspired by Toby and I'm gonna do my best to not let anything get in my way because I'm sick of it, I let people I trust turn me from my desired path, no longer, I understand now that it isn't too late to follow my dreams, it never was and never will be, I understand now that if I want to be capable of succeeding, I need only to want it, really want, if anything, the hardships I went through to make it back to this path have only fueled a stronger passion to pursue it. Toby was one of a few who helped me discover the path I wanted to take, due to depression and judgement I initially denied it, years later, not long after overcoming my struggles, I decided to play Undertale again, it rekindled the dreams of my past and presented me with a future, a future that involves more than just wasting my life away, waiting for it to end, so here I am, now equipped with the tools I need and a burning determination inside of me, fueled by passion, ready to achieve my dreams even if I will never fulfill them because the journey is far more exciting than the destination and without the journey, the dreams are hollow. I can imagine someone reading this and thinking "it's only a game" and yes, it is. Make no mistake, I am not an Undertale fanatic, you don't need to be to still have been influenced by it. Tonnes of things and people influence you on the daily basis and some more than others, I'm just very aware of what I consume as I'm quite observational so I am only showing my appreciation. It's crazy to think about how different people can receive the same piece of information, where I can see a beautifully crafted painting which I can relate to on an emotional level, the very creator of said painting may have put no thought into it and just liked the colours... this idea represents many things in life

[@MrSquidWhiskers]

You have no idea how helpful this video was for me as an aspiring composer! Toby Fox was the entire reason why I started writing music, and so seeing a deep dive like this helped me understand more about how he does what he does! Also, that OMORI reference at the end was beautiful.

[@TakenUsernameAuradium]

Bruh same here

[@sugaaria29moriah99]

OM💡RI is a fucking masterpiece

[@packagedfailure]

mE tO

[@Dossen_]

I watched this video 4 months ago,played omori and watched it again so i realized now from the amazing reference

[@theKungFuFerret]

as someone who’s not naturally musically inclined but is interested in making it, this was incredibly insightful!

[@wasabi5134]

@@orngjce223 I agree. Not to be THAT guy, but I would say don't learn theory if you don't want to learn theory. It can be overwhelming for a beginner, I would know. Only reason I know some of it is because I got interested in it a little later down the road. It REALLY helps with musical understanding but is not a necessity to make good music.

[@mkatkitkat]

@@wasabi5134 I disagree (politely) I think you can for sure be a producer without knowing music theory, but- by the fact this is a TOBY FOX video. They’re probably more interested in deep melodies, and compelling arrangements. I urge every single producer to learn the basics, and practice practice practice. (And hopefully practice with an instrument) Not to gatekeep. Anyone can make music with some cash and creativity. But knowing the basics of music theory is like a + 200% boost in the amount of time it will take for you to make listenable music. There’s a 30 minute video that’s REALLY helpful and entertaining :) watch it. And like this video says: you don’t need anything crazy to make magic.

[@wasabi5134]

@@mkatkitkat Yeah, makes sense. I think a big part of composing for games is just how accurate the song is to the situation; Toby clearly excels in this, as it comes down to pure creativity in the field of composition. You can know all the theory you want, but when it comes to the CONTEXT, your song might not be as impactful if the mood, rhythm, instrumentation etc don't match what's going on at the moment

[@mkatkitkat]

@@wasabi5134 i was just talking about regular music but- true. For OSTs tho I don’t think Context and Music Theory are mutually exclusive? I actually think they need each other to make good OSTs like Toby Fox. It also seems like you think music theory is like not creative? Or like makes you less creative. I promise you doesn’t. It’s just a groundwork for (western) music. I promise it’s not scary lol. Once you learn it it’s almost like “how could I ever music without knowing this?” Like sewing without needle.

[@wasabi5134]

@@mkatkitkat No, no music theory and creativity/context def need to go hand in hand (if you know it), neither one hinders the other. Just saying that only knowing theory without attention to creativity and context could make you fall flat (pun unintended) in the end. If you are willing to immerse your creativity into the world that is built in the game, even without theory, you can make something amazing. Knowing it will only help, but isn't necessary when it comes to an OST imo. Music theory itself is like a tool you can use to express musical creativity, not that it isn't creative? Like, if you don't know it or want to know it that doesn't mean you CAN'T make good music. For beginners: if theory is interesting to you, PLEASE learn it by all means, but don't give up on making magic if learning it becomes too much, maybe you won't need it at all. But I'm a noob to composing so what do I know :p

[@rainwad3843]

yo watching this has honestly taught me more cool intricacies of music + made me want to make music more than any other tutorial i've watched lol

[@penguinmonk7661]

I started crying knowing how possible you just made these kinds of compositions for me, in my 6 years of using FLStudio I had never heard of these sound fonts or had the idea of copying them, I always messed around with fresh synths. Thank you from the bottom of my soul for creating this video and bless you

[@ToffeeBun]

I'm happy I could help at all :'D

[@rouxls2632]

ive wanted to do this for a while!

[@Kirbomas1]

My friend, Ashley is actually working with toby for some of the tracks for the next chapters, she also uses FL studio, so even though I don’t have the application myself, I can see myself making some music after watching ash work on some of the greatest shit I’ve ever heard

[@ToffeeBun]

Oh wow that's really awesome!! I'm surprised you're even allowed to comment about that 😅

[@koro394]

that’s so cool bro awesome

[@TakenUsernameAuradium]

Damn, that's cool.

[@miufke_]

She? Cringe

[@ox0x]

leak it /J /J IM JOKING

[@CBman11037]

I'm genuinely crying after your video man. This is the first vid of yours I've ever seen but those ending words got to me. I'm studying to be a game designer and although I'm pretty confident in my ability to code, things like art and music are all new to me. I've been trying to learn music and drawing so I can make my own game. I really hope to be that kid who grew up with Undertale and makes a cool new game for people to enjoy, although I don't know if I'll be able to surpass it. I know you posted this a year ago but thank you, this video was just what I needed!

[@JoshuaHaywood-88keys]

Oh hey, music?

[@adnanh8535]

Same! I really want to develop the composing skills to make something as eye-watering and uplifting as Toby's songs :) Making my own undertale inspired game, hope it goes well for me, and for you as well :)

[@VaporNinjaVD]

It's crazy how this person can re-create the music so accurately and make it sound even better

[@ivanonlyone7160]

That's a con of using someone's sample libraries without at least editing them. Anyone with a bit knowledge and straight hands would able to recreate it or be able to recognise what libraries you were using.

[@morgue502]

if you know the soundfonts it's pretty easy

[@aykarain]

@@ivanonlyone7160 why would it be a con though

[@Bubbasonics]

con as in downside not like confidence man (conman). Some people might want to feel more original or mysterious. You might accidentally put yourself into a category. Not inherently bad. Just something that could happen by accident. @@aykarain

[@bbbbbbb51]

@@morgue502 it's also easy to do from scratch if you have a breadth of knowledge on sound design.

[@calamar8199]

god hearing undertale and childhood together makes me feel so fucking old and im only 16

[@nathanpinell6274]

Same bro

[@waddleplush]

Hell I feel old and I’m younger than you!

[@CenterSargE]

I feel old and I was YOUR age when Undertale was released!

[@Dragon_Dude]

@@CenterSargE geezer

[@scantyer]

bro u were 10 or 11 when undertale released then lol

[@quackerbarrel5155]

I wasn't aware you could get demonetized for using Toby Fox's music, I thought it was one of those things where he didn't mind.

[@chrissysonicutdrloz]

Yeah, but KZbin pulls crap, anyway. They don't give a fig what creators do and don't allow.

[@Milmax46]

TOBY doesn't mind. Another company does tho ::

[@thehydrationman5500]

This is some heavy forshadowing

[@myweirdsecondchannelwithap9070]

@@thehydrationman5500 elaborate?

[@thehydrationman5500]

@@myweirdsecondchannelwithap9070 Toby never minded others using his music, but the company who owned the distribution rights would still claim videos using his stuff. He however just asked others to appeal to these. My memory may not be perfect but about half a year ago when the fangame undertale yellow released, it remixed some songs from Undertale. The owner of the company that distributed Toby’s music threw an online tantrum where he started a pissy fit over the game for being a violation of copyright despite the fact it was a free fan game that Tony gave permission to make. He also went trigger happy with song claims on KZbin videos at this time. Fox however disowned the statements said by the ceo, donated a charitable amount to the Yellow team and allowed it to remain up with all its music.

[@set9055]

This video is seriously underrated.

[@jackpatterson7110]

I agree, deserves so many more views

[@potatonumber200]

Memento Mori

[@MajoraWaffle]

holy shit; it blows my mind how incredibly close, if not identical, you got with many of these recreations. excellent work mate ❤️

[@msld_sound]

Quick little addendum: YMCK Magical 8big Plug 2 (released in 2022) now supports custom envelopes for volume, pitch, and pulse duty cycle, so you can now recreate a lot more 2A03-type sounds in it.

[@T11923]

I bursted out laughing at the fact that sans is voiced by patrick

[@May-ii7sl]

If someone put these audios over a gameplay, i honestly wouldn't tell a difference

[@nabilahmad1005]

this video is just perfect and for some reason i cannot stop watching it, and this video right here has inspired me to learn to make music I mean i already was a huge fan of Toby Fox's work but this is something else thank you man

[@ToffeeBun]

hehe thanks!! i appreciate the comment :D

[@Reed_QT]

I hate how talented you are LMAO it blows my mind, good stuff!

[@jaceybella1267]

"-a part of my childhood..." Me: *ages instantly* Dear God I'd just become a legal adult when undertale came out, y'all make me feel so old! Jokes aside! Lovely video! I love seeing the inner workings of how this sort of thing is put together. I love music a lot but digital production has proven to be very difficult to even learn the basics for. I'd never have guessed he used an NES set of sounds, the alterations and additions made really bring it to life

[@chrisjones9132]

I turned 12, now I'm 19

[@jaceybella1267]

@@chrisjones9132cool??? I guess??? I'm not sure what this response is about, I mentioned a line in the video

[@ReivecS]

@@jaceybella1267 Try 40, it sucks. 10 out of 10 do not recommend.

[@darrelsam419]

Same here. I just became an adult and was in my first year of university when Undertale came out. I feel old.

[@Cravior]

still one of the best videos of all time. I think about it constantly and it renewed my desire to even save favorite videos at all

[@ToffeeBun]

This means a lot :') thank u

[@Cravior]

@@ToffeeBun u got it beast

[@Alekkarl]

There’s something so satisfying and awesome seeing you recreate these songs almost exactly the way it was originally composed. This definitely inspired me to pick music back up

[@stuarthutzler6670]

3:39 Okay but the simplified NES version of Tem Shop actually sounds really nice.

[@ihatetheinternetitsawesome]

But it's less Tem

[@psykopaf]

Brother, you are a frickin’ legend! You’re the guy who rebuilt Undertale songs from scratch and you did it perfectly! You’re my source of inspiration and I aspire to be like you in the future.

[@matuili2633]

9:50 "that recreation was so good it got me demonetized." This is literally the best case of "weird flex, but okay." I've ever seen in my life up until this point. holy fuck.

[@ToffeeBun]

funny thing I don't think it's that good of a recreation anymore 😔

[@matuili2633]

@@ToffeeBun oh, uhh, what changed?

[@sriyansdev339]

@@ToffeeBun tbh i kinda got a bit mad trying to recreate the shop theme

[@anabenskywalker122]

That quote at the end, it really hit me specifically. Because Undertale is what made me want to make games, and write out my stories, and make music

[@brite2k]

This video was so insightful, I have always loved Undertale, but the production in it is something else. A breakdown like this that goes in depth down to the exact VSTs and sounds Toby used is so awesome. Amazing work!

[@megavin1225]

Wow I can’t believe undertale can now be considered of apart of someone’s childhood! The game aged perfectly it feels like and it feels so replayable.

[@noreingravity]

yes!! it came out when I was 11 and was one of the things that pushed me to start drawing

[@PingWine]

Okay holy shit THIS is how tutorials should be made. Huge respect for you my dude!

[@kaesufurr]

Hey, I'm looking back here now, i just want to say thank you. Watching this silly little video while procrastinating homework inspired me to download FL studio and learn it. At the time when I first watched this video I was stuck and couldn't do anything at all, but i remember being so happy when i went and tried following along with the video to recreate your best friend. My attempt sucked but nonetheless i was so happy with the result and had to show it off. It was the first time I had ever been actually proud of myself in 4 years. Starting this helped me gain enough self confidence to grow and continue to where i am now, young me would be amazed at the songs i do now. This video has changed my life, from me being a nobody who nobody likes to someone who has a close knit friend group and can actually be proud of what i make. Thank you so much.

[@otherrad1240]

He made one song and then made 9999 epic remixes out of it Boom, soundtrack

[@SirMalorak]

I'll never unhear sans being Patrick and Flowey being Ronald mcDonald the flippin clown...Jeez, Toby, you're one fascinating Dog! And that quote about Undertale being an inspiration in 10 years? Man I kinda teared up. Toby's such a cool person...

[@GARGANTUAN_JAME]

I watched this video a year ago, and I just want to thank you for getting me to take the final push into music production. Your video has changed my life fr, and I thank you for making an informative, in depth demonstration of/explanation of, as well as how to use soundfonts.

[@Tisisrealnow]

Toby's music is incredible, he really is a legendary composer and game maker, artist, just everything.

[@ivanberdichevsky5679]

I wholeheartedly agree.

[@eenderman7664]

I doubt anyone can disagree with that

[@nesssness3062]

For a second I thought u were talking about Toby Fox then I was like wait wtf this aint his song lol

[@marinanicole5693]

Wow this video is so inspiring... I've had a fascination for sampling in music for some time, but I've always discarded the idea of making my own music. I could just go and learn a bunch of stuff, the things I make don't necessarily need to be good. My motivation to learn could be based solely on my love for music, to get into the technicalities that I would otherwise never learn about..

[@gabrieldepaulasouza4445]

Just experienced Undertale few days ago and I'm super glad that I took the initiative for it. Ty Toby for this piece of art and ty Toffee for doing this video. Feel like all my life's path has changed because of everything related to this game. It inspired me so much broooooooo

[@lordcownostril331]

YES! This is EXACTLY the type of breakdown I’ve been wanting on Toby’s work, thank you so much! PLEASE keep up this amazing work.

[@anonymone453]

Re: legality of soundfonts, in case someone else hasn't already covered this Using a soundfont is not the same as sampling bits of music from a game and using it in your own. It's more akin to sampling the *instruments* that were used to compose a game's soundtrack, and using them to compose your own soundtrack. The SNES's sound chip is basically just a digital sampler (massive oversimplification but bear with me), and the samples that you hear in SNES games actually came from hardware synthesizers. For example, there's an interview with Yasunori Mitsuda, the composer of Chrono Trigger, where he mentions using an Akai S-3200 and a E-MU EIII during the Super Nintendo days. So, if you knew what hardware synths were used to compose what game music, you could feasibly get your hands on one, or find a sample pack uploaded by someone who has one and sampled it, or find/buy a digital recreation of the synth in question, and get an almost exact recreation of that classic sound in higher quality. This is how people are making resampled versions of classic tunes. Some older consoles like the Genesis use actual synthesizer chips (the Genesis specifically uses a Yamaha YM2612 FM synthesis chip) which means you can theoretically mod a Genesis to accept MIDI inputs and turn it into a synthesizer (and people have done it, look up megadrive synth).

[@cptndltrne]

Please keep making these types of insightful videos. It’s utterly fascinating.

[@TheHarracane]

I'm making a game inspired by undertale. I've been working on it for about a year now and it's coming along really well. The core concept is where every NPC is treated as an actually character/ person rather than just a computer program, they will remember your actions and will react differently depending on how you interact with them. Using this, I was also able to create a system that makes it feel like the game is writing itself which will determine the ending you get and how your character will develop. I feel that this project has potential and I hope that I can inspire others in the future

[@sutury5388]

it is cool)

[@birdysama2980]

I wish you success with your project! It sounds awesome!

[@villager96]

So the concept is basically the same as Undertale but I guess with a different story? I’d like to see that

[@ihatetheinternetitsawesome]

@@villager96 Undertale's NPCs arent the same as this concept

[@Perseagatuna]

will your make a video about it?

[@juanrafaeldelotina8607]

Songs Used In Video: 0:01 - Chill [Pre-Recorded, Undertale OST] 0:34 - Enemy Approaching [Live On Piano, Undertale OST] 0:39 - Enemy Approaching [Pre-Recorded, Undertale OST] 0:47 - It's Raining Somewhere Else [Pre-Recorded, Undertale OST] 0:58 - Ruins [Pre-Recorded, Undertale OST] 1:45 - Jolly Roger Bay/Dire Dire Docks [Live On Keyboard, Super Mario 64 OST] 1:58 - Snowy [Live On Keyboard, Undertale OST] 2:07 - Ruins [Live On Keyboard, Undertale OST] 2:13 - Home (Music Box) [Live On Keyboard, Undertale OST] 2:25 - Fallen Down [Live On Keyboard, Undertale OST] 2:29 - Amalgam [Live On Keyboard, Undertale OST] 2:35 - MEGALOVANIA [Live On Keyboard, Undertale OST] 2:40 - Uwa!! So Temperate♫ [Live On Keyboard, Undertale OST] 2:48 - Uwa!! So Temperate♫ [Pre-Recorded, Undertale OST] 3:23 - Metal Crusher [FL Studio, Undertale OST] 3:38 - Tem Shop [FL Studio, Incomplete, Undertale OST] 3:45 - Tem Shop [FL Studio, Complete, Undertale OST] 4:07 - Pathetic House [FL Studio, Undertale OST] 4:41 - Your Best Friend [FL Studio, Incomplete, Undertale OST] 4:52 - Your Best Friend [FL Studio, Complete, Undertale OST] 7:07 - Shop [FL Studio, Incomplete, Undertale OST] 9:01 - Shop [FL Studio, Complete, Undertale OST] 10:00 - The Choice [Pre-Recorded, Undertale OST] 10:10 - Undertale [Transition from "The Choice", Pre-Recorded, Undertale OST] 10:37 - Song That Might Play When You Fight Sans [Pre-Recorded, Undertale OST] 10:55 - Finale [Pre-Recorded from "Undertale", as Heard In-Game] 11:05 - Hotel [FL Studio, Undertale OST] 11:34 - Patient/Another Medium (Beta Version) [Pre-Recorded] 12:01 - Good Night [Pre-Recorded, Undertale OST] 12:37 - April 2012 [Pre-Recorded, Deltarune: Chapter I OST] 12:45 - Sugar Star Planetarium [Pre-Recorded, OMORI OST] 13:00 - Shooting Star Summit [Pre-Recorded, Paper Mario OST]

[@Zarkai_09]

How is it posible that you only have 6 likes?

[@juanrafaeldelotina8607]

@@Zarkai_09 Yeah, no one is probably interested in knowing the music, but thanks By the way, do you know what song from the OMORI OST was playing?

[@Zarkai_09]

@@juanrafaeldelotina8607 No I don’t know 😅 Anyway, your comment helped me a lot, thanks!

[@juanrafaeldelotina8607]

@@Zarkai_09 I found the song now

[@EntehrterKrieger]

Thank you so so much bro ✊️

[@CinderSlash]

As someone who's always wanted to learn at least the smallest things about music, this video and others of yours had helped me see into what it takes to create these wonderful pieces in the media that I love. So glad I found your channel yesterday!

[@deconyus3412]

10:54 knowing where this sound came from made me go “o0OhH” out loud Great video, im going to be referencing it a lot

[@RED33Md]

His music just makes me feel good, and extremely nostalgic even though I’ve only been into the game for maybe 2 years

[@andysolomon7668]

Less than a year for me, and it already feels nostalgic.

[@herosday4139]

please , make another video like this . this was truly spectacular

[@UltiBeatz]

This was one of the most interesting videos I’ve seen in a while, I actually learned many things from it! Thanks a lot!

[@notlancer6145]

hello there

[@UltiBeatz]

@@notlancer6145 hey hey!

[@znyxdrØme]

heyo!

[@LunarCryptik]

OMEGA BLESSED video, this is probably the best video i've seen covering this stuff.

[@omegalite8788]

*Y o u r a n g ?*

[@taytonium1908]

i always end up coming back to this video. it’s really helpful seeing what makes up the songs i love and how they’re made. it helps keep me motivated; makes it feel so much more possible that i can make songs like this someday. and i really like your commentary in it, as well; it’s really nice and comforting. thank you for this video, i’m sure i’ll be coming back to it again sometime soon!

[@dracobot1223]

Watch as the OST Recreated community bashes him for not getting 100% accuracy on his recreations lmao In all seriousness though, this was a great video! A very insightful, yet very straight-forward look into music production. Great work!

[@nekro-h5769]

I rarely comment, but I wish I could like this video twice. Its very insigtful and reawakened so much nostalgia. Thank you for showing the way these iconic songs where made! (And if you ever make music of your own, I’ll be there listening… thank you!)

[@rickastley3045]

It’s ok, I’ll just like for you :)

[@Galaxy-dw8lg]

You can always use a alt

[@Userinsane240]

i know i'm seeing this 3 years of you uploading, but i absolutely love this! i'm trying do a cover for Undertale and want to make the instrumental have a toby fox feel to it! This has really helped me get some ideas! Thank you this was not only educational but entertaining!

[@ramaseta64]

This was incredibly well researched, recorded, composed, and edited. I am incredibly impressed; it's also very helpful as an aspiring composer. Anyone who has a mild interest in composing game music should watch this video.

[@Terasenai]

Nice -anime- pfp

[@Terasenai]

@Eirin Yagokoro best waifu -i totally know touhou-

[@virtuallylightblue]

god dammit they beat me to it.

[@Terasenai]

@@virtuallylightblue lol

[@graceyhan]

This kinda video is exactly what I’ve been looking for and it was finally recommended to me. Thank you for caring enough to share

[@ToffeeBun]

You're very welcome, and thank you!

[@JaxTheBass_]

If i were to see Toby one day, i will clap to him and say “Your music is amazing!”

[@nolymari2425]

The quality of this work is phenomenal! The pacing, editing, and music skills are all amazing and the video was really fun to watch, great job!

[@iAndromedaDS]

This is magical, and your recreations of some of the songs were on point, I hope I see you composing pieces in future games someday.

[@d34thbydrill90]

The way this guy explains all of this is so helpful as its easier to understand. I am a huge beginner to music but this was such a nice video watch

[@TeethSkylark]

Normally with a title like that, people are talking about the process behind composition and the theory, rather than the use of software/ instruments. Very intriguing and informative pleasant surprise!

[@XxMadermanxX]

it's just music

[@mizunospeedruns]

As a music composer, I've been looking for a video like this for AGES. I thank you so so much for talking time to make this, you're a legend.

[@slades_salad]

i love how the pattern in at 11:15 is literally named "FL KEYS?? LOL" its fucking hilarious

[@MoobsVGM]

A video like this might actually help me break into DAW's like I've been wanting to for years. Thank you for the showcase!

[@Bawkbasoup]

THANK YOUUU!! This is so cool and intriguing. I've always wondered exactly how Toby made the magic :)

[@YungSmackAddict]

RIGHT? Toby's soundtrack is just so good.. its hard to put into words

[@toon_link420]

Your editing is always so good wtf Youre so fkin talented

[@MishazBts]

shows just how musicality is way more important than "quality" tools . gives inspiration

[@T1duzz]

Dude last year I watched this and was puzzled, I Understood nothing, downloaded fl and nes vst, and gave up. I was overwhelmed. I somehow still got into producing and the algorithm brought me back. Not only did understand everything, I learned a lot which i can immedediately incorporate in my workflow. THANK YOU.

[@Kolificent]

...or "How to create Undertale high quality rip" good vid, man!

[@quickthefortniteorsmth]

the first time i heard undertales music it was so good i literally started to speedrun mastering composing its been about a year since i layed my hands on my first daw and because of this game i am already pretty decent imo, i wish i found this video sooner because i figured out all of this on my own but im sure itll help many others.

[@J3ff_K1ng]

Toffee it's been more than a year since your last video and you have talent and ability I just discovered your channel and I love it so don't stop now keep going you can do great things I know

[@brentvladmirlopez4445]

This is just so amazing there's always something about Undertale's music that makes me feel something I can't explain

[@prod.bysoryu1294]

thank you forever for going over shop, its one of my favorite songs

[@N00b_slayer]

absolutely amazing video! i've always been a nerd about where specific sounds come from, so to see someone else with the same interest, especially in a game as intricate as undertale, is certainly a joy! you really did an incredible job showcasing just how much care and thought was put into undertale's soundtrack, and it's impressive just how accurate you got when recreating these songs by ear! video's like this aren't only insightful and interesting, but fun and enjoyable to watch! sorry for the redundance, it's truly an amazing video and i hope the rest of your career sees just as much success :)

[@gravitysilence]

I didn't know it was possible for me to appreciate the Undertale soundtrack more than I already did, but your video has done that. Excellent work!

[@nautiboy333]

I dont even play music, but this is so damn inspiring!!! It's so interesting to take a look into Toby's process when creating the sound effects and music for Undertale :) thank you for this video!!!!!

[@MP3RMusic]

I love how genuine you are, and how well the video is made. Also great work with the recreations! :)

[@ImusNoxa]

Dude, this was honestly an amazing video! I genuinely think Toby Fox might be a better composer than game designer, and he's a really good game designer! Seeing the breakdown of the instruments and the process was super helpful! Thanks for putting it together

[@JimBobJoeB0b]

Love that you used “Patient” towards the end of the video. Fun fact, it was an unused track that became “Another Medium”.