Make PS1/PS2 lounge music like its 2001

[@MindGameArcade]

It's strange we didn't fully realize how good we had it for some of the classics of this era and it's definitely not nostalgia alone, there is some stuff I don't miss. Even the aesthetic of the menus, there is some effort there you don't see as much nowadays

[@ksager123]

because at the time we didnt expect music to decline

[@Thought-Forms]

That futuristic, clean / minimal PS2 menu aesthetic was everything. Combined with the music just created some timeless art. Nostalgia and was genuinely a solid time in gaming / music, lot of great advances + quality

[@korgscrew2000]

@@Thought-Formsis keeping the nostalgia alive.

[@khalylehagood3222]

There were people who cared. OCRemix was the most popular quintessential community of soundtrack lovers.

[@Byronic19134]

@@ksager123I kinda of did because I use to be obsessed, still kinda of am, with the idea of how many new ideas can there be til we run the well dry. Like how many different rhymes and stories can you tell in a song with different chord progressions until it all starts repeating? This is why I’m a big proponent of bands covering other bands songs because I like to hear different takes on great records instead of more mediocre new ones.

[@HoundTakeshi]

If you were wondering, Stranger, that Eric-Serra-N64-Bond-game-esque sound is just a pitched/transposed down tambourine one shot.

[@TachyBunker]

It's a patch from emy proteus 2, Infinite One

[@HoundTakeshi]

@@TachyBunker and also that, yes! You're right! 🙂

[@Thought-Forms]

💪 oh wtf - the more you know! love it mate

[@parkerchace]

i just love hearing your process. you're so generous to give us your work ethic here for free

[@Thought-Forms]

thanks mate! glad you're getting value out of the videos in your production journey

[@tunnis7us]

@ 6:15 that same sound is used by the prodigy on Charly track. The smaple is from Rolands drum machine some very old one, don't remember which one but one that has like stock sounds only so not 909 or anyhting like that.

[@deeorlando6536]

It's really interesting that this style of music still carries the core elements of "electronic" music despite having so many roots stemming from styles like Jazz, blues and even world music including elements of pop. Very dynamic genre of music, yet still very classy and sophisticated sounding.

[@NexonNL]

Retro gaming and retro music are on the rise. Indie games are actually stomping mudholes in the faces of AAA studios. I can honestly see a future in which Thought Forms is making OSTs for indie devs that aim for the retro flavor.

[@Thought-Forms]

Love to see it. Feel like I've seen a lot of PSX era survival horror games coming out lately, which I'm all for. haha, hire me indie devs!!!

[@NexonNL]

Your work is 100% authentic down to the wires. I think you're the most qualified! @@Thought-Forms

[@synthphilosophy]

To those who aren't sure yet about joining his Patreon or not: I believe it's worth it. Great stuff and I have had tons of fun already with the extra content. ❤

[@Thought-Forms]

What synth said! ^ LOL, thanks mate, appreciate the support and vote

[@parkerchace]

I would just like to give my profound thanks. You make making GOOD music seem like an achievable task with DAWs. I've tried them all. The best by far is bitwig, so seeing you make AWESOME video game music videos using it and using Romplers and simple layouts to record really inspires me and gives me hope. Thanks for your insights to rompler drum track making.

[@Thought-Forms]

Thanks parker! Biggest thing is to just get comfy with any DAW and it will become cake the more you produce. Bitwig definitely makes it a lot easier though, very streamlined and simple UI compared to some of those old behemoth DAW's with 25 odd years of technical debt

[@Bittamin]

This x ambient jungle x garage 😊 is the fusion we need

[@lunanescence]

yesss

[@MiamiMal]

This is amazing! Thank you!!

[@Thought-Forms]

Glad you enjoyed it, miami!

[@sinisterj73]

It is always a good day when one of these videos drops. Sounds great as always.

[@goldnfrog]

Do you think you could make videos on how to use Bitwig? All of your tutorials have inspired me to get Bitwig coming from Ableton and I really like your approach to explaining concepts. You make producing genres like dnb and ambient alot less intimidating!

[@Thought-Forms]

Cheers mate, for sure, it's in the cards to do some Bitwig specific 101 / 201 videos this year - probably from a DnB lens. good choice on picking up bw!

[@VultureCulture]

As usual, another informative and nostalgic video! Love your content! 🖤

[@Thought-Forms]

Cheers vulture 💪 thank you. Stoked to see what retro synth you take through the paces next

[@DJPoiz1990]

Sync Licensing is the path

[@deepnlow808]

Another great video. I share the love for the romplers. I would have thought Renoise would be your "DAW" of choice, have you tried it?

[@synthphilosophy]

I had the impression it was not his favorite pick when I watched his Deus ex ambient video ^^. I love renoise though, it's a great idea generator.

[@Thought-Forms]

Thanks mate, rompler crew! Not a big fan of Renoise, much prefer the linear workflow - though respect Renoise, seems like a solid DAW

[@Panchoproductions2069]

Amazing! what software do you use?

[@Thought-Forms]

cheers! bitwig studio is the DAW

[@deepnlow808]

I've observed frequent spikes in performance with several Roland Cloud plugins on Mac as well. It appears that this issue isn't present on Windows, although I realize this may not be a viable solution for everyone.

[@Thought-Forms]

Bummer. Yea, seems to be exclusive to Macs - few videos floating around on the topic and few threads on kvr / etc....really a shame, they're great vst's otherwise

[@jamescanon9159]

Cool track :) But how can the (bass)keys E-F-A work in the first chord which is an Fmin7 ? Shouldn't it Eb-F-Ab instead? Sorry for my ignorance :)

[@1birdwatcherr]

fye af

[@BuiltbyFellony]

🏆🫡

[@voinrima]

Kids in 2040: how to make Geometry Dash music💀💀💀

[@Thought-Forms]

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