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Making SNES-style Music with the Koji Retro Gaming Keyboard plugin! (Demo and Review)

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NOTE: This video is NOT sponsored by IMGLP, nor am I an affiliate for any of their products...I just really dig Koji and wanted to share it with you!
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Hi retro-lover! In this video you will learn all about what made music on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) so unique, what set it apart from its biggest 16-bit rival (the Sega Genesis/Megadrive) and, most important of all, how retro-minded music producers and composers can get that classic SNES sound in their music today! You'll get an in-depth look at the Koji Retro Gaming Keyboard plugin from It Might Get Loud Productions: a virtual instrument that aims to replicate that classic lo-fi, noisy, and gloriously cheesy sampled-instrument-sound that made those SNES soundtracks SO nostalgic. I offer up a bit of retro tech history, a tour of Koji's features, a couple of original example tunes, many samples of Koji's preset sounds, and my final take on Koji's value for producing retro-influenced music in a modern digital audio workstation (DAW). Enjoy, retro-friend!
Links/Resources mentioned in the video:
- MegaJack! OST (Sega Genesis-style tunes I produced): • MegaJack! OST - Sega G...
- My in-depth look at the E-mu Emulator II: • RETROWAVE TOOLS Ep.2 -...
- 'Royal Palace March' and 'Swing On Through' written and produced by Ethan Finley (The Ghost Mall) at True Resonance Productions: bit.ly/2C6ShJo
- 'Memphis pattern of geometric shapes' (video background vector) created by Freepik: bit.ly/2VyiCJm
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@TheGhostMall 5 лет назад

5:04 lol, I said "almost 25 years later"...meant to say "more than 25 years later"...I'm SO old!! haha. Anyway, do you have any fave SNES soundtracks to recommend? Mine are definitely Super Castlevania IV and Chrono Trigger. Thanks for watching!

@shing02 5 лет назад

Ff6,super Mario, earthbound, chrono trigger, breath of fire, secret of mana

@shing02 5 лет назад

And final fantasy mystic quest is prolly my all time fav snes ost

@pedroalvez5319 5 лет назад

Really nice, Ethan! Great content, as usual. Two of my favorite osts are definitely from super turrican and wolfchild

@TheGhostMall 5 лет назад

Ahhh, FF Mystic Quest, good suggestion! I am actually really unfamiliar with that one, need to check it out. And Earthbound, how could I forget that! Two thumbs up.

@TheGhostMall 5 лет назад

Pedro, thanks a lot, I appreciate that! I remember Super Turrican, but need to check out Wolfchild. Thanks for watching, and for the suggestion, my friend!

@juanignaciopesce 2 года назад

Most of the sounds are from CASIO 80s keyboards!!! I've had a CASIO SA-1 in my childhood and sounds exactly the same!! It would be possible that some SNES music uses similar sounds because of the composer, but that's not the "SNES" sound that we all remember!!! Look for a video of CASIO old keyboards and you will see and hear. Greetings from Argentina.

@DimiKaye 5 лет назад

This chorus sound is the essence of resting in a jrpg inn! Beautiful! I'm more of a Sega fanboy still and prefer the Mega Drive chip sound but damn is that a good vst.

@TheGhostMall 5 лет назад

Hey Dimi, haha, indeed! I actually found myself playing melodies and chord progressions I usually don't while making those examples, I think because the sounds really reminded me of games I played back in the day (and brought scenes like that to mind). Thanks for watching, mate!!

@Ugritone 5 лет назад

Absolute fantastic video there! Thanks for showcasing Koji is such in-depth way! Much love from IMGL :) -Ron

@TheGhostMall 5 лет назад

Thank you for the opportunity to make some new retro jams with your awesome tool! I had a blast!

@garth1288 4 года назад

sounds so much like a casio sa-1 keyboard

@shing02 5 лет назад

Good video! I been meaning to get this vst for awhile now

@TheGhostMall 5 лет назад

Thanks my friend, I'm really glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for the positive comment. :-)

@Seetv 5 лет назад

Awesome I am going to begin learning all there is to know about this Koji keyboard plugin. I want it now!

@TheGhostMall 5 лет назад

Hi my friend, thanks for watching and leaving a comment! I thought this might pique your interest, since we've talked about SAC and game music before. Koji has some very appropriate sounds. Glad you liked this one, and thanks again!

@RetrogradeBeats 5 лет назад

Great video man, I don’t know why I’m not getting notifications. Anyway I checked out your songs really loved royal palace march

@TheGhostMall 5 лет назад

Hey there man, thanks a lot! Very happy to hear you enjoyed that tune, it was really fun to make. :-) Yeah, RU-vid seems a bit unreliable sometimes with the notifications, but I guess it is what it is, haha. Thanks for watching!

@C3rul3an 5 лет назад

love the glass harmonica, good video Ethan! C U around!

@TheGhostMall 5 лет назад

Hi my friend, thanks a lot! Very glad you liked the video, and I agree: that is a sweet sound! All the best!

@samuelnogueiramusic Год назад

Awesome library! I've posted a cover of Sweet Dreams recently using it, and it was a lot of fun!

@Oscarisimo 4 года назад

Nice Explanation . i will share it . Thanks

@TheGhostMall 4 года назад

I'm glad you liked it, thanks for watching!

@bioman1hazard607 5 лет назад

You've done well this sounds amazing

@TheGhostMall 5 лет назад

Thank you very much Artemis, I'm glad you think so! Thanks for watching. :-)

@bioman1hazard607 5 лет назад

@@TheGhostMall no problem, if you ever want to make them into a game let me know cus I do that

@TheGhostMall 5 лет назад

Wow, that's really neat Artemis, you create games? That's something I totally admire! Thanks again for the supportive words about my videos and music, I really appreciate that. :-)

@kirtiranjan5817 Год назад

Absolutely 👍 great

@dragonoverlord_2379 3 года назад

So cool! Thanks for the in-depth demo.

@trevor_mounts_music 2 года назад

Idk about this one - would recommend Super Audio Cart or Chipsynth SFC instead...

@beloyaraistov8007 3 года назад

Great, thank you fot this video!!! Its wonderful!

@TheGhostMall 3 года назад

Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it; thanks for watching!

@Ebi3k 4 года назад

12:10 do I hear song of storms right there? ;)

@danobra 4 года назад

I was told to use Soundfonts to simulate SNES sounds. Isn't it easier?

@SaladEntertainment Год назад

Indeed! However I wouldn't use them if you are wanting to make them as accurate to the snes/super Famicom as possible.

@cmullenmusic 4 года назад

Neat!

@DutchVikingGuy21 3 года назад

This is really cool! Subscribed. Could you do a video on producing the sound Playstation 1 music???? :D

@benchris_gb 3 года назад

its a shame i need 64bit, my abelton only allows 32bbit

@Chr0mePisto1a 5 лет назад

Does it work for Ableton 10 (64 bit) for Windows??

@TheGhostMall 5 лет назад

Hi, thanks for watching and for your question. As far as I'm aware, yes, it should. I don't use Ableton myself, but I am on Windows with a 64-bit DAW (Studio One) and it's working great for me. If you have any concerns, though, you could always drop a note to the manufacturer before buying, they seem to be very responsive and helpful. I hope that helps, good luck making music!

@Chr0mePisto1a 5 лет назад

@@TheGhostMall thanks a lot

@TheGhostMall 5 лет назад

@@Chr0mePisto1a You're very welcome, glad to have been of some assistance!

@HerroVincey 3 года назад

OOF, dang.. Really might have to pick this one up after hearing those demos. Is the 30% code still in effect? 😅

@Andysproston 3 года назад

If you haven’t gotten it already it’s on sale for $10 on Ugritone. If you google Ugritone discount codes you can find a 30% discount code online so it would cost you very little right now

@Chzborgarsauce 3 года назад

I know this is old, but how did you achieve the swing groove? Given the sort of quantized nature of this stuff, I don't think you just played it that way, right?

@TheGhostMall 3 года назад

Thanks for your great question. Well, I actually do play everything in via keyboard, even drums; I don't program/sequence via the piano roll. However, I do (usually) use Input Quantize while playing in parts, and for a swing feel like in this New Jack Swing piece, you want to go with 16th-note triplets, or use a preset pattern (if your DAW has those) of 16th notes with 100% swing. Either one should come very close to the right feel. I hope that helps, thanks for watching!

@Chzborgarsauce 3 года назад

@@TheGhostMall Thank you!

@TheGhostMall 3 года назад

@@Chzborgarsauce It's my pleasure.

@azurebluefox2437 5 лет назад

I got it.. but how do i install it? it has 3 folders and I don't know what to do in them. I want to play that funky music

@TheGhostMall 5 лет назад

Hi again my friend, thanks for watching! Let me see if I can help. I'm trying to remember how the installation folders were, but did they maybe list AAX, VST, and VST3? If so, then you have to choose the right format for the DAW you use. (VST is most common, but I use VST3 because my DAW - Studio One - supports it.) Then, inside the folder are versions for 32-bit or 64-bit; this refers to your operating systems (like Windows). The newest versions of Windows are almost all 64-bit. So, for example, in my case I chose the 64-bit file in the VST3 directory. Now, you have to copy that file into the right place on your computer for your DAW to recognize it; this really depends on what program you use as a DAW. But in any case, this article might help you: helpcenter.steinberg.de/hc/en-us/articles/115000177084-VST-plug-in-locations-on-Windows (I copied the file into the place they mentioned in the article for VST3 - C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3 - and then Koji showed up and worked fine for me in my DAW.) I hope that helps but, if not, please try contacting product support from It Might Get Loud. They were quite nice and helpful when I had a question. Wishing you luck!

@azurebluefox2437 5 лет назад

@@TheGhostMall Thank you, ill look into that after I get a DAW. I don't have one, thought Koji was one, so you can see my confusion. I know you mentioned it before, but whats a good, cheap (enough) DAW that you'd suggest? and do I need a musical Keyboard?

@Ugritone 5 лет назад

Hi! Yes Koji comes with folders including the plugin which will work in most DAWs (Check out system requirements here www.itmightgetloud.org/system-requirements/?v=3e8d115eb4b3). I'd strongly suggest Reaper, which has a free fully-functional evaluation license. Super solid and super simple to use. Any questions you may have feel free to email us at info(at) itmightgetloud (dot) org. Cheers, -Ron

@TheGhostMall 5 лет назад

AzureBlueFox, ahh, I see. I definitely understand the confusion, right; a DAW (digital audio workstation) is a recording program that lets you use and record several plugins (like Koji) at once, and also record sound using a mic, for example. The ones I use are Studio One and Reason, but both cost quite a bit. I notice that Ron from It Might Get Loud Productions also replied to your comment, and suggested Reaper as a free DAW, and many people I know use and love it! Now, if all you want to do is play one instrument at a time - not record several at the same time - then you may not need a DAW. You might just want a free VST Host Application, which will let you load up a plugin (like Koji) and play with it, one at a time. I've never used these, but here is a good article listing some: bedroomproducersblog.com/2011/05/16/bpb-freeware-studio-best-free-vst-host-applications/ And to answer your other question, yes, usually having a MIDI keyboard connected to your computer is the best way to play these instruments, that is what I do. Good luck, and if I can help again please let me know. Thanks for watching!!

@azurebluefox2437 5 лет назад

@@TheGhostMall I want to thank you for all you help, I got Reaper and didn't know how to use it. I looked up a tutorial so I wouldn't burden you with all my questions, I want to at least put effort into researching a bit on my own before I ask you again. Not saying its not for you, but how is this simple? the tutorial was informative, but why isn't the folders not named Drum 1 or something? Its not so simple for someone who has no experience. I'll probably just stick with trying to make music with Instruments and sound making objects. Again, thank you for the help, but its to complex for me right now. Sorry. I still like the music you make. so i'll still be around.

@Meteotrance 2 года назад

no need of retro plug in for that SNES spice or N64 for music, most of nintendo tune where made originaly with E-MU synth sample from there hardware, if you have the Emulator II from Arturia you get the same sample from the originale hardware sampler, or you can also find E-MU protheus 1,2,3 soundbank from the original rack, sell by digital factory, it cover almost all videogame music from this period.

@HunnitAcreWoods 4 года назад

discount code doesn't work anymore.. a year too late I suppose

@TheGhostMall 4 года назад

Hi there, and thanks for your comment. I'm sorry to hear that the discount code is not functioning anymore. Since this video the company has restructured a bit and has even changed its name, so its website may have changed as well. Perhaps if you contact them directly they may still honor the discount. All the best, and thanks for watching this video.

@HunnitAcreWoods 4 года назад

No worries, I contacted them directly and got it... great plugin!

@TheGhostMall 4 года назад

@@HunnitAcreWoods Excellent, very glad to hear that! Have fun making music!

@NKWoodworks 5 лет назад

Not worth $45, every single sound comes from an old casio keyboard. You can download the exact same samples online for free! I even had the keyboard these sounds came from!

@bittercamari 4 года назад

which keyboard?

@TheRealDirtySkillz 4 года назад

Which keyboard bro. I found the SNES vst it was a sound font but sounded nothing like the Mario sounds. Yoshi drums was the same though.

@NKWoodworks 4 года назад

@@TheRealDirtySkillz any of the Casio sa keyboards. Look up Casio sa 10 and tell me the sounds aren't identical. I had that same keyboard these sounds are from.