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Bjoern the Smexy
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### [VRC7] Shovel Knight - Devious Machinations (Tinker Knight Stage)

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Post by Bjoern the Smexy » Wed Dec 23, 2015 1:57 pm

My first foray into VRC7 music.
I fricking love this song (I could hear it on loop all day), so I decided to get inspired by Overlord99's Shovel Knight VRC7 covers and do one of those myself.
Took me about a week to finish.
If you find any errors or think that something sounds off, I would appreciate it if you posted it here in this thread.
That being said, I hope you enjoy it. Happy holidays, everyone!
EDIT: Added the new versions.

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  ShovelKnight_DeviousMachinations_VRC7_v1.1.nsf
    Same as the ftm, but you can play it in your favorite NES and music player!
    (27.88 KiB) Downloaded 182 times
  ShovelKnight_DeviousMachinations_VRC7_v1.1.ftm
    Updated with less bugs and more drums! Still 0.46 compatible.
    (117.86 KiB) Downloaded 358 times
  ShovelKnight_DeviousMachinations_VRC7.nsf
    NSF - Normal Shovel Feature
    (28.44 KiB) Downloaded 126 times
  ShovelKnight_DeviousMachinations_VRC7.ftm
    FT 0.46 compatible!
    (122.07 KiB) Downloaded 170 times

Last edited by Bjoern the Smexy on Thu Dec 24, 2015 2:47 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Shywolf
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### Re: [VRC7] Shovel Knight - Devious Machinations (Tinker Knight Stage)

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Post by Shywolf » Wed Dec 23, 2015 6:24 pm

The VRC7 can only play one custom patch at a time, so you should tweak frames 0x10-13: your custom Strings patch is never actually heard, being constantly overwritten by your custom Bass patch.
This is quite good otherwise for a first VRC7 thing, though.
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Bjoern the Smexy
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### Re: [VRC7] Shovel Knight - Devious Machinations (Tinker Knight Stage)

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Post by Bjoern the Smexy » Thu Dec 24, 2015 4:49 am

> Shywolf wrote:The VRC7 can only play one custom patch at a time, so you should tweak frames 0x10-13: your custom Strings patch is never actually heard, being constantly overwritten by your custom Bass patch.
> This is quite good otherwise for a first VRC7 thing, though.

Oh thanks, I actually didn't know that.
Since the Bass overwrote the Strings anyway I decided to ditch the Strings completely since they're used only in that one section anyway.
I also cleaned up the drums in the last 3 frames and added a few kick drums were should be some but weren't and removed the Distorted Guitar instrument which wasn't used anywhere.

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  ShovelKnight_DeviousMachinations_VRC7_v1.1.nsf
    (27.88 KiB) Downloaded 117 times
  ShovelKnight_DeviousMachinations_VRC7_v1.1.ftm
    (117.86 KiB) Downloaded 162 times

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Post by BioMechanicalDude » Thu Dec 24, 2015 1:25 pm

The mixing is a bit odd, but, yeah, for a first VRC7 song, it's well done. Some refining needs to be done, but that's about it.
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PaulMannIV
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Post by PaulMannIV » Sat Dec 26, 2015 12:57 am

I know this sounds like an odd question, but is it okay if I use your .ftm and .nsf as a base for a VRC6 cover of this one?
*Yes, it's only because Shovel Knight is difficult for me to cover. That's my weakness, guys...*
Should I know what this "VRC7" is and why my friends want me to learn it?
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Bjoern the Smexy
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### Re: [VRC7] Shovel Knight - Devious Machinations (Tinker Knight Stage)

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Post by Bjoern the Smexy » Sat Dec 26, 2015 5:01 am

> PaulMannIV wrote:I know this sounds like an odd question, but is it okay if I use your .ftm and .nsf as a base for a VRC6 cover of this one?
> *Yes, it's only because Shovel Knight is difficult for me to cover. That's my weakness, guys...*

Sure, go right ahead.
But isn't the Shovel Knight soundtrack already done in VRC6?
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PaulMannIV
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Post by PaulMannIV » Sat Dec 26, 2015 6:04 am

> Bjoern the Smexy wrote: isn't the Shovel Knight soundtrack already done in VRC6?

Let's say that, as much as it's one of my all time favorite soundtracks ever, I still have personal gripes with it.
Little things, but that's what always gets to me.
Should I know what this "VRC7" is and why my friends want me to learn it?
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Bjoern the Smexy
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Post by Bjoern the Smexy » Sat Dec 26, 2015 10:04 pm

> PaulMannIV wrote:

> > Bjoern the Smexy wrote: isn't the Shovel Knight soundtrack already done in VRC6?

> Let's say that, as much as it's one of my all time favorite soundtracks ever, I still have personal gripes with it.
> Little things, but that's what always gets to me.

Well, then you could probably just use the NSF importer and edit what you don't like, no?
At least that would make things way easier than copypasting everything back again to VRC6
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PaulMannIV
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Post by PaulMannIV » Sat Dec 26, 2015 10:58 pm

> Bjoern the Smexy wrote:

> > PaulMannIV wrote:

> > > Bjoern the Smexy wrote: isn't the Shovel Knight soundtrack already done in VRC6?

> > Let's say that, as much as it's one of my all time favorite soundtracks ever, I still have personal gripes with it.
> > Little things, but that's what always gets to me.

> Well, then you could probably just use the NSF importer and edit what you don't like, no?
> At least that would make things way easier than copypasting everything back again to VRC6

That old thing? I haven't touched that in ages.
Either way I look at it, I'm going to maintain the VRC6. It's simply my comfort chip with covers.
*Also I'm 5 or 6 frames from completing it and it sounds fantastic*
I just remembered I haven't even talked about your cover. The VRC7 limitations kinda blow but almost every note is perfect. For a first time with the chip, I enjoyed it.
Should I know what this "VRC7" is and why my friends want me to learn it?
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Overlord99
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Post by Overlord99 » Thu Dec 31, 2015 12:15 am

I love this cover and I love you. I wish my old cover of this song was this good.
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