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Use TempleOS to craft video game soundtracks.

Use TempleOS to craft video game soundtracks.

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Kimbaj123
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02-18-2016, 02:52 PM
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I considered setting up TempleOS on an outdated ThinkPad that’s now mostly obsolete. Using its music tools made by Terry Davis would give my 8-bit or 16-bit arcade games a nostalgic feel without worrying about updates or glitches. I believe 2GB of RAM should suffice for TempleOS. The main challenge is installing it on that old machine and using the music to build games for a Linux gaming PC. I’m curious if I can transfer my own tracks onto a USB drive and integrate them into the game I’m developing. Running TempleOS just for music creation would keep it from becoming outdated, which is perfect for a hobbyist developer. My approach isn’t the typical one—having music in TempleOS for both mini-games and the main menu would offer a refreshing experience without demanding much system power.
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Kimbaj123
02-18-2016, 02:52 PM #1

I considered setting up TempleOS on an outdated ThinkPad that’s now mostly obsolete. Using its music tools made by Terry Davis would give my 8-bit or 16-bit arcade games a nostalgic feel without worrying about updates or glitches. I believe 2GB of RAM should suffice for TempleOS. The main challenge is installing it on that old machine and using the music to build games for a Linux gaming PC. I’m curious if I can transfer my own tracks onto a USB drive and integrate them into the game I’m developing. Running TempleOS just for music creation would keep it from becoming outdated, which is perfect for a hobbyist developer. My approach isn’t the typical one—having music in TempleOS for both mini-games and the main menu would offer a refreshing experience without demanding much system power.

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MikeBenj
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02-19-2016, 07:59 AM
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TempleOS functions as an operating system but lacks the advanced features found in contemporary systems such as Linux, OSX, Windows, or BSD-based distributions. It also doesn't support networking capabilities.
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MikeBenj
02-19-2016, 07:59 AM #2

TempleOS functions as an operating system but lacks the advanced features found in contemporary systems such as Linux, OSX, Windows, or BSD-based distributions. It also doesn't support networking capabilities.

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Xytrixz
Senior Member
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02-19-2016, 08:24 AM
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Are you sure? Just need it to create music and export it for a USB drive.
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Xytrixz
02-19-2016, 08:24 AM #3

Are you sure? Just need it to create music and export it for a USB drive.

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The_Juan_
Junior Member
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02-19-2016, 09:17 AM
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There are many more efficient and simpler methods for creating 8 and 16-bit music than using a complex operating system that even the developer ran in a virtual environment. Begin by searching for trackers that recreate classic console audio, such as Famitracker for NES sounds. You might also be curious about what you mean by this: standard music playback consumes relatively little processing power. If you're concerned, you could instead write your compositions in any software that can export MIDI and use it directly within your game, avoiding the need to repeatedly play back .wav or .mp3 files.
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The_Juan_
02-19-2016, 09:17 AM #4

There are many more efficient and simpler methods for creating 8 and 16-bit music than using a complex operating system that even the developer ran in a virtual environment. Begin by searching for trackers that recreate classic console audio, such as Famitracker for NES sounds. You might also be curious about what you mean by this: standard music playback consumes relatively little processing power. If you're concerned, you could instead write your compositions in any software that can export MIDI and use it directly within your game, avoiding the need to repeatedly play back .wav or .mp3 files.

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JTPaperJam
Member
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03-08-2016, 04:35 PM
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I don’t require internet access for TempleOS or similar tools. I’m looking for a method to store my own music on a USB drive. I want to use it as a private offline music creator. I have GarageBand on my MacBook Air M1, but I’m avoiding creating an Apple ID for privacy concerns, especially when updating.
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JTPaperJam
03-08-2016, 04:35 PM #5

I don’t require internet access for TempleOS or similar tools. I’m looking for a method to store my own music on a USB drive. I want to use it as a private offline music creator. I have GarageBand on my MacBook Air M1, but I’m avoiding creating an Apple ID for privacy concerns, especially when updating.

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HadesLegend
Junior Member
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03-08-2016, 05:11 PM
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There, a fully offline secure music creator. Avoid making things too complicated for no reason. Your posts seem like random thoughts from someone on meds. You're wasting people's time by constantly switching topics without really engaging with solutions. You just want us to accept your latest idea.
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HadesLegend
03-08-2016, 05:11 PM #6

There, a fully offline secure music creator. Avoid making things too complicated for no reason. Your posts seem like random thoughts from someone on meds. You're wasting people's time by constantly switching topics without really engaging with solutions. You just want us to accept your latest idea.

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angelcake_11
Senior Member
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03-15-2016, 03:54 AM
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But is this only the software or does it include the pad and accessories too? 799 seems funny because it’s just a software fix, right?
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angelcake_11
03-15-2016, 03:54 AM #7

But is this only the software or does it include the pad and accessories too? 799 seems funny because it’s just a software fix, right?