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Sega game music composers
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Module 3
Case Study: Yuzo Koshiro and the Sound of the Streets
1
From PC-88 to Genesis: Yuzo Koshiro's FM Synthesis Evolution
Analyze how Yuzo Koshiro's experience with PC-88 FM synthesis directly enabled his innovative approach to Genesis composition.
Analyze how Yuzo Koshiro's experience with PC-88 FM synthesis directly enabled his innovative approach to Genesis composition.
2
FM Synthesis in Streets of Rage: Iconic House & Techno Patches
Deconstruct the parameter settings of 3-4 iconic FM patches from 'Streets of Rage', explaining how their operator configurations produce distinctive house and techno timbres.
Deconstruct the parameter settings of 3-4 iconic FM patches from 'Streets of Rage', explaining how their operator configurations produce distinctive house and techno timbres.
3
Crafting 90s Dance: Koshiro's YM2612 Bass & Lead Techniques
Explain how Koshiro programmed basslines and synth leads to emulate the aesthetics of early 90s electronic dance music within the YM2612's constraints.
Explain how Koshiro programmed basslines and synth leads to emulate the aesthetics of early 90s electronic dance music within the YM2612's constraints.
4
Koshiro's Evolving Sound: SoR to SoR2
Analyze the evolution of Koshiro's sound design and compositional complexity from 'Streets of Rage' to 'Streets of Rage 2'.
Analyze the evolution of Koshiro's sound design and compositional complexity from 'Streets of Rage' to 'Streets of Rage 2'.
5
Evolving Textures in Streets of Rage 2: Koshiro's Real-time Modulation
Analyze a specific example of Koshiro's use of real-time parameter modulation to create evolving textures in 'Streets of Rage 2'.
Analyze a specific example of Koshiro's use of real-time parameter modulation to create evolving textures in 'Streets of Rage 2'.
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