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Retro Song Bird: Plug in any Game Boy cartridge to hear the soundtrack

52 points • by hentrep • yesterday at 3:06 PM • 16 comments • view on HN

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bmalicoat • yesterday at 9:44 PM

Hey! This is mine, thanks!

I'm building Retro Song Bird, a speaker that plays the soundtracks from your classic Game Boy and Game Boy Color games. There were a ton of unique technical challenges to building the prototype in a way that could play instantly, have cool features, and not attract lawsuits from IP holders! I've discovered a ton about the artistry of these early game music composers and the technical limitations imposed on them. I've also discovered a ton of hidden bangers as I collected and tested 150+ carts. I'm most excited to see how people make music using the stems of classic tracks or perform DJ sets with two beat-synced carts. Happy to answer any questions, thanks!

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bdickason • today at 3:15 AM

Heyy - first time seeing a friend's project on the front page! Have been following along since the beginning. I love chiptune and nes/gameboy soundtracks... Secretly hoping he supports NES next :X

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