Hey group,
I'm just dipping my toe into the NES MUSIC waters, and as I go through some of my favorite soundtracks from olden days, I'm realizing that most of the TRIANGLE layers sound identical... so... is that the case?
The 2 pulse layers have lots of variation, but is the Triangle element a "fixed" shape/sound?
Thanks!
amd
Fundamental Question about Triangle Generator
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Re: Fundamental Question about Triangle Generator
Yes, the triangle channel produces exactly one waveform, and there's no volume control, only ON or OFF.
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Thanks! That helps a lot
Re: Fundamental Question about Triangle Generator
The volume of the triangle channel can be affected by the DC level of the DMC channel. Super Mario Bros. 1 apparently does this though I have never actually noticed or tried to hear it.
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Re: Fundamental Question about Triangle Generator
SMB1 doesn't do much with it, it basically sets to either high or low for each song (with a buzzing sound while it steps into position between tracks).
StarTropics uses it while it's fading out music to partially fade out the triangle. I think that's the most advance use of that technique I've seen in an older game.
I think most developers weren't aware at all that those two signals affect each other.
StarTropics uses it while it's fading out music to partially fade out the triangle. I think that's the most advance use of that technique I've seen in an older game.
I think most developers weren't aware at all that those two signals affect each other.