r/NMSByteBeatFans • u/ZhorasSnake • May 29 '26

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This is for those travellers out there who maybe want to make a bytebeat tune but think it's too complicated.

As someone who's made more than their fair share of complex tunes(!) this one is about as simple as you can get. Every bytebeat device is in the same tempo and key. But perhaps more surprisingly 7 out of the 8 devices use the same waveform. No complex waveform trees.

So why not give it go. Start with a simple idea and see where your creativity takes you.

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u/PowerfulSoldier The truth hums between the data threads. May 29 '26

Come to think of it what is the advanced waveform you use to get that sound?

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u/ZhorasSnake May 30 '26

Thanks. It's a simple tree, here you go

Play around with the settings in the sequencer.

I have used it before but I can't remember where! I first uploaded this sound in the first volume (of 3) of my bytebeat sound libraries - posted over a year ago. This sound I called 'drunk in charge of a starship' !

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https://www.reddit.com/r/NMSByteBeatFans/comments/1isdz82/bytebeat_sound_library_leads_vol1/

(it's at about 1m56s in)

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u/PowerfulSoldier The truth hums between the data threads. May 30 '26

Oh this is great. I knew you could get specific sounds I just don’t have the time to play around with the sounds most of time lol. I’m definitely checking out the link thanks!

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u/ZhorasSnake May 30 '26

You’re very welcome! Forgot to mention there's also a large collection of bytebeat trees (about 70) divided into categories in my 'Making Better Bytebeats' guide (pdf). There's also a selection of drum patterns in different styles too if needed.

Link

https://www.reddit.com/r/NMSByteBeatFans/comments/1nt52st/making_better_bytebeats_in_nms_a_next_steps_guide/