DJ Mega Mat X Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 I just read about this project via the OCR forums and would be interested in either the Creative Text Writer or Sound Designer positions. I graduted from the Savannah College of Art Design with a BFA in Game Design & Interactivity. My art skills are very poor, but I can write text, compose music, do video/audio editing, and project manage. Judging by what I've read of this thread, I might be more useful as a Sound FX Designer / Voice Director. I have produced some "video game radio plays" and did some voice-over work for 2 episodes of Super Console Wars, an award-winning Flash animation. My portfolio is at The Worst Blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Mad] Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 Hi DJ Mega Mat X! Welcome to Project Xenocide! You will be contacted shortly. Meanwhile, have a look at our Wiki. Thanks for your interest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red knight Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 DJ Mega Mat X, put in contact with me as I am overseeing the whole Sound Department affairs until a new leader is selected. GreetingsRed Knight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nanoscopic Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Hi everyone I would be more then happy to contribute with some music for this project click here -> Nanoscopicto hear some of my song Gulli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red knight Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Nanoscopic make yourself an account so I can send you the details of my Messenger so you can put in contact with me. (I am the interim Sound Leader). GreetingsRed KnightXenocide Project Leader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nanoscopic Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 there seams to be a problem. when I try to register I get this message "The board administrator is no longer accepting any new registrations at the moment." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[stewart] Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 I've got an idea to MAYBE deal with this. It'll be a kludge and a HUGE pain; hang on. I'll need a working email address. Edit: I'll need a working email address. FIRST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nanoscopic Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 (edited) I've got an idea to MAYBE deal with this. It'll be a kludge and a HUGE pain; hang on. I'll need a working email address. Edit: I'll need a working email address. FIRST.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> heres one working email adddjvidar (at) gmail RK: Edited to prevent spam mail spiders. Edited March 22, 2006 by red knight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue123 Posted March 26, 2006 Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 (edited) Hmmm... I may want to join the project. Only problem is I don't have any good sound/music making programs. Anyone? PS: I play the piano The one attached is actually one of my worst works, but the only one I could find. EDIT: And here's a loop. Sorry there's a bit of a gap at the end. RANDOM_.wav Random_loop.wav Edited March 26, 2006 by blue123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Blehm 98] Posted March 26, 2006 Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 i'm not entirely positive if there are any good software FX and music synthesizers out there, but if anyone has one could you also send it to me? I've been wanting to get one and try it out for a while now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Mad] Posted March 26, 2006 Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 Hi Blue123! Thanks for your interest in Project Xenocide and welcome!Red Knight is managing sound dept. at the moment, he will contact you soon. As for resources, have a look at the following: Freeware:BEST SEQUENCERS/TRACKERSMusic Studio Producer "Music Studio Producer is a free Windows MIDI sequencer, DAW which can host VST(i), supports ASIO. From Aspire software" -> if you want to use the plugins beneath, Music Studio Producer is the software to begin with. I think it's the best you can get for free!Kristal Audio Engine "This multitrack recording software includes some features found only in expensive professional recording software."AoDix "the ultimate bridge between tracking and sequencing"Psychle "Psycle is an open source modular music creation studio or so called 4th generation tracker."Skale "Skale tracker is the unofficial 'Fasttracker 3'." BEST VST EFFECTSClassic Series - Bundle "...overall the best you can get for free."Maxim Digital Audio - Bundle "Rather spartan and dull freeware plugin pack (no interface). Pack consists of almost every less exotic effect around there for producing more or less non-experimental music"for more look here BEST ANALOG/SUBTRACTIVE SYNTHESIZERSSynth1 "Wonderfull thing, absolutely wonderfull. A Nordlead clone, identical in many functions and even in sound to some degree."LinPlug FreeAlpha synthesizer "...a standard, warm sounding VA build with Albino engine for evaluation purposes. Still, it sounds way better that SE stuff, and eats very little CPU."for more look here BEST FM/WAVETABLE/MISC SYNTHESIZERSAugur "One of more entertaining synths to use, with wild possibilities."Crystal "A VERY strange synth. Something like additive/granular, comparable with reasons maelstrom. But ofcourse really wicked."for more look here BEST SAMPLERS/SFS/TOOLSWinAmp Player "Plays about any format."CDex Convertor "All in all, CDex is a comprehensive ripping and conversion program and the availability of the source code is a big extra for anyone interested in writing their own ripper, or just understanding how ripping and audio conversion functions are done."for more look here GENERAL RESOURCESSonicSpotAudioMelodyXelenioHitSquad - Freeware for Win98Homerecording (check out Jeskola Buzz (Massive))FreeBits - free audio utilitiesHarmony CentralAudioForums - hints and tipsDigiDesign - A FREE PROTOOLS!!!!Sounduser - free cubase VST plugins Low budget:BEST VIRTUAL STUDIOSPropellerheads Reason 2.5 @ 350$ / 280€ - "...really is the defining 'all-in-one' professional music production package."Fruityloops Studio 5 @ 100$ / 100€ - "...is like a mac, all easy and amatuer on the surface, but has some real power if you dig for it." BEST SEQUENCERSCakewalk Home Studio 2 @ 100$ / 100€ - "... the newest edition of the world's #1-selling music and sound software for the home."Steinberg Cubase SE @ 100$ / 130€ "... the perfect cross-platform starting point for any home-recording studio, small-project studio or pre-production/editing room." BEST VST for any effects/synthesizers it is best to look at this thread BEST ONLINE STORESUSA: ZZSoundsEurope: Thomann Theory and resources:My main information page: TweakHeadz.com -> check out the guide MUSICMusicTheory.neteMusicTheoryMibacChordWizardMusicArrangers GENERATING SFX/SOUNDSoundDesignResourceIntroduction to Sound DesignGameDev - Music and Sound (RECOMMENDED)SoundIdeasSoundDogsHumanWorkshopFilmSoundFilm Sound TheoryGennum Sound Design Tutorials FINALIZING (MASTERING/MIXING)Basics of EQ - The Traders' DenTheProjectStudioHandbookHome Recording "Best of the Net" directoryTweakHeadzFutureMusicArtistProBlueLife-Media COMMUNITIES/FORUMSSonic ControlMusicians ForumsCTGMusicRecording.orgNorthernSounds GAME MUSICMusic4GamesInternational Game Developers AssociationGameMusic FREE SHEETSSheetMusicArchive (classical) Regards - Mad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue123 Posted March 26, 2006 Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 (edited) Cool! I'll have a look at all of them, I've plenty of time. By the way, I have a huge project to be in this friday, so I might not be as productive as I can. EDIT: I'm a bit confused, which programs are for actually making music? I'm afraid the above aren't really helpful What I really need is something like this:http://www.flstudio.com/ Something free aswell. Edited March 26, 2006 by blue123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATeX Posted March 26, 2006 Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 Go Reason, it's far more flexible than FL greets, Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue123 Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 I would, but I don't have any money to spare. I'm using a demo version of FL... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATeX Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 Check out the free sequencers if you don't want to spend money. The quotes Mad posted before are from a thread I made a while ago. There are some really usefull programs there. greets, Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 interested... 9 years production experience in the electronic dance music field and various side projects with many artists definitely NOT going to get into another FLS vs. Reason debate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red knight Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 It doesnt matters which one you use, the only requirement is high quality final results . Please read the recruitment process, and contact me for details on your portfolio and other information. http://docs.projectxenocide.com/index.php/...ruiting_Process GreetingsRed Knight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue123 Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 2 sounds done, PM'ed and emailed to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red knight Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Got them, will be in samples in the assets SVN. Contact me for further work. GreetingsRed Knight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttmaster2004 Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 I wish to join the sound creation department. Please tell me more. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue123 Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 (edited) Good good. But where's my recruit status? I can't post in places I need to. PS: I know I mentioned this before, but does anyone know of any good music making programs that can do the fake-orchestra (Something like reason/Fl/???) thing, free and doesn't need a keyboard? And not a midi one. I'm up to my waist in those. EDIT: Wait, is there even one that can do that? I'm a bit uneducated when it comes to this field. AND OTHER EDIT: What program was the geoscape music made with? That sounds pretty good. Edited April 30, 2006 by blue123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red knight Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Sorry Blue, your resume must have been lost somewhere in my inbox. I have a lot of work, so it may happen. Just for record, prod me once in a while if I neglected something. Blue and ttmaster2004 can you both send me your resumes with samples? Blue a forward from the one you must have already sent is enough GreetingsRed Knight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottoman Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 (edited) I would like to help build the sound effects you need. I know ProTools and Live. I'm not much of a musician and I'm not a programmer at all but let m e know what I can do. But then again why compress at all? PS why all the ogg stuff? Can't we use something like an mp3 that we can all play? PPS If you need some samples of my work I can send you a DVD but that seems a little excessive so if its all the same to you all. I'll post some of my favorite pieces in a zip in a new post later today. ROFL ROFL ROFLMOTTO_R_sum__postable.pdf Edited June 7, 2006 by Ottoman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Mad] Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 PS why all the ogg stuff? Can't we use something like an mp3 that we can all play?Hi Ottoman! We always apreciate help! I'm sure Red Knight will contact you shortly. To answer your question: Ogg has two major advantages over mp3: a) It's free (as in free of restricting licenses) and open source it has a better compression/qualitly ratio then mp3. Plus it is widely supported. For example, Winamp 2.8 was already capable of playing ogg files. Best regards Mad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottoman Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 Alright well whats a free Ogg player/converter for mac os x 10.4? I'd hate to have to open Audacity every time I wanted to listen to files and needed to post some of my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red knight Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 I am currently at work, will send you a PM after I finish today. That is in like 8 hours. GreetingsRed Knight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kafros Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 (edited) Well, there is a whole lot of software you can try... For example:* VLC media player, which is a cross-platform media player, quite famous among Windows, Linux and Mac OS users alike!* Whamb is an audio player for Mac OS X * Why don't you have a look at the official vorbis site? This link will direct you to the "3rd party software" section for the Mac OS X. I guess that's a good start :wink1: Edited June 7, 2006 by kafros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Mad] Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 Alright well whats a free Ogg player/converter for mac os x 10.4? I'd hate to have to open Audacity every time I wanted to listen to files and needed to post some of my own.Would be a pleasure:Choose Player:Xiph. org Quicktime filterVLC for MacOS Encoding:NoTurn OggDrop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottoman Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 Thanks for all the great suggestions I didn't think of VLC, I have it already and I'm checking out the ogg drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red knight Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 Sorry Ottoman had a heck of a day yesterday and wasnt able to connect to respond. Take a look at this thread: http://www.xcomufo.com/forums/index.php?ac...=242025466&st=0 We are defining the sounds that the game will require, so there are already sounds there to compose and we could use some work to complete the list too. PM me so we can have a chat on the weekend. I use MSN. GreetingsRed Knight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LfO Posted June 23, 2006 Report Share Posted June 23, 2006 I've got a decent recording rig in my spare bedroom, and I'd like to contribute. My only experience is creating music: My current New Age project: http://music.download.com/longingfororpheus An Industrial group I was in a couple of years ago: http://www.guildoffline.com/ But, it looks like you've got plenty of music contributions. I'd like to try my hand at some of the foley stuff if you can use the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kafros Posted June 23, 2006 Report Share Posted June 23, 2006 (edited) [Edited off due to request] Edited June 23, 2006 by kafros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Mad] Posted June 23, 2006 Report Share Posted June 23, 2006 Welcome to Project Xenocide LFO! Thanks for your interest in our work! Unfortunatly the recruiting docs don't describe how to become a member, so I'm sorry you were misguided to there. You have done the right thing. Red Knight will review your posted work and will contact you soon. Please be lenient if it takes some time, he has a lot of work to do. I'd be glad to have you in the team soon! Best wishes! Mad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Azrael Posted June 24, 2006 Report Share Posted June 24, 2006 But, it looks like you've got plenty of music contributions. I'd like to try my hand at some of the foley stuff if you can use the help.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I wouldn't say that, in fact, looks quite the contrary, we have veeeeeery few actually completed tracks, I might say we have... one? Anyhow, welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red knight Posted June 24, 2006 Report Share Posted June 24, 2006 LfO, what do you mean by foley stuff... If you mean SFX, we need plenty of those, contact me for further details and assignment. GreetingsRed Knight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LfO Posted June 25, 2006 Report Share Posted June 25, 2006 I wouldn't say that, in fact, looks quite the contrary, we have veeeeeery few actually completed tracks, I might say we have... one? I based my statement on the Excel doc here: http://docs.projectxenocide.com/index.php/...usic_Asset_List I'm still trying to figure out where the most definitive info is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Mad] Posted June 25, 2006 Report Share Posted June 25, 2006 I would say at the moment there is no such source for the SND. You see, the Sound department has been with out a leader for quite some time before Red Knight took over as provisional leader, so documentation of SND process is a bit complex. Maybe the best source atm is the Task Tracker (BUGS/ Bug Genie). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LfO Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Hallo again . I've been busy working on my applicant task - there's a Sound Department/Active/SFX/Aliens/ directory in the Assets repository now, and in it you'll find my Morlock sound set. While creating these samples, I found a lack of guidelines for SFX volume levels, so I've written something up, and posted it to the Wiki here (with Red Knight's blessing, of course):http://docs.projectxenocide.com/index.php/...ects_Asset_List Those of you with audio expertise or programmers who [are/plan on] working with the audio engine, please take a look at it (its the MASTERING topic under MAIN SFX GUIDELINES - all italics for now) and let me know if something seems unreasonable, or based on false assumptions. The Morlock sample set I mentioned above conforms to these (listen to the latest iteration), if you'd like a point of reference for the relative volume levels. Sorry if this isn't the best place for this post, but I'm not among the chosen yet, so my posting rights are limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Mad] Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Hallo again . I've been busy working on my applicant task - there's a Sound Department/Active/SFX/Aliens/ directory in the Assets repository now, and in it you'll find my Morlock sound set. Very impressive work! Although I feel tempted to hand him an anti-asthmatics spray... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garo Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Sounds great, had to check your work out as I noticed this thread - Garo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LfO Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 ... I feel tempted to hand him an anti-asthmatics spray... http://orphicmusic.com/xenocide/morlock_special.oggI think he'd appreciate that. Thanks, Garo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Mad] Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 ... I feel tempted to hand him an anti-asthmatics spray... http://orphicmusic.com/xenocide/morlock_special.oggI think he'd appreciate that. ROFL That calls for an easter egg... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Azrael Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 ... I feel tempted to hand him an anti-asthmatics spray... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> http://orphicmusic.com/xenocide/morlock_special.oggI think he'd appreciate that. Thanks, Garo.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kafros Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dYz Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 Hi there people! I've been a huge fan of X-Com ever since I've seen it the first timeand I really want to make Xenocide happen! Found this site about ayear ago, but at the time I didn't know that contributions are welcome. Well, now I know I've been working with music, effects and sound in general for about3 or 4 years now. I'm really into glitch, ambient, and weird stuff, soI have the skills and will to make quality contributions to the project. E-mail, PM, or IM me if needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kafros Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 Welcome to the forums dYz As you probably don't know, there is a Recruitment Procedure that every new member must follow in order to become a recruit. Concerning the SND, you should provide us some samples of your work, for example some music compositions or SFX. Red Knight is the SND (sound department) leader for now, as the SND senior's seat waits for a new candidate. PM him with your work and ask him whatever you need Enjoy your stay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dYz Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 Thanks, kafros! Send a PM to Red Knight. Waiting for his response Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red knight Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 Responded. GreetingsRed Knight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Duke Ellington IV Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Hey, would have like to have started working on the music and sound with you guys years ago, it is only now i think that I'm technologically able. Lots of music experience, composition spanning over genres, probably could get away with some voice acting too, as I'm mainly a singer. Thank you, let me know if you'd have me do anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red knight Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Read the recruitment procedure at docs.projectxenocide.com and gets started sending us a demo of your work in the areas that you are applying for recruiting. Looking forward to hearing from you. GreetingsRed Knight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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