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Looking forward to Etrian Odyssey IV for the Nintendo 3DS? After checking out the game’s website [2] and hearing the three samples from the soundtrack, I certainly am. The three samples sound remarkably similar to the Live Music by Piano and Strings Super Arrange Version [3] album, and I immediately noticed the distinct lack of retro FM/PC sounds used.
Well, we contacted Yuzo Koshiro and have confirmation that the game will not be using retro synthesis, and will be relying entirely upon live performances paired with modern sample libraries. As it turns out, Norihiko Hibino, who arranged and coordinated the recording sessions for the Live Music by Piano and Strings album is on board for Etrian Odyssey IV and is essentially doing the same thing.
While it’s a bummer that we won’t be getting an FM version of the Etrian Odyssey IV soundtrack, I’m excited about the prospect of a 3DS title having such a high-quality and kick ass soundtrack. Samples two and three are particularly nice.
What do you make of the change in direction?
[Thanks Brandon!]
Comments Disabled To "Etrian Odyssey IV Ditches FM Synthesis For Live Players"
#1 Comment By cm On April 20, 2012 @ 5:27 am
No retrosynthesis? E.J. Corey disapproves.
#2 Comment By null On April 20, 2012 @ 8:14 am
Hibino being on board makes this rather interesting for me.
#3 Comment By Adam On April 20, 2012 @ 1:00 pm
Splendid. Did you ask Yuzo if FM-Synthesis was used insofar as creating the base of the actual compositions?
Anyway, day one purchase for me. I Koshiro no other way!
#4 Comment By Andreas On April 30, 2012 @ 4:14 am
I gotta say I’m very disappointed in this change. The FM soundtracks were by far the best things about the EO games (though I’d still have put 200 hours into each game regardless…) But in the end I’ll take Koshiro any way I can get it.
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