heyo, I built software to turn the old Launchpads into VU meters.
Applies to Launchpad (OG) and Launchpad S only for now.
bug me with any questions! dave@60works.com
Apologies for the GIANT mouse cursor ;)
Makaras Music - Shoot the Core / re-imagined Music for Gradius II verbal commands to destroy Bosses
This is my re-imagined soundtrack for when "Gradius II" (known as "Vulcan Venture" in the West) commands you to "Shoot it in the Head!" / "Shoot it in the Eye!" / "Destroy the Core!" / etc
Suggest listening to this while watching the "All Bosses" video - https://youtu.be/0-QjUmykbYs
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Yamaha PSR EW425 Arranger in Normal mode
Launchpad Pro Mk3 in "Chord" mode
Tempo - 125 BPM
VSTs -
Roland D-50 / Presets -
"Sweet Vibes"
"Clear Bell Pad"
Synth1 / Presets -
"Dramatic (play chords)"
"ARP:3Note Riff RH"
"Old skool bass"
"Betrayer Stereo"
"Caged"
"[ARP] Falling Chimes"
Makaras Music - Challenger 2026 / Re-imagining and Tribute to "Challenger 1985" music from Gradius
The original "Gradius" arcade game (known as "Nemesis" in the West) included what I consider one of the best pieces of music ever - "Challenger 1985" from the first level
This is my re-imagining of what the Gradius soundtrack might have sounded like had it been created now
- hence named as "Challenger 2026"
Challenger 1985 original - https://youtu.be/pW_A4vcB7ys
Gradius Level 1 gameplay - https://youtu.be/_xUPrh0T5gU?t=28
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Behringer LM Drum machine -
Factory preset - "Take me on"
Tempo decreased to 140 BPM
"Hi Hat" volume slider reduced to 66%
Manual triggerings used - "Hi Conga" and "Sidestick"
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Yamaha PSR EW425 Arranger in Normal mode
Launchpad Pro Mk3 in "Chord" mode
Tempo - 140 BPM
VSTs -
Roland D-50 / Preset -
"Clear Bell Pad"
Synth1 / Presets -
"Subtetly Bon arp-lk"
"[ARP] Falling Chimes"
"Bass Arp [5]"
"dramaPad_02"