Replacing PSO2 soundtrack

[Goat666]

If I wanted to replace the music files, what you think should be the steps to follow and were should I start looking at?
How do I open the .dat files? and from there?

I have no clue how to do this on PSO2 so I seek your help.
I know it seems kinda soon but I got spare time and would like to get some skills on the matter. Too bad I'm clueless roflol halp

[kyuuketsuki]

Don't quote me on this, but I think it was found during data mining that the music files are encrypted. I don't know if it's going to be possible to replace the music files. Also, would or wouldn't this fall under the "altering the client" umbrella that is forbidden?

[Rauten]

Also, would or wouldn't this fall under the "altering the client" umbrella that is forbidden?

I most assuredly would.
What little games don't bother with this usually have their music files out in the open, with no encryption or security of any kind, and you can just swap files.

[Porkmaster]

Don't quote me on this, but I think it was found during data mining that the music files are encrypted.

Boom, just quoted you.

Also yes, the music files are heavily encrypted. I did some digging of my own and managed to find what I'm 99% sure were music files, but I couldn't get them to play back no matter how hard I tried. From the digging I did, I was able to find out what zones will be in the game, but couldn't get those zones music to play, so I had to resort to other methods to get the music present in the closed beta uploaded to YouTube.

I'm sure once PSO2 is closer to release, the files won't be so encrypted, or they may very well still be encrypted at release, but at least I'll have access to the music in-game, so it'll be uploaded regardless. As for your question about replacing the soundtrack, well... That just doesn't seem possible right now.

[Goat666]

I see, thanks!

[Zorafim]

Why don't more games just have their music files out in the open? Especially long lasting online games? I wanna fight bosses to some SSH, and listen to some distant worlds in the field!

It does make sense in this game, though. There are multiple variations of the same song in the same zone, depending on what's going on. I still don't know exactly what goes on, but I wouldn't want to mess with that. Best case scenario, you'll ruin the song you're listening to when it transitions to a completely different song.

[Porkmaster]

To be honest, even if I could, I probably wouldn't alter PSO2's soundtrack. It's very atmospheric as-is, and I think that only adds to the experience. The Phantasy Star series, to me, has been one of those series where you don't just play it, you experience it.

[Goat666]

The Phantasy Star series, to me, has been one of those series where you don't just play it, you experience it.

I myself was going to be willing to replace the soundtrack with megadrive phantasy star's.
Would fit my experience very well, especially when fighting in the field and switching to emergency code.

Anyway I didn't like the soundtrack at all after playing cbt, so I thought I should give this a try since turning music off and opening your music folder isn't as good.

[Porkmaster]

I myself was going to be willing to replace the soundtrack with megadrive phantasy star's.
Would fit my experience very well, especially when fighting in the field and switching to emergency code.

Anyway I didn't like the soundtrack at all after playing cbt, so I thought I should give this a try since turning music off and opening your music folder isn't as good.

Emergency! Code: Duel!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgG1LNk-Qo8&feature=relmfu

Something about that seems oddly amazing.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgG1LNk-Qo8&feature=relmfu

[Vashyron]

To be exact, it's multitude of split CRI HCA files inside a CPK container.

...Good luck with that.

[BIG OLAF]

Someone make a hard rock/techno remix of this so I can use it for the Dark Falz battle music:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ezd7nJrBLF0"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ezd7nJrBLF0

[Porkmaster]

I'd like to see the return of Profound Darkness, to be honest. That boss has wrecked me more than any boss in Phantasy Star history.

[Zorafim]

Say wha? Profound Darkness, hard? That was one of my easiest fights! Epic as all hell, but between Megid, Silver Tusk, and Raja, that boss doesn't stand a chance. It was Lassec that was the destroyer of hope.

...

Sorry, I got off topic there. Yes, we need remixed PS music and somehow hack that into the game.

[Porkmaster]

Say wha? Profound Darkness, hard? That was one of my easiest fights! Epic as all hell, but between Megid, Silver Tusk, and Raja, that boss doesn't stand a chance. It was Lassec that was the destroyer of hope.

...

Sorry, I got off topic there. Yes, we need remixed PS music and somehow hack that into the game.

Yeah, I dunno. I've always had a problem with Profound Darkness, not sure why. It's probably because I always rush the bitch right when she (it?) becomes available. I tend to be a little under leveled.

[Zaix]

Considering a lot of PSO music was remixed classic Phantasy Star music, and that PSO2 has remixes of PSO music, I would say we already have remixed PS music to a degree.

[Eggobandit]

yeah alot of Episode 2 and 4 music were remix mashups of previous titles.


it was just so genius that nobody really noticed

[Peejay]

If we're going to get into this topic, I'd be interested in extracting the music to add to my collection normally, and I think the only song I'd swap out is the EMERGENCY CODE: DUEL one because it just doesn't seem to match the rest of it for some bizarre reason.

[Tetsaru]

I've always been of the mindset that, if you play a video game, then you should listen to its own music and sound effects. In my opinion, if a game has a good OST to go along with those enjoyable and epic moments, then it just makes it that much more memorable, hence why I listen to a lot of game soundtracks on my Zune if I'm travelling, or have them playing in the background on Youtube or something while I'm just chilling on the PC.

That, and some game composers like Nobuo Uematsu and Koji Kondo are just awesome. :razz:

[Taitu]

I've always been of the mindset that, if you play a video game, then you should listen to its own music and sound effects. In my opinion, if a game has a good OST to go along with those enjoyable and epic moments, then it just makes it that much more memorable, hence why I listen to a lot of game soundtracks on my Zune if I'm travelling, or have them playing in the background on Youtube or something while I'm just chilling on the PC.

That, and some game composers like Nobuo Uematsu and Koji Kondo are just awesome. :razz:

Indeed, music and sound is just as much a part of how a game should be designed as the art, story, gameplay are integral. All of these things come together to create the world you're playing in and to replace these elements is an insult to the designer and the team that composed the music and sounds for it.

[Zorafim]

yeah alot of Episode 2 and 4 music were remix mashups of previous titles.


it was just so genius that nobody really noticed

Ha, speak for yourself! As soon as I started listening to PS soundtracks, I immediately noticed licks in new PSO episodes. You're right about one thing, though. They're integrated so well, that they don't distract from the song at all. Sure, the remixed music might be segmented, but damn if it isn't fun to listen to from start to finish.
By the way, PSU and the PSP games remixed a couple of older songs, too. The only ones I can name are Mother Brain's fight theme, and More Haste, Less Speed from, I think PSP2? Not nearly as much music is remixed in the newer games, but at least those stand out.


I've always been of the mindset that, if you play a video game, then you should listen to its own music and sound effects.

I agree, to an extent. New things should be listened to to their original music. Going into the forest for the first time, seeing the new scenery and new enemies, that needs to be done while listening to the forest's music. After the hundredth time, however? Having the option to change up the music might be nice then.
That's why I like modifying the music files, which I haven't been able to do since FFXI. After a certain time, I already have a particular idea in mind when I think of an area. And I have another song that I might prefer to listen to with that idea. And if I get bored of that song, I can always switch.
It's like I've been saying, more customization is always a good thing.

[Chik'Tikka]

or.... after enjoying a game long enough and the 1000sth mission, i just mute BGM in the options and listen to http://www4.uwsp.edu/stuorg/wwsp/listenlive.html or something similar+^_^+

[Powder Keg]

Music off, winamp playlist with video game tracks in the background....problem solved! :D

[kyuuketsuki]

Music off, winamp playlist with video game tracks in the background....problem solved! :D
Well yeah, but I think the idea is to have the music change to different tracks depending on area and bosses and the like, just like the in-game music would. Having the music playing in Winamp/iTunes/Zune/whatever in the background isn't the same.

I played EVE Online for a while, and EVE has an in-game function to play music from your library. I loaded up the Tron: Legacy soundtrack, and it fit awesomely. When I got into battle, it played Derezzed. It was lovely.

[NoiseHERO]

Emergency! Code: Duel!

Phantasy Star 1 Battle Theme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgG1LNk-Qo8&feature=relmfu)

Something about that seems oddly amazing.



Whoever you are you just won like 20 cool points, it would've been 100 but I took off 80 because I always wanted to make a PSO2 video using music from the classic games. D:

[kyuuketsuki]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJDuvu8RTDU&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJDuvu8RTDU&feature=related

Awesome arrangement of PS1's (final?) dungeon theme.

[Porkmaster]

Whoever you are you just won like 20 cool points, it would've been 100 but I took off 80 because I always wanted to make a PSO2 video using music from the classic games. D:

Awe yeah, 20 cool points for the master of pork.

[PSO Addict]

I could go for 20 porks.

[Chik'Tikka]

Well yeah, but I think the idea is to have the music change to different tracks depending on area and bosses and the like, just like the in-game music would. Having the music playing in Winamp/iTunes/Zune/whatever in the background isn't the same.

I played EVE Online for a while, and EVE has an in-game function to play music from your library. I loaded up the Tron: Legacy soundtrack, and it fit awesomely. When I got into battle, it played Derezzed. It was lovely.

Daft Punk FTW!!!+^_^+

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoPplpBPQxQ"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoPplpBPQxQ

they fit in Phantasy Star quite well and if they played they would be CAST+^_^+

[Zorafim]

Since people in here seem to be interested in classic PS songs, I wish to direct you here: http://www.pso-world.com/forums/showthread.php?t=194306

I've listed a couple of soundtracks which have redone PS stuff, and I'm looking for people to tell me of anything I missed.
After listening to everything I've posted (because I know everyone in this thread is that interested in their PS music), tell me how awesome each piece would fit in each part of the game.

[NoiseHERO]

Daft Punk FTW!!!+^_^+
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoPplpBPQxQ

they fit in Phantasy Star quite well and if they played they would be CAST+^_^+

People always ignore me when I say daft punk fits perfectly with Phantasy Star. ;o;

[Chik'Tikka]

People always ignore me when I say daft punk fits perfectly with Phantasy Star. ;o;

They are only the meaningless masses that could never understand, perhaps one day their distant descendents will equate to Daft Punk coolness+^_^+

[goldwing]

People always ignore me when I say daft punk fits perfectly with Phantasy Star. ;o;

Daft punk a? that dosnt sound to bad i mean people made it work for megaman and i for one find alot of megaman music in itself right for pso so i could see that

[Goat666]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ECgWui-MXA&feature=relmfu"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ECgWui-MXA&feature=relmfu
EMERGENCY
CODE
DUEL!

That's what I had in mind, rotfl, but you sir, Porkmaster, cracked me up.

[HeartBreak301]

Daft punk a? that dosnt sound to bad i mean people made it work for megaman and i for one find alot of megaman music in itself right for pso so i could see that

Funny you should mention that, I actually made a MMX1~3 .ogg pack for PSOBB. Volt Catfish was a pretty good fit for Spaceship.

Here's the tracklist if you were at all interested. And ignore the directions, I just copied my info file for the pack.
[SPOILER-BOX]This ogg pack consists of tracks from Mega Man X1~3.
All tracks are the SNES versions.
Simply drag and drop the tracks into your ogg folder in your main data folder.
Back up your ogg folder first though in case you want to revert it.
Pack created by HeartBreak301, aka Hex.

[X] Title - MMX Title Screen
[X] Character Select - MMX3 Stage Select (Maverick)
[X] Character Edit - Password - MMX3
[X] Lobby - Staff Roll - MMX
[X] Pioneer 2 - Overdrive Ostrich - MMX2
[X] Shop - Dr. Cain Theme - MMX3
[X] Hunters Guild - Opening - MMX3
[X] Clinic - Epilogue - MMX
[X] Principal - Dr. Light - MMX
[X] Lab - Bubble Crab - MMX2
[X] Casino - Armored Armadillo - MMX
[X] Credits 1 - Weapon Acquired - MMX3
[X] Credits 2 - Weapon Acquired - MMX3
[X] Forest - Sting Chameleon - MMX
[X] Caves - Crystal Snail - MMX2
[X] Mines - Doppler Stage 1 - MMX3
[X] Ruins - Intro Stage - MMX3
[X] Temple - Sigma Stage 1 - MMX
[X] Spaceship - Volt Catfish - MMX3
[X] Seabeds - X-Hunters Stage 1 - MMX2

[X] Dragon - Flame Mammoth - MMX
[X] DRL - Blast Hornet - MMX3
[X] Vol Opt 1 - Alt Boss Theme - MMX2
[X] Vol Opt 2 - Alt Boss Theme - MMX3
[X] Falz start - X-Hunters Theme - MMX2
[X] Falz 1/2 - Kaiser Sigma - MMX3
[X] Falz 3 - Wolf Sigma - MMX
[X] Barba Ray - Gravity Beetle - MMX3
[X] Gol Dragon - Zero Theme - MMX2
[X] Gryphon - Vile Stage MMX3
[X] Olga 1 - Kaiser Sigma - MMX3
[X] Olga Interim - X-Hunters Theme - MMX2
[X] Olga 2 - Wolf Sigma - MMX

Additional Tracks
[X] Spark Mandrill
[X] Storm Eagle
[X] Flame Stag
[X] Magna Centipede[/SPOILER-BOX]

[Sachiko-K]

On the subject of music, I have to say that I like all of it. I wouldn't change the Emergency Code: Duel music at all, I think the three themes I have listened in the Closed Beta were good enough for a boss battle. If I had to keep one, it would be the Rockbear/Catadran one, though, with the Dark Ragne one being a close second. The Vol Dragon is the weakest, in my opinion, but it's still nice to hear, gives the necessary 'oh, shit' feeling when fighting a dragon.

Also, just a little note from me here, but if Sega released the OST of this game, I would be throwing money at the computer screen. And I'm pretty sure a lot of people here would, as well.

But if someone is interested in knowing a possible choice of mine for an alternate boss battle theme...

EMERGENCY! CODE: DUEL!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pvdh0nXMMpg"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pvdh0nXMMpg

[Sparzyle]

Daft Punk FTW!!!+^_^+
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoPplpBPQxQ

they fit in Phantasy Star quite well and if they played they would be CAST+^_^+
Maybe some Daft Punk NPCs doing a kameo on our PSO2?

Then I could die happy

[Peejay]

I can't dig Daft Punk. However, I can see Crystal Method of Aphex Twin working fine. Aphex Twin would cover Shion's appearances wonderfully.

[moorebounce]

People always ignore me when I say daft punk fits perfectly with Phantasy Star. ;o;

I lean more towards Kraftwerk than Draft Punk. I would even go Pink Floyd or The Art Of Noise before using Draft Punk. I used Kraftwerk to replace the music in PSOBB.


I can't dig Daft Punk. However, I can see Crystal Method of Aphex Twin working fine. Aphex Twin would cover Shion's appearances wonderfully.

Yeah I would go Crystal Method before Draft Punk. I have a whole lot of groups that I would use way before Draft Punk. lol

[kyuuketsuki]

Pink Floyd
Ugh.
Yeah I would go Crystal Method before Draft Punk. I have a whole lot of groups that I would use way before Draft Punk. lol
Daft Punk > all

[Peejay]

Ugh.
Daft Punk > all

This post just bothers me. How can you be so self-assured to state your opinion that a couple of guys wearing fancy K'nex masks are apparently musical immortals, ignoring every other creative piece in history?

You and I both know it's not true. Point is, it's opinion. The moment you start stating it as a law, I want to come after you with something painful.

Like, say I wanted to replace the room music with some Mozart? Am I going to go MOZART IS THE ONLY ARTIST WORTH BEANS? No, that would be stupid, and I would be stupid for thinking it.

[kyuuketsuki]

Whoa, take it easy. I was just poking at him, not making a serious statement that Daft Punk are the greatest musicians in the history of the world. Though they are pretty great.