ROM Hack Replacing TWEWY Music

[Treflex]

Seeing as TWEWY uses the same sound codec (.adx) as Phantasy Star Online, Jet Set Radio, JSRF, Crazy Taxi and other sega games, I decided to switch some of the tracks with ones from PSO, and they surprisingly played just fine.
Included:
Shop theme 1, 2, and 3 replaced with shop theme from pso.
Title replaced with pso title music

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEGvNSafMlA

I also put in the gol dragon, vol opt, and ending (Can Still See The Light)themes, but I haven't unlocked the sound records in game and I didn't bother trying for them in a battle, so I couldn't test those.

EDIT:lulz, I just realized the DS speakers aren't COMPLETE shit - the audio tracks are just encoded at low quality to save space on the cart. Duh!

EDIT EDIT:omg think of the possibilities: NiGHTS, F-Zero GX, biohazard, megaman x8/command mission, okami, sonic adventure, shadow the hedgehog, tales of symphonia, lots more xP
all those use .adx

EDIT EDIT EDIT: just realized, this is old news. woops >.< oh well.

 

[chazam1337]

nice type of music to switch out the music with though. phantasy star online is awesome and i still play it online on dreamcast and gamecube.

 

[jesterscourt]

LOL @ DSPhat.

Back on topic though, very cool that you can do a swap like that...

 

[Treflex]

dsphat cause I got it when it came out, and I'm too poor to buy a dslite. Plus I'm kinda paranoid as to the sturdiness of the lite xP

 

[bunnybreaker]

There are some dreamcast related tools that let you convert to and from ADX format so you could replace the music with anything. I can't remember where to get the stuff, but I used something called ADXtools to replace the awful music in Marvel Vs Capcom 2.

 

[TSPhoenix]

I have a file called adxencd.exe and I managed to rip the CD of the TWEWTY soundtrack and convert the WAVs to ADX files which I can then swap into the rom using Nitro Explorer.

What I want to ask is what tool can I use to play TWEWTY's ADX files without converting them so I can test more efficiently.

Also anyone got any info on the DS soundcard/speakers as when I encode the ADX files I want to put proper frequency cuttoffs so they don't sound like junk in the game.

 

[Anorhc]

There's a plug-in for winamp that enables it to play ADX files natively.

 

[TSPhoenix]

in_cube crashes my Winamp. I did however find a plugin called in_vgmstream which is doing the job nicely and seems to support a lot of formats. Its still in active development so its worth a look.

 

[Blebleman]

That's really cool!

However. Changing this game's music is a crime, IMO!

TWEWY has awesome music.

 

[TSPhoenix]

My plan was to try to replace the DS music with the versions from the CD soundtrack. Sure the final will be closer to 250MB but maybe it might sound better. Its a test of sorts.

 

[Treflex]

There are some dreamcast related tools that let you convert to and from ADX format so you could replace the music with anything. I can't remember where to get the stuff, but I used something called ADXtools to replace the awful music in Marvel Vs Capcom 2.

yes, I have similar tools which I used to insert music into pso. also deathborn's theme from f-zero GX over the final boss theme is just kickass

 

[mr deez]

Please replace the music with ANYTHING, even SILENCE - it's bloody awful.

Posts merged

TWEWY has awesome music.

Some of the worst 'music' I have ever heard. Truly dire.

 

[Ferrariman]

Please replace the music with ANYTHING, even SILENCE - it's bloody awful.

i didn't find it that bad...

 

[mr deez]

Please replace the music with ANYTHING, even SILENCE - it's bloody awful.

i didn't find it that bad...

I guess because they are original songs rather than 'game' music, I'm comparing them with other original songs not necessarily in games... and they don't compare well!. Highly irritating and some of the 'rapping' is a joke.

 

[MrBubbles]

Status update? Is it possible to replace all the games music with the CD soundtracks?

 

[DarkSpace]

Good job, very creative.

 

[Lord Prime]

Oh noes!!! I revived an old thread OTL

This file mapping might help for changing the soundtrack inside the MERCHANDISE.

note: checked with WinAmps ADX plugin,

Spoiler

SomeDialogues
b_02_01 :laughing evil tiger woman
b_07_01 :shooting escapade
b_07_02 can't remember)
b_07_03 :shooting escapade 2
b_07_04 :transformation
b_07_06 :creep
b_07_07 :Final blasting
b_07_08 :shooting escapade 3
b_07_09 :heartbeat
b_07_10 :Whatthehell
b_07_11 :crunchies
b_07_12 :nekuOnshibuya

These titles are base on the OST
B01 :TheOneStar
B02 :BonusTrack
B03 :GiveMeAllYourLove
B04 :Twister-MaiMatsuda
B05 :Someday-Hanaeryca
B06

-parts
B08 anceInTheStreet
B09 :JunkGarage
B10 :SlashAndSlash
B11 :Let'sGetTogether
Bz01 :LongDream
Bz02 :Hybrid-SAWA
Bz03 :Someday-SAWA
Bz04 wari-Hajimari
Bz05 :Twister-TheTwisters-
Bz06 :Hybrid-NulieNurly
Bz07 :Transformation

Some SFX again
e_01_01 :GoTheHellAway
e_01_02a :Awakening
e_01_02b :ShotDead
e_01_02c :SummonNoise?
e_01_03 :HearingThoughts
e_01_04 honeTone
e_01_05 :NoiseKillPeople
e_01_06 :MegamanSound?
e_02_01 :BeggingShiki
e_03_01 :HeartBeatAgain
e_03_02 :KillTheGoldenBat
e_04_01 :HitAndRun
e_07_01 :FartingSound

Music Again
E01 :Twister-SAWA
E02 :Amnesia
E04 :Forbode
E05 :RushHour
E06 espair
ending :LullabyForYou
F01 :Underground
F02 espair
F03 :ThreeMinutesClapping
F04 :GameOver
F05 etonation
F06 :Shibuya
F07 ejaVu
LB01 :Twister-MaiMatsuda
r_01_01 :Room
r_02_01 :Creep2
r_02_02 :WooshTwinkle
r_02_03 :BringDownTheScene
r_04_01 :ShootingGalore
r_05_01 :YouAreDone
r_07_01 :WereWolfie
r_07_02 :IGibber
r_07_03 :YouGiveUponTheWorld
s_01_01 :SuperBonusCutsceneDialog
S01 :EconomcalShoppers
S02 :BlackMarket
S03 :ItIsFashionable
Title :It'sSoWonderful

Tried to change the Title Screens bgmusic from Its So Wonderful to Matchbox 20's "How Far We've Come", yey

Some Programs that you're going to need

DKZ Studio It's in spanish, i know
DSBuff

By the way DKZ studio ha a built in .adx player

1. Unpack the Read Only Memory to a [name] folder
2. Inside the data folder, it contains several adx files, mentioned above in the spoilers
3. Now get your fave music, and convert it to .WAV
4. Get the converted wav file and run the "ADX-WAV Conversor" (Note: just type "adx" vista or 7's search bar, coz i have no time to look for it XD)
5. now on the first bar, browse for the directory which contains your WAV file
EDIT: Make sure that the drop down list box displays "WAV->ADX"
6. On the second bar, input the destination folder of the file when after it completes conversion.
ANOTHER EDIT: check the "Guardar ADX con loop completo de principio a fin" to make the music loop NOT Recommended for Cutscenes that is not controllable.
7. rename the converted adx file to whatever music u want it to replace. (Rename it to "Title" if you are just testing it if it works)
ALMOST FORGOT: Replace the Files inside the Twewy rom, with the adx files you created.
8. Now repack the folder of the unpacked rom. Then run it on no$gba or your Shinecart.

T_T Its a pain in the ass. whatever... Anything i'd miss?

EDIT: Now this is what you call fattening a game up

 

[Deleted User]

I loved TWEWY so much I can't just take all those songs and throw them away.

It's like part of my memories, you know?

 

[f3ar000]

Hah i did this but most of my songs sucked cuz they were too quiet... fun romhack to do though if you has time

 

[Lord Prime]

I loved TWEWY so much I can't just take all those songs and throw them away.

It's like part of my memories, you know?

Yeah, your right... but you can just back those files up and playlist them once in awhile