This tool can be used to compile and patch your own sample kits into Little Sound Dj.

Requirements

1) A sound editor that can generate raw sound files. (Example: Sound Forge)
2) Java 1.3.0
3) The original Little Sound Dj ROM image.

If you want to transfer the ROM images to cartridge, you will also need a backup system, like the GB Xchanger or GB Transferer.

Startup

Double click the .jar file. If this doesn't work, try "java -jar LSDPatcher" on the command line.

Quick usage tour

  1. Load the original Little Sound Dj ROM image.
  2. Select the sample bank you wish to overwrite. This is done by using the combo box in the top left.
  3. Click "create new kit" to clear the bank.
  4. Press "add sample" to add a sample. (The program looks for files with extensions ".raw" and ".wav")
  5. When you added all samples needed, click "compile kit".
  6. Type the name of your new kit into the white textfield left to the "rename kit" button. Then, commit the change by clicking the button.
  7. Press "save rom image" to save the new Little Sound Dj ROM image.
  8. Use your new kit with pleasure.

Note: The input sample files must be in the format: PCM 11.468Hz 8bit mono.

Note 2: The total sample time for one kit is limited to about 2.8 seconds. When the text in the lower left turns red, the kit is full and you must either drop some sample or cut down the length of the samples you already use.

Note 3: The dithering slider alters the effect of the "compile kit" button. It improves the perceived bit depth by adding noise before truncating to 4 bits. Use it if you feel like it.

Note 4: The Java source code is included in the jar, free to read and modify.

Johan Kotlinski
http://www.littlesounddj.com