Sony PSP music software

[Hugo76]

When looking into the Nintendo DS lite, it came to my attention that music software also exists for the Sony PSP.
Check out these babies:
"PSP Rhythm is the homebrew audio sequencer for the Sony Playstation Portable"
http://www.psprhythm.com/index.shtml

"PSPSeq is a free homebrew application for composing music on the Sony PSP handheld game system. PSPSeq contains both realtime synthesis and sample playback capability, along with multiple FX modules of widely varying types for modifying instruments in countless ways. PSPSeq also has a powerful and unique step sequencer for triggering samples and arranging loops into full songs"
http://www.dspmusic.org/psp/

[crystalmsc]

PSPSeq

yeah, we've had some nice chat with the maker (ecb) here. It has some of must heard demos which sounds so great out of a freebie and a gaming portable machine.
http://runjump.iiichan.net/main/
the other two popular PSP softwares are:
PSPkick V 3.0:
http://dl.qj.net/index.php?pg=19&src=PSPkick
and
Traxxpad
http://www.eidosinteractive.com/gss/legacy/traxxpad

[MitchK1989]

would I need to install a hacked OS on my PSP to use this stuff, or will it run fine on my up-to-date PSP?

[crystalmsc]

would I need to install a hacked OS on my PSP to use this stuff, or will it run fine on my up-to-date PSP?

I also still collecting info about that. Meanwhile you might find some useful info in this downgrader guide.

[Hugo76]

would I need to install a hacked OS on my PSP to use this stuff, or will it run fine on my up-to-date PSP?

I also still collecting info about that. Meanwhile you might find some useful info in this downgrader guide.

Hmm... Any news on this, crystalmsc?

[crystalmsc]

Hmm... Any news on this, crystalmsc?

since I'm still in the phase of convincing myself to get one, I'd rather pointing the link of that direct resources of people who knows about the PSP inside out for now.

[th0mas]

PSPSeq

yeah, we've had some nice chat with the maker (ecb) here. It has some of must heard demos which sounds so great out of a freebie and a gaming portable machine.
http://runjump.iiichan.net/main/
the other two popular PSP softwares are:
PSPkick V 3.0:
http://dl.qj.net/index.php?pg=19&src=PSPkick
and
Traxxpad
http://www.eidosinteractive.com/gss/legacy/traxxpad

Funny you mention PSPKick - it's also written by the same guy as the one-bit groovebox, Noah Vawter.

[crystalmsc]

Funny you mention PSPKick - it's also written by the same guy as the one-bit groovebox, Noah Vawter.

that's some of the reason that make me curious about the synth. listen to some nice lo-fi music, made just by using the PSPKick.

[crystalmsc]

Beaterator, released soon. looks like a lot of fun!

[Hugo76]

would I need to install a hacked OS on my PSP to use this stuff, or will it run fine on my up-to-date PSP?

Yes, it seems the unit definately needs to be modified. I came across the official forum, and this issue is debated in several threads:
http://groups.google.com/group/pspseq

Here's a link to a list of people that are able to do the modifications:
http://groups.google.com/group/pspseq/b ... 87bd34e3e5#

[crystalmsc]

some people said that the older fat psp with os 1 or 1.5 is the best to run those music apps. my plan is to get a cheap used fat psp, with just a small size storage, dedicated for music apps. but still nowhere near of doing that, since I'm currently highly enjoying the slim PSP with the latest OS. May be when the new PSP3000 released, the price of the fat going to be crushed and that would be a good moment.

[Hugo76]

crystalmsc;
Are there any other differences between generation 1 & 2 of the PSP, other than size?

[crystalmsc]

differences between generation 1 & 2 of the PSP

On the operating side, the slim is noticeably load faster (game/video) and play smoother (may be due to the additional 32Mb RAM). It's screen is brighter and the speaker sounds louder (both didn't means better, some like the fat color and sound better). Here's on the spec side:
1.) Internal memory (RAM) increase from 32 MB to 64 MB
* Improved battery life due to lower power consumption, and battery recharge over the USB data connection
3.)Weight has been reduced by 33%
4.)Unit is 19% narrower (slimmer) in thickness
5.)A video-out port for displaying on a TV
6.)Improved responsiveness of d-pad and buttons (also some like the fat better)
7.)New UMD loading tray design
8.)Faster loading times by storing UMD data in temporary memory
9.)Better Wi-Fi connection
I'm using 8 gigs right now, the slim supposed to be able to read up to 16 gb.
I sense that the new PSP3000 would have a way better screen and faster hi res pic loading.

[Hugo76]

crystalmsc;
Thanks for this info. I must say the extra RAM seem tempting, plus the TV-out.
Also recharging over USB is a plus.

I saw an ad for a pandora battery pack that included instructions on how to do the mod yourself.
If I can get a PSP2000 secondhand, I might go for it+the mod-pack.

[crystalmsc]

the extra RAM seem tempting, plus the TV-out. Also recharging over USB is a plus.

those what made me got the slim and pending the fat-homebrew joy. the newer up coming PSP-3000 supporting better video out if that's your thing.

I saw an ad for a pandora battery pack that included instructions on how to do the mod yourself.
If I can get a PSP2000 secondhand, I might go for it+the mod-pack.

I'd be intrested to hear about that.