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Midnight Mode 33

After a few fantasy oriented episodes, it's time to leave the castle ruins and head to... Well, post apocalyptic ruins!
Let's explore an abandoned facility for potential loot and upgrades, but remember; The surface could turn up to be 
more dangerous than anticipated...

MIDNIGHT MODE 32:

I finally got the chance to play around with Super Audio Cart 2 and all the N64 presets/sounds really pulled me into the "adventure begins" vibe this time around :D So here it is, an intro/title screen to a fictional adventure/RPG game! 

Midnight Mode episode 31!
We're leaving the world of consoles for a moment and departing to the world of y2k PC gaming. This one could be a background loop for a dark fantasy themed RPG or a turn-based strategy with fantasy elements. Thanks for tuning in, hope you enjoy it!

Midnight Mode volume 3 is out!

Here's the third batch of tracks from my Midnight Mode challenge, where I write a night themed track
every Monday and then release the soundtrack as a free asset pack :)
Feel free to grab the soundtrack here and use it in any way you see fit!

Midnight Mode 3

Here's the final episode of Midnight Mode volume 3! This "American Truck Simulator meets Silent Hill" track was written for a Halloween themed compilation, featuring one of my favorite looking trucks - the awesome Pete 351!
While it wasn't written specifically for Midnight Mode, I reckoned it fits the theme and makes for a cool closure to MM volume 3.

Thank you once again for tuning in, you are the best! 

MIDNIGHT MODE #29

Time to replenish your vigor and vitality, traveler. Save your progress and enjoy a moment of warmth at the hearth of Wayfarer Inn. 
Tis nothing but treacherous mountains and strange happenings beyond the city walls, specially at night...

Just one more to go until Midnight Mode 3 drops, what would you like to see for the last one? 

Midnight Mode 28

I haven't done a dungeon synth piece in a while, so I thought it would be cool to delve into the low polygon dungeons once again :) 
Come, let's wander the damp and dimly lit corridors together!

Another Monday, another Midnight Mode!
Welcome to another fictional PSX soundtrack, this time we're exploring the action packed level one of a Mecha game for the PlayStation. This is only level 1, so gear up on ammo and health packs because things are going to get hot!
I think this one might be a good start for Sequence 3... 

As always, If you'd like to use this one (or any other Midnight Mode tracks) for your game, just hit me up :)

It's Monday, so that means MIDNIGHT MODE! :)
This week I'm heading to the Jungle Realm for some PSX inspired ambient sounds.
If you'd like to use the track in your game, don't hesitate to ask; All Midnight Mode tracks are
free and ready for use :)
Until next time!

A SNES inspired loop I made for a fun game jam platformer :)
My love for those amazing 90s Rare soundtracks is on full display, so I hope you dig it :D

Midnight Mode number 25!
We're halfway to releasing Volume 3, time flies so fast it's crazy :D

Today I came up with another y2k arena/tournament shooter inspired track, I can't count the number of hours I spent playing "Facing Worlds" with my friends back in the day! So... Let's get to it!
These Midnight Mode tracks get released for FREE every 10 weeks. But if you'd like to use any of the tracks (also for free) before the compilation drops, drop me an email at arnocyreus@gmail.com and I'd be happy to share it with you early!

If anyone has any suggestions or ideas for the next track, I'd be happy to oblige as well; It has to be night/dark related but everything else is up to you ;)

Midnight Mode #24
All Midnight Mode episodes are usually written and produced on the day of release; That's a big part of the challenge and while I might have an idea in my head, it's all done in the moment!
However, this week is a bit different as I had this piece written and mostly done, it just needed some touching up and a bit of production polish :)
The track was written for a project that sadly won't be happening and I really like it, so I thought I'd take the chance to share it with you and of course make it available for free once the Midnight Mode Vol.3 drops!
Although if you really like it (or any other track from the past episodes) and want to use it, drop me an email ;) arnocyreus@gmail.com
My love for System Shock and the original Deus Ex shines through this one once again!

This week's theme is Dreamcast vaporware! 🌀😎

New release day! 💿

I'm really happy to release "SkyPort Island" today :)
This is a PSX/N64 inspired soundtrack, featuring 6 loops that go for that classic adventure and RPG sound.
Villages, towns, stores and checkpoints; it's all here!
Available in my store

Midnight Mode #22
I woke up today with a strong urge to make something with less bits than usual 👾 After an unhealthy dose of morning coffee and messing around with sounds, I came up with "Type 8B"! It's an 8bit racing title, focused on night time street racing. I guess I'm showing my age a bit, because I channeled all my memories of playing Street Rod 2 a long time ago! 😂
City pixel art by Ansimuz 👾
Spinning cartridge model by Jonathan Zuñiga 👾

Midnight Mode continues, this time way up in the sky!
Welcome to Skyport Island Resort, don't forget to save your progress ;)

NEW RELEASE!

Another 10 weeks have passed, so here's another batch of tracks; MIDNIGHT MODE Volume 2.
I have fond memories of the old PSX/PC demo disc days, so this is an Arno Cyreus demo disc, if you will :D
That also means, it's ABSOLUTELY FREE! 

Midnight Mode continues on Monday, thanks for tuning in 👾
https://arnocyreus.itch.io/midnightmode2

It's been another 10 weeks and this is the last Midnight Mode of the set, rounding up the MM Volume II compilation!
I'll release Volume II by the end of the week and it will be absolutely FREE, just like the first one 😉
Thanks for sticking around for another round 💙

in the mean time, enjoy "Aquarium After Hours", a PS2/Dreamcast inspired aqua-lobby ambiance 🐬

It's been raining for a few days, so I've been summoned to the dungeons once again...
Another chiptune inspired dungeon crawling track 👾
If anyone wants to use the track for a game, let me know as I'd be happy to help!
I'd also be up for a game jam in the future if anyone's interested 👾

I can't believe we're already at week 19!
Just one more to go and I'll release another free Midnight Mode compilation :)
This time I revisited my childhood and tried to do a little tribute to something that got me hooked on video games and video game music in the first place!
Of course that thing was Ocarina of Time and it's wonderful music; I specially enjoyed the Water Temple and Shadow Temple themes... Hope you enjoy this one as much as I enjoyed making it :)

Another Monday, another Midnight Mode (no.18)! I wanted to do something different this time, so I lost a couple of bits and reached deep into my chip sound toolbox 👾 I tried to capture the feeling of an oldschool CRPG/dungeon crawler, stuff like Ultima Underworld and TES Arena!

It's Monday, so that means it's Midnight Mode time! 
This one (no.17!) is fresh out of the oven, as I have quite a few things to work on and this track was a fun little break between commissions!

"Ah, Ver Dan... Its soothing waterfalls, its calm atmosphere and the singing of birds I have not seen before nor after.
And the Elven craftsmanship of its golden gates!
But it is the dim lit harbours that my soul is drawn to, as if the waves of the ocean call my name and bind me to a place that exists far away.
Ah, to see it once more..."

NEW SOUNDTRACK RELEASE!

Welcome to Crestfall, traveler. Beyond the gates lies a vast place of tremendous wonder. But be wary of the shadows...

This soundtrack includes 10 tracks, inspired by the likes of Gothic, Zelda, Vagrant Story, TES and the Dark Souls series. 
All tracks come in both loop and standalone format, 55:28 minutes of audio provided!

I'm really happy with this one and I'm thrilled to share it with you, so I'm marking it's release with a 50% SALE on everything
in my store, including Crestfall!
https://arnocyreus.itch.io/

We're already at Midnight Mode #16! Time sure does fly when you're having fun :D Today we're taking a trip to the neon circuit for a midnight race, so buckle up and rev the engine. Had a great time with this one, I finally got around to test UAD's PolyMAX in a proper track 👾

Where should we go next?

Midnight Mode #15 remains in the realm of fantasy, but it's out of the dungeon and into the open world!
I wanted to do something that would play during world exploration, specially in the evening and at night time.
Inspired by some of my favorites, such as Gothic I & II, Diablo II and some of Zelda's more ambient tracks.

We got 5 more until the next Midnight Mode soundtrack/pack is complete, so what would you like to see next?
I am happy to consider any suggestions and I'd love your help with these FREE Midnight Mode packs!
You can choose the setting, genre and even the platform/console style; The only constant is the dark/night theme 🌙

Since thunderstorms loomed over this past weekend, there was little to do but play Elden Ring and watch some LOTR (extended of course!). That's why I've decided to take this episode of Midnight Mode (#14) into the dungeons!

For Midnight Mode #13, Mr Rowboto suggested a track inspired by the Flashback: Quest for Identity OST, for either Amiga or Megadrive. Since I've done quite a few Megadrive/Genesis tracks I went with the Amiga... But then I thought it would also sound killer on the Megadrive and did that as well! This episode thus turned into an epic battle between the systems, a battle of bits if you will 👾

If you have any suggestions where Midnight Mode should go next, drop a comment under the YT video! The general theme is NIGHT/DARK, but you can suggest any setting, genre and console/platform
I'll release a FREE Midnight Mode album/pack every 10 episodes and you can help me shape each and every one

New soundtrack!

What started as a small GT4 tribute and a test of a new instrument, quickly turned into a full on retro racing worship 😄
My love for vintage racing is equal to my love for video games and music, so this ties it all together.
From the classic British saloon car racing, retro F1 and all the way to the Circuit de la Sarthe of the infamous Le Mans 24h.
Inspired by the GT franchise, R4, Colin McRae Rally and many more!

7 tracks in loop and standalone format + startup sequence SFX!

https://arnocyreus.itch.io/downshift

This is so cool!
I found this by pure chance and I'm really happy I did :)
Thanks to everyone for the kind words about the music, I post all my music on my Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@arnocyreus198x

Eveything is also available in soundtrack format here on itch, a lot of the stuff is totally free!
https://arnocyreus.itch.io/

Cheers!

For Midnight Mode 12, Kauan suggested we visit the Andromeda galaxy...
But there is a little twist!
"You have picked up a distress signal somewhere in the Andromeda and it's coming from a "Citadel" type carrier, a ship that is considered obsolete and hasn't been spotted in this decade... Heck, century. But the ship has been slowly taken over by it's sentient AI, awoken from it's slumber and slowly regaining it's memory. All it needs is a clueless human, to finalize the data transfer and unleash chaos. In space, sanity is optional. Fear is not."

This one was in the works for a while, but I'm finally able to share it with you:
Welcome to AERODRIFT!
This soundtrack is inspired by the Wipeout series of anti-gravity racing and features 8 DnB/House/Techno tracks that set that liquid atmosphere of the 90s! 💿

57:18 of audio provided (standalone and loops); Pair this one with the free "Aqua Memory" soundtrack and you're set for a trip to the low poly era of 32bit games!
Available at: https://arnocyreus.itch.io/aerodriftpsx

I've decided to put up MIDNIGHT MODE vol.1 as a FREE pack as well! 😎
I post here often and I met a lot of wonderful people on the platform, so this
is sort of my way of thanking each and everyone for the support 👾

All tracks come in both standalone and loop format and there's 52:29 minutes of audio inside.
Grab the freebie here:
https://arnocyreus.itch.io/midnightmodevol1

Midnight Mode no.11 takes us back to the late 90s and explores the sounds of the legendary Nintendo 64!
Welcome to "Neon Nocturne", a rhythm platformer inspired both by the sounds and looks of the 1980s. Neon reflects on the horizon as we ascend the towering skyscrapers of Nocturne City. 🏢

Bizmuth 3D model by Jangusdunch (https://jangusdunch.itch.io/bismuth)

Ten weeks ago I challenged myself to write a night themed track every Monday and I called the series "Midnight Mode". 🌙
I've decided to make a playlist of the tracks every 10 episodes and here's volume 1 👾

"CRT scan lines, moonlight and the sound of nostalgia! 🌀💿🌙

Some tracks are included in my already available packs, some are on the way...
But if there's any track you'd fancy using in your game, drop me a message and I will be happy to help 👾

Any love for the ol' little purple box? 
Midnight Mode 10 is a GameCube style hub theme, where one can save all the progress,
pause for a moment and admire the lovely low poly skybox!

GameCube model by Little Dark One (https://little-dark-one.itch.io/gamecube)
Low Poly Spawnpoint by Agustin Honnun.

New release day: SEQUENCE 2!

A collection of 6 SEGA Megadrive/Genesis inspired loops + start up sound effect 👾
https://arnocyreus.itch.io/sequence-2

We are already at Midnight Mode no.9!
This time I tried to capture the feeling of the PS2 BIOS/Start-up sound, but with a DnB twist 👾
It's 2000 and you just got your PS2. After a lengthy session of gaming you fall asleep on the couch, with the machine still running...
The sound of the BIOS menu merges with the sounds of your dreams; Welcome to BIOSphere 🌍

For Midnight Mode no.8 I had some more fun with the always amazing GuyEngine v2. We're out of the water this time, but not out of suspense... 
This ambient track is my tribute to Silent Hill and Parasite Eve and is styled as a "lost audio file" from an old abandonware survival/horror game 

As promised...
I am happy to present another freebie!

AQUA MEMORY is a PS1/PS2 inspired aquatic ambient music pack, that features 6 seamless loops.
Two tracks come from the "Super90s" pack, one is from the popular "Adventure 64" pack and three are brand new and exclusive to this one 🐬🐟🐋
I hope you hop to the link below, grab the free pack and use the music in anyway you like 🥰

https://arnocyreus.itch.io/aqua-memory

Midnight Mode no.7 brings another PS1 style underwater ambience 🐬🐟🐋 Let's explore some shipwrecks in the deep blue ;)
This MIGHT also be a little hint of an upcoming freebie music pack as well 😎