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« on: November 15, 2018, 12:54:23 PM »

My new saber font “HARDWIRED” is now available for download!

As was the case with "Son of Darkness", this is not just a collection of sounds, but a complete collection of synchronized LED effect files as well. The full collection includes 175 sound files in both WAV and LSU formats, 66 UltraSabers Launcher Effect files in both RGBW and RGBA formats and 1 complete, full font file in both RGBW and RGBA formats.

You can download everything at the following link:

http://darkpath.media/hardwired

I have also put together an overview and tutorial video for this font collection; primarily because being a music-based font, "Hardwired" works a little different than a conventional saber font does. The video goes through every single sound and accompanying LED effect via a split window display showing the UltraSabers Launcher software on one side and a saber displaying the effects in real time on the other.

Since the video is on the longer side, I have included a chapter index in the video description and in the first reply below.

The video is embedded below for your convenience, and a direct link to the same video on YouTube is listed below it for those who cannot view embedded videos within this forum:


<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq3Yreha4uw" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win"><b></b></a>


Please don't hesitate to ask any questions you might have, or let me know if you have any trouble with the download. Sometimes, users experience issues with different browsers, settings, etc. Should you experience problems like that, I'll do everything I can to get the files to you.

Direct YouTube Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq3Yreha4uw
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« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2018, 12:57:20 PM »

"Hardwired" Overview and Tutorial
Video Chapter Index:

00:00    Introduction
00:45    Content Overview
01:35    Reference: Son of Darkness Tutorial
01:58    Gratuitous Butcher Showcase
02:27    "Hardwired" Sound Font Video
03:14    Spectre Quick Look Video
03:43    Music-Based vs Conventional Sound Font
05:19    Methodology of Sound Categorization
06:15    Downloading the Files
07:20    Reference: Son of Darkness Tutorial
08:26    Saber Hookup to Computer & UltraSabers Launcher Software
09:03    Loading "Hardwired" onto Your Saber
10:00    Effects Showcase (Default Font Files) Split View, Software & Saber
16:23    Effects Showcase (Additional Effect Files) Split View, Software & Saber
31:00    Effects Showcase Comments & Wrap-Up
32:00    Hardwired Font in Action on UltraSabers Diamond Spectre
33:30    Closing Statements & Thank You

Video Link (Son of Darkness Overview and Tutorial):
https://youtu.be/_2Al_T2m_SU

Video Link (Hardwired Sound Font Video):
https://youtu.be/QyvLo0CXiaY

Video Link (Spectre Quick Look Video):
https://youtu.be/tl32obb9ei0
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« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2018, 09:13:35 PM »

This is Amazing! Well deserved point coming your way!

However, just like with Son of Darkness, it is not letting me download... Embarrassed
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« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2018, 09:27:15 PM »

This is Amazing! Well deserved point coming your way!

However, just like with Son of Darkness, it is not letting me download... Embarrassed

Thank you BatMike90 Smiley

For Son of Darkness, I believe the straight link worked for you. Here is the straight DropBox link for Hardwired:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kipi8sxppvd0ef7/AACllAlyxfn3vVC1zOPRNKiLa?dl=0

I actually had an issue with the link all of a sudden. It lasted for about a day; right around the same time I started having issues logging into this forum. It's fine now, go figure.
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« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2018, 09:33:59 PM »

Thank you BatMike90 Smiley

For Son of Darkness, I believe the straight link worked for you. Here is the straight DropBox link for Hardwired:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kipi8sxppvd0ef7/AACllAlyxfn3vVC1zOPRNKiLa?dl=0

I actually had an issue with the link all of a sudden. It lasted for about a day; right around the same time I started having issues logging into this forum. It's fine now, go figure.

Thank You again! I look forward to the rest of this Anthology!!
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« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2018, 12:06:35 AM »

Thanks, DPM!  Have a point for yet another bada** font!
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« Reply #6 on: November 16, 2018, 02:13:36 AM »

Gave you another point, DPM! Having a lot of fun with this font!
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« Reply #7 on: November 16, 2018, 04:10:19 AM »

Thanks, DPM!  Have a point for yet another bada** font!
Thank you very much kind sir  Smiley
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« Reply #8 on: November 16, 2018, 04:17:07 AM »

Gave you another point, DPM! Having a lot of fun with this font!

2 points!? BatMike90, you are a generous man; thank you Smiley

You already have it downloaded and installed on a saber, huh? That’s awesome. Thank you for giving it a try; I’m very pleased to hear that you’re having fun with it! That is the single point purpose for making it.
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« Reply #9 on: November 17, 2018, 09:51:37 AM »

I finally had a chance to explore this awesomeness and try it on a saber.  Thanks to you DPM, my Chosen One is now 200% more metal.  So far I absolutely love the font; you did an amazing job with the light effects and of course the riffage is tremendous.  I foresee to a lot of fun subbing various effects in and out since you made it so very easy to do with the self contained effect files.  Extremely well deserved point to you sir!  I very much look forward to the future releases in this series.  Thanks for sharing!
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« Reply #10 on: November 18, 2018, 08:10:24 PM »

I finally had a chance to explore this awesomeness and try it on a saber.  Thanks to you DPM, my Chosen One is now 200% more metal.
200% is more than I could have hoped for Smiley

So far I absolutely love the font; you did an amazing job with the light effects and of course the riffage is tremendous.
Thank you very much ktulu1347, I'm glad you are enjoying it!

I foresee to a lot of fun subbing various effects in and out since you made it so very easy to do with the self contained effect files.
That was the motivation to offer the additional effect files to go along with the extra sounds. There were far more sounds developed than could be fit into a single font on a saber. I picked my favorites to fit into the default font file, but that was a difficult task to say the least; and who's to say that my favorites represent someone else's favorites? Beyond that, variety is a cool thing about having the additional sounds & effects. I will have this font loaded on all of my current sabers eventually, and I'll be able to have 6 unique versions of it.

Extremely well deserved point to you sir!  I very much look forward to the future releases in this series.  Thanks for sharing!
Thank you very much for the point ktulu1347 Smiley The album bearing the song that is your namesake is next!
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« Reply #11 on: November 21, 2018, 03:59:52 AM »

Archiving all "Hardwired" development files for safe keeping for potential future expansion.

Here are the cover art design files, labels and photos...








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« Reply #12 on: November 21, 2018, 05:39:05 AM »

Oh man! You have the Mcfarlane Metallica figures!!! AND the pop figures!!! You get a point for that alone. Not to mention offering professional quality fonts for the community for free. +1 
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« Reply #13 on: November 21, 2018, 06:21:02 AM »

Oh man! You have the Mcfarlane Metallica figures!!! AND the pop figures!!!

Yes indeed Lord Silenoz! The Metallica Pop vinyls are fairly new of course, but I've had the Mcfarlane figures forever. Long, long ago when they were originally released, I bought the whole pack with the stage, drums, etc. I haven't seen anything but the figures you see in the photos for what seems like 20 years. I have no idea what happened to that stuff Cry

You get a point for that alone.

Thank you very much Smiley By means of your generosity, by darkness grows stronger!

Not to mention offering professional quality fonts for the community for free. +1

It's my pleasure. As long as you guys like to check them out, I'll keep making 'em.
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« Reply #14 on: November 21, 2018, 01:00:16 PM »

The cover art and the disc art both look like they were printed for sale.  Great work there, DPM!
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