By Don Miller (also known as NO CARRIER)

Introduction to NES Audio is just that: an introduction to understanding the sounds and music of the Nintendo Entertainment System. This class requires little or no understanding of programming or soldering - but by the time its over you'll have the knowledge and tools you need to get your music running on real NES hardware.

Just a small sampling of the awesome stuff covered in this afternoon of 8-bit bliss:
- Detailed information on the inner workings of the Ricoh 2A03, the 8-bit microprocessor that contains the APU (Audio Processing Unit) of the NES.
- Time set aside to enjoy and better understand classic NES music, from simple early tunes to the expanded sounds of later Famicom games.
- Creating your own NES music: programming it on your own or using easy-to-use software to squeeze out those scrumptious square waves.
- Playback on the NES - Emulators and MP3's might be OK for lamers, but nothing says elite like listening to music you've made on a actual Nintendo. Your mom will be proud.

Included in the cost of this class are brand new, high quality parts from RetroZone : an NES cart circuit board, socket, flash ROM, a Ciclone chip, and a badass transparent case. Use of an EPROM programmer is available to burn your music on a chip at this class, future Make:Philly meetings, or Open Hack events at The Hacktory.

Requirements: PC computer or other OS with software to run simple Windows and DOS programs.