Pitch Correction

Hack of Final Fantasy

Title screenHack Information
Released By1140
CategoryBug Fix
PlatformNES
LicenseN/A
Patching InformationNo Special Requirements
GenreRole Playing
ModsS
Game DateDec 18 1987
Patch Version1.0
Release DateSep 13 2021
ReadmeYes
Last ModifiedSep 13 2021
Game Description:
Final Fantasy is a role playing game for the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Hack Description:
This patch aims to address some of the pitching issues in Final Fantasy. Some of the notes in the game, particularly the high notes, were irritatingly off-key. Additionally, it seems some sort of rounding algorithm may have been applied to the pitch data table, causing a slight pitch offset over a wide range of values.

This patch alters values in the pitch table so that they more accurately follow the "12th root of 2" note progression standard in music theory. This makes each note, especially notes spread across multiple octaves, harmonize better. In addition, some of the notes that were notoriously far off-key have been shifted closer to their proper key. Byte limitations prevent a more exact key match, but it's not nearly as bad.

You may use this patch in your hack with proper credit given.
ROM / ISO Information:
Database match: Final Fantasy (USA)
Database: No-Intro: Nintendo Entertainment System (v. 20210216-231042)
File SHA-1: 80CE108FBC066C985D4FB541BD68E9A7C8994FEB
File CRC32: AB12ECE6
ROM SHA-1: C9CFBF5455085E198DCE039298B083CD6FC88BCE
ROM CRC32: CEBD2A31
Files:
  • Readme File
  • Patch File
Screenshots:
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