TR2 Rerendered Soundtrack

tomekkobialka · 11-04-12, 11:29

TOMB RAIDER II
Rerendered Soundtrack
by tomekkobialka

Sorry about dodgy video-editing.

The aim of this project is to enhance the sound quality of the TR2 soundtrack without
destroying the nostalgia of the original.

The original TR2 soundtrack by Nathan McCree was synth-based, in other words there were
no real instruments playing - all of the sound waves were created by the computer using
MIDI.

Essentially what I have done is that I have rerendered the entire soundtrack by layering
the original audio files with instrument samples from the EastWest Quantum Leap sample
library using the Cubase DAW. So, for example, if I hear a horn playing then I add a
separate instrument track with the EWQL horn sample, if I hear vibes then I add EWQL
vibes etc. The result is a new, revitalised soundtrack which sounds more similar to a
real orchestra. It is also interesting to note that Troels Brun Folmann himself used
the EWQL sample library in TR Legend/Anniversary (among others!).

EVERY SINGLE MUSIC CUE HAS BEEN RERENDERED IN THIS WAY. I have also rerendered all of the
ambience tracks. CUTSCENE MUSIC HAS NOT BEEN RERENDERED as doing so would drown out the
speech/SFX of the cutscene.

PC Download (~53mb)
Mac Download (~53mb)
MP3 Tracks
Manual

Well, guys...I promised it will come sometime soon!

What was really difficult with this TR was implementing the soundtrack into the game...there are so many different audio fixes out there, but in the end I decided to go with the solid version of simply burning a replacement CD with new tracks replacing the old ones (instructions are in the download pack).

I also included the stand-alone rerendered tracks for MP3 listening and sheet music for a piano arrangement of 'Venice Violins' for any fellow musicians out there to try out.

I REALLY need some people to test this out and see if it actually works...this is very much at beta stage and I am constantly looking for other, simpler ways to replace the original soundtrack with the new one.

Also, make sure to check out TR1 and TR3!

Well, then...the trilogy is complete!

How about an UNrendering of the TRA soundtrack?

Anyone interested?

EDIT: One of our forum members (BaFoKeemb) has recorded a rendition of the Venice Violins arrangement on the piano. You can listen to it here!

-Roli- · 11-04-12, 13:11

Downloaded, amazing work!

By the way I'm really intrested in the TRA unrendered work from you

the ancient · 11-04-12, 15:56

I love this

Make more

Richard_Croft · 11-04-12, 20:12

Awesome
I Love it

FloTheMachine · 11-04-12, 21:29

Downloading. Really amazing stuff. Would it be okay if I use this in my TRLE level? I'll give you full credit.

Tiddlyfish13 · 11-04-12, 21:35

Holy crap, yes yes YES!

I've been waiting for this one

Although, I suggest doing TR4 after this, since more people are likely to have that game on these forums, than TRA, if you think about it. Although I am very interested in an "unrendering", as you put it.

tomekkobialka · 12-04-12, 09:21

Thanks for the comments guys!

Quote:

Originally Posted by FloTheMachine

Downloading. Really amazing stuff. Would it be okay if I use this in my TRLE level? I'll give you full credit.

Yeah, sure.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tiddlyfish13

Although, I suggest doing TR4 after this, since more people are likely to have that game on these forums, than TRA, if you think about it. Although I am very interested in an "unrendering", as you put it.

Yeah, but you know what I'm doing with TR4...

aidanmalone · 12-04-12, 13:41

Excellent work as always

I really look forward to future works!

Tiddlyfish13 · 12-04-12, 19:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomekkobialka

Yeah, but you know what I'm doing with TR4...

Oh yeah...

But I didn't realize that you were going to include these works in a TR4 rerender project...
Or is that the case?

tomekkobialka · 12-04-12, 20:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tiddlyfish13

Oh yeah...

But I didn't realize that you were going to include these works in a TR4 rerender project...
Or is that the case?

ATM it's exclusive to the remake, after the release of ROS then I'll be free to do what I wish with the soundtrack...I think.

After all it's not rocket science to navigate to the 'Audio' folder and copy all the tracks.

FAO all: I only recently discovered a small bug where the cutscene audio and the cutscene itself are slightly out of sync. I'll try and find a fix around this for the next release

, however, would someone please be kind enough to review whether or not the soundtrack works for them? My computer is superior to most (only j/k

) and I honestly can't leave this thread in peace until someone confirms it works for them.

11-04-12, 11:29	#1
tomekkobialka Relic Hunter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: London Posts: 5,044	TR2 Rerendered Soundtrack TOMB RAIDER II Rerendered Soundtrack by tomekkobialka Sorry about dodgy video-editing. The aim of this project is to enhance the sound quality of the TR2 soundtrack without destroying the nostalgia of the original. The original TR2 soundtrack by Nathan McCree was synth-based, in other words there were no real instruments playing - all of the sound waves were created by the computer using MIDI. Essentially what I have done is that I have rerendered the entire soundtrack by layering the original audio files with instrument samples from the EastWest Quantum Leap sample library using the Cubase DAW. So, for example, if I hear a horn playing then I add a separate instrument track with the EWQL horn sample, if I hear vibes then I add EWQL vibes etc. The result is a new, revitalised soundtrack which sounds more similar to a real orchestra. It is also interesting to note that Troels Brun Folmann himself used the EWQL sample library in TR Legend/Anniversary (among others!). EVERY SINGLE MUSIC CUE HAS BEEN RERENDERED IN THIS WAY. I have also rerendered all of the ambience tracks. CUTSCENE MUSIC HAS NOT BEEN RERENDERED as doing so would drown out the speech/SFX of the cutscene. PC Download (~53mb) Mac Download (~53mb) MP3 Tracks Manual Well, guys...I promised it will come sometime soon! What was really difficult with this TR was implementing the soundtrack into the game...there are so many different audio fixes out there, but in the end I decided to go with the solid version of simply burning a replacement CD with new tracks replacing the old ones (instructions are in the download pack). I also included the stand-alone rerendered tracks for MP3 listening and sheet music for a piano arrangement of 'Venice Violins' for any fellow musicians out there to try out. I REALLY need some people to test this out and see if it actually works...this is very much at beta stage and I am constantly looking for other, simpler ways to replace the original soundtrack with the new one. Also, make sure to check out TR1 and TR3! Well, then...the trilogy is complete! How about an UNrendering of the TRA soundtrack? Anyone interested? EDIT: One of our forum members (BaFoKeemb) has recorded a rendition of the Venice Violins arrangement on the piano. You can listen to it here! __________________ TRF: Bringing TR fans closer together Last edited by tomekkobialka; 22-06-18 at 21:36. Reason: updated links

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Richard_Croft Professor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Croft Tomb 🇵🇹 Posts: 3,211	Awesome I Love it __________________ I'm sorry, I only play for sport.

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FloTheMachine Relic Hunter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 7,100	Downloading. Really amazing stuff. Would it be okay if I use this in my TRLE level? I'll give you full credit. __________________ “Let me live, love and say it well in good sentences.”

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Tiddlyfish13 Professor Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: St. Augustine, FL \| Sex: Male \| Age: 17 Posts: 4,245	Holy crap, yes yes YES! I've been waiting for this one Although, I suggest doing TR4 after this, since more people are likely to have that game on these forums, than TRA, if you think about it. Although I am very interested in an "unrendering", as you put it. __________________ Essentially, I'm just homoeroticism and sass.

11-04-12, 13:11	#2
-Roli- Relic Hunter Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,486	Downloaded, amazing work! By the way I'm really intrested in the TRA unrendered work from you

11-04-12, 15:56	#3
the ancient Tomb Raider Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 15,595	I love this Make more

12-04-12, 13:41	#8
aidanmalone Professor Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: England Posts: 4,185	Excellent work as always I really look forward to future works!