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Overview

"How To Make 音ゲ~曲!" (How To Make Music Game Tracks!) is a self-referential BMS composition by F Rabbeat featuring マスタード, originally entered in the BMS Of Fighters: NT (BOF:NT) competition. The title itself is a playful wink at the song's subject matter, a track about the craft of making rhythm-game music, leaning into the very scene it was born from. With a driving 185 BPM and an energetic electronic sound, it fits squarely into maimai's ゲーム&バラエティ (Game & Variety) category. The song arrived on maimai DX PRiSM on January 24, 2025, as a new addition to the arcade rhythm game's ever-growing library of BMS crossover content. BOF:NT, the tournament that first hosted this track, is a long-running BMS (Be-Music Source) event that has served as a proving ground for countless doujin and independent composers, many of whom later see their works licensed into mainstream rhythm games like maimai, SOUND VOLTEX, and beatmania IIDX. In maimai, the track is accompanied by two notable chart designers: 鳩ホルダー (Hato Holder) handled the Expert chart, while Luxizhel took on the Master difficulty. The Master chart sits at a demanding 13.7 constant, and both the Expert and Master charts are available across Japan, International, and USA regions. Completing all difficulties with ALL PERFECT+ unlocks a characteristically over-the-top title: "レート5000兆の音暴流舞皆伝の超音ゲーうまんちゅ", a hyperbolic, humorous string that embodies the same self-aware energy as the song itself.

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Master chart

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Expert chart

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Charts

DX

BASIC
5(5)
252 notesDesigner: -|Tap 206Hold 25Slide 4Touch 7Break 10
ADVANCED
7+(7.6)
395 notesDesigner: -|Tap 341Hold 16Slide 7Touch 28Break 3
EXPERT
12(12)
649 notesDesigner: 鳩ホルダー|Tap 267Hold 100Slide 79Touch 23Break 180
MASTER
13+(13.7)
854 notesDesigner: Luxizhel|Tap 589Hold 54Slide 72Touch 76Break 63

Trivia

  • The song was originally created for BOF:NT (BMS Of Fighters: NT), an annual BMS composition tournament. BOF:NT is part of the larger BOF series of events that have run since the early 2000s, showcasing original tracks from the doujin music scene.
  • The title "How To Make 音ゲ~曲!" is a meta-commentary, "音ゲー曲" (otoge kyoku) means "rhythm game song," so the full title reads as "How To Make Music Game Tracks!" The song is literally about the process of composing for the genre it inhabits.
  • The Master chart (level 13+ / 13.7 constant) was designed by Luxizhel, a charter known in the maimai community. The Expert chart (level 12 / 12.0 constant) was designed by 鳩ホルダー (Hato Holder).
  • The Expert chart features an unusually high Break note count: 180 Break notes out of 649 total notes, making it one of the more Break-heavy Expert charts in the game.
  • Achieving Rank S on the Master difficulty unlocks the title "OTOGE MUSIC", a direct nod to the song's self-referential title.
  • Achieving ALL PERFECT+ across all four difficulties unlocks the lengthy, comedic title "レート5000兆の音暴流舞皆伝の超音ゲーうまんちゅ" (Rate 5000 Trillion Oto Boryu Bu Kaiden no Cho-Otoge Umantchu), a playful hyperbole that matches the song's tongue-in-cheek character.
  • The BPM is a steady 185 throughout, with no tempo changes, typical for a straightforward drive-style arrangement.

FAQ

Who composed How To Make 音ゲ~曲!?
The song was composed by F Rabbeat, featuring vocals or performance by マスタード (Mustard). It was originally created for the BMS Of Fighters: NT (BOF:NT) competition.
What does "How To Make 音ゲ~曲!" mean?
The title is a mix of English and Japanese. "音ゲー曲" (otoge kyoku) means "rhythm game song" (short for 音楽ゲーム曲), so the title translates to "How To Make Music Game Tracks!" It is a self-referential song about composing for the rhythm game genre.
Which version of maimai added How To Make 音ゲ~曲!?
The song was added in maimai DX PRiSM, released on January 24, 2025.
Who designed the charts for How To Make 音ゲ~曲! in maimai?
The Expert chart was designed by 鳩ホルダー (Hato Holder), and the Master chart was designed by Luxizhel.
What difficulty levels are available for How To Make 音ゲ~曲!?
The song has four DX chart difficulties: Basic (5), Advanced (7+ / 7.6), Expert (12 / 12.0), and Master (13+ / 13.7).
What is BOF:NT and how does it relate to this song?
BOF:NT stands for BMS Of Fighters: NT, an annual BMS (Be-Music Source) composition competition where independent and doujin artists create original tracks. How To Make 音ゲ~曲! was originally submitted to this event before being licensed for inclusion in maimai DX PRiSM.
What special titles can I unlock for How To Make 音ゲ~曲!?
Earning Rank S on Master difficulty unlocks the title "OTOGE MUSIC." Achieving ALL PERFECT+ on all four difficulties unlocks a longer humorous title: "レート5000兆の音暴流舞皆伝の超音ゲーうまんちゅ" (Rate 5000 Trillion Oto Boryu Bu Kaiden no Cho-Otoge Umantchu).

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