Overview
L4TS:2018 (feat. あひる & KTA) is a driving electronic track by Sprite Recordings, the alias of composer cittan* (田中文久), founder of the doujin music circle Sprite:Wall. The song is a remake of cittan*'s earlier composition L4TS, which originally appeared on the M3-distributed album "Reminisphere" and was previously featured in KONAMI's SOUND VOLTEX II -infinite infection- with vocals by kalon. and rap by core*mc. For this 2018 version, cittan* assembled an entirely new vocal arrangement: Ah1ru (あひる) on lead vocals and KTA delivering aggressive shouted passages, giving the track a distinct identity from its predecessor.
Running at 190 BPM with a compact runtime of 1:51, the song blends tight electronic production with live instrumentation, Irus (LiLA'c Records) on guitar, Keinosuke Takumi (bienco) on bass, and Takahiro Eguchi on mixing duties. Added to maimai FiNALE on February 7, 2019, L4TS:2018 was carried forward into the maimai DX generation and remains available on current cabinets across all regions. In Asian English releases, the title is romanized as L4TS:2018 (feat. Ah1ru & KTA).
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- L4TS:2018 is a remake of cittan*'s original L4TS, first released on the M3-distributed album "Reminisphere" and later appearing in KONAMI's SOUND VOLTEX II -infinite infection-.
- The original L4TS featured vocalist kalon. and rapper core*mc, while the 2018 version replaces both with Ah1ru (あひる) on lead vocals and KTA contributing screamed vocals.
- Sprite Recordings is an alias for cittan* (田中文久), the artist behind the doujin music circle Sprite:Wall.
- The track features live guitar by Irus (LiLA'c Records), bass by Keinosuke Takumi (bienco), and mixing by Takahiro Eguchi, giving it a hybrid electronic-rock production feel.
- In Asian English versions of maimai, the song's title is displayed as "L4TS:2018 (feat. Ah1ru & KTA)" to reflect the vocalists' romanized names.
- The Expert chart (level 11+) was designed by 玉子豆腐 (Tamagodoufu), while the Master chart (level 13) was designed by サファ太 (Safata).
- L4TS:2018 has undergone multiple difficulty adjustments across maimai versions, its Expert chart rose from level 10 at launch to 11+ by UNiVERSE+, and Master rose from level 12 to 13.
- Despite being a FiNALE-era addition, the song survived the transition to maimai DX and remains playable on all current arcade cabinets across Japan, international, USA, and China regions.
FAQ
- Who composed L4TS:2018?
- L4TS:2018 was composed, arranged, and written by cittan* (田中文久), working under the alias Sprite Recordings. cittan* is the founder of the doujin music circle Sprite:Wall.
- Which maimai version added L4TS:2018?
- The song was added to maimai FiNALE on February 7, 2019, and was later carried forward into the maimai DX series, where it remains playable on current cabinets.
- How does L4TS:2018 differ from the original L4TS?
- The original L4TS featured vocals by kalon. and rap by core*mc, while the 2018 version introduces an entirely new vocal lineup with Ah1ru (あひる) on lead vocals and KTA handling screamed shouted sections.
- What is the BPM and length of L4TS:2018?
- The track runs at 190 BPM with a duration of approximately 1 minute and 51 seconds.
- Who designed the Expert and Master charts for L4TS:2018 in maimai?
- The Expert chart (level 11+) was designed by 玉子豆腐 (Tamagodoufu), and the Master chart (level 13) was designed by サファ太 (Safata).
- Is L4TS:2018 still playable in current maimai DX cabinets?
- Yes. Although originally added in maimai FiNALE, the song was carried forward into the maimai DX series and remains available on current cabinets across all regions, including Japan, international, USA, and China.
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