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Signature is an instrumental Nu Disco/House track produced by Palme, a composer whose true identity remains one of maimai's quiet mysteries. The prevailing theory among players identifies Palme as an alias of Dirty Androids, a producer well known for contributing to Konami's BEMANI series, the track's warm synth beds and steady four-on-the-four kick pattern fit comfortably alongside that artist's signature sound. Palme also contributed the song "Blessed" to CHUNITHM AMAZON, further fueling the alias speculation. The song was contributed to maimai MiLK as an original track, debuting on January 23, 2018 under unusual unlock conditions: it initially appeared only within a Survival Course called "厳選オリジナル楽曲ランダムコース" (Selected Original Song Random Course). Players could later unlock it with 5 Cheese from February 20, 2018, and it became available by default starting with MiLK PLUS. The English title carries a double meaning, as a noun it refers to a personal mark or sign (署名), and as an adjective it describes something characteristic or specially made (特製な), fitting for a piece that serves as both a musical calling card and a curated arcade original. The in-game music video was created by レク (Reku), as confirmed through their personal portfolio. On the gameplay side, the MASTER chart (current level 13, constant 13.5) was designed by Techno Kitchen and emphasizes slide patterns riding atop the track's four-on-the-floor foundation. The EXPERT chart (level 12, constant 12.4) was designed by はっぴー (Happy). The MASTER difficulty was originally a level 12 at launch and was adjusted upward over subsequent version updates, reaching its current level 13 placement from でらっくす Splash onward.

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Expert chart

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Master chart

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Charts

STD

BASIC
4(4)
184 notesDesigner: -|Tap 162Hold 10Slide 10Break 2
ADVANCED
8+(8.6)
356 notesDesigner: -|Tap 307Hold 19Slide 16Break 14
EXPERT
12(12.4)
503 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 416Hold 32Slide 51Break 4
MASTER
13(13.5)
698 notesDesigner: Techno Kitchen|Tap 562Hold 45Slide 65Break 26

Trivia

  • Signature debuted as a Survival Course exclusive on January 23, 2018, playable only by clearing the "厳選オリジナル楽曲ランダムコース" (Selected Original Song Random Course).
  • From February 20, 2018, the song could be unlocked using 5 Cheese, the in-game currency of maimai MiLK. It became available by default starting with MiLK PLUS.
  • The identity of Palme is unconfirmed, but the leading community theory identifies them as an alias of Dirty Androids, a BEMANI-affiliated House and Nu Disco composer. Palme also contributed the song "Blessed" to CHUNITHM AMAZON.
  • The song title carries dual meaning in English: as a noun it means a personal mark or sign (署名), and as an adjective it describes something characteristic or specially made (特製な).
  • The in-game music video and jacket art were created by レク (Reku), who confirmed the credit on their personal portfolio website.
  • The MASTER chart was originally level 12 in maimai MiLK. It was raised to level 13 starting from でらっくす Splash and has fluctuated between 13 and 13+ in subsequent versions.
  • The MASTER chart was designed by Techno Kitchen and centers on four-on-the-floor kick-drum patterns paired with slide-heavy sequences.
  • The EXPERT chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy), a recurring maimai notes designer.
  • Signature has no vocals, it is a purely instrumental track with a length of 2 minutes and 23 seconds.
  • The song's in-game genre classification has changed over versions: originally "ORIGINAL & JOYPOLIS" in MiLK through FiNALE, then "ORIGINAL" in でらっくす, and finally "maimai" from でらっくす PLUS onward.

FAQ

Who composed the maimai song Signature?
Signature was composed by Palme, a mysterious producer widely theorized to be an alias of Dirty Androids, a composer known for House and Nu Disco tracks in the BEMANI series. Palme also contributed the song "Blessed" to CHUNITHM AMAZON.
When was Signature added to maimai?
Signature was added to maimai on January 23, 2018, as part of the MiLK version. It debuted as a Survival Course exclusive, became unlockable with 5 Cheese on February 20, 2018, and was made available by default starting with MiLK PLUS.
What difficulty levels does Signature have?
Signature has four Standard chart difficulties: Basic (level 4), Advanced (level 8+, constant 8.6), Expert (level 12, constant 12.4), and Master (level 13, constant 13.5). No Re:Master chart exists.
Who designed the MASTER chart for Signature?
The MASTER chart was designed by Techno Kitchen. The EXPERT chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy).
What is the BPM of Signature?
Signature has a BPM of 128.
Does Signature have lyrics?
No, Signature is a purely instrumental track with no lyrics.
What does the title Signature mean?
The title has a dual meaning: as a noun it refers to a personal mark or sign (署名), and as an adjective it describes something characteristic or specially made (特製な).

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