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System “Z” is a high-speed fusion track composed by Jimmy Weckl, first added to maimai GreeN on October 24, 2013 as one of the version's flagship boss songs. Running 1:53 at 147 BPM, the piece draws on Weckl's dual background as both a brass player and guitarist, weaving brisk guitar phrases through shifting time signatures and tightly packed break sections. The composer described the image behind the song as a "final system", a centralized control room where a player intelligently manages a sea of instruments and displays. Weckl has also clarified that the "Z" in the title should be pronounced "zee" (American English), not "zed." System “Z” occupies an important place in maimai history. Its MASTER chart, co-designed by 譜面-100号 and はっぴー (credited together under the joint pseudonym "合作だよ" before PRiSM PLUS), was one of the first two charts ever rated Level 12 in the maimai series, alongside Garakuta Doll Play. The chart introduced a signature pattern of overlapping 16th-note triple-slide runs, a novel design motif for the GreeN era that later resurfaced in tracks like Prophesy One and PANDORA PARADOXXX. The song originally required 100,000 maimile to unlock, the steepest cost of any GreeN song at the time, and became freely available by default starting with maimai ORANGE.

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BASIC
6(6)
142 notesDesigner: -|Tap 101Hold 23Slide 16Break 2
ADVANCED
9(9)
249 notesDesigner: -|Tap 204Hold 22Slide 17Break 6
EXPERT
12+(12.8)
507 notesDesigner: 譜面-100号|Tap 447Hold 23Slide 30Break 7
MASTER
14(14.4)
777 notesDesigner: 譜面-100号とはっぴー|Tap 626Hold 17Slide 128Break 6
Re:MASTER
14(14.2)
753 notesDesigner: チャン@DP皆伝|Tap 603Hold 15Slide 130Break 5

Trivia

  • System "Z" was Jimmy Weckl's second contribution to maimai, following "Get Happy" from an earlier version.
  • Alongside Garakuta Doll Play, System "Z" was one of the first two charts in maimai history to be rated Level 12, forming the twin boss set of the GreeN era.
  • Before maimai DX PRiSM PLUS, the MASTER chart was credited under the joint pseudonym "合作だよ" (literally 'it's a collaboration'), rather than listing the individual designers 譜面-100号 and はっぴー.
  • The MASTER chart's overlapping 16th-note triple-slide pattern, novel for its time, was later quoted in the latter half of Prophesy One and in the EXPERT chart of PANDORA PARADOXXX.
  • The Re:MASTER chart, added during the Splash era on November 5, 2020, debuted at Level 13+, lower than the MASTER chart's Level 14, a rarity that only a few Re:MASTER charts share. It was raised to Level 14 in Splash PLUS, though its difficulty constant (14.2) remains slightly below MASTER's (14.4).
  • The Re:MASTER chart incorporates numerous slide patterns that visually trace the shape of the letter 'Z,' creating a direct visual callback to the song title.
  • Composer Jimmy Weckl specified that the 'Z' in the title should be pronounced 'zee' (American English), not 'zed' (British English).
  • The soundtrack booklet describes the song as 'stylish fusion music' and notes that Weckl deliberately made the sectional boundaries of the composition clear, despite the intricate internal rhythms, a challenge he described as 'falling into his own trap.'
  • Achieving ALL PERFECT on the Re:MASTER chart unlocks the in-game title 'Re:System "Z"' in the DX Collection.
  • The song served as the third track in the 緑皆伝 (Green Kaiden) dan'i course.

FAQ

Who composed System "Z" in maimai?
System "Z" was composed by Jimmy Weckl, a musician known for work as both a brass player and guitarist. It was his second song contributed to the maimai series, following "Get Happy."
What maimai version introduced System "Z"?
System "Z" debuted in maimai GreeN on October 24, 2013. It originally required 100,000 maimile to unlock, the highest cost in GreeN, and became available by default from maimai ORANGE onward.
How difficult are the System "Z" charts in maimai?
In the current version, the Basic chart is Level 6, Advanced is Level 9, Expert is Level 12+ (constant 12.8), and both Master and Re:Master are Level 14 (constants 14.4 and 14.2 respectively).
Who designed the charts for System "Z"?
The EXPERT chart was designed by 譜面-100号. The MASTER chart was co-designed by 譜面-100号 and はっぴー (credited as "合作だよ" before PRiSM PLUS). The Re:MASTER chart was designed by チャン@DP皆伝.
How do you pronounce 'System Z' correctly?
Composer Jimmy Weckl specified that the 'Z' should be pronounced as 'zee' (American English), not 'zed' (British English).
Was System "Z" a boss song in maimai GreeN?
Yes. Alongside Garakuta Doll Play, System "Z" was one of the two boss songs of maimai GreeN. Its MASTER chart was among the first charts ever rated Level 12 in the entire maimai series.
What makes the Re:MASTER chart of System "Z" unique?
The Re:MASTER chart, designed by チャン@DP皆伝, features slide formations that trace the shape of the letter 'Z,' a visual motif that mirrors the song title. It was added during the Splash era and was initially one level lower than the MASTER chart, an unusual trait for Re:MASTER charts at the time.
What genre of music is System "Z"?
System "Z" is a fusion music piece characterized by complex, shifting time signatures, rapid guitar phrasing, and brass-infused instrumental layers. The composer described its mood as a high-tech central control room managing multiple systems at once.

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