(alternately KEYBOARD MANIA, and abbreviated KBM) is a rhythm video game created by the Bemani division of Konami. In this game, up to two players use 24-key keyboards to play the piano or keyboard part of a selected song. Notes are represented on-screen by small bars that scroll downward above an image of the keyboard itself. The goal is to play the matching key when a note bar descends to the red play point line. The arcade cabinet has two screens - one for each player.
There is also a simulator called DoReMi Mania,"Unofficial English Site for Doremi Mania" which uses *.pms files, but the players can use a MIDI-to-pms converter to simplify editing.
Arcade release Keyboardmania has three Japanese arcade releases: Keyboardmania (February 6, 2000) Keyboardmania 2ndMIX (October 6, 2000) Keyboardmania 3rdMIX (March 15, 2001)
Super linking session Keyboardmania 3rdMIX has a linking feature with Drummania 4thMIX/GUITARFREAKS 5thMIX and Drummania 5thMIX/GUITARFREAKS 6thMIX with a dozen songs.
Home version Keyboardmania has 2 home versions for PlayStation 2: Keyboardmania (September 21, 2000) Keyboardmania II (2ndMIX & 3rdMIX) (February 28, 2002)
The home version of the game has modified controller similar to the arcade keys.
One other notable version is for Windows PCs and is shipped with the Yamaha EZ-250i Keyboard, which is used to play: Keyboardmania Yamaha Edition (July 23, 2003)
Song lists The list is incomplete"Keyboardmania 1st/2nd/3rd Mix OSTs ". Tricoro. May 19, 2013. Retrieved August 23, 2013"Keyboardmania FAQ". DDRFreak. Retrieved August 27, 2013
Keyboardmania SongGenreArtistVideo descriptionBPMTierAll the loveR&BLaLa MooreAya, the song character, dances slowly.106ARMAJIROProgressiveBunmeiCybernetic guy exercises with jumping rope, in the middle he trips over and he resumes after his recovery.184Brain ChildRetro TechnoLogic SystemAs the girl watches the television, a gifted boy practices with pulling ups and dish washing. He balances two dishes while walking through the forest and log bridge. A stray dog barks, casing the dishes to fall and break. The boy cries, but suddenly a circus clown arrives with a "New Dish", giving him new pair. It causes him to fly to the sky and to the outer space.120BURNIN'B3-HARDBunmei, RyoWith burning backgrounds and choreography, the solo rocker performs the song with a vacuum cleaner instead of a metal guitar. 173ConfusionMixed BeatThomas131CRISIS OF LOVEHI-ENERGYT.R.S.R. featuring MIHO-F139Dicky's ThemeTrenchcoat JazzNaya~n Big Band160Fairy TaleDreamQ-mexShining blue flashes, crystal-like patterns and water-like backgrounds.140gymnopedie (skip over MIX)Sky WalkMitsuto SuzukiHome version of Keyboardmania onlyHenry HenryCathedralBunmei180Also in pop'n music 10Keyboard ManA.O.R'N BASSsimon165kimi ni ai ni yukouHIPHOPPictures of Lily123Unavailable in KeyboardheavenLet's go back home (for Christmas)SWEETLYLarry CaorinThe girl (same character from "Brain Child") drives into the city, and on the highway during sunset.138Mighty GuyMaximumCHIHOMIAya dances rhythmically and lively in the fast-paced background.156Also in pop'n music 16 PARTY; Unavailable in KeyboardheavenMighty Guy -Long Version-MaximumCHIHOMI156Home version of Keyboardmania onlymorning musicK-CLASSICBubble SystemLooping warm up sequence for Konami's Bubble System arcade hardware.MR. C.CDETUNEN.R.BKeyboardmanias principal character named "Usao-kun", the purple-furred rabbit, walks along the path, ignoring his breakthrough wall. He sleeps on his bed at the end of the video.200Also in pop'n music 10My LoveLove BalladQ-mex & CHELSEAVarious footage of love-themed videos with on-screen song lyrics. 87Pf Concerto NO. 2MAESTROProkochskyUsao-kun's majestic conducting performance in fantasy-themed scene.180Shake!50'sBunmeiA bowling ball player (in paper animation) shakes by beat along with his back-up dancers on bowling center.175Also in pop'n music 9Shining DreamSTYLISHMagic projectFlashy lights, zooming seascape and skies.155Unavailable in Keyboardheavenしりとり (Shiritori)STRAIGHTFantastic Factory187Also in GUITARFREAKS 5thMIX & drummania 4thMIX and Pop'n music 8; Unavailable in KeyboardheavenThe 24th DGoa TranceSPARKER145TRUTHFusionHome version of Keyboardmania only
Keyboardmania 2ndMix SongGenreArtistVideo descriptionBPMTierAKUMAJO DRACULA MEDLEYK-CLASSIC矩形波倶楽部 (kukeikakurabu)Scenes of Transylvania and horrific creatures based on Castlevania game series. It features Simon Belmondo.102-142also in Dance Dance Revolution ULTRAMIX3 and pop'n music 9Beyond the OceanASIANWORLD SEQUENCE122-124Also in pop'n Music 19 TUNE STREETCycletronFingeringHIROYUKI NAMBA176Hear My Love SongPOWERSAKITwo boxers on the boxing ring, the thin man with red gloves and a buffed man with blue gloves. After the thin man gives several punches, the buffed man then uses a machinegun-like lightning punches until the thin man faints.120Licensed songHEAVEN'S GATEBrilliantNAHJEE & HATA152INSPECTOR N.DANDYIIIScenes based on detective stories within investigation, gambling, suspense and crimes.125Journey to the WonderlandPolka DotsN.P.BThree little elves dance for the welcome to the "wonderland", which is a toy world.130Manhattan Sports ClubTURBANsimonTwo alien twins, Apsara and Seijin, and their race perform their dance. It features a crossed dance pad similar to Pump it Up.178Also in pop'n music 8まっさら (MA-SSA-RA)Lite Popnatural bear164Also in pop'n music 8MemoriesDramaticNaya~nInspirational, relaxing live sublime messages, the goldfish, the autumn forest, the clouds and old train.80MotionELECTRONICASPARKERSky-blue background detailed with electronic patterns and texts based on electronic variants. 160Onion Ring60'sHIROYUKI NAMBA132PrestoPiano AmbientOsamu Kubota135Also in beatmania IIDX 3rd Style ACREGRETHAMMERRyo & Q-Mex 5132Ride on the LightFormulaMr. TIn 3D-animated video, the green Cyber Bird, launched from her Duck Ship, confronts the blue Cyber Shark on the skies. She takes damage from her opponent, so she summons the heavy weapon to retaliate the Cyber Shark. She calls the Duck Ship to crash him away. As the struggling ends, Cyber Bird dynamically poses with "Ride on the Light" title.160Sabre DanceFightA.KhachaturianUsao-kun and the green bear races across the obstacles and urban city, fighting each other with kitchen utensils.185SNOW AFTERNOONEZ Listenin'UNIVERS 6???-136STEAM AND DREAMEU-TECHV.C.OTree atomic balls, linear wormhole, and vast cloudy city.135SUN BEAMHyper LatinNahjeeOn the beach, Usao-kun mambo-dances with his dog pet.USAO-KUNKIDSTHE RABBITSUsao-kun writes his diary about visiting his friend, the green bear, to buy carrots, but his wallet is lost after he finds his shirt ripped. The dog returns his found wallet and Usao-kun is happy, and gives him a bone. Green bear and his pet cat joins the strolling happily.140VITALIZEPWMSPHINX138
Keyboardmania 3rdMix SongKeyboardmania II ~Keyboardmania 2nd Mix & 3rd Mix~ PS2 FAQ (Version 1.0). GameFaqs. June 10, 2003. Retrieved August 24, 2013GenreArtistVideo descriptionBPMTierBlessingSanctityQ-mexSilent and snowy town as if it is a Christmas theme.72Also in Pop'n Music 14 FEVER CSCarezzaSwingOsamu Kubota128CASSANDRASkaAnnetai Maji SKA BakudanGeneric video190Supported in session play; from GUITARFREAKS 5thMIX & drummania 4thMIXCitta' del soleVivaceQ-mexRed roses and crimson patterns.140Also in pop'n music 12 いろはCLASSIC PARTY 3Classic MedleyHideyuki OnoGeneric video76-240Supported in session play; from GUITARFREAKS 5thMIX & drummania 4thMIXCOSMIC COWGIRLRockToshio SakuraiGeneric video145Supported in session play; from GUITARFREAKS 5thMIX & drummania 4thMIX DEAR MY FRIENDJ-PopMakiGeneric video133Supported in session play; licensed songDEPEND ON MEPopsTHOMAS HOWARD with AMSD BANDGeneric video129Supported in session play; from GUITARFREAKS 5thMIX & drummania 4thMIXEE-AL-KFar EastShinji Hosoe [Remix]Usao-kun walks like kung-fu warrior with an arrow (a controller) below him. He makes his adventure through oriental world, China.120Remix of Yie Ar Kung Fus main theme.ERIZE NO TAMENI (Für Elise)ClassicL.V. BeethovenGeneric video???Unlockable songFrozen RayTrancedj TAKAArctic, cold and icy patterns, rays and lights.156Its remix, "Frozen Ray ~For Extreme", appears in Dance Dance Revolution EXTREMEIllegally SaneDangerousTatsuya Nishiwaki131Klungkung 1655Gamelansimon180Also in pop'n music 12 いろはLabyrinthCoolNahjeeGeneric video154Supported in session play; also in GUITARFREAKS 5thMIX & drummania 4thMIXLimitationThemeSeiya Murai150Original version of Keyboardmania 2ndMix's title themeMidori no Kaze (Winds of Green)CureNaya~n72Also in pop'n Music 15 ADVENTUREMonkey MagicJ-PopGary AdkinsGeneric video116Supported in session play; licensed songMr. MoonDance PopsJulie Ann FrostGeneric video150Supported in session playNEW CENTURY GENERATIONSparkMagic Project131Also in pop'n music 10Parade of the Wooden SoldiersClassicLEON JESSELGeneric video125Unlockable songPink RoseHeartKiyommy+Seiya145Also in pop'n music 5 CS, Beatmania IIDX 12 HAPPY SKY, and Dance Dance Revolution EXTREMEQ no tameno SONATANobleJ.S.Mech147SENSATION -from Salamander 2-K-GenerationShinji Hosoe [Remix]200Remix of Salamader 2s main themeSHOW THEM THE WAYRelaxNahjee115Smoky TownQuartetQ.U.A.D189Threshold LabelChaosTatsuya NishiwakiGeneric video184To the 44883WalkyMr. T100The Least 100secProgressiveHirofumi Sasaki264Supported in session play; from GUITARFREAKS 5thMIX & drummania 4thMIXThree WormsNew York FunkJimmy WecklGeneric video140Supported in session play; from GUITARFREAKS 5thMIX & drummania 4rdMIX
Notable songs These songs were later featured in Dance Dance Revolution Extreme and every subsequent Dance Dance Revolution arcade release, excluding Dancing Stage Fusion: Frozen Ray - also in Beatmania IIDX 6th Style Pink Rose - also in Pop'n music 5 (for the Japanese PlayStation) and Beatmania IIDX 12.HAPPY SKY The Least 100sec - one of the dozen songs that can be played in the Super linking Session. This song also appears in Pop'n music and the Beatmania series, including III and IIDX.
Trivia Since there are 24 keys, the range is C3-B4.
External links keyboardmania Official homepage in Japanese keyboardmania 3rdMIX Official homepage in Japanese keyboardmania 2ndMIX Official homepage in Japanese Bemanistyle in English keyboardmania Hong Kong FanClub in Chinese
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