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Length: 1:42 (beatmania IIDX), 1:40 (DanceDanceRevolution)<br>
Length: 1:42 (beatmania IIDX), 1:40 (DanceDanceRevolution)<br>
Genre: DIGI ROCK<br>
Genre: DIGI ROCK<br>
VJ: [[Yuji Takahashi|VJ YUZ]] (2-D art by [[Goli Matsumoto|GOLI]])<br>
Movie: [[Yuji Takahashi|VJ YUZ]] (2-D art by [[Goli Matsumoto|GOLI]])<br>
First Music Game Appearance: [[AC 3rd style|beatmania IIDX 3rd style]]<br>
First Music Game Appearance: [[AC 3rd style|beatmania IIDX 3rd style]]<br>
Other Music Game Appearances:
Other Music Game Appearances:
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== Song Connections / Remixes ==
== Song Connections / Remixes ==
* The ANOTHER chart version of LEADING CYBER sounds quite different from the NORMAL and HYPER charts.
* LEADING CYBER is considered as a successor to [[GRADIUSIC CYBER]], from beatmania IIDX.
* The DanceDanceRevolution series use a slightly shorter version of LEADING CYBER, cutting a bit of the beginning.
** A sequel to LEADING CYBER by [[Shunsuke Sato|Captain Sonic]], titled [[COSMIC CYBER]], appears in [[AC Rootage|beatmania IIDX 26 Rootage]], sharing the same vocal samples.
* A sequel to LEADING CYBER, titled [[COSMIC CYBER]], appears in [[AC Rootage|beatmania IIDX 26 Rootage]], sharing the same vocal samples.
* The ANOTHER chart version of LEADING CYBER sounds quite different from its other charts.
* The DanceDanceRevolution series uses a slightly shorter version of LEADING CYBER, cutting a bit of the beginning.


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
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** However, it later lost its unique title card in [[AC 9th style|beatmania IIDX 9th style]].
** However, it later lost its unique title card in [[AC 9th style|beatmania IIDX 9th style]].
* LEADING CYBER has never appeared on a PlayStation 2 DanceDanceRevolution release.
* LEADING CYBER has never appeared on a PlayStation 2 DanceDanceRevolution release.
* LEADING CYBER received a Double BEGINNER chart in [[CS DDR ULTRAMIX2|DanceDanceRevolution ULTRAMIX2]].
* Prior to [[AC DDR SuperNOVA|DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA]], LEADING CYBER's banner displayed the artist as '''dj.TAKA'''.
** In DanceDanceRevolution ULTRAMIX2, LEADING CYBER is credited to '''dj.TAKA'''.
** [[CS DDR ULTRAMIX2|DanceDanceRevolution ULTRAMIX2]] / [[CS DS Unleashed2|Dancing Stage Unleashed2]] used this artist credit as well.
* LEADING CYBER can be unlocked from May 18th, 2016 on [[CS INFINITAS|beatmania IIDX INFINITAS]]' ''Akashic Explore'' event.
* LEADING CYBER can be unlocked from May 18th, 2016 on [[CS INFINITAS|beatmania IIDX INFINITAS]]' ''Akashic Explore'' event.


== Song Production Information ==
== Song Production Information ==
=== beatmania IIDX ===
==== dj TAKA ====
==== dj TAKA ====
I decided to take on the challenge of creating a successor to [[GRADIUSIC CYBER]], a track that remains popular to this day.<br>
I challenged myself to create a track which inherits the atmosphere of GRADIUSIC CYBER, which was well received by everyone.<br>
Laying down the required timbres, my intentions were to keep it close to the feel of the previous work while giving it a fresh sense of style.<br>
I scattered some tones which were featured in the previous song to bring the atmosphere closer to it, but with a fresh feeling.<br>
Although I built up the courage needed to make a continuation to this popular song, I was personally pleased with this method.<br>
I needed the courage to create a track which serves as a sequel to a popular song, but this is personally my favorite.<br>
By the way, the name of the song may bear similarity to a certain Konami medal game, but it has nothing to do with its content, sorry.<br>
By the way, although the song title is based on a certain KONAMI medal game, it has nothing to do with it, I'm sorry.
 
Well, let's talk about its genre like [[Hiroyuki Togo|Togo-chef]] sometimes does.<br>
What's the difference between "BIG BEAT" and "DIGITAL ROCK"? It's often discussed, but as far as I know, there's no clear difference between them (I haven't heard the term "DIGITAL ROCK" being used much lately).<br>
From there, it's based on my personal interpretation.<br>
From my vague image, BIG BEAT has a middle tempo with bulky rhythms, which feels like it's sitting on your back.<br>
Examples of these included in the IIDX series include "[[GAMBOL]]", "[[Electro Tuned(the SubS mix)|ELECTRO TUNED]]", and "[[Schlagwerk]]".<br>
Conversely, DIGI ROCK has an image of uptempo and a sense of speed, like sprinting.<br>
This song highly relies on breakbeats, so I wonder if it can be used to push the song forward.<br>
It's just my own personal interpretation, so perhaps it's best not to use it elsewhere.<br>
But, the genre originated by someone on their own, so I wonder if this could become a new standard~.<br>
Just kidding.<br>
So, IIDX properly uses genres likes this, but what is shown as the genre is basically decided by the person who created the track, so of course there are exceptions depending on the person's interpretation.


Well, I should talk more about the genre like [[Hiroyuki Togo|Togo-chef]] would.<br>
=== DanceDanceRevolution ===
What is the difference between "big beat" and "digital rock"? As far as I know, it is argued that there is no clear difference between the two (I don't even hear the term "digital rock" being used any more).<br>
Untranslated.
I believe it is up to personal interpretation. In my vague image, big beat uses a middle tempo with bulky rhythms. This applies to songs in the IIDX series like [[GAMBOL]], [[Electro Tuned (the SubS mix)|Electro Tuned]], and [[Schlagwerk]].<br>
On the contrary, the uptempo style of digi-rock gives off a sensation of running. This song has a large dependence on breakbeats, I wonder if that'll help push it into the lead.<br>
Since it is my own personal interpretation, it may be better not to use it elsewhere. But genres start off when one starts willfully talking about it, so I would like it if this could be a new standard~. (just kidding!)<br>
So, IIDX uses this kind of feeling as such, but the genre is basically decided by the person who made the track, so there are certain exceptions depending on the person's own interpretation.


== Video Production Information ==
== Video Production Information ==
=== [[Gyo Eguchi|VJ GYO]] ===
=== [[Gyo Eguchi|VJ GYO]] ===
LEADING CYBER's movie is the second movie made by VJ YUZ!<br>
''LEADING CYBER''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s movie is the second movie made by ''VJ YUZ''!<br>
The special thing about this movie by VJ YUZ is the beauty of the multilayered style, with comes together with high speed images being displayed quickly one after another! I am so mesmerized by this movie... (Even to this very day, I am still mesmerized)<br>
The ''beauty'' of the ''multi-layered'' style of the video, which ''continuously transitions'' at ''high-speed'' over the ''song'', is ''VJ YUZ''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s specialty!<br>
Well, for now, I will hand it over to your special guest, VJ YUZ!
I was really impressed... (I'm still impressed)<br>
Well, for this song introduction, I'll invite the special guest ''himself'' to comment, ''VJ YUZ''!


=== VJ YUZ ===
=== VJ YUZ ===
I was very lucky to be responsible for the movie of LEADING CYBER, by dj TAKA. It is my favorite in beatmania IIDX 3rd style. Although the working period felt intense, the power of dj TAKA's music preserved my integrity. I enjoyed working with being kept on my toes.<br>
I was so lucky to be in charge of the movie of dj TAKA's "LEADING CYBER", which is my favorite song in beatmania IIDX 3rd style? I think so.<br>
I especially enjoyed listening carefully to the scattered sounds placed in this song and inserting the images when necessary.
Although the development time felt a bit harsh, the power of dj TAKA's music motivated me, and I was able to enjoy working on it with an extremely high tension.<br>
 
I really enjoyed the process of gathering the finely scattered sounds and inserting them in the video.
The more you hear it (the more you play it) the more you taste LEADING CYBER!<br>
dj TAKA, as a fan, I expect more great songs out of you in the future.
 
<Extra>
 
LEADING CYBER Movie Production Procedure
 
0. Suddenly receive mini-ramen (late night meal) from Director KAGE.
 
1. Get a convenience store lunch box from VJ GYO.
 
2. receive yogurt from GOLI.
 
3. Become aware of the constraints of your sleeping hours.
 
4. Listen to the sound of a song.
 
5. from the BPM and frame data, prepare the loop material.
 
6. Make a rough movie as a base, from the song's length in total.
 
7. Snatch illustration material from GOLI
 
8. Make the climax material.


9. Attach the beginning and ends together.
The more you listen (and the more you play), you can taste LEADING CYBER!<br>
As a fan of dj TAKA, I'm looking forward to more hot songs in the future.


10. Mr. KAGE's approval! At last!
<Bonus><br>
Movie Production Process: LEADING CYBER edition!


11. (Repeat from step 1.)
0. Suddenly, receive a mini ramen (supper) from the director [[Tadao Kageyama|KAGE]].<br>
1. Receive a convenience store lunch box from '''VJ GYO'''.<br>
2. Receive yogurt from '''GOLI'''.<br>
3. Realize that I had limited sleep time.<br>
4. Listen to the explosive song.<br>
5. Calculate the number of frames from the '''BPM''', and create the looping materials.<br>
6. Create a base using the materials, according to the song's length.<br>
7. Take the illustration materials from GOLI.<br>
8. Create the materials of the climax part. Include them in the base.<br>
9. Add the opening and ending.<br>
10. Show the completed video to KAGE!<br>
11. (Start over again)


== Difficulty & Notecounts ==
== Difficulty & Notecounts ==
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=== DanceDanceRevolution Solo ===
=== DanceDanceRevolution Solo ===
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{{TAKA CYBER}}


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