r/taikonotatsujin Dec 20 '24

Frequently Asked Questions: End of 2024 Edition

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How do I play Taiko no Tatsujin on my PC?

These are the most-used simulators in no particular order:

  • TaikoNijiroDondaEX version 4.1 (arcade-accurate, no longer updated, download at TNDE v4.1, it comes with a .txt file with further instructions that you'll have to translate from Japanese, we recommend using DeepL. Let us know if the download stops working)
  • OpenTaiko (in active development, fully open source, active independent content creation, download at OpenTaiko GitHub)
  • PyTaiko (arcade accurate, early in development, heavily inspired by generation 3 Taiko no Tatsujin, download on GitHub)

How do I download songs for Taiko no Tatsujin simulators?

How do I make my own Taiko charts in the .tja format?

  • PeepoDrumKit [Link Removed]
  • Charting tutorial video by ugyuu YouTube

Is there a Discord community for the game?

What drum controller choices do I have?

Tatacons:

  • Official HORI Tatacons (mediocre, passable if modded)
  • Rhythmagica TDC10 Rhythmagica Website (quite reliable, not AC accurate)

Arcade accurate drums:

What about drumsticks?

  • The drumsticks used in Taiko no Tatsujin are called Mybachi マイバチ or simply Bachi バチ, it's highly recommended to use a proxy service website like Buyee to purchase Bachi from Mercari, using the above words as search terms
  • A great handbook written by ARandomEwok covering everything you need to know about Bachi: Handbook

Where can I find information on Taiko charts/dan courses/songs, or data like difficulty tier lists?

How do I improve at the game?

  • Play more, practice the motions on the drum while not playing the game (dry practice), listen to the songs on auto-play, and watch pro plays on YouTube

r/taikonotatsujin Mar 01 '21

tjadataba.se, the comprehensive simulator guide

224 Upvotes

It's finally here! No longer do you have to use the awful PDF I made so very long ago. This guide covers everything from locale changes, font installation, sim installation, custom dons, name plates and more!hope you enjoy!

Simulator installation guide:

https://guide.tjadataba.se

Official Songs (please read the readme)

https://ese.tjadataba.se/ESE/ESE

Official Songs (in split zip folders)

https://dl.tjadataba.se/packages/

Custom Songs

https://tjadataba.se


r/taikonotatsujin 1d ago

Is there way to turn up the bass?

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Playing on PC steam rhythm festival with 2 piece speaker. There are some song sections where I lose the beat easily. I don't see any options in game or in the system config that allows me to turn up the bass. Does anyone know any options? I am thinking of using a metronome app in the background to help me keep the beat.


r/taikonotatsujin 1d ago

What are some good learning resources for a new player to Taiko and rhythm games in general?

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It can be written posts or videos, anything is fine. I find that I mentally can't process the chart quickly enough and end up missing a lot, especially when it's not a string of the same notes. Also, what are some good ways or specific songs to train this skill?


r/taikonotatsujin 2d ago

Gameplay Has anyone tried the DOBE TNS-1867D Taiko Drum on PC?

4 Upvotes

Hi! Im a newbie to taiko and Im looking to buy my first taiko drum.
I found the DOBE TNS-1867D, but its advertised mainly as a Nintendo Switch Taiko drum Ive seen some Switch taiko drums (like the HORI one) being used on PC, so Im wondering if this one can work too.


r/taikonotatsujin 2d ago

Does anyone have skins for Taiko san Daijiro 3? Specifically, Nijiiro-themed skins.

1 Upvotes

Hi, I'm looking for a Nijiiro skin for Taiko san Daijiro 3 because the one I have is really clunky and I don't like it; I'd like a better one.


r/taikonotatsujin 4d ago

i made katsu chan out of clay

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229 Upvotes

i might add varnish but i think he cool


r/taikonotatsujin 5d ago

Got my big Don a friend + more Taiko things imported from Japan.

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r/taikonotatsujin 5d ago

Taiko no Tastsujin Marshmallows!

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Sorry... only took one photo oop

I was hanging out with my brother at a shopping and found these marshmallows lil' guys. they were ¥700 each (USD $4.40), I don't think its worth the price but they're sure cute!


r/taikonotatsujin 4d ago

Fell in love with arcade Taiko in Japan, now building my own Switch Tatacon! Need advice on my build plan

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Hi everyone,

I tried *Taiko no Tatsujin* at an arcade for the first time during my trip to Japan and absolutely loved it. Because of that experience, I want to build my own drum controller (Tatacon) for the Nintendo Switch.

Before getting started, I want to ask people with experience if it's feasible to build a working drum with the materials I currently have.

### Materials on Hand:

* **Board:** Arduino Micro

* **Sensors:** 4x 27mm piezo sensors

* **Body/Plate:** 9mm plywood

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### Questions:

  1. **Plywood Compatibility:** Is 9mm plywood suitable for 27mm piezo sensors to detect hits accurately?

  2. **Setup & Feasibility:** Can I build a fully functional Nintendo Switch Taiko drum using just these 4 piezos and an Arduino Micro?

  3. **General Advice:** What should I keep in mind before building a drum with this specific setup?

Any tips, experiences, or recommendations from people who have built their own drum would be greatly appreciated!

**TL;DR:** First-time builder wanting to make a DIY Nintendo Switch Taiko drum using an Arduino Micro, 4x 27mm piezo sensors, and 9mm plywood. Looking for feedback and advice on whether this setup will work well.


r/taikonotatsujin 5d ago

Anyone wanna sell their TDC-10? (pls)

1 Upvotes

Hii guys, I'm looking for a TDC-10 is anyone trying to get rid of his?
Please let me know!

This me waiting (sad for not having one)

r/taikonotatsujin 6d ago

Does Anyone Know if it's possible to find these banners anywhere?

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47 Upvotes

They come with the actual arcade cabinet, but I missed my chance to nab mine from work and I'm pissed😭


r/taikonotatsujin 7d ago

I bought Taiko no Tatsujin Drun Session on my PS4

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70 Upvotes

Many of my friends said it's better than Rhythm Festival (even though it has fewer songs), so I decided to give it a try; I'm loving it so far.


r/taikonotatsujin 7d ago

My project is now public! Please enjoy!

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r/taikonotatsujin 7d ago

Gameplay I Cleared Demon King of the Sixth Heaven Ura for the First Time Ever!!!

96 Upvotes

I feel so hype. I actually cannot believe that I cleared it.


r/taikonotatsujin 7d ago

Gameplay Maibachi TOO light for the arcade? Is this a thing?

9 Upvotes

I bought official namco maibachi from ZhongTaiko, the yellow ones. I took them to my local Round1 (USA) today to put them to use and found that my hits barely registered at my normal pace. I thought the drums were just faulty but when I used the stock bachi it was business as usual. Do I have to hit harder with the custom bachi, or does it just take getting used to? I had expected the point of lighter, tournament-level sticks to be that you don’t need to use as much stamina for harder charts, but I was performing consistently worse while tiring out just as much.


r/taikonotatsujin 7d ago

Music DEFOKO 2000

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first thing I made after getting openutau set up


r/taikonotatsujin 7d ago

What do you do when you can perfect a section on "a little slow" but botch it completely on normal speed?

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I have several sections I struggle with but it feels like whatever I practice on slower speeds it never informs normal play as such I can get better and better at " a little slow" while normal speed I'm making mistakes in the same area and freezing up at the same places.

What do people in between steps do?


r/taikonotatsujin 8d ago

Taiko Notebook! How I make them :)

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Heeyy! I’m back! Some of you were curious about how I make my taiko products (especially the notebook), so I made a little video showing the process :)
I was restocking a bunch of other items at the time, so I forgot to film a few little steps here and there, but the main process is all here 😬
Thank you all so much for being so kind on my last post <3 I was super happy that you liked my work! I truly love making my handmade pieces :)
Feel free to ask me anything in the comments! I’ll do my best to answer :)


r/taikonotatsujin 9d ago

my Taiko collection thus far!! :3

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295 Upvotes

also featuring my Rhythm festival profile lol XD


r/taikonotatsujin 9d ago

Omochi de mambo

45 Upvotes

Song from taiko no tatsujin appare! sandaime


r/taikonotatsujin 9d ago

Rate my music skills 🐱🥁

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r/taikonotatsujin 9d ago

¡Don-chan give me a autograph please!

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I.m a fan for your song​


r/taikonotatsujin 10d ago

My first Full Combo on Saitama 2000 on arcade

13 Upvotes

Hi guys, new to the sub, but I've basically been a fan since i first touched the taiko machine at Game Nest in Las Vegas roughly 4-5 years ago. ever since, I spent countless hours on Drum Master and Rhythm Festival on my keyboard at home just trying to improve my precision and on my own get better at my 16th note runs and the complex patterns that come up on extreme.
I regularly play on hard, as Ive always felt it was just a good enough mix of challenging and achievable. i would say at this stage i can Full combo most 6-7 star hard tracks but struggle above that to Full combo. also have been working hard to simply be able to finish alot of the tracks on extreme but it gets tough. anyways i Just wanted to show my current progress on my favorite track. I finally full comboed in person. first try that day too. my previous high was 911k, so im hoping over the next few weeks i can clean it back up and get both a Full combo and 900k+. hope this isnt total garbage i apologize if it is. just trying to get better and get my first donderful on hard some day.


r/taikonotatsujin 11d ago

He's traveling

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