Dance Dance Revolution 4th Mix

A FEW (yeah right) WORDS
As of this writing, I have only played 4th Mix once and am not likely to play it again anytime soon. So here's everything I can tell you: the interface of 4th Mix is very different from the previous mixes. Apparently you can't choose your own character, it depends on the mode you're using (more on this as I gather info from Konami's website which is mostly in Japanese making it obviously very difficult). Also, rather than using the CD carousel method of song selection, you pick a course and scroll through the song banners for that course. It's kind of like choosing a CD on a jukebox and only being able to pick songs from that CD, though there is an All Music mode in 4th Mix Plus. Also, the difficulty selection screen pops up after you choose your song, allowing you to switch easily between Basic, Trick and Maniac. The song selection is excellent! You get practically all 2nd and 3rd Mix songs as well as some new stuff. Unlike the most common versions of 3rd Mix, this machine has the PSX memory card slot. At the arcade I played it in it costs 75 cents, more expensive than 3rd Mix (which is usually 50 cents). I couldn't quite figure out how to get into it, but it has Step Battle Mode, where each player creates their own sequence of steps, plays them again, and then plays their opponent's. The scoring is a lot more generous that 3rd Mix. This machine is home to two DDR Legends: hatless Emi (a 25% random occurrence) and "I can see a dream in your dance, I can see tomorrow in your dance, we can call it our hope!" (The announcer says that sometimes if you get a B or higher. Pretty corny, huh? And he says MY moves are lame!)
As far as I know, no 4th Mix codes use the green and yellow selection buttons. U, D, L and R refer to the buttons on the pad.
HIDDEN MODE
To make the arrows disappear halfway up the screen, press L, U, R at the Difficulty Selection screen. Repeat this code twice for Sudden mode, where the arrows appear halfway up the screen. Repeat this code thrice (whoa, like, I used a big word!) for Stealth mode, with no arrows at all!!! Betcha can't do it!!! Or maybe you can…
SHUFFLE MODE
To mix up the order of the steps (but not the timing of rests), press U, D, L, R, D, U. Use this in combination with Stealth to challenge your friends to the hardest dance of their lives!!!
DIRECTION CODES
To turn all the arrows 90 degrees to the left so you can play the song normally facing left, press U, L, L, L, L. To turn them to the right press U, R, R, R, R. It's really cool put Player 1 on Right and Player 2 on Left so they can play face to face! Or…to turn the arrows 180 degrees so you can play facing away from the screen, press U, L, R, L, R. This usually gets quite a reaction from the crowd!
LITTLE MODE
To take out all quicksteps in a song, press L, D, R. A good way to create performance steps is to put a song on Trick or Maniac, then turn on Little (This only works well with songs that are HARD on Trick and Maniac, no Jam Jam Reggae!!!)
Covers & Classics---Pops-Side A---Pops-Side B---Euro, Rave & Speed---Konami Original-Side A---Konami Original-Side B---Special Selection---Secret Songs---Player's Best
Songs from 2nd Mix are in blue, songs from 3rd Mix are green, new 4th Mix songs are red and 4th Mix Plus-only songs are purple. I don't have all the artist names yet for the Korean songs and the new 4th Mix songs…if anyone could give me a hand with that…
Bad Girls-
Juliet RobertsBoom Boom Dollar-
King Kong & D. Jungle GirlsEl Ritmo Tropical-
Dixie's GangFlashdance (What A Feeling)-
MagikaGet Up And Dance-
FreedomGet Up (Before The Night Is Over)-
Technotronic featuring Ya Kid KHoliday-
Who's That Girl!I Believe In Miracles-
Hi-RiseIt Only Takes A Minute (Extended Remix)-
TavaresKung Fu Fighting-
Bus Stop featuring Carl DouglasLet's Get Down-
JT PlayazLittle B*tch-
The SpecialsMy Fire-
X-tremeSmoke-
Mr. Ed Jumps The GunThat's The Way (I Like It)-
KC & The Sunshine BandUpside Down-
Coo CooVol. 4-
Raver's ChoiceEat You Up-
Angie GoldGotcha (Theme From STARSKY & HUTCH)-
Andy G's Magic Disco MachineHero (KCP Discoteque Mix)-
PapayaFuruhata's Theme-
CJ Crew featuring SludgeKick The Can-
Bus StopOne Two (Little B*tch)-
Bus StopOnly You-
Captain JackSaint Goes Marching (Remix)-
The SaintShake Your Booty-
KC & The Sunshine BandThe 7 Jump-
Ken DWalkie Talkie-
King Kong & D. Jungle GirlsCafé-
D.D. Sound
20, November (DDR Version)-
NMR featuring DJ NagureoBoys-
Smile.dkButterfly-
Smile.dkDub-I-Dub-
Me & MyHave You Never Been Mellow-
The Olivia ProjectHero-
PapayaIf You Can Say Goodbye-
The Kate ProjectLove-
Sonic DreamLuv To Me (AMD Mix)-
DJ Kazu featuring Tiger YamatoMake A Jam!-
U1Mr. Wonderful-
Smile.dkOperator-
PapayaXanadu-
The Olivia ProjectBumble Bee-
BambeeBu Dam-
Cutie Chaser-
Club SpiceGimme Gimme Gimme
Higher-
NM featuring SunnyIn The Heat Of The Night
My Summer Love-
Mitsu-O! with GeilaNever Gonna Make It (Factory Dance Team Mix)-
Morgana1, 2, 3, 4, 007-
Ni-NiPink Dinosaur-
PapayaSung Suk-
Tell Me Tell Me-
Young Forever-
RebbecaPetit Love-
Smile.dk
Dam Dariram-
JogaGet Up 'N' Move-
S & KIf You Were Here-
JenniferKeep On Movin'-
NMRLa Senorita-
Captain T.Silent Hill-
Thomas HowardStomp To My Beat-
JS16Tubthumping-
ChumbawumbaRock Beat-
Loud ForceWonderland (UKS Mix)-
X-treamBaby Baby Gimme Your Love-
DivasBakkwo-
Burnin' The Floor-
NaokiByul-
Can't Stop Fallin' In Love-
Naoki featuring Paula TerryDream A Dream-
Captain JackFace-
Hypnotic Crisis-
Blue DestroyersLa Senorita Virtual-
2MBLove Again Tonight (For Melissa Mix)-
Naoki featuring Paula TerryWA-
Na-Na-
Bus Stop
Boom Boom Dollar (KOG G3 Mix)-
King Kong & D. Jungle GirlsButterfly (Upswing Mix)-
Smile.dkCaptain Jack (Grandale Remix)-
Captain JackDo It All Night
Dynamite Rave-
NaokiFollow The Sun (90 In The Shade Mix)-
Triple JIn The Navy '99 (XXL Disaster Remix)-
Captain JackLuv To Me (AMD Mix)-
DJ Kazu featuring Tiger YamatoThe Race-
Captain JackTurn Me On (Heavenly Mix)
Vol. 4-
Raver's ChoiceBoys (Euro Mix)-
Smile.dkBurnin' The Floor-
NaokiCan't Stop Fallin' In Love-
Naoki featuring Paula TerryFuruhata's Theme-
CJ Crew featuring SludgeHave You Never Been Mellow (MMM Groovin' Mix)-
The Olivia ProjectMusic-
HabegaleNight In Motion-
CUBIC22Saint Goes Marching (Remix)-
The SaintShooting Star-
BangCat's Eye (Ventura Mix)
Conga Feeling-
VivianLupin the 3rd '78-
VenturaRhythm and Police (KOG G3 Mix)-
CJ Crew featuring Christian DSky High-
LucyferSynchronized Love (Red Monster Hyper Mix)-
Joe RinoieWonda (Speed K Mix)-
MMAfronova-
Re-vengeDynamite Rave-
NaokiJam Jam Reggae (AMD Swing Mix)-
Rice. C featuring Jam Master '73Keep On Movin'-
NMRLa Senorita-
Captain T.Let Them Move-
NMRLuv To Me (AMD Mix)-
DJ Kazu featuring Tiger YamatoMake It Better-
Mitsu-O!Make It Better (So Real Mix)-
Mitsu-O! SUMMERPut Your Faith In Me-
Uzi-LayPut Your Faith In Me (Jazzy Groove)-
Uzi-LaySilent Hill-
Thomas HowardAfter The Game Of Love-
NPD3Baby Baby Gimme Your Love-
DivasBurnin' The Floor-
NaokiCan't Stop Fallin' In Love-
Naoki featuring Paula TerryDrop The Bomb-
Scotty D.Higher-
NM featuring SunnyHysteria-
La Senorita Virtual-
2MBLet The Beat Hit 'Em!-
Love Again Tonight (For Melissa Mix)-
Naoki featuring Paula TerryMy Summer Love-
Mitsu-O! with GeilaOrion .78 (Ameuro-Mix)-
Re-vengeThink Ya Better D!-
Celebrate Nite-
NMR
AM-3P-
KTzBrilliant 2 U-
NaokiBrilliant 2 U (Orchestra Groov)-
NaokiDead End-
N & SEnd Of The Century-
No. 9Gentle Stress (AMD Mix)-
Mr. Dog featuring DJ SwanGradiusic Cyber (AMD G5 Mix)-
BIG-O! featuring TAKAParanoia 180'
Paranoia Max 190'
Paranoia KCET (Clean Mix)-
2MBParanoia Rebirth 190'
SP-Trip Machine (Jungle Mix)-
De-sireTrip Machine-
De-sireB4U-
NaokiHypnotic Crisis-
Blue DestroyersDrop Out-
Love This Feelin'-
Chang MaParanoia Evolution
Superstar-
Trip Machine (Luv Mix)-
2MBTrip Machine Climax-
De-sireWild Rush-
Do Me (H.I.G.E.O. Mix)-
Mustache MenTheme From Enter The Dragon (Revival2001 Mix)-
B3-Project
AM-3P-
KTzBoom Boom Dollar-
King Kong & D. Jungle GirlsBrilliant 2 U (Orchestra Groov)-
NaokiEl Ritmo Tropical-
Dixie's GangGentle Stress (AMD Mix)-
Mr. Dog featuring DJ SwanGet Up (Before The Night Is Over)-
Technotronic featuring Ya Kid KHoliday-
Who's That Girl!I Believe In Miracles-
Hi-RiseLet's Get Down-
JT PlayazMake A Jam!-
U1Make It Better-
Mitsu-O!Operator-
PapayaPut Your Faith In Me (Jazzy Groove)-
Uzi-LayStomp To My Beat-
JS16Tubthumping-
ChumbawumbaDream A Dream-
Captain JackGotcha (Theme from STARSKY & HUTCH)-
Andy G's Magic Disco MachineHigher-
NM featuring SunnyIn The Heat Of The Night
Kick The Can-
Bus StopLove Again Tonight (For Melissa Mix)-
Naoki featuring Paula TerryMusic-
HabegaleMy Summer Love-
Mitsu-O! with GeilaNight In Motion-
CUBIC22One Two (Little B*tch)-
Bus StopOnly You-
Captain JackThe 7 Jump-
Ken DWalkie Talkie-
King Kong & D. Jungle GirlsYoung Forever-
Rebbeca
Apparently these have to be unlocked by the arcade operator, and you still need the password, available from Konami for a fee, I hear, or illegally on some websites (I don't have it, so don't ask). They're all unlocked on my local 4th Mix machine. At least, I'm pretty sure they are…eventually I will add the names of the artists, as I will for the above songs.
If You Were Here (B4 Za Beat Mix)-
Jennifer (Euro, Rave & Speed)Dam Dariram (KCP Mix)-
Joga (Euro, Rave & Speed)Hero (Happy Grandale Mix)-
Papaya (Euro, Rave & Speed)Let's Talk It Over-
Shin Murayama featuring Argie Phine (Konami Original Side A)Make Your Move-
Good-Cool featuring JP Miles (Konami Original Side A)Never Let You Down-
Good-Cool featuring JP Miles (Konami Original Side A)Don't Stop! (AMD 2nd Mix)-
Dr. Vibe featuring JP Miles (Konami Original Side A, Pops Side B)Leading Cyber-
DJ Taka (Konami Original Side B).59-
DJ Taka (Konami Original Side B)Holic-
TAQ (Konami Original Side B)Era (nostalmix)-
TAQ (Konami Original Side B)Get Me In Your Sight (AMD Cancun Mix)-
Symphonic Defoggers with 1479 (Konami Original Side B, Pops Side B)
I'm pretty sure this is a list of the 30 top songs as chosen by the users of the individual machine. 20 are new 4th Mix songs and 10 are from older mixes.