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Behold The Unique Commodore 64 Synthesizer Of Doctor Mix

Mix engineer and synthesist Claudio Passavanti, aka Doctor Mix, shared this overview of his custom Commodore 64 8-bit synthesizer. … Read More Behold The Unique Commodore 64 Synthesizer Of Doctor Mix

August 5, 20265 Comments

The Beginner’s Guide To Game Boy Chiptune

The guide covers an introduction to chiptune, using LSDJ on the Game Boy to make music, hardware, syncing with other gear and more. … Read More The Beginner’s Guide To Game Boy Chiptune

August 1, 2026August 3, 2026Leave a comment

Free Software Synth Recreates Nintendo FDS Chiptune Sound

Magical FDS Plug is a free and open source software synthesizer plug-in that reproduces the sound of the Nintendo FDS sound chip.… Read More Free Software Synth Recreates Nintendo FDS Chiptune Sound

July 29, 2026July 29, 20261 Comment

Glitch Boy 8-bit Video Instrument & Chiptune Synth Now Available to Pre-Order

Glitch Boy is a compact audiovisual instrument for glitch artists, musicians, and experimental image makers.… Read More Glitch Boy 8-bit Video Instrument & Chiptune Synth Now Available to Pre-Order

April 13, 2026April 14, 2026Leave a comment

New Software Synth, Junior, Inspired By Nintendo Game Boy Soundchip

Fors has introduced Junior, a 4-bit software synth that’s inspired by the Nintendo Game Boy soundchip. … Read More New Software Synth, Junior, Inspired By Nintendo Game Boy Soundchip

December 20, 2025December 19, 202515 Comments

Ave Maria On The Qweremin C64 Chiptune Theremin

The Qweremin is described as a ‘QWERTY theremin’.… Read More Ave Maria On The Qweremin C64 Chiptune Theremin

August 31, 2025September 1, 20251 Comment

Make Music At The Command Line On The Commodore C64

Developer Linus Åkesson, creator of the Commodordion 8-Bit Commodore 64 accordion synthesizer, demonstrates live coding for music on the Commodore 64.… Read More Make Music At The Command Line On The Commodore C64

October 4, 2024October 4, 20243 Comments

Live Chiptune Jam On Elektron Analog Rytm

The performance is a great example of making an instrument your own, showcasing the recently updated capabilities of the Analog Rytm and exploring its capabilities as a chiptune synth.… Read More Live Chiptune Jam On Elektron Analog Rytm

April 28, 20244 Comments

MIDI NES AXE Chiptune Keytar Instrument

The MIDI NES AXE is based on a YouRock MIDI guitar, and features a built-in NESpoly synth.… Read More MIDI NES AXE Chiptune Keytar Instrument

February 4, 2024February 5, 20246 Comments

Sonicware Intros Liven Mega Synthesis Retro Game Music Composer

The Mega Synthesis is designed to be an all-in-one chiptune system, inspired by the Sega Mega Drive from the 1988, aka the Sega Genesis.… Read More Sonicware Intros Liven Mega Synthesis Retro Game Music Composer

January 4, 202410 Comments

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