Category: software

  • LittleGPTracker Ported to the PSP hits version 1.1

    media_pcataniThe  sample/midi tracker based on the LittlesoundDJ interface has hit version 1.1. Aside from the quick and robust PSP port, there are a number of new features,  like tap tempo, and a screen map.

    Grab it here

    And then head over and get invovled in the PSPSEQ vs. LGPT Compo starting over at 8BC.

    If you need help, there are brand new TOOTS for your check out.

    LittleGPTracker Tutorial Pt.1 – Basics from Marc Nostromo on Vimeo.

  • Interview with PSPSEQ Dev Ethan Bordeaux pt1

    pspseq300In order to bring you more in depth coverage on how the tools behind the blips and bleeps are made, we asked musician Lazerbeat to sit down and chat with some of  the innovators and creators of the scene.  Here is part one of his two part interview with PSPSEQ developer Ethan Bordeaux. PSPSEQ is a “a free homebrew application for composing music on the Sony PSP handheld game system. PSPSeq contains both realtime synthesis and sample playback capability, along with multiple FX modules of widely varying types for modifying instruments in countless ways.”

    LB: So, Hello Ethan, thanks very much for doing this.

    ECB: You’re welcome. Happy to get the good word out on PSPSeq.

    LB: Before we get into the details of PSPSeq, tell us a little about your background with programming.

    ECB: Sure no problem… my day job is as an embedded systems programmer. I was hired by a company called Analog Devices where I first started off supporting their DSPs and then later on was transferred to a group where I wrote software algorithms for them, specifically for cell phones. Been doing that for the past 8 years or so. Mostly I work on speech and audio processing algorithms. It’s fun but when you’re doing that kind of work you are only writing a very small piece of the overall system. I wanted to do something where I owned the entire project; audio, UI, documentation, etc etc.

    LB: Did you start programing as a hobby or was it something you learned specifically with a view to a career?
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  • Tape Composer released!

    tapeThis is a very cool tool for the Commodore 64! Enthusi of demogroup Onslaught brings this gem to your C64, in 2009, which some might think is a bit late, but I think is appropriate.

    You can make some simple tunes and record (master, as the soft says :D) the output straight to tape on the datassette! I think there’s a bunch of tricks you could pull with this one using fast notes.

    Who’s up for the first tape release entirely made with this? My hat is off for whoever wants to do that… You wanted limitations? Have a suck on this one.

    Get it here

  • Badman Bandstand is now Sleizsa

    The Channel F sequencer from bOOdAw has undergone a name change and some new features have been added. Here is some of the early tracks made with the tool:

    Baron KnoxBurry Demo

    Changlog after the jump!
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  • D-Pad Heroes RC Appeared

    If you dug the Chipstar Hero posts you should check out a new project for the NES. Download the rom and try out some rock hits. With music by Snowbro.

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