Category: C64

  • ICU64 and Frodo Redpill Appeared

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    The Memory Hacking tool for the c64 we mentioned earlier is now out. Check it on the official blog:

    You can now experience the hacker’s view of the Commodore 64!Requirements:- a fast PC with Windows XP and .NET Framework 2.0- the Frodo v4.1 emulatorWARNINGIt is still a prototype, missing a lot of functionality, and there is no help for most of its features. It has not tested on any machine other than my own, thus may fail even to start on some systems. Also remember that this software is intended for advanced users.

    via ICU64 (thanks boomlinde!)

  • Neil Voss More from the Closet

    4hzc9kyvuohm5kmltafejys2o1_500Voss Writes:

    Digging around and found some other unreleased demo material. These were made around 2002-2003, just using NES + C64 sounds layered and a few drum machine samples. Completely incongruous, incomplete, unmixed, etc.

    tracklist:

    • * 01 – Anthm
    • * 02 – Beige
    • * 03 – Double Dragons
    • * 04 – Up Up Down Down (1:16)
    • * 05 – Sorcery
    • * 06 – Rockman Rock
    • * 07 – Grey

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    Also, an earlier demo from a “unreleased game”

    • * 01 – D1t (1:47)
      * 02 – Soli (1:45)
      * 03 – Torus ‘88 (2:09)
      * 04 – Sun Electro (1:29)

  • TCTD Podcast #003 – Reed & Tempest

    Reed and Tempest are two of the funkiest chipmusicians around. This week’s episode is dedicated to their music. Finnish, funky Amiga and C64 music at its very best!

    Click and listen online!

    [audio:http://www.truechiptilldeath.com/wp-content/podcast/tctd_podcast_003.mp3]

    Download mp3: TCTD Podcast 003

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    Playlist:
    Reed – Jazzberry Juice.mod
    Tempest – Mr. Solid.mod
    Reed – Urethra Franklin.mod
    Reed & Tempest – Hot Buttered.mod
    Reed – Boogie Factor Pt.2.sid
    Tempest – Acidjazzed Evening.mod
    Reed – Saymold, Saymold.sid
    Reed – Urea Geller.mod
    Tempest – Free Fjortis Facials.mod
    Tempest – Zen-bowling.mod

    All songs can be found in original .MOD or .SID format at either Modland (.MOD and .SID), AMP or HVSC (SID).

  • Chris Hülsbeck’s “Symphonic Shades” reprint

     

    symphonic_shades_artworkOne of my favourite composers of the C64 and Amiga eras, creator of marvelous soundtracks like the one for the game Giana Sisters, the amazing Turrican series soundtracks  and the guy who made the first computer sequencer we all call “tracker” (so you owe him a damn lot), has released his record “Symphonic Shades” some time ago, to a mass of hungry fans who got it on “sold out” status sooner than you can identify yet another boring Game Boy square wave. The tracks are rearranged by legend demoscener Mr. Purple Motion as well so this is something worth giving a listen. How would compositions made with chipmusic or chiptune techniques change when performed on “legacy” instruments? Is the composition really that good or does the gimmick of chipmusic give it its only appeal? You should find the answers to these questions checking out this CD (while you make them too about your music).

    So, now on reprint, here’s your chance to grab this record. Let’s read the blurb:

    With its transparent standard-tray the new edition is lower priced 17.95 instead of 22.00 Euro than the first edition. All other details incl. CD content and the extensive booklet with interview, photos and artwork are identical.

    The CD presents all songs of the concert performed in August 2008 in Cologne, which was a world-premiere: Minimalist homecomputer sounds turned into arrangements for 120 musicians of orchestra and choir – a complete symphonic concert dedicated to the works of one video game musician exclusively. The name of this person is Chris Huelsbeck, whos regarded as legend among enthusiasts for his music in game classics of the C64- and Amiga-homecomputer era such as “Giana Sisters” or “Turrican”. The songs were rearranged by demoscene legend Jonne Valtonen aka Purple Motion / Future Crew, director was Grammy-winning artist Arnold Roth.

    My friend The C-Men has a similar project with Jeroen Tel, the C64 Orchestra, where they have repurposed Jeroen and Rob Hubbard’s tunes using an orchestral arrangement. You should check that one out too

     

    Head over to MAZ SOUNDS to preview and purchase this CD. 

    via C64,sk.

  • GoatTracker 2.68 for OSX released

    Great news for all SID music enthusiasts running OSX! GoatTracker 2.68 OSX

    GoatTracker is a cross-platform tracker written by Lasse Öörni, producing SID chiptune music for the Commodore 64, and released with source code under the GPL.

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    This Mac OS X port of GoatTracker integrates the cross-platform code with a standard Mac OS X GUI, and adds additional features, such as MIDI keyboard support and comprehensive built-in help.

    Versions of GoatTracker for other operating systems such as Windows and Linux can be found on the Covert Bitops page.

    The previous OSX port of Goat Tracker was version 1.4, which in my experience was running really slow and unstable. After a few minutes trying out the new update on my MacBook, my impression is quite the opposite.

    This time around, the Mac OS X integration is much more complete, offering standard keyboard shortcuts, built-in help windows, and open/save dialogs for songs and instruments. There’s more room for future improvements though. If you’re actively using GoatTracker, please let me know of any ideas and suggestions you might have.

    The port is made by Andreas Varga.

    via http://www.sidmusic.org/goattracker/mac/