Chiptunes homebrew is cool, but pricey
by Candace Savino 
{ Mar 23rd 2008 at 1:00PM }
As gamers, we can't help but adore chiptunes. That's why we were originally giddy over Pixelh8's new program, Music Tech Pro Performer. Not only is Pixelh8 a respected chiptunes musician himself, but having software that lets us mess around with 8-bit sounds seems right up our alley.
Yet, this software doesn't come cheap. It's not available in ROM form, so you won't be able to download it off the internet like many other homebrew apps. Pixelh8 is looking for some compensation for his hard work -- fair enough. But, the price is pretty steep (£30, approximately $59 USD) for a somewhat limited piece of software.
If you disagree with us and have to have it, you can order one of your own here. As for us, we'll be admiring his work from afar. To admire away with us, check out another video past the break.
Yet, this software doesn't come cheap. It's not available in ROM form, so you won't be able to download it off the internet like many other homebrew apps. Pixelh8 is looking for some compensation for his hard work -- fair enough. But, the price is pretty steep (£30, approximately $59 USD) for a somewhat limited piece of software.
If you disagree with us and have to have it, you can order one of your own here. As for us, we'll be admiring his work from afar. To admire away with us, check out another video past the break.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Htrain @ Mar 23rd 2008 5:50PM
Wow this seems very limited compared to NitroTracker which is a FREE homebrew app.
NitroTracker website
http://nitrotracker.tobw.net/
Youtube videos of NitroTracker
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8mRn_sMdk0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhKWxRk4LM8&feature=related
will @ Mar 23rd 2008 8:22PM
you're kidding me. $59 for that? it seems like this thing was made for an NES soundboard.
i know it's not DS, but just take a look at what this can do.
http://www.pmptoday.com/2008/02/15/iphone-piano-app/
chip tuner @ Mar 24th 2008 5:22AM
Yeah NitroTracker is great but it's a tracker and doesn't it just use samples? and not the actual sound of a game boy which is what people who want this, want. They don't want a synthesizer they want chip tunes. The funniest thing about Music Tech Cartridges is that the original which came out last year for £25 is now being sold over the internet for over £200 second hand!!!
Icepulse @ Mar 25th 2008 1:53AM
"It's not available in ROM form"
Chortle!!!
Then it must be a separate device altogether!
raindog @ Mar 27th 2008 9:32AM
While it's mentioned in the tags, it's not mentioned in the article: This is a GBA program, not a DS program. The idea of controlling a music instrument with no other input but a D-pad and a few buttons makes my skin crawl, so even if it were free, I think I'd still pass.