Chipsounds
Chipsounds is a software instrument developed by Plogue Art et Technologie that emulates a selection of classic sound chips used in vintage video game consoles and computers. It enables musicians to recreate authentic retro timbres within modern digital audio workstations. Rather than sampling from real hardware, Chipsounds uses high-precision software emulation to reproduce the characteristic behavior of each chip.
Chipsounds emulates widely used hardware from the 8-bit and 16-bit eras, including the sound chips found in
The instrument is available as a plug-in in common formats (VST and AU) and can also run
Chipsounds has been adopted by researchers, composers, and chiptune artists seeking retro authenticity in film scores,