Famitrackers

Famitracker is a freeware music tracker software for Windows, created by rainwarrior. It is designed to emulate the sound chip of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), also known as the Famicom in Japan. The software allows users to compose music using the characteristic sound capabilities of the NES, including its multiple pulse wave channels, a triangle wave channel, and a noise channel. It also supports sample playback, a feature not present on the original NES hardware but commonly used in later demoscene productions and fan-made music.

The interface of Famitracker resembles that of traditional music trackers, featuring a grid-based system where users input notes, commands, and instrument data. This approach makes it accessible to those familiar with tracker music production while offering a unique sonic palette for experimentation. Famitracker is widely used by chiptune artists and the demoscene community to create authentic-sounding 8-bit music. Its ability to accurately replicate the NES sound chip, along with its advanced features, has made it a popular choice for generating retro-style soundtracks and musical pieces. The software is continually updated, adding new features and improving its emulation accuracy.