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DefleMask is a cross-platform chiptune tracker that allows users to produce music for various old school game consoles and computers, such as Genesis, Master System, GB, PCE, NES, C64, Arcade, and Neo Geo. The tracker features a modular UI, real-time hardware emulation, and a built-in instrument editor for FM and wavetables. Users can export their songs in multiple formats, including .vgm, .wav, and .rom, and switch between systems on the fly for easy porting of tunes.
- Excellent chiptune creator with support for multiple consoles and instruments, making it highly versatile for music creation.
- User-friendly interface with solid programming, allowing for easy customization and instrument creation.
- Strong community support available through Discord, helping users navigate the learning curve and improve their music-making skills.
- Lack of SNES support is disappointing for some users, despite the presence of other console support.
- There is a steep learning curve, which may be challenging for beginners without extensive documentation.
- Some users experienced issues with MIDI input, where notes would mute unexpectedly, hindering improvisation.
- music10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The music aspect of the software is praised for its strong focus on chip tune sounds, making it ideal for creating retro video game music reminiscent of systems like the Sega Genesis and Game Boy. Users appreciate its solid functionality, including customizable instruments and various music entry modes, although some find it challenging to produce high-quality compositions without programming skills. Overall, it is recommended for those interested in experimenting with or creating plinky plonky music, particularly in the chip tune genre.
“Comes complete with point-and-click or (musical) keyboard music entry modes, and the ability to customize/create your own instruments or load from samples.”
“You can make legit retro video game music and it's amazing.”
“... completely useless unless you plan on programming everything and not actually improvising or playing the music.”
“I've yet to make much worth listening to in this software, but I'm figuring it out and it's definitely worth the full price if you like making chip tune music.”
“Solid and stable, bringing plenty of chiptune sound to the desktop, readily accessible for those ready to make their own music or just experiment a bit.”
