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picoSYNTH

67%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

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PCPCWindowsWindowsMac OSMac OS

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Welcome to picoSYNTH! A toy modular synth kit giving you a playful way to create simple loops and beats. By combining the equipment in interesting ways you can do anything from bleeps and bloops to crazy complex stuff. Features Build rigs in playful and straightforward ways Make beats and loops Live tune while building your beat Choose from multiple waveforms and equipment Wire up your crea…

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
stability2 negative mentions

  • picoSYNTH is a fun and tactile synth tool that allows for creative experimentation and jamming.
  • It serves as a great teaching tool for beginners wanting to learn the basics of modular synthesis.
  • The retro sound aesthetics and simplicity make it an enjoyable experience for both new users and experienced producers.
  • The software is limited in functionality and can feel too lo-fi, falling short of expectations for some users.
  • Users have reported technical issues such as hang-ups, dropouts, and unresponsive controls.
  • The interface can be awkward, especially when trying to organize multiple elements, making it frustrating for some users.
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game draws heavily on the nostalgic appeal of 8 and 16-bit chiptunes, which continue to resonate with fans despite some skepticism from non-musicians. Tools like Famitracker and Beepbox are often recommended for those interested in exploring this unique sound aesthetic. Overall, the retro music style remains a beloved aspect of the gaming experience.

    • “The sound aesthetics of 8 and 16-bit music or chiptunes have never lost their appeal, especially around the year 2000.”
    • “There are many musicians and especially non-musicians who cannot understand the phenomenon of chiptune music.”
    • “Check out tools like famistudio, beepbox, famitracker, magical 8bit, cherry audio voltage modular, vcv rack, or musiclab for creating chiptune music.”
    • “The sound aesthetics of 8 and 16 bit music or chiptunes has quite never lost its appeal, and around the year 2000.”
    • “Yet there are many musicians and especially non-musicians who cannot understand the phenomenon.”
    • “Check: famistudio, beepbox, famitracker, magical 8bit, cherry audio voltage modular, vcv rack or musiclab.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews highlight a nostalgic appreciation for the graphics reminiscent of 8 and 16-bit styles, suggesting that this retro aesthetic continues to resonate with players, evoking a sense of charm and familiarity.

  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report significant stability issues, including frequent hang-ups, dropouts, and various errors, with instances of the game freezing during play.

    • “Unfortunately, I keep experiencing hang-ups, dropouts, and errors of all kinds; sometimes it freezes.”
    • “Unfortunately, I keep experiencing hang-ups, dropouts, and errors of all kinds; sometimes it freezes.”

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