- Chiptune
- C64
C64
The Commodore 64 ("C64") sound is characterized by its SID chip;
- 3 tone generators (voices)
- 4 forms of waves (sawtooth, triangle, rectangle pulse width modulation, (white) noise)
- 3 amplitude modulator, until 48 dB
- 3 envelope generators
- Synchronization of the oscillators
- Ring modulation
- Programmable filters (low pass, bandpass, high pass)
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- DSP usage and warnings (under Understanding DSP load)
This temporary overlap of playing voices will cause the DSP to work extra hard.
- Algorithms (under Sound design)
Oscillator 1 is amplitude modulated by oscillator 2's absolute amplitude.
- Recording live (under Create a melody)
To start recording, hold write and short-press play for overdub mode.
- Keyboard octave and transposing tracks (under Quick start tutorial and video)
You will notice whichever key you strike tends to sound "good" in the context of the song.
- Program a bassline (under Quick start tutorial and video)
You should hear the bass keeps playing the same note, with only the octave changing at most.