pxtone collab (ptcollab) is a sample-based music editor where you can collaborate with friends. It’s based on the music engine of pxtone, a music editor developed by Pixel, the creator of Cave Story and Kero Blaster.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Note and parameter input (pan, volume, portamento, fine-tuning, effects).
- Instrument import (ptvoice, ogg, wav, ptnoise).
- Song parameter settings (tempo, time signature).
- Collaborative editing: host a server and have others connect and work with you.
- Session recording: save a frame-by-frame recording of a session and play it back later.
- MIDI input: Record notes either live while the song is playing, or using keyboard controls to step through time.
- Cross-platform support – runs under Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Website: yuxshao.github.io/ptcollab
Support: GitHub Code Repository
Developer: Yu Xuan Shao
License: MIT License

pxtone collab is written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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