RetroTrax is a music tracker inspired by ProTracker, FastTracker II and OctaMED.
It combines an Amiga-style pattern grid with C64 SID sounds, sampler features, module import, and DAW integration.
The software runs as a standalone program as well as VST3 and CLAP plugins. It offers beginner and pro modes, built-in sample browsing, SID synthesis, classic tracker effects, live recording, WAV export, and support for formats including MOD, XM, S3M, IT and TFMX.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Standalone tracker plus VST3 and CLAP plugin versions
- Classic ProTracker-style 64-row pattern grid
- 16 tracks with side-scrolling, mute, and solo controls
- C64 SID-style synthesizer with reSIDfp chip emulation
- WAV, AIFF, FLAC, OGG, MP3, 8SVX/IFF, and SF2 support
- Built-in Amiga ST-XX sample disks with local caching
- Imports MOD, XM, S3M, IT, and TFMX modules
- Classic tracker effects including arpeggio, slides, vibrato, volume, and tempo
- Live recording, undo/redo, block editing, and song mode
- Sampler tools including reverse, loop, grit, 12-bit crunch, and waveform editing
- WAV export for rendering finished songs
- English and German interface
Website: github.com/Mukkemann1972/retrotrax
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Developer: Mukkemann1972
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
RetroTrax is written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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