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@megus.org

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Music producer and demoscener from 🇨🇦 Vancouver. I love retro computers and game consoles. https://megus.org

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Megus @megus.org · Sep 5

It's #BandcampFriday! Today I'm releasing Uplink, my album with #zxspectrum music covers I made on Dirtywave #m8tracker. This album is my way of paying tribute to the music that shaped my taste and got me into making music in the first place. megus.bandcamp.com/album/uplink

Uplink, by Megus

13 track album

megus.bandcamp.com

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Megus @megus.org · 3h

According to PortMaster website, it supports Powkiddy RGB30, so ChipNomad should work there

Megus @megus.org · 4h

Welcome!

Megus @megus.org · 4h

Welcome! And ask questions, happy to help!

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Megus @megus.org · 13h

And join ChipNomad Discord server: discord.gg/PJarAn2QCW

Join the ChipNomad Tracker Discord Server!

ChipNomad is a chiptune tracker for handheld consoles. Heavily inspired by LSDJ and M8. | 1 members

discord.gg

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Megus @megus.org · 13h

You can download the latest version of ChipNomad from GitHub: github.com/Megus/chipno...

Releases · Megus/chipnomad-tracker

Chiptune tracker for handheld consoles like Anbernic RG35xx - Megus/chipnomad-tracker

github.com

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Megus @megus.org · 13h

#ChipNomad is not dead! Two days ago I released a new alpha version and today I present you a video devlog:
youtu.be/nfwLp_LAyjs

ChipNomad devlog (October 14, 2025)

YouTube video by Megus

youtu.be

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Armen Nalbandian @armennalbandian.com · 2d

is Spotify (and its distribution partners) retaliating against artists who boycott?

this video is about what happened after I removed my music from Spotify.

please reach out if you’ve experienced something similar

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⊏𝗡⊐ @nullsleep.bsky.social · 3d

putting the call out to #chiptune bsky

I need your tips on who is actively pushing chiptune forward right now

particularly interested in newer / emerging artists, as well as women, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC artists

please repost for reach ❤️🙏

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fox noises (red means recording) @jjbbllkk.bsky.social · 3d

I've uploaded a visualizer for my entire new drum and bass album Superstructures to YouTube. A combination of screen captures from the M8 playing the songs, waveform visualization, and footage from my NYC trip converted to symbols.

Check it out here: youtu.be/5tFGEAxXmsc

Jeremy Blake - Superstructures (Full Album Visualizer) - DnB / Electronica

YouTube video by Red Means Recording

youtu.be

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Hoffman @h0ffman.bsky.social · 6d

Todays #MODtober comes in the shape of a TIC-80 sized curveball. My first pop at the fantasy console resulted in me wiriting code as the music straddled multiple tracks and cartridge slots.

youtu.be/QDGzaYzkDFo

h0ffman - Life's A Beach (TIC-80 Nova Invite OST)

YouTube video by Hoffman

youtu.be

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DonutShoes🍩👟 @donutshoes.bsky.social · 8d

Chiptune is and has always been a social, community-oriented scene. Project files and tutorials are shared far and wide to help people learn how to make chiptune using predominately *free* tools made by revered members of our community. Turning your back to that and using AI is anti-social behavior.

Chiptune Monthly @chiptunemonthly.bsky.social · 8d

Now that we've had some time to get off work & confer & write things down, we've put out a quick statement, removed the albums from the October newsletter, and will be making sure that folks know when they submit their albums (which these were not, btw, we were tagged) that we won't promo AI "art."

CM's Stance on Generative AI in Chiptune | Chiptune Monthly

www.patreon.com

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Megus @megus.org · 7d

The wait isn’t going to be long! I’m fixing a few bugs discovered while testing.

Megus @megus.org · 7d

It’s so great making AY chiptunes in my #ChipNomad tracker while commuting to the office. The new alpha version coming soon!

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Megus @megus.org · 11d

Another old #zxspectrum #chiptune track by me: youtu.be/kPkonNiVrrw

Megacosmic Song 2 (ZX Spectrum chiptune, 1995)

YouTube video by Megus

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SCJ @scjre.al · 12d

PUNCTUATION Series Sampler - Out Now!!

A selection of four tracks from PUNCTUATION--a song-a-week project released across 2015--remastered and reworked to bring out the potential they always had!

Includes original 2015 versions as well. Sorry!

scjreal.bandcamp.com/album/punctu...

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Chiptune Monthly @chiptunemonthly.bsky.social · 11d

October issue of Chiptune Monthly is out! Featuring releases by:
@postvoron.bsky.social
@megus.org
@calaveralovesyou.bsky.social
@danimalcannon.com
@shemusic.bsky.social
@surasshu.com

& throwbacks to
@hangongetready.bsky.social
@makeupandvanityset.bsky.social

Chiptune Monthly #17: October 2025 | Chiptune Monthly

www.patreon.com

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Megus @megus.org · 17d

One more #zxspectrum track from 1995. I like sci fi and everything about space, so quite a few of my songs have titles related to space. #chiptune youtu.be/KBoDzdZRBtE

Megacosmic Song 1 (ZX Spectrum chiptune, 1995)

YouTube video by Megus

youtu.be

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Megus @megus.org · 17d

One more #zxspectrum track from 1995. I like sci fi and everything about space, so quite a few of my songs have titles related to space. #chiptune youtu.be/KBoDzdZRBtE

Megacosmic Song 1 (ZX Spectrum chiptune, 1995)

YouTube video by Megus

youtu.be

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DeBisco (Labubu Arc) @debiscomusic.com · 25d

Shouting it from the rooftops 🗣️

I REALLY NEED WORK!!!

I've currently got nothing on my plate aside from this game jam, and I'm available from now until the end of 2025~

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Megus @megus.org · 20d

And it also seems that Spotify is now issuing “Artificial Streaming Penalty” to artists now. I got one last month.

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fox noises (red means recording) @jjbbllkk.bsky.social · 21d

Dear producers: take your music off of Spotify.

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✨chipzel @chipzel.bsky.social · 22d

‼️ NEW CHIPZEL MUSIC

it's my birthday!!! happy my birthday to everyone
& happy rapture to all who celebrate

can't wait to ascend with you all 🥰
🍻 buy me 1/8th of a pint

🎧LISTEN & 🛍 BUY:
chipzelmusic.bandcamp.com/track/shaman

Shaman, by Chipzel

track by Chipzel

chipzelmusic.bandcamp.com

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Megus @megus.org · 22d

Another old track by me. After a few super simple tracks I wrote in 1994 (unfortunately, I lost them all), I tried to make something more interesting. It is still pretty simple, but trust me, it was a huge leap forward for me. #zxspectrum #chiptune youtu.be/VWfTEUHvWEY

Ultra Music (ZX Spectrum chiptune, 1995)

YouTube video by Megus

youtu.be

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Megus @megus.org · 23d

They surely deserve some rest

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SCJ @scjre.al · 23d

I'm real scared here, I have basically 36 hours to come up with rent or else I'm out on my ass. I'm also facing a number of other debts that are mounting and at risk of really derailing daily life entirely.

Details in the image below, links to donations to follow.

Sorry to do this again, folks...

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