Macrotune

Macrotune is a music composer which allows you to quickly create scores of simplistic, retro-like sounds, the kind that were used as soundtrack in video games. One particular feature of this application is that it allows you to manipulate MML, or Music Macro Language, for writing verses.

Macrotune is dedicated to users who wish to create music using the MML programming syntax, offering you several tools for channel editing. The program supports generating tunes with up to 4 channels, each supporting individual MML code lines.

The default options for each channel include the type of sound you wish to render, the octave, input volume, decay and verse name. A time signature gadget allows you to visualize the current beats per measure, in each channel editor, even while you type.

Each line is assigned a different verse number, which can make it easier for you to create patterns. The pattern editor lies at the bottom of the window and allows you to combine the verses for each individual channel.

Macrotune features syntax highlighting functions and allows you to copy / export the MML to clipboard. You may use it with another application or share it with other users. You may copy the code lines at any time during the score creation.

The sound types that you can choose between include Triangle, Sawtooth, Square, Noise and two Complexes. Moreover, you can play the sounds at any time during the composing process, with the help of the integrated player. Simply select the measure, tempo and click the Play button.

Macrotune allows you to export your music as .WAV files, to a local folder, then insert it in other projects. You may add your personal information, for quick author recognition, in the Project Info box, at the bottom right of the window. Moreover, the program offers four demo projects for you to play, modify or use as inspiration.