Arkos Tracker

Arkos Tracker is a tool designed for anyone who enjoys the amazing sounds of the 8/16-bit computers from the 1980s. More precisely, with this tool you can replicate sounds from the very first production computers, including Apple 2, Atari ST, Sharp MZ-700, ZX Spectrum, MSX, Vectrex and Amstrad CPC.

Although the app is not portable, the setup entails decompressing the archive in the desired location and you are ready to go. The program comes with a retro, old-school interface and packs all the functions and options in a single window for easy access.

The tool packs quite a bunch of tools that lets you manage all aspects of the song you are creating or editing. More precisely, you have Vu-meters whose channels can be conveniently muted, a linker panel where you can check out the sequence of your track along with their height and an expression panel where you can add the pitch and arpeggio.

Since songwriting is about scoring, you can use the pattern viewer panel to lay your notes, whereas the instrument panel that enables you to create and modify PSG instruments. The latter comes with several components for further fine tuning, namely loop to, end, volume, noise and period.

While using the tool may seem slightly intimidating at first, let's not forget that practice makes better. Besides, the application comes with comprehensive documentation that explains all the functions and features in detail, so do not hesitate to check them out directly on the developer's website.

In the eventuality that you want to experiment with your music creation skills or perhaps are looking for new sounds to add to your mix, then perhaps you can consider giving Arkos Tracker a try.