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Chiptune & 8-bit Music
Write catchy retro game music with just a few simple channels.
Beginner 4 lessons ~17 min Graded certificate Free
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the classic chip channels and why they sound the way they do
- Write a simple melody and a supporting bassline
- Use arpeggios to fake chords on a single channel
- Apply retro tricks like echo and vibrato within the constraints
- Loop a track seamlessly and export it for your game
Lessons
- 1 The chip channels Retro music is built from a few simple, limited voices.
- 2 Melody and bass A memorable tune plus a simple bass is most of a good chiptune.
- 3 Arpeggios and retro tricks Fake chords and add life within the channel limits.
- 4 Looping and exporting Game music repeats — make the loop seamless, then export.
- Graded quiz + certificate 6 questions. Pass to earn a shareable certificate.