SoundTracker for ZX81 ?

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SoundTracker for ZX81 ?

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So this thread is long, and had many different versions of the software so was hard to follow, i (think) i've deleted stuff i have uploaded and intend to post the latest (most stable) version here in the first post.
ZXBETA.ZIP
soundtracker, compiler, simple player, and some sample songs
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And instructions written by Yerzmyey from Ay riders can be found here [http://chipmusic.org/forums/topic/6668 ... ction-ayym

original first post below:-

So i keep thinking this should be possible, i know from my experiments that the ST player is smaller, and quicker, so why not write (or convert the original spectrum version) for zx81.

could be a bit of a mamoth task.

what do ya reckon? worth doing ?

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Hell fire Andy rewrite it to use on the Zeddy not an emulator :!: :?:
Now that would be something to see.
Go for it My Son and the best of luck :lol:
Like You say a Mammoth task indeed :!:

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done some preliminary work, some idea down on paper and a few space usage calculations... with just 31 unique patterns of 64 steps each , 15 ornaments, 15 samples, will use up almost 20K :shock: (uncompiled)... add another 2K for the player code and d-file, and that leaves me about 10K for the program :geek:

Think this is one task where a slow methodical approach is needed, something that i don't do well :lol:

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If it was me ... I'd consign this one to the 'interesting idea but life is too short' pile.

Players are more important - it's not like the trackers are non-existent. Sorry Moggy ;) But I think even you would start to tire of working on the '81 quite quickly ;)
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Ha Ha :lol: good job 'I iz not U'
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I've already started :shock:

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sirmorris wrote:If it was me ... I'd consign this one to the 'interesting idea but life is too short' pile.

Players are more important - it's not like the trackers are non-existent. Sorry Moggy ;) But I think even you would start to tire of working on the '81 quite quickly ;)

TIRE OF WORKING ON MY 81 :!: :!: :!: :!: :?: :?: :?: :o

How very dare You My good Lord, I will have You know thanks to My Meemotuck 5000 keyboard and 4 million terebleem input buffer it's a damm sight easier than My PC!!! :lol:

( Note to self demote Lord Morris back to Sir :twisted: :twisted: )

It would be better still if We had.. SOME BOARDS TO PLAY WITH ;)

Having dealt SIR Morris a low blow Moggy retires for saucer of soothing Beer

Seriously though since the advent of the Xpand these last few months have been really exciting, more power to You all gentlemen :D

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PS Great start Andy keep going and ignore that Tatty Herbert from Oxford :lol: :lol:
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<swishes camply> It was just my humble opinion...

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sirmorris wrote:<swishes camply> It was just my humble opinion...

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Further note to self Squire Morris sounds even better...Hmm but then He might cross Me off the AY boards list DAMM :!: :!:
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Andy Rea wrote:Ha Ha :lol: good job 'I iz not U'
damn right! you'd never finish anything ;)
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Moggy wrote: TIRE OF WORKING ON MY 81 :!: :!: :!: :!: :?: :?: :?: :o
Ooops, another kind of saying "Jehovah"? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYkbqzWVHZI

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