Remember the first Atari game you played when you are a kid? Do you still remember the soundtrack of the game? They sound cheesy, right? But at that time (1985 - 1987) the soundtrack are the coolest form of electronic music you have ever heard. So which VSTi would I to create that cool 8 bit sound. Here is the answer. dIM latest free VST, basic64,is inspired by the 8 bit sounds of the classic Commodore 64.

features
- 16, 8 or 6 bit sound quality
- 3 oscs, each with their own ADSR envelope
- oscillators can be sync'd and ring modulated by each other
- pitch envelope modulation
- pitch wobble option, for subtle instability
- 2 tempo-sync LFO's to modulate pitch, cut-off and pulse width
- LFO's have attack/release curves
- tempo-sync arpegiator
- flexible routing to state variable filter (LP, HP & BP)
- envelopes can be reset or continuous at retrigger
- monophonic or polyphonic option
- midi learn / midi CC support
- 128 presets by sinkmusic & WhiskeyPriest

More information on basic64 HERE

Labels: 8 bit, Commodore 64, computer music, free VST, game soundtrack, retro