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Megus @megus.org · 15/09/2026

I completely forgot to share the news that I released #ChipNomad v1.0.5. github.com/Megus/chipno...

ChipNomad v1.0.5 changelog:

- AY Sample instrument automatically normalizes samples and makes them unipolar (for better playback quality on AY)
- Preview instrument, samples, and AY wavetables in the file browser by pressing **EDIT**+**PLAY**.
- *FIX*: Hint at Modulation screen showed "Sustain XX ticks"
- *FIX*: Sample copy didn't create a copy of the sample data
- *FIX*: Editing background color could leave a border with old color on some devices.
- *FIX*: PortMaster build didn't work on TrimUI Brick with NextUI.
- *FIX*: Groove was always reset to the defult one when stopping playback.

Megus @megus.org · 03/09/2026

We went to Toronto to see Iron Maiden, Megadeth, The Hu, Marilyn Manson, and Rob Zombie shows. They all were great! We were very lucky to leave Toronto early afternoon yesterday because in the evening there was a terrible hailstorm. I hope all my friends in Toronto are safe.

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Megus @megus.org · 07/08/2026

“44yo man dies on a dance machine”. Yesterday I learned we have Pump It Up in Vancouver. I haven’t played for 15+ years but my legs still remember something lol

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Megus @megus.org · 22/06/2026

I met with @danimalcannon.com and @dannybstyle.bsky.social at VRGE yesterday. It was an amazing event!

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Megus @megus.org · 13/04/2026

I like video games but I don’t really have time to play them. To slowly return to playing and enjoying I started with games on #playdate. There are so many fun little games there! BTW, I was one of the early supporters - my pre-order was in one of the first batches.

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Megus @megus.org · 04/03/2026

It’s time to start participating in demoparties again! #ChipNomad #chiptune #demoscene

Photo of a handheld console with ChipNomad tracker running

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Megus @megus.org · 13/02/2026

The work on #ChipNomad continues non-stop! Right now I'm working on the Android build. I plan to support phones, tablets, and Android-based handhelds like Retroid Pocket.

A photo of my working place with an Android tablet in the front with ChipNomad running on it.

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Megus @megus.org · 19/01/2026

Do you remember that I'm making #ChipNomad, a chiptune tracker for handheld consoles? I keep working and need to do better job spreading the word about it. In the past two months I did a lot! Do you want to try these new features? Then join ChipNomad Discord (invite link in the next message)!

*PLATFORM*: Linux x86_64 package for Linux desktops and Steam Deck
- Vortex Tracker 2 tracks (.vt2) import (by Pator)
- Gamepad support for desktop builds
- Support QWERTZ and QWERTY keyboard layouts for desktop builds (by koppi)
- Support for 2x and 3x AY/YM chips
- Linear pitch option (pitch tables are defined in cents)
- SNG FX to jump between song positions
- HOP FX now supports conditional loops both in Tables and Phrases
- ARP should work with octaves of any size, not just 12 notes
- *BREAKING CHANGE*: PIT now sets offset in semitones. New FIN command sets fine pitch offset
- Schematic waveform display
- Mute/solo tracks (B + Select/Start on Song screen. Release B first to keep mute/solo)
- Clean up of unused instruments, unused/duplicate phrases and chains
- Chain and Phrase screens show asterisk next to chain/phrase number if it's used elsewhere in the song
- B+A on an empty cell at the Song screen now moves the whole column up (same as in LSDJ and M8)
- Project and Instrument save functions now check for empty filename before saving
- AY/YM emulator filter quality setting (lower quality - lower CPU load)
- Looping cursor in the file browser
- Color theme edit, load, and save
- *FIX*: Chip settings were not initialized when loading a project
- *FIX*: UI was monochrome in RG35xx build
- *FIX*: All saved values are correctly reset on loading or creating a new project now
- *FIX*: Multi edit bug on FX columns in phrases and tables
- *FIX*: Project title is lost when you load a project with an empty author
- *FIX*: Chain deep clone created one more copy of a chain

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Megus @megus.org · 10/01/2026

@jjbbllkk.bsky.social did you know that “you” released an AI generated country song?

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Megus @megus.org · 19/11/2025

I don't post about it in Bluesky, but I'm actively working on my #ChipNomad tracker. The new alpha build is coming very soon! This is full change log for v0.0.3a:

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Megus @megus.org · 31/10/2025

600 subscribers on YouTube!

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Megus @megus.org · 21/09/2025

Here's this absurd penalty in the detailed report. "Partner fees" from Europe, my ass. Soundrop, could you grow some balls and openly write "Spotify"?

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Megus @megus.org · 21/09/2025

I've found even more fun in the detailed report from Soundrop. Negative revenue from Facebook! If this repeats next month too, I'm taking down my music from FB/Instagram too.

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Megus @megus.org · 21/09/2025

And here's this particular absurd penalty in the detailed report. "Partner fees" from Europe. Soundrop, can you have balls to just openly write "Spotify"?

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Megus @megus.org · 21/09/2025

I don't think it's 1 stream, I think it's a "cumulative" penalty for all "artificial streams". BTW, when I went to submit takedown requests, I noticed that one my album was already taken down. Probably, because of this bullshit "artificial streams". Look what else I've found in detailed report:

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Megus @megus.org · 21/09/2025

Excuse me, what??? "Artificial Streaming Penalty"? Well, now I even want to wait and see what happens when my overall balance on Soundrop becomes negative. Will they make me pay for this bullshit? If yes - I'm quitting streaming services.

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Megus @megus.org · 15/09/2025

This is how I relax after releasing the album #gunpla #gundam

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Megus @megus.org · 23/08/2025

Is it ok if I spam with the announcements of my #m8tracker album for the next two weeks?

A cover image for Uplink album by Megus. It features a stylized M8 tracker

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Megus @megus.org · 28/07/2025

It was my birthday yesterday and this is what I got myself as gifts

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Megus @megus.org · 14/07/2025

500 subscribers on YouTube!

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Megus @megus.org · 28/05/2025

And this is that person's video: youtu.be/fVsizEsDfUw When I left them a comment, they responded "Pardon? Your cover?" I then tried posting the link to zxart website to prove, but they deleted my comment. Twice. Not cool.

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Megus @megus.org · 05/05/2025

#ChipNomad devlog for the past week. Basically, I completed everything for playback. Only a few not critical FX are left (ARP and ARC for arpeggios; HOP to jump in song). I'm going to release the first alpha version this Thursday and accompany it with a video devlog.

- ADSR volume envelope for AY instruments
- Tables logic
- Zero values in groove let you skip phrase rows which can be used for time signatures different from 4/4
- Common FX: TIC, TBX, THO, HOP (tables only), PBN, PIT, TBL, OFF, KIL, DEL, RET, PSL, PVB, GRV, GGR
- AY-specific FX: AYM, NOI, NOA, ERT, ENT, EPT, EPL, EPH, EBN, ESL, EVB
- FX hints at Phrase and Table screens

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Megus @megus.org · 23/04/2025

My 2DS XL arrived! I don’t really have much time to play but I really wanted to own it. I wonder if I can build #ChipNomad for it?

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Megus @megus.org · 21/04/2025

#ChipNomad devlog. Starting I plan to shoot video devlogs with the demonstration of all new functions I will have built.

- Main editing functionality of the Phrase screen (except FX)
- Phrase data save/load
- Basic playback functionality
- Convenient navigation between tracks, chains, and phrases (B + D-Pad)

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Megus @megus.org · 17/04/2025

The main functions of the Phrase screen are done! It’s time to start making sounds. #ChipNomad

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Megus @megus.org · 14/04/2025

#ChipNomad weekly devlog. I made great progress this week, looks like in about a week my tracker will finally begin making sounds.

- Updated tracker features doc with the finalized approach to instruments and tables.
- Implemented common navigation and editing functionality for spreadsheet-like screens (Song, Chain, Phrase, Table).
- Main editing functionality of the Song and Chain screens.
- Auto-save current project on exit and auto-load it on launch.
- Pitch table generator for AY/YM chips.
- It is now possible to use scales different from 12TET with custom note names.

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Megus @megus.org · 08/04/2025

You know that a Chinese restaurant is legit if there are mistakes in English.

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Megus @megus.org · 07/04/2025

I think it might be a good idea to post weekly #ChipNomad devlogs.

April 6, 2025

- Built core audio and graphics libraries
- Architecture now allows to port ChipNomad to any platform that can display 40x20 characters in color, play stereo 16-bit audio, and has at least 8 buttons.
- Wrote the first draft of tracker features
- Implemented navigation between tracker screens
- Started implementing Song screen

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Megus @megus.org · 04/04/2025

Baby steps towards the goal #ChipNomad

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Megus @megus.org · 02/04/2025

My new shakuhachi arrived today! It’s my first pro-level flute and it sounds gorgeous. It will take some time to get used to it and start discovering its real beauty and power.

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Megus @megus.org · 21/02/2025

Having fun with Divoom Pixoo 64 and @cablesgl.bsky.social

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Megus @megus.org · 16/01/2025

An artifact. When I spotted it on the path, I was listening to Amiga by @lukhash.bsky.social which starts with floppy drive sounds. Coincidence? I don’t think so.

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Megus @megus.org · 14/01/2025

I was skeptical about standing desks for a long time. Now I got one at home. It feels like the best investment in the comfort of my work place.

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Megus @megus.org · 25/12/2024

I made myself a little Christmas present

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Megus @megus.org · 18/12/2024

I continue to explore #m8tracker possibilities in #generativemusic. This time I tried something similar to Euclidean rhythms.

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Megus @megus.org · 17/12/2024

My first gunpla. I’m not into Gundam but I like giant robots.

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Megus @megus.org · 13/12/2024

A little generative experiment on #m8tracker.

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Megus @megus.org · 09/12/2024

We had a private #m8tracker jam session yesterday. It was clumsy but fun. Main takeaway: it's definitely possible to do live jams with M8!

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Megus @megus.org · 05/12/2024

I also checked my Apple Music Replay and saw this. I'm pretty much sure that I actually know who that person from Porto is :)

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Megus @megus.org · 05/12/2024

Musicians in my feed share their amazing Spotify numbers. Mine are a joke. Am I discouraged about that? No, because music is not my career and will never be. I want to have fun making music I enjoy. If there are others who enjoy it too—that's enough for me.

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Megus @megus.org · 04/12/2024

Support artists and buy music on Bandcamp! Today I completed my collection of @infloresce.com releases

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Megus @megus.org · 20/11/2024

I got a new toy! #m8tracker Model 2. Time to sell my Model 1.

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Megus @megus.org · 19/11/2024

A man gotta rest sometimes. #pokemon

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Megus @megus.org · 18/11/2024

I was raised in these streets

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Megus @megus.org · 12/11/2024

Hi Bluesky! I'm an electronic music producer and demoscener from 🇨🇦 Vancouver. My music often has chiptune elements because I love retro computers and gaming consoles. I started making music on ZX Spectrum back in the 90s and was a founding member of the Brainwave demoscene group. megus.org

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Megus @megus.org · 08/11/2024

A hundred followers already!

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Megus @megus.org · 08/11/2024

Saw this multiple times in the feed. Well, let’s give it a try!

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