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This is a list of tools used frequently in homebrew software development. Some are console-specific, while others can be used for multiple consoles. | This is a list of tools used frequently in homebrew software development. Some are console-specific, while others can be used for multiple consoles. | ||
| − | + | == Graphics == | |
* [https://www.aseprite.org/ Aseprite] - Non-free at $14.99, but good software for sprite and pixel art | * [https://www.aseprite.org/ Aseprite] - Non-free at $14.99, but good software for sprite and pixel art | ||
* [http://www.romhacking.net/utilities/958/ YY-CHR] - Originally developed to edit NES sprites, YY-CHR can also be used for SNES, Genesis, PCE, Game Gear, WonderSwan, Gameboy/GBC, MSX 1 and 2, NeoGeoPocket, Sega Master System, and Game Boy Advance. Supports plugins. Written in C#, with an [http://www.romhacking.net/utilities/119/ older C++ version] available. | * [http://www.romhacking.net/utilities/958/ YY-CHR] - Originally developed to edit NES sprites, YY-CHR can also be used for SNES, Genesis, PCE, Game Gear, WonderSwan, Gameboy/GBC, MSX 1 and 2, NeoGeoPocket, Sega Master System, and Game Boy Advance. Supports plugins. Written in C#, with an [http://www.romhacking.net/utilities/119/ older C++ version] available. | ||
* [http://pulkomandy.tk/projects/GrafX2 GrafX2] - Drawing program inspired directly by Deluxe Paint | * [http://pulkomandy.tk/projects/GrafX2 GrafX2] - Drawing program inspired directly by Deluxe Paint | ||
| − | + | == Sound == | |
* [http://www.famitracker.com/ FamiTracker] - Free Windows music tracker for the NES/Famicom systems | * [http://www.famitracker.com/ FamiTracker] - Free Windows music tracker for the NES/Famicom systems | ||
* [http://www.deflemask.com/ Deflemask] - Free cross-platform tracker for Mega Drive/Genesis, Master System, Game Boy, PCE, NES, C64, Sega X/Y | * [http://www.deflemask.com/ Deflemask] - Free cross-platform tracker for Mega Drive/Genesis, Master System, Game Boy, PCE, NES, C64, Sega X/Y | ||
* [https://milkytracker.titandemo.org/ MilkyTracker] - Free cross-platform tracker for editing MOD and XM formats (mostly Amiga) | * [https://milkytracker.titandemo.org/ MilkyTracker] - Free cross-platform tracker for editing MOD and XM formats (mostly Amiga) | ||
* [http://amigascne.org/abyss/ahx/ AHX] - Tracker for creating C-64 style chiptunes ([[SID]] emulation), with both PC and Amiga versions available | * [http://amigascne.org/abyss/ahx/ AHX] - Tracker for creating C-64 style chiptunes ([[SID]] emulation), with both PC and Amiga versions available | ||
Latest revision as of 14:14, 22 January 2020
This is a list of tools used frequently in homebrew software development. Some are console-specific, while others can be used for multiple consoles.
Graphics
- Aseprite - Non-free at $14.99, but good software for sprite and pixel art
- YY-CHR - Originally developed to edit NES sprites, YY-CHR can also be used for SNES, Genesis, PCE, Game Gear, WonderSwan, Gameboy/GBC, MSX 1 and 2, NeoGeoPocket, Sega Master System, and Game Boy Advance. Supports plugins. Written in C#, with an older C++ version available.
- GrafX2 - Drawing program inspired directly by Deluxe Paint
Sound
- FamiTracker - Free Windows music tracker for the NES/Famicom systems
- Deflemask - Free cross-platform tracker for Mega Drive/Genesis, Master System, Game Boy, PCE, NES, C64, Sega X/Y
- MilkyTracker - Free cross-platform tracker for editing MOD and XM formats (mostly Amiga)
- AHX - Tracker for creating C-64 style chiptunes (SID emulation), with both PC and Amiga versions available
