Battle Formats
0CC-FamiTracker
Tracker module made with 0CC-FamiTracker.
Entry should work in the original version; render should be made with the original tracker, not one of the forks.
Entry should work in the original version; render should be made with the original tracker, not one of the forks.
AdLib soundcard
Music made for an adlib soundcard. Apparently inclusive to both OPL2 and OPL3.
Amiga AHX
Tracker Module file made in AHXTracker or HivelyTracker! This format supports four channels of synthesized sound similar to the Commodore 64's SID chip.
allgear
Being a general use Mixist format, anything that can record, compose, arrange, and mix music and/or sound from scratch, free and paid, will do for this format. Anything that isn't audio is off limits. Additional bit pack rules may apply.
AY-3-8910 / YM2149
Sound chip found in both Atari ST & ZX Spectrum as well as Intellivision, Vectrex, MSX, Amstrad CPC, Oric 1, and more.
Submission should be able to play back on real hardware (or in an emulator)!
Submission should be able to play back on real hardware (or in an emulator)!
Bespoke Synth
stand alone modular synth software; https://www.bespokesynth.com/
bytebeat
Algorithms and math equations, that are used to produce sound. Submission requires: link to generator tool, sample playback rate, and algorithm(s)
bytebeat 1k
Algorithms and math equations, that are used to produce sound. Submission requires: link to generator tool, sample playback rate, and algorithm(s)
files no larger than 1,024 bytes
files no larger than 1,024 bytes
Channel F
Music made for the Fairchild Channel F, a rare and old machine with limited tools.
Submission should be able to play back on real hardware (or in an emulator)!
Submission should be able to play back on real hardware (or in an emulator)!
chip battle art
The cover art format. must be a square image; accepted dimensions are 100px 150px 200px 300px 600px
DefleMask Legacy
Tracker module file made for free DefleMask Legacy. If your module only opens in one of the newer, paid versions, it is illegal. Render recording has to be done in Legacy Version as well!
Draw
A drawing made digitally or a photo/scan.
If you wanna submit pixelart etc, check the other visual-formats.
If you wanna submit pixelart etc, check the other visual-formats.
FakeBit
Fakebit is Wildchip's illegitimate cousin that all your relatives laugh at. You want to quit your family, but they make such a good ham.
Famitracker
Tracker Module file made with the Vanilla version of FamiTracker. Use the latest stable version!
fSound
Music made for the 1channel PC Speaker-like tool "fSound". If you're using custom samples, please submit them together with your .fss in a .zip file
game battle art
Battle cover art format. Must be a square image. Accepted dimensions: 600px 800px 1200px
Nintendo Gameboy
Music for the Nintendo Gameboy. mp3 submission is allowed but not recommended. Submit hardware compatible files, if possible.
PC Engine / TurboGrafx16
Music made for the HuC6280 chip, featured in the PC-Engine / TurboGrafx16.
Submission should be able to play back on real hardware (or in an emulator)!
Submission should be able to play back on real hardware (or in an emulator)!
html/css
HTML Website that only uses basic html and css. JavaScript and similar high-level languages aren't allowed here.
HTML5
HTML5 website allowing the use of your own JavaScript or CSS and their respective modern features! Your submitted .zip can also contain website assets such as images or audio files.
klangfreude DIGITAL SINE CRAFTER
a sine wave tracker where you sequence pitches in hertz rather than traditional note names
klystrack
A tracker for making C64/NES/Amiga-style chiptunes on a modern platform.
LittleGPTracker
Nicknamed 'Little Piggy', this tracker is inspired by the LSDJ interface and works on certain portable gaming devices.
SNES Mario Paint
Mario Paint was a video game for the SNES released in 1992. It came with a music editor.
Use Mariopants for creating your entry.
Not to be confused with Mario Paint Composer!
Use Mariopants for creating your entry.
Not to be confused with Mario Paint Composer!
Mario Pants Extended
the best pants
Entry that is made in Mario Pants by using the F9 extended mode.
Entry that is made in Mario Pants by using the F9 extended mode.
MSGS MIDI
MIDI file made by using the Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth (MSGS)!
🗿 DON'T YOU LECTURE ME WITH YOUR THIRTY DOLLAR WEBSITE
An online sequencer with a selection of instruments and meme sounds.
4k tracker module
Tracker Module file made by using samples!
files no larger than 4,096 bytes
files no larger than 4,096 bytes
8k tracker module
Tracker Module file made by using samples!
files no larger than 8,192 bytes
files no larger than 8,192 bytes
12k tracker module
Tracker Module file made by using samples!
files no larger than 12,288 bytes
files no larger than 12,288 bytes
16k tracker module
Tracker Module file made by using samples!
files no larger than 16,384 bytes
files no larger than 16,384 bytes
24k tracker module
Tracker Module file made by using samples!
files no larger than 24,576 bytes
files no larger than 24,576 bytes
32k tracker module
Tracker Module file made by using samples!
files no larger than 32,768 bytes
files no larger than 32,768 bytes
48k tracker module
Tracker Module file made by using samples!
files no larger than 49,152 bytes
files no larger than 49,152 bytes
64k tracker module
Tracker Module file made by using samples!
files no larger than 65,536 bytes
files no larger than 65,536 bytes
Roland MT-32
The Roland MT-32 is a sound module that was released in 1987. A MIDI driven device from a time before MIDI was completely standardized.
NES/Famicom 2A03
Music made for the 2A03-chip, featured in the Nintendo Entertainment System
no expansion chips allowed!
no expansion chips allowed!
NES/Famicom Classic
Music made for the 2A03-chip, featured in the Nintendo Entertainment System
no DPCM or expansion chips
no DPCM or expansion chips
NES/Famicom 2A03 w/ Expansions
Music made for the 2A03-chip and one or more expansion chips, that were featured in the Nintendo Entertainment System and its game carts.
allowed expansion chips: VRC6 VRC7 MMC5 FDS N163 S5B
allowed expansion chips: VRC6 VRC7 MMC5 FDS N163 S5B
Pure Data [vanilla audio]
Pd is an open source visual programming language for multimedia.
Vanilla audio submissions only!
Vanilla audio submissions only!
PDF Format
Standardized ISO 32000 which includes text formatting and images with specific presentation across platforms.
Photograph
an original photograph created using a device with a lens known as a camera
Photomash
Submitted entries may only use images from the provided bitpack
Take an original image or group of original images and manipulate into something new.
Take an original image or group of original images and manipulate into something new.
pixel
pretty pictures
Image file that follows the pixelart-aesthetics. If you wanna submit actual drawings etc, check the other visual-formats.
Image file that follows the pixelart-aesthetics. If you wanna submit actual drawings etc, check the other visual-formats.
PxTone
pxtone is a sample based music editor from Studio Pixel of Cave Story fame.
remix
Submitted entries may only use audio sources from the provided bitpack
heavy cutting and effect usage encouraged
heavy cutting and effect usage encouraged
classic DOS module
Tracker Module file made by using samples. Using OPL-mode in .s3m is not allowed!
audio sample
a piece of audio, that can be used as a sample for remix-purposes. must be original content!
Atari Pokey Chip
Music made for the Atari POKEY chip. 4 channel mono mode only!! stereo SAP is a hack.
Submission should be able to play back on real hardware (or in an emulator)!
Submission should be able to play back on real hardware (or in an emulator)!
Atari Pokey x2
Music made for two Atari POKEY chips. Use 8 channel mode in Raster Music Tracker.
Sega Genesis/MegaDrive
Music made for the Yamaha YM2612 + SN76489 chips, featured in the Sega Genesis.
Submission should be able to play back on real hardware (or in an emulator)!
Submission should be able to play back on real hardware (or in an emulator)!
Commodore 64
Music made for the MOS Technology 6581/8580 SID chip, featured in the Commodore 64.
Submission should be able to play back on real hardware (or in an emulator)!
Submission should be able to play back on real hardware (or in an emulator)!
Sega Master System
Music made for the SN76489 / Sega PSG, featured in the Sega Master System and Sega Genesis.
Lunar Magic
Custom Levels or Rom Hacks for the Game Super Mario World. Do not submit roms, submit patch files instead!
snibbetracker
snibbetracker is a fakebit tracker written in C using SDL2 by lundstroem
SNES / Super Famicom
Music made for the SPC700 soundchip, featured in the SNES / Super Famicom.
Submission should be able to play back on real hardware (or in an emulator)!
Submission should be able to play back on real hardware (or in an emulator)!
SunVox
SunVox is a semi-modular tracker for almost all devices, including mobile.
Scalable Vector Graphics
Scalable Vector Graphics is an XML-based vector image format for two-dimensional graphics with support for interactivity and animation.
Commodore Plus/4
Music made for the TED chip, used in the Commodore Plus/4, 16 and 116.
Submission should be able to play back on real hardware (or in an emulator)!
Submission should be able to play back on real hardware (or in an emulator)!
Teletext
A broadcast standard for displaying text and low-resolution graphics on TVs.
Atari TIA Chip
Music for the Atari TIA chip, featured in the Atari 2600/7800.
Submission should be able to play back on real hardware (or in an emulator)!
Submission should be able to play back on real hardware (or in an emulator)!
TIC-80 Tiny Computer
TIC-80 is a fantasy computer for making, playing and sharing tiny games.
VCV Rack
VCV Rack is an open source virtual modular synthesizer. - Modules used should be limited to what is publicly available.
Commodore VIC 20
Music made for the Commodore VIC 20.
Submission should be able to play back on real hardware (or in an emulator)!
Submission should be able to play back on real hardware (or in an emulator)!
*WILD_CHIP*
Let your hair down - Anything remotely chip and/or fakebit! =D/
Explain instrumentation in the description.
Explain instrumentation in the description.
Yamaha XG
Yamaha XG (eXtended General MIDI) is a set of proprietary extensions to the GM MIDI protocol standard, introduced in 1994.
Yamaha OPM / YM2151
The Yamaha YM2151, also known as OPM, is an eight-channel, four-operator sound chip. YM2151 only, no expansion chips!
ZX Spectrum beeper
1bit beeper music - made for the Sinclair ZX Spectrum, controlled by the Z80 processor.
Submission should be able to play back on real hardware (or in an emulator)!
Submission should be able to play back on real hardware (or in an emulator)!
