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BitSynth v1.0.0 - Initial Release

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@arec1b0 arec1b0 released this 01 May 05:31
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Overview

First public release of BitSynth, a 4-voice polyphonic synthesizer for DOS systems. This compact digital synthesizer transforms the humble PC speaker into a capable sound generation platform through creative manipulation of the programmable interval timer (PIT).

Features

  • Complete 4-voice polyphonic sound generation
  • Multiple waveform types: sine, square, sawtooth, and triangle
  • ~18.2 kHz sample rate with 8-bit resolution
  • Optimized assembly code (<2KB total size)
  • Experimental tracker interface for basic sequencing

Installation

  1. Download bitsynth.com from the release assets
  2. Run in DOS or DOSBox: bitsynth.com

Known Limitations

  • CPU usage is relatively high due to software mixing
  • Limited to PC speaker output with inherent audio fidelity constraints
  • Tracker interface is currently in prototype stage

Next Steps

Development will focus on implementing ADSR envelopes, expanding the waveform library, and completing the tracker interface for full music composition capabilities.

Acknowledgments

Thanks to the vintage computing and demoscene communities for their ongoing inspiration and support.

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