Furnace
A multi-system chiptune tracker compatible with DefleMask modules, supporting 200+ sound chip configurations for retro music creation.
Key Features
200+ Sound Chip Presets
Mix and match from over 200 ready-to-use presets spanning computers, game consoles, and arcade boards — or create your own with up to 32 chips or 128 channels.
Pattern-Based Composition
Compose music using the classic tracker interface with pattern-based sequencing, offering precise control over every note and effect.
DefleMask Compatible
Load and save .dmf modules from all DefleMask versions, plus .dmp instruments and .dmw wavetables for seamless workflow integration.
Multiple Export Formats
Export your compositions to VGM, ZSM, TIunA, SAP, or audio files (WAV, MP3, FLAC, OGG) for playback on real hardware or digital distribution.
Supported Sound Chips
Furnace provides emulation for a vast array of sound chips, organized by category:FM Synthesis
Yamaha OPM, OPN, OPNA, OPNB, OPN2, OPLL, OPZ, OPL, OPL2, OPL3, OPL4, and ESFM
Square Wave
AY-3-8910, AY8930, SN76489, SAA1099, MSM5232
Sample-Based
Amiga, SNES, SegaPCM, QSound, YMZ280B, and more
Wavetable
HuC6280, Namco WSG, SCC, WonderSwan, X1-010
Console Chips
NES, Game Boy, GBA, Virtual Boy, NDS, and expansions
Computer Chips
C64, VIC-20, Atari, MSX, ZX Spectrum, and more
Advanced Features
Wavetable Synthesizer
Create complex sounds with the built-in wavetable synthesizer — provide up to two wavetables, select an effect, and let the synth generate unique waveforms.
FM Macros
Program sophisticated FM synthesis patches with macro editing for precise control over operators, envelopes, and modulation.
Per-Channel Oscilloscope
Visualize audio output with per-channel oscilloscope views, complete with waveform centering and gradient display options.
MIDI Input Support
Connect MIDI devices for real-time note input and control, making composition faster and more intuitive.
Quality Emulation
Furnace uses industry-standard emulation cores for accurate sound reproduction:- Nuked - Cycle-accurate Yamaha FM chip emulation
- MAME - Multi Arcade Machine Emulator cores
- SameBoy - Highly accurate Game Boy emulation
- Mednafen PCE - PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16 emulation
- NSFplay, puNES - NES and expansion chip emulation
- reSID, reSIDfp - Commodore 64 SID emulation
- Stella - Atari 2600 TIA emulation
- ymfm, vgsound_emu - Modern FM synthesis cores
Get Started
Quickstart Guide
Get up and running with Furnace in minutes — learn the interface and compose your first chiptune.
Sound Chips Reference
Explore the complete reference for all supported sound chips, organized by category and system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about installation, workflow, and troubleshooting.
Community & Support
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