furnace/README.md

# Furnace Pro (chiptune tracker)

![screenshot](papers/screenshot2.png)

the ultimate chiptune tracker for pro usage.

[downloads](#downloads) | [discussion/help](#quick-references) | [developer info](#developer-info) | [unofficial packages](#unofficial-packages) | [FAQ](#frequently-asked-questions)

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## downloads

Furnace Pro is shareware. this means you can use and share it, but you gotta register in order to unlock all of its features.

check out the [Releases](https://github.com/tildearrow/furnace/releases) page. available for Windows, macOS and Linux (AppImage).

## features

- over 60 sound chips, and counting. we strive to add the best of the best.
- thousands of instruments, wavetables and samples built-in, made by our talented designers at Furnace Headquarters.
- 128-bit audio processing for maximum quality.
- Bonus Pack contains:
  - MIDISlap Ultimate: automatically imports MIDI files and uses the latest AI-powered technology to convert them into masterpieces!
  - UltraExport: exports any song to a ROM and/or PCB that plays on every hardware without limitations
  - Dummy System II with a low-pass filter

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# quick references

 - **discussion**: see the [Discussions](https://github.com/tildearrow/furnace/discussions) section, or (preferably) the [official Discord server](https://discord.gg/EfrwT2wq7z).
 - **help**: check out the [documentation](papers/doc/README.md). it's mostly incomplete, but has details on effects.

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# frequently asked questions

> why does the cursor move randomly?

who knows? it must be a glitch, or maybe intentional...

> can you help me get rid of the nag screens?

Furnace Pro is now shareware. please register it in order to disable the nag screens.

> shareware? are you serious?

well, we need money for development and stuff. you gotta pay.

don't wanna pay? there's still one way...

> it doesn't open under macOS!

check your pipes. there must be a hammer that is damaging the app.

if that still doesn't work, move your computer to the trash.

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# footnotes

copyright (C) 2021-2023 tildearrow and contributors.

This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.

This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the GNU General Public License for more details.

You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA.


despite the fact this program works with the .dmf, .dmp and .dmw file formats (besides its native .fur format), it is NOT affiliated with Delek or DefleMask in any way, nor it is a replacement for the original program.

we didn't say free as in free beer.