RES vs Chiptune

The RES-09 is a faithful emulation of a classic analog organ and strings machine from the late 1970s, the Roland RS-09. Though not as widely known as some classic vintage synths, it remains a sought-after gem for its lush ensemble effect, rich divide-down organ tones, and warm analog strings. Our recreation captures the original character while offering modern enhancements, making it an essential tool for vintage-inspired sound design.

Chiptune is a step sequencer for writing music in a style of old game consoles. Simply tap a note, tap a cell in the grid, and it will play sounds from one of four NES-style channels. Chiptune has two pulses, a triangle and noise. Each channel is synthesized live rather than sampled. Patterns are customizable from 4 to 64 steps and can be chained into an arrangement. This lets a piece go from just a single loop into a full song with intros, verses, choruses, etc. WRITE • Compose on a grid of notes with 4 to 64 steps per pattern • Customize your track to cut notes short or let them ring • Set the tempo by typing it or nudging it a step at a time • Easily undo any changes • Three sample songs to play and take apart • A How it works guide explains the controls SOUND • Two pulse channels with four pulse widths, from thin and nasal to full square • A triangle channel ideal for basslines • Tunable noise for drums like a hi-hat or a low rumble • Volume, decay, and arpeggio controls per channel, so one channel can fake a chord • Sounds come with basic presets ARRANGE • Create sections with a named pattern and a repeat count • Loop one pattern while editing or play the whole song • Add multiple tracks of any sound when four channels aren't enough • Custom iPad specific layout in portrait and landscape SAVE AND SHARE • Songs autosave as you work so you never lose anything • Duplicate a song to try something slightly different • Export any song as a WAV file with a seamless loop or with the last notes ringing out • Export as a MIDI file to keep working on your notes in another music app • Export a video of your song playing, as a scrolling grid or a game cartridge, to post on Instagram, TikTok or YouTube Chiptune works fully offline and never asks for a subscription. No account, no ads, no tracking.