The 1-Bit Forum — EBT - ESPboy tracker

Re: EBT - ESPboy tracker

2023-11-19T11:05:12Z

v1.2 is up. It got a single step Undo, a file manager, and instrument pairing. That is, you can pair any instrument with any other, getting modulation effects. It increases polyphony to 8 voices, because why not - we don't often have a chance to do it in our 8-bit implementations.

Re: EBT - ESPboy tracker

2023-11-12T23:37:27Z

Promoted the current version to v1.11 with minor changes and fixes, as I have a number of bigger ones in the works.

Re: EBT - ESPboy tracker

2023-11-11T21:38:00Z

I can't remember the details, sorry. It was only some specific places where it was happening, not all around. I'll look into it again after next week.

Re: EBT - ESPboy tracker

2023-11-10T23:46:52Z

Wow, sounds sick!

Not too sure about the number keys, maybe a specific scenario to reproduce the issue? Does it happens all around, or at a particular screen such as order or pattern editor?

Re: EBT - ESPboy tracker

2023-11-10T23:16:01Z

Alright, got it working. Quick'n'dirty test doodle attached.
The SDL number keys seem a bit wonky, sometimes returning the "last entry" instead of the actual number of the key pressed. Other than that I couldn't spot any issues on my quick try-out.

Re: EBT - ESPboy tracker

2023-11-10T21:07:23Z

You need to have /fonts/ and /data/ in the same directory with the executable, if they're not found, it won't be able to load fonts and will close. Missing ebt.cfg is just a warning, it will report it and continue to work. When you'll change something in the CONF for first time, it'll create the config file and stop giving this warning.

Re: EBT - ESPboy tracker

2023-11-10T21:02:23Z

Can confirm that the build works. However I can't run it, it's complaining about a missing data/ebt.cfg.

Re: EBT - ESPboy tracker

2023-11-09T23:10:36Z

I haven't tried it with Linux just yet, but it should be trivial, as it does not use any third-party components besides SDL2. So this untested makefile may work. Please try it if it is not too much hassle. I'll get to it eventually, but I don't have an easy to access Linux environment at the moment.

I also have a report it works just fine with WINE.

Edit: Actually, attempted to make it work. It compiles and starts, although it crashes on me right away, but so does 1tracker in the same install (lubuntu in VirtualBox). I uploaded the WIP in place of the release, you may try it out.

Edit: fixed it up some more, now it fully works under Linux.

Re: EBT - ESPboy tracker

2023-11-09T22:29:07Z

Very pleasant sound, indeed. Btw, when you have things ready for linux, I can help with testing the build, at least.

Re: EBT - ESPboy tracker

2023-11-08T22:13:04Z

EBT has been updated to v1.1. It is easier to use on a PC now, as it uses a different control layout, and supports PC keyboard. A custom made keyboard technically can be also attached to the device, and it is possible to support it, which opens up interesting possibilities too.

Changes are:

- Play option removed from SONG screen
- Name and author fields are added to the song file, can be set from the SONG screen
- Squeeze function added to optimize song data
- Some waveforms tuned up to match the original wtbeep, to allow easy conversion between two
- Stereo panning reworked a bit, allowing 9 positions left-to-right instead of 3
- Default panning settings are added
- An option to swap the LFT/RGT buttons
- A crash course section added into the manual
- Two cursor colors swapped to make it more visible with blinking off
- Play/Stop info line is only shown while the RGT button is held down
- 32 extra waveforms added, including various noise and modulation effects
- Sound synthesizer and music player separated into two independent entities
- A standalone player code that stores data in the program memory

Hardware-specific:

- LovyanGFX display library supported
- 2.0 inch TFT display support (ST7789V) for a custom built EBTboy

SDL build specific:

- Irrelevant config options such as sound output device are not displayed
- 128x128 and 240x340 modes support, with 8x8 and 15x16 fonts
- Main control keys are remapped
- Direct keyboard support added, for entering numbers, letters, and better navigation

Re: EBT - ESPboy tracker

2023-11-08T00:04:26Z

Wow really impressive. Sounds great

Re: EBT - ESPboy tracker

2023-11-07T19:41:31Z

I'm listening to it now, that's so impressive, I love the sound and the tune, well done!
The stereo add a so powerful effect...

Re: EBT - ESPboy tracker

2023-11-01T22:50:03Z

While a new version in the works, a small demo of what it is capable of (at least). I tuned up the sound synthesis code to match up the wtbeep's waveforms closely, so it was easy to port Freezing Point.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1X9BQW1AZw

Re: EBT - ESPboy tracker

2023-10-26T17:06:43Z

it looks great!
I've tested the emulator, it works fine with wine. The interface somehow reminds me of 1tracker

Re: EBT - ESPboy tracker

2023-10-24T04:53:21Z

Sure, I'm working on getting some demos made, as well as improving it even further. Don't have much time myself, but hopefully will do some music using it eventually.