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| Developer(s) | Jeffrey Lim |
|---|---|
| Stable release | 2.14 / April 8, 1999 |
| Repository | |
| Written in | Assembly language |
| Operating system | MS-DOS |
| Type | Tracker |
| Website | http://www.users.on.net/~jtlim/ImpulseTracker/ |
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Impulse Tracker is a multi-track digital sound tracker (music sequencer). It was one of the last tracker programs for the DOS platform. It was authored by Jeffrey "Pulse" Lim, and example music was provided by Jeffrey Lim and Chris Jarvis. The last version, v2.14 Patch #5, was released April 8, 1999.
History
The software was distributed as freeware, though for a fee the author supplies extra features, such as support for WAV output and IPX networks. After the stereo WAV writer plugin was publicly pirated, the original author announced that he would discontinue development after version 2.14. Impulse Tracker was coded in Assembly language.
Impulse Tracker's interface was influenced by that of Scream Tracker 3.
Usage
Like in most module editors, music is arranged on a grid of channels. Each supports note on and note off instructions similar to MIDI. Impulse Tracker modules use the .IT file extension.
New Note Actions (NNAs) is a feature that handles commands received on the same channel as another instrument which is still playing. NNAs allow the user to customize the subsequent action:
- Cut: The new instrument replaces the current instrument.
- Continue: The old instrument continues to play using its ADSR curve.
- Off: The old instrument begins the release section of its ADSR curve.
- Fade: The old instrument fades out to 0 volume at a designated rate overriding the ADSR curve.
Impulse Tracker supports hardware MIDI channels on the Gravis Ultrasound, InterWave and Sound Blaster 32 card families (provided enough RAM is available).
Compatible software
Other music playing software that supports the IT file format include Media Player Classic, Winamp (Win32), VLC, XMMS (X11 Linux/Unix), TiMidity, MikMod, ModPlug Tracker, and Renoise (Win32, GNU/Linux and Mac OS X).
The Nintendo DS and Gameboy Advance are also capable of playing IT files, using the Maxmod libraries that come with the devkitPro homebrew development toolchain. ]
See also
Sound examples
- Pale Dreams - included with an early release of Impulse Tracker
- IndusTree's Homesick (ogg)
- Gerador Zero - Zero (mp3)
- Sunset Jazz - Frank Schanzenbächer (Impulse Tracker Original) (Real Audio Version)
- Quasian - Megenta Magnet (it)
- Secretly Wishing - Demo song included with Schism Tracker (MP3 version) (.IT module)
External links
References
- http://ftp.icm.edu.pl/packages/demos/mags/demonews/1996/demonews.136
- Lim, Jeffrey. "Features of Impulse Tracker". Retrieved 2009-04-07.