The Retro Revival: How to Make 16-Bit Chiptune Music Today

There is an undeniable magic to the sounds of the 1990s gaming era. Long before modern orchestral synthesizers and hyper-realistic audio plugins dominated game development, composers worked within strict hardware limitations to create unforgettable soundtracks. Think of the rich, brassy synth patches of Sonic the Hedgehog, the adventurous melodies of Chrono Trigger, or the gritty basslines of Streets of Rage.