FastTracker Alternatives

FastTracker is described as 'DOS-based tracker software (a music sequencer to edit module files). FastTracker was first released in 1993 by a demo group called Triton which had won several demo competitions in 1992 and decided to release its own tracker software' and is an app. There are eight alternatives to FastTracker for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and BSD apps. The best FastTracker alternative is Schism Tracker, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FastTracker are MilkyTracker, OpenMPT, Renoise and Skale Tracker.

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FastTracker is a DOS-based tracker software (a music sequencer to edit module files). FastTracker was first released in 1993 by a demo group called Triton which had won several demo competitions in 1992 and decided to...

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    Schism Tracker

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    Schism Tracker is a free reimplementation of Impulse Tracker, a program used to create high quality music without the requirements of specialized, expensive equipment, and with a unique "finger feel" that is difficult to replicate in part.

    29 Schism Tracker alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku

    Schism Tracker Features

    1.  Mod-tracker
    2.  Sequencing
    3.  Modules
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    • Schism Tracker is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to FastTracker.

    • Schism Tracker is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to FastTracker.

    • Schism Tracker is Free and Open SourceFastTracker is Paid and Proprietary
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    MilkyTracker

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    MilkyTracker is an open source, multi-platform music application for creating .MOD and .XM module files. It attempts to recreate the module replay and user experience of the popular DOS program Fasttracker II, with special playback modes available for improved Amiga ProTracker...

    30 MilkyTracker alternatives
    Main Window

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub

    MilkyTracker Features

    1.  Mod-tracker
    2.  Mods
    3.  Modules
    Layout configuration with open instrument editor
    Sample editor
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    Copying samples/instruments between modules
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    MilkyTracker VS FastTracker

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    • MilkyTracker is the most popular Android alternative to FastTracker.

    • MilkyTracker is Free and Open SourceFastTracker is Paid and Proprietary
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    OpenMPT

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    OpenMPT (short hand for Open ModPlug Tracker) is a popular tracker software for Windows. OpenMPT is completely free and allows you to create and play back some great music on your computer. Based on the original ModPlug Tracker written by Olivier Lapicque, OpenMPT is free...

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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    OpenMPT Features

    1.  Mod-tracker
    2.  Modules
    3.  Portable
    4.  Mods
    5.  Support for MIDI
    6.  Support for VST Plugins
    7.  Music Sequencer
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  5. Renoise icon
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    Renoise

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    Renoise is a contemporary digital audio workstation (DAW) based upon the heritage and development of tracker software. Its primary use is the composition of music using sound samples, soft synths, and effects plug-ins. It is also able to interface with MIDI equipment.

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    A song playing in Renoise 2.6 with the Matrix and Pattern displayed

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Mapping a MIDI controller to buttons and sliders in Renoise
    You can edit and draw waveforms with the Pen tool in the Sample Editor

    Renoise Features

    1.  Support for MIDI
    2.  Support for VST Plugins
    3.  MIDI Keyboard Input
    4.  Mod-tracker
    5.  Beat maker
    6.  Mix Music
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    Renoise VS FastTracker

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    • Renoise is the most popular commercial alternative to FastTracker.

    • Renoise is Paid and ProprietaryFastTracker is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Skale Tracker

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    Skale Tracker is a music tracker (a special kind of music sequencer) available for Windows and Linux on the desktop as well as in a Flash-based browser verison.

    55 Skale Tracker alternatives
    Flash-based Online Version (no longer available)

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Skale Tracker Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins
    2.  Music Sequencer
    3.  Beat maker
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    Discontinued

    Online version is no longer available. Last desktop version, v0.81, released on December 2005, it's still downloadable and usable.

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    GoatTracker

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    This is a crossplatform C64 music editor. Supports output via Dag Lem's reSID engine, the HardSID 4U USB device & HardSID soundcards or CatWeasel MK3.

    25 GoatTracker alternatives
    Main Window

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    GoatTracker Features

    1.  Modules
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    FastTracker clone

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    16-bits FastTracker is a clone of the infamous DOS tracker but made for modern computers with a GPU and CPU and monitors with 60Hz refresh rate.

    9 FastTracker clone alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    FastTracker clone Features

    1.  Support for MIDI
    2.  Mod-tracker
    3.  Mods
    4.  Modules
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    ChibiTracker

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    ChibiTracker is not currently in development but downloads are still available from Freecode (http://freecode.com/projects/chibitracker) & SourceForge (https://sourceforge.net/projects/chibitracker.berlios).

    25 ChibiTracker alternatives
    ChibiTracker screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    ChibiTracker Features

    1.  Modules
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    Discontinued

    Homepage not available. Development outdated.

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