8-bit Analog

RP-8 is a synthesizer and groovebox inspired by Propellerhead Software's classic soft synth, ReBirth RB-338. It has everything you need to make entire tracks: two paraphonic synthesizers, a drum machine, a pile of effects to process your sound, and an integrated song mode sequencer to pull everything together. The audio is lo-fi, 8 bits at 5.5kHz, giving the output a distinctively crunchy sound.

If you're nostalgic for the early era of soft synths, a fan of minimalist computing, an acid squelch connoisseur, or just someone who likes to discover new sounds: I made RP-8 for you.

NOTE: RP-8 requires a mouse and will not work well (or possibly at all) on handheld devices. You can try the first beta version on your handheld instead - it's missing many features, but allows for d-pad navigation and using the two buttons to manipulate controls.

Features

• Two 2-voice paraphonic synths with squelchy lowpass filters
• A 6-track drum machine with two sound modes per track
• Tons of effects:  delay, compressor, assignable filter, and 3 overdrive units
• Online manual with tutorial plus integrated hotkey reference and tooltips
• Save your songs and export to .WAV
• The best sound you can get in 8-bit 5512.5 Hz mono

Known Issues

• Occasional sound dropouts on M1 and M2 Macs, especially when running in the background. This appears to be a PICO-8 issue.
• Rarely, when re-enabling sequencing on a synth, a slide may not trigger correctly or a non-slide note may be played as a slide.