bliptracker - nds drum machine
click here to download BLIPTRACKER v1.0c
bliptracker is my free (and open-source) nintendo ds-based drum machine, synth and sequencer, intended for live performance.
bliptracker is stable, runs happily on most nintendo ds flash cards (tested working on R4DS and supercard), and supports custom sounds (up to four sets of six samples per ’sample-set’).
as with any homebrew please backup your flash card before installation or use.
installation
- unzip to flash card. make sure the bliptracker folder unzips to the root of the card, so you have a folder called \bliptracker\samples - bliptracker.nds can go anywhere, though.
- DLDI PATCH the BLIPTRACKER.NDS file - go HERE and look for “dldi win32 right click”
- default sounds are provided, but can be replace by 16 bit 11kHz-32kHz mono wave files named bd.wav, sn.wav, hh.wav, xx.wav, yy.wav, zz.wav. keep samples small for best performance.
- operating instructions are on top screen. basic instructions: select and start are stop/start, use the bottom screen to fire beats manually and directional pad and buttons to control sequencer.
made with devkitpro.org and palib.info developer tools. Source code (GPL) - requires devkitpro r20, libdsmi, most recent palib + some minor tweaks to get it to compile against r20 (check the palib formums or mail me).
known issues: tempo doesn’t stay synced - need to disconnect audio from video refresh | tap tempo is a bit weird | max. 15 files in file dialogs | bad wav files can crash bliptracker
Tags: bliptracker, drum machine, homebrew, nds, r4ds
May 11th, 2008 at 11:02 am
hi there
this program looks cool! when i load it in my ds (dstt micro flash) i can see the yinyang for a split sec then they dissappear.song/samples cant be loaded either. any help?when i expanded the zip on the flashcard i used ttmenu\bliptracker\samples but no sound. the theremin works though.
May 11th, 2008 at 11:22 am
have you dldi patched the bliptracker.nds file? contact me if you need more information on how to do this.
also, some dldi drivers can’t handle long file names properly (”bliptracker” is more than 8 letters) - i’ll release a new version at some point that looks for a different folder name.
cheers
May 30th, 2008 at 6:55 am
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May 30th, 2008 at 9:42 am
i have the same problem with the yin and yang symbols showing up but then disappearing, i patched the .nds file with the dldi (i have an r4ds) yet it still doesnt work, any ideas?
May 30th, 2008 at 10:34 am
i think the problem is where you’ve put the files on your card.
you can put the bliptracker.nds file anywhere, but the bliptracker folder (with the samples subfolders etc) needs to be in the root folder (i.e., right at the top). if you put it in \homebrew\bliptracker it won’t work, it’s gotta be right at the first level on the card.
May 30th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
aha! i didnt read the read-me (ironic?) but i put them in the correct file structure and it works like a charm, this app is badass keep it up! question though, is there a way to edit the drum pad yin and yang things or perhaps make your own theme for the program?
May 30th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
cheers!
after i get dsmcu (elsewhere on this site) skinnable & released i’ll probably port those changes back to bliptracker, but i won’t have time to work on that for ages. it’s on the list, though.
June 7th, 2008 at 12:52 am
great! i have a DSTT card and it works perfectly! (without any patch or something. i just unzipped and was ready to go)
louder playback would be nice
greetings from austria
June 7th, 2008 at 12:57 am
the volume is based on the samples.
if you hold down both trigger buttons, the directional pad selects different drum sets. the ‘down’ set is much louder than the others.
June 10th, 2008 at 2:11 am
I wanna say THANK YOU for this great, freaky little program!
i love to use it!
my biggest hope:
Please (!!!!!!!!!!) gimme more “solo” soundsamples and options.
This analog feeling is sooooo cool!
Amazing, funny, crazy!
10/10
August 2nd, 2008 at 11:57 pm
L’ve loaded the files, patched it correctly and I STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE ICONS BLINKING ON FOR A SECOND AND THEN DISAPPEARING. THE PROBLEM MIGHT BE THAT I HAVE TO PATCH IT WITH A PATCHER THAT IS NOT THE ONE YOU PROVIDED AS I AM USING A MAC AND HAVE TO USE THE PATCHER SPECIFICALLY FOR IT. ANY ADVICE?
August 2nd, 2008 at 11:57 pm
also, sorry with the caps…. don’t know what happened there…….
August 14th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
I replaced the existing sample files with 16bit-33hz-mono wav files. but it seems not to be recognized by the software — the buttons dissapear. Is there any other restrictions on the file format the software can use?
August 15th, 2008 at 9:39 am
weird marker blocks or other meta data might be confusing my wav loader, i’ll check it out
September 7th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
Great little prog. Any word on an update?