schism-tracker
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Description:
Oldschool sample-based music composition tool
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 20251014@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: music audio tracker production retro
Install: brew install --cask schism-tracker
About:
Schism Tracker is a versatile music production application that emulates the interface and workflow of the classic Impulse Tracker on DOS. It allows users to compose music using samples and tracker modules, offering extensive control over pattern editing and sound manipulation. The software is cross-platform and actively maintained, blending nostalgic design with modern audio capabilities.
Key Features:
  • Impulse Tracker-compatible interface
  • Cross-platform support (macOS, Windows, Linux)
  • Advanced sample editing and mixing
  • Support for multiple audio formats and drivers
Use Cases:
  • Composing chiptune and retro electronic music
  • Remixing classic module files (.IT, .MOD, .S3M)
Alternatives:
  • OpenMPT – Windows-only tracker with similar features but different UI
  • Renoise – Modern DAW with tracker workflow, proprietary and paid
Version History
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Aug 26, 2025 4:39am 20250825 0 VERSION_BUMP 2aa82d3c
Aug 23, 2025 12:17pm 20250728 0 VERSION_BUMP 13f13b61
Jun 30, 2024 3:45pm 20240630 0 VERSION_BUMP 2302894f