famitracker, DefleMask, vortex tracker), targeting original hardware: you can export to file format compatible which you can replay on real C64, real Sinclair Spectrum, Amstrad, Megadrive / Genesis etc Use cross platform software on modern computers (for ex.Use native software on original machines (for ex SidWizard on C64, Maxymizer on Atari ST) or on emulators.There are at least 4 major ways to create 'chiptunes': The comments about pros and cons are only my own experience (linux user who prefer open source software) so it can differ from your, of course. Here are some music trackers I know and would recommend.