FamiStudio
Compose music for the Nintendo Entertainment System with FamiStudio, a focused NES music editor.
About FamiStudio
FamiStudio is a music editor for the Nintendo Entertainment System or Famicom. It provides piano-roll editing, VGM import, and exports including NSF/ROM, text, and oscilloscope video, along with a NES sound engine for CA65, NESASM and ASM6.
Downloads are provided for Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile through the App Store and Play Store or APK. The standalone Linux version requires a separate .NET installation, and the macOS app is unsigned and may trigger system warnings.
Key features
- Piano-roll editing with scales in context menu
- VGM import including PAL VGM files
- NSF and ROM export for NES projects
- Text export including DMC initial values
- Oscilloscope video export with DPCM colour option
- NES sound engine for CA65, NESASM and ASM6
Best for: Chiptune artists and NES homebrewers creating music for the NES or Famicom.
Good for
- Available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android
- Includes demo songs with desktop installations
- Supports multiple export types including NSF, ROM and text
Watch out for
- Standalone Linux version requires manual .NET installation
- macOS app is unsigned and may show warnings
- Windows install may show warnings or require documentation fix
FamiStudio at a glance
- Website
- famistudio.org
- Category
- Music & Audio › Audio Editing & Production
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, iOS, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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FamiStudio FAQ
On which devices can FamiStudio be installed?
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS via the Apple Store, and Android via the Play Store or APK.
Is extra setup needed on Linux?
The standalone ZIP version requires installing .NET manually; the FlatHub version handles dependencies.
Why does macOS show a warning?
The app is unsigned and may require ignoring warnings, and it prompts to install .NET if missing.
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