Furnace supports multi-system chiptune tracking and compatibility with DefleMask modules, according to its repository description.

github.com/tildearrow/furnace
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About Furnace

Furnace is a multi-system chiptune tracker that emulates sound chips used in computers, game consoles and arcade boards, including FM, square-wave, sample and wavetable types. Projects can combine multiple chips, with support for up to 32 chips or a total of 128 channels, and presets based on existing systems.

It loads DefleMask .dmf modules from beta 1 to 1.2.0 and saves modern and legacy .dmf files, and loads and saves .dmp instruments and .dmw wavetables. Downloads are provided for Windows, macOS and Linux, with source builds for other operating systems, and output options include VGM, system-specific formats and audio file export by song, chip or channel.

Key features

  • Tracks music using mixed emulated sound chips
  • Loads DefleMask .dmf modules from beta 1 to 1.2.0
  • Saves .dmf modules in modern and legacy formats
  • Loads and saves .dmp instruments and .dmw wavetables
  • Combines up to 32 chips or 128 channels per preset
  • Exports VGM, ZSM, TIunA, SAP type R and audio files
Best for: Musicians making chiptune tracks for multiple retro chips who need DefleMask file compatibility.
Good for
  • Supports FM, square-wave, sample and wavetable chip families
  • Interoperates with DefleMask .dmf, .dmp and .dmw files
  • Offers VGM, system-specific and per-channel audio exports

Furnace at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
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Open source
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Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Furnace FAQ

What operating systems run Furnace?
Releases are available for Windows, macOS and Linux. Users on other systems may build from source.
Which DefleMask files does it support?
It loads .dmf modules from beta 1 to 1.2.0, saves modern and legacy .dmf, and loads and saves .dmp instruments and .dmw wavetables.
What can Furnace export to?
VGM, ZSM for Commander X16, TIunA for Atari 2600, SAP type R for POKEY, and audio files for the entire song, per chip or per channel.
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