Monday, July 7, 2025

Mini E-UAE file and folder based Amiga Emulation on the Amiga 68k (PiStorm Powered)

E-UAE is just a VM, the AmigaOS can manage multiple VMs. They are part of modern computing.

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miniE-UAE offers a streamlined virtualization solution for AmigaOS, catering to both developers and enthusiasts. It enables efficient testing, development, and exploration of Amiga applications without the need for physical hardware.

🔧 Key Features
Compact Deployment: Approximately 10MB download, expanding to ~23MB upon extraction.

User-Friendly Interface: Launches with a screen size selector; canceling defaults to windowed mode on the Workbench.

Intuitive Controls:

Reset VM: Ctrl + Shift + R

Quit VM: Ctrl + Shift + Q

Mount Floppy (.adf):

Ctrl + Shift + F1 for df0

Ctrl + Shift + F2 for df1

Pre-Configured Environment: Boots into a DOS menu with three pre-installed AGA-compatible applications, optimized for systems utilizing PiStorm and RTG setups.

Custom WHDLoad Integration: Mount your own WHDLoad directories by modifying the mount-list in the .uaerc configuration file, allowing for flexible testing scenarios.

🖥️ System Requirements
Hardware:

PiStorm equipped with a Raspberry Pi 4B or Compute Module 4 for optimal performance and sound support.

Pi 3A or Zero 2W are compatible but may exhibit slower performance.

Display:

RTG (ReTargetable Graphics) setup is recommended.

Native screen modes are supported; however, AGA via HAM is possible but may not be practical.

📥 Installation Guide
Download: Obtain the package from the following link:

https://futureretrof … miniEUAE-AmigaVM.lha

Extract: Copy the archive to a new folder and extract its contents.

Launch: Double-click the Start icon to initiate the VM.

🤝 Support the Developers:

Your contributions help sustain and advance Amiga development:

JOTD’s Projects
https://jotd666.itch.io/

Skyzoo73’s Ghosts’n Goblins AGA Demo
https://skyzoo73.itc … blins-amiga-aga-demo

miniE-UAE serves as a practical solution for those seeking a reliable and efficient AmigaOS virtualization platform. Its lightweight design and straightforward setup process make it an ideal choice for development, testing, and exploration of Amiga applications.

Saturday, July 5, 2025

Top 10 Amiga Audio Tools

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🎧 Top 10 Amiga Audio Tools

🎛️ Tool 🔍 Description 🔗 Link
Audio Evolution Multitrack DAW with AHI support for recording, mixing, and effects. Best DAW for OS3.x. Archive Link
OctaMED SoundStudio Tracker/DAW hybrid with sample and MIDI support, up to 16 channels via AHI. Aminet
Bars & Pipes Professional Advanced modular MIDI sequencer, ideal for external synths and MIDI routing. Aminet
ProTracker Classic 4-channel MOD tracker. Great for chip tunes and demo music. Aminet
DigiBooster Pro 16-bit tracker with AHI support. Allows stereo samples and modern effects. Official Site
Delitracker MOD and exotic tracker player with support for many music formats. Aminet
AHI Audio System Universal audio driver layer for AmigaOS. Required by many modern tools. Aminet
MusicMaker V8 Sample-based tracker and sequencer with digital editing and effects. Aminet
Camouflage Modular audio environment with plug-in DSP routing and sequencing. Aminet (demo)
Horny MIDI Sequencer Simple, lightweight MIDI-only sequencer for OS3.x and OS4. Aminet

Saturday, June 21, 2025

Making a GiveAway PiStorm

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