Live-code chiptunes
Write songs in .bax files with a simple grammar for instruments, patterns, sequences, and effects — create authentic retro console-style sounds.
Language tutorial →Sound Chips & Plugins
Compose with emulated Game Boy, NES, SMS, and AY-3-8910 sound chips, then add new chip backends and export targets through plugins.
Sound chips →Export for homebrew
Export songs to hUGETracker (UGE), FamiTracker text, WAV, MIDI, and more so your songs can be used in homebrew game projects.
Export guides →BeatBax Desktop
Full Electron IDE for Windows, macOS, and Linux with code editor, channel mixer, visualizer and BeatBax Copilot AI assistant.
BeatBax Desktop →BeatBax web-lite client
Try BeatBax in the browser at app.beatbax.com — no install required — for quick demos, lightweight edits and go-anywhere creation.
Open web-lite client →BeatBax CLI
Play, verify, export, inspect, and convert samples from the command line for scripted and headless workflows.
BeatBax CLI →Write, Play, Export - retro console chiptunes.
