The Ultimate MoonBlaster Music Player
Play authentic MSX-MUSIC and MSX-AUDIO compositions from MoonBlaster 1.4 on modern Windows systems with high-fidelity chip emulation and stereo output.
Features
Authentic Chip Emulation
High-fidelity emulation of MSX-MUSIC (YM2413/OPLL) and MSX-AUDIO (Y8950/OPL) sound chips for authentic retro sound reproduction.
Stereo Panning Control
Full control over stereo placement for MSX-AUDIO, MSX-MUSIC, and drum channels. Create your perfect mix with independent left/right balance.
WAV Export
Render MoonBlaster songs directly to high-quality WAV files for offline listening or further processing.
ADPCM Sample Support
Load .MBK sample kits for authentic drum and sample playback, just like the original MSX hardware.
GUI & CLI Modes
Beautiful WPF interface for easy playback or powerful command-line mode with real-time channel visualization for advanced users.
Advanced Controls
Isolate individual chips, mute channels, inspect pattern data, and fine-tune every aspect of playback.
Command-Line Parameters
System Requirements
- Windows 10 or Windows 11
- .NET 8.0 Runtime (included in download)
- Audio output device
- Minimum 50 MB free disk space
About MoonBlaster
MoonBlaster is a music editor and tracker developed by Remco Schrijvers from Moonsoft, targeting the MSX home computer platform. Version 1.4, released in the early 1990s, became well-known in the MSX demo and music scene.
Supporting both the MSX-MUSIC (YM2413/OPLL) and MSX-AUDIO (Y8950/OPL) sound chips, MoonBlaster 1.4 enabled composers to create rich, complex arrangements with up to 9 FM synthesis channels, ADPCM samples, PSG drums, and sophisticated stereo panning.
The .MBM file format stores compressed pattern data along with instrument definitions, stereo routing information, and playback metadata. MBMPlayer recreates the MSX hardware environment to play these classic compositions as they were intended to sound.