8-Bit Composition Program

[Dudeman]

So, I want to try my hand at composing some 8-bit music, and since neither Finale nor MuseScore has any sort of 8-Bit soundfont (at least, I'm pretty sure...), I was wondering if anyone knew of a program(s) that can compose in 8-Bit soundfonts?

[BlackDragonSlayer]

So, I want to try my hand at composing some 8-bit music, and since neither Finale nor MuseScore has any sort of 8-Bit soundfont (at least, I'm pretty sure...), I was wondering if anyone knew of a program(s) that can compose in 8-Bit soundfonts?

This might help me as well; I am curious to know that.

[MaestroUGC]

I don't believe the program you use will really matter, you just need to search around for some soundfont packs that have 8-bit sounds.

[Bloop]

I think Famitracker is what you're searching for

[Dudeman]

Thanks Bloop! Because of you, I was able to recreate the stage select theme from the original Mega Man!
That's not the original piece. I made that!

[Bloop]

Yay! I think I'll stick to finale, I don't get much from making the sounds.

[Shadoninja]

Famitracker's awesome but can be a bit complicated.

[blueflower999]

Thanks Bloop! Because of you, I was able to recreate the stage select theme from the original Mega Man!
That's not the original piece. I made that!

Whoa 

I literally just poped Mega Man 1 into my NES, and they sound almost identical. The only noticeable difference is that your version is a little coarser. Or maybe that's just my TV. IDK.