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tenij000
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Posted: 10:36pm 12 Feb 2026

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play modfile

wondering what are the specs for the modfiles can use

Volhout
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Posted: 08:12am 13 Feb 2026

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Hi tenij000,

I cannot tell you the exact specifications, but all the MOD files I tried from internet (the mod archive) seem to work on PicoMite.
There is only 1 requirement I know of. The MOD buffer should be sized to hold the MOD file.

OPTION MODBUFF ENABLE xxx

Where xxx is the size in kilobytes. This will be subtracted from the size of the A:/ drive. Default the MODBUFF size is 128kbyte, but some platforms use

OPTION MODBUFF ENABLE 192

So you can play up to 192kbyte sized MOD files. Such as the 180kbyte sized MOD files in PETSCII ROBOTS.

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Volhout

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Martin H.

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Posted: 08:42am 13 Feb 2026

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An Amiga MOD file is a tracker-based music module, featuring
up to 31 raw 8-bit signed PCM samples, 4–32 channels (originally 4, matching the Paula chip), and pattern-based sequencing. It defines instrument samples, pitches, and effects within 64-row patterns, historically using "M.K." or "FLT4/8" signatures for 15 or 31 instrument trackers like ProTracker.
Technical details see The Amiga MOD Format (berkeley)

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Posted: 10:15am 13 Feb 2026

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Hi Martin,

The sample can be used as a note (i.e. piano). What note is assumed that sample represents ? a C3 ?

Volhout

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Martin H.

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Posted: 10:47am 13 Feb 2026

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Volhout said Hi Martin,

The sample can be used as a note (i.e. piano). What note is assumed that sample represents ? a C3 ?

Volhout

yes, When I play the instruments for the sample myself, I always try to sample a C2 or C3 note. However, as far as I can see, you also have the option in the sample editor to assign the sample to a note.
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Martin

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