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A new version of Martine by Impact is available (v0.41) yesterday

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Martine v0.40 is an utility written by the Impact group with a new big feature : an editor, and soon a linux version.

It's a CLI utility to convert JPEG or PNG image files into SCR/PAL or Overscan Amstrad CPC file screen. Multi os, you can convert any pictures to Amstrad CPC Screen. The files generated (.win, .scr, .ink) are compatible with OCP Art Studio and Impdraw V2 i2.




Arkos Tracker v3.2.2 beta by Targhan is available

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Arkos Tracker v3 by Targhan is available on the new web site, the new site isn't complete but it holds already several tutorials. The last version available is v3.2.2 (1st December 2024). It's a beta version but totally usuable for windows, mac and linux (intel and ARM).

This new version brings a few bug fixes and many improvements in the user interface, especially in the Instrument Editor.



New version of ACE-DL (11/18) by Roudoudou

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New versions by Roudoudou of his ACE-DL Amstrad CPC emulator (11/18/2024) :

  • new extra Timer to increase ACE refresh accuracy
  • added Atari SC1224 monitor emulation
  • Added configuration SAVE/LOAD in configuration main menu
  • Added configuration select from command line
  • Left-clic on Reset must not reinitialise extended memory
  • Command line option to select another Audio driver (AceDL -h for help)
  • all GUI almost translated in French (optional)
  • bugfix plastic cover size with CTM filters
  • bugfix ACE breakpoints + evolutions


Arkos Tracker v3.2.1 beta by Targhan is available

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Arkos Tracker v3 by Targhan is available on the new web site, the new site isn't complete but it holds already several tutorials. The last version available is v3.2.1 (21th October 2024). It's a beta version but totally usuable as stated by the Targhan, for windows, mac and linux (intel and ARM).

Dizark isn't anymore embedded in Arkos Tracker and has now its own web site. Disark is a Z80 disassembler, but it is more than that as it can be used to convert sources from an assembler to another.

Below you will find the content of the announcement of Arkos Tracker 3 on CPCWiki :

Arkos Traker 3! It is a 100% redesigned, recoded version of Arkos Tracker. Don't worry though :

  • Compatibility with the previous versions of AT is ensured
  • The players are unchanged, minus a few bugs (AKY users should re-encode their files though)

A few features :

  • Open source
  • A completely new instrument editor
  • Simplified pattern management
  • Undo/redo everywhere
  • Theme-able



UniDOS v1.51 by Offset for Amstrad CPC (September 2024)

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These last years several expansions allows you to use mass storage (USB or sd...) on Amstrad CPC, each needing a ROM to use it correctly.

And if you use two of these expansions, you will need to load two ROMs, so less RAM for your Amstrad CPC.

So Offset did write UniDOS and drivers to be able to use another expansion, needing only one ROM with features being the same whatever the expansion. Unidos can manage actually :

Offset also wrote UniDOS Cartridge Creator (v1.4) which is an utility to create Amstrad Plus cartridges equipped with a patched firmware which allows to add UniDOS and its DOS nodes. You can furthermore configure up to 30 additional tool ROMs (such as Utopia, Maxam, Protext..) in the cartridges (compatible with ParaDOS and Burnin' Rubber) without requiring a real ROM board. The tool also let you automatically download the latest UniDOS ROMs from the official web site.

Unidos v1.51 is a minor release released in September 2024, which is only fixing the|COPY RSX so that it also works properly with weird binary headers generated by some PC tools.




New version of FutureOS, an OS for Amstrad CPC (10/2024) and the disc mag FutureView 5

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Last version of the FutureOS operating system by Gunhed for Amstrad CPC was released 4 days ago. So lets update your FutureOS installation to be able to read the disc mag FutureView 5 Halloween issue (if you don't update you risk to have difficulties to read it, if you want to use the ROMs do use the slots 10 to 13, otherwise you can use the DSK installation or the M4 files to put at the folder of the M4 SD card).


Youtube video



New versions of RASM 2.2.9 and ACE-DL (10/26) by Roudoudou

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New versions by Roudoudou of his RASM Z80 assembler v2.2.9 and of his ACE-DL Amstrad CPC emulator (10/26/2024) :

  • Dandanator goes to Basic mode without cartridge to avoid side effects
  • new button in Machine configuration to reinit the entire machine (no plugin, no rom, no breakpoints)
  • import of natives ACE breakpoints from RASM symbol file
  • may click Timer in Trace to reset nop counter
  • may press F7,F8,F10 when trace mode but focused on another window
  • added HOME/END and Shift+HOME/END in memory explorer to navigate in memory and selection
  • more persistence for CRTC register value change
  • update also RASM to benefit direct import of native ACE breakpoints


RASM v2.2.6 by Roudoudou, a multi platform assembler for Amstrad CPC, integrated with ACE-DL

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The last version of multi platform assembler for Amstrad CPC RASM (v2.2.6) was released yesterday on Github.

This multi platform assembler for Amstrad CPC (for linux, windows, and also for MorphOS on Amiga) let you program for Amstrad CPC. It's recommended to use it with the new emulator also by Roudoudou : ACE-DL released today, to get symbols and breakpoints importation and much more.



3D print and Amstrad CPC programs by Manuel3D

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Manuel3D is the author of 3 Amstrad CPC programs, two utilities : New font for Amstrad CPC and Draw a star, and also a game : the hangman.

On his Youtube channel, his latest video is one about a case for an Amstrad CPC 464, but I dont know if he is the author of the 3D model.


Youtube video



mTCP NetDrive (16th August 2024) by Michael B. Brutman

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New version (16th August 2024) of mTCP NetDrive, an utility by Michael B. Brutman which lets you connect under ms-dos a network drive which is in fact an image disk hosted on a windows or linux server (disk drive or hard disk image) for only 6 Kb of RAM (adds the RAM for the packet driver though).

A nice utility to use with the PicoMem card by FreddyV.





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