First Launch

When you first open reSIDue, you’ll see the main interface with:

• Voice Control Area: Three columns for Voice 1, Voice 2, and Voice 3
• Wavetable Editors: Six panels for different SID registers (FREQ, PULS, CTRL, A/D, S/R, Filter/Vol)
• Patch Manager: Top section with patch selection and management controls
• Oscilloscope: Real-time audio visualization on the right
• MIDI Indicator: Shows incoming MIDI activity
• Chip Model Selector: ComboBox below MIDI indicator for switching between MOS 6581 and MOS 8580

Quick Start Guide

• Load a Patch: Click the patch dropdown and select “Bass” or “Lead”
• Select Chip Model: Choose MOS 6581 (original) or MOS 8580 (newer) from the chip model icon
• Enable Voice 1: Ensure Voice 1 MIDI channel is set to “Any”
• Play MIDI: Send MIDI notes – you should hear authentic SID sounds
• Compare Chip Models: Try switching between MOS 6581 and MOS 8580 while playing
• Explore Wavetables: Click in the wavetable editors to see the programmed sequences
• Experiment: Try changing values in the FREQ or PULS wavetables